First Lutheran Church 408 9th Street NW

Mandan, ND 58554

Third Sunday after Epiphany

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January 24, 2021 9:30 A.M.

WELCOME TO WORSHIP

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, whose voice is upon the waters, whose mercy is poured out upon all people, whose goodness cascades over all creation. Amen.

Let us confess our sin, trusting in the abundant grace of God.

Silence is kept for reflection.

Holy God, you search us and know us. You are acquainted with all our ways. We confess that our hearts are burdened by sin—our own sins and the broken systems that bind us. We turn inward, failing to follow your outward way of love. We distrust those who are not like us. We exploit the earth and its resources and fail to consider generations to come. Forgive us, gracious God, for all we have done and left undone. Even before the words are on our tongues, you know them; receive them in your divine mercy. Amen.

How vast is God’s grace! Through the power and promise of ☩ Christ Jesus, our sins are washed away and we are claimed as God’s own beloved. Indeed, we are forgiven. In the wake of God’s forgiveness, we are called to be the beloved community living out Christ’s justice and the Spirit’s reconciling peace. Amen.

GATHERING HYMN “I Love to Tell the Story” Page 8

GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

Building Faith and Transforming Lives in Christ

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PRAYER OF THE DAY Pastor: Let us pray…. Almighty God, by grace alone you call us and accept us in your service. Strengthen us by your Spirit, and make us worthy of your call, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

FIRST LESSON: The book of Jonah is a comedy starring a reluctant prophet who is given a one-sentence message: Nineveh will be destroyed in forty days. Much to Jonah’s dismay, the people of Nineveh repent. The point of the story is to get the reader to wrestle with the question “On whom should God have mercy?”

Jonah 3:1-5, 10 1The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, 2“Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” 3So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days’ walk across. 4Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s walk. And he cried out, “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” 5And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth. 10When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it.

The Word of the Lord. RESPONSE: Thanks be to God.

PSALM: God alone is my rock and my salvation. (Ps. 62:6)

Psalm 62:5-12

5For God alone I wait in silence; truly, my hope is in God. 6God alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold, so that I shall never be shaken. 7In God is my deliverance and my honor; God is my strong rock and my refuge. 8Put your trust in God always, O people, pour out your hearts before the one who is our refuge. 9Those of high degree are but a fleeting breath; those of low estate cannot be trusted. Placed on the scales together they weigh even less than a breath. 10Put no trust in extortion; in robbery take no empty pride; though wealth increase, set not your heart upon it.

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11God has spoken once, twice have I heard it, that power belongs to God. 12Steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord, for you repay all according to their deeds.

The Holy Gospel according to Mark “Glory to you, O Lord”

GOSPEL: Before Jesus calls his first disciples, he proclaims a message that becomes known as “the gospel” or good news from God. God is ready to rule our lives. Those who realize this will respond with repentance and faith.

Mark 1:14-20 14Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” 16As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 17And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” 18And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.

The gospel of the Lord. “Praise to you, O Christ.”

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CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

SERMON Pastor Phil

HYMN OF THE DAY “This Little Light of Mine” Page 9

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH

ELW page 227

Elise Laurel Zinke

Daughter of

Grant & Emily Zinke

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WE GIVE OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

We have to stay financially strong. The ongoing ministry of our church is dependent on the tithes and offerings of our people. Our giving has to be modified to accommodate the new reality of not gathering in person for a few weeks. Electronic giving is the best way to do this. Many of you are already on our giving platform. If you are not giving electronically, this would be a good time to do that. You can sign up here https://firstlutheranofmandan.com/. Simply click on the button on the right hand side that says “Give Online”. If you prefer to make your gifts by check, you can drop it off at the church or mail it to 408 9th St NW Mandan, ND 58554. Staying strong in worship, caring ministries, and finances is important as we work to love and serve hurting people during this tumultuous time.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

BENEDICTION

SENDING HYMN “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” Page 10

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DOXOLOGY

Pastor: Go in peace, serve the Lord! Cong: Thanks be to God!

MEAL

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Attendance last Week: Sunday 9:30 - 124

ON-GOING PRAYER CONCERNS: Noel Albrecht, Ernie Seeman, Amy McNalley, Darlene Hill, Brad Schmidt, Joan Hanson, Ron Otto, Elsie Rader, Rodney Olson, Wayne Walker, Edna Klein, Debbie Martineson, Hal Lang, Patrick Lang, Jason Bjorgen, Ken Charvat, Karen Rothmann, Dave Thomas, Irene Thomas, Val Olheiser, Milo Miller, Pauline Lentz, Joann Meyer, Preston Joyce, Susan Voigt, Toby Kienzle, Tom Frank, Pam Weng, Claudette Thompson, Kerry Stastny, Sharon Miller, Lois Smith, Barb Carl, Darbie Young, Jeff MacIver, Steve Long, Sharon Meissel, Clem & Marilyn Dutchak, Keith Pfaff, Saxon Russel, Leona Keidel, Arley Schwindt, Brady Mattson, Lois Helmer First Lutheran Church will be updating the prayer list periodically. If a name is not listed and you would like it re-listed please call the church office at 663-3594. We will re-list names for prayers.

PLEASE KEEP THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN CALLED TO SERVICE FOR OUR

COUNTRY IN YOUR PRAYERS: Todd Bauer, Alex Dove, Jacob Selzler

If you know of anyone who has ties to our congregation and is called to active duty, please contact the church office.

2021 General Fund -YTD Received Budget Difference

2021 Building Fund-YTD Received Budget Difference

____________________________________________________________ Pastor Phil Leer’s phone number: 701-341-7784 (If you need to reach him please give him a call)

Ushers: Janet Reineke Corby Rachel Reader: Lori Meyers Communion Server: Janet Reineke

Musician: 9:30 Organ - Loretta White

3 January 17, 2021 $26,080.08 $27,618.00 $(1,537.92)

3 January 17, 2021 $4,062.00 $3,461.55 $600.45

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OR TEXT 8449340609 TO DONATE

If you would like to give electronically, visit our website or contact the church office. ______________________________________________________________________

We have 3 positions open on Church Council that need to be filled immediately. Please call the church office

at 663-3594. ______________________________________________________________________ The annual meeting for First Lutheran Church will be held on Sunday, January 31

st at 10:30 A.M. in the church sanctuary. All voting

members (those confirmed members who have communed and made a contribution of record during the current or preceding year) are encouraged to attend.

____________________________________________________________ We extend our sympathy to the family of Ricky Hohbein. Please keep his family in your prayers. ____________________________________________________________

If you are willing to usher, read or serve

communion please sign up in the Narthex. There are sign up sheets on

the NORTH DESK. Thank you all so much!

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WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday 24 7:00 Community Access Channel 12 or 612

9:30 Worship/Live Stream Worship

Monday 25

Tuesday 26

Wednesday 27 7:00 Confirmation

Thursday 28

Friday 29

Saturday 30

Sunday 31 7:00 Community Access Channel 12 or 612

9:30 Worship/Live Stream Worship

10:30 Annual Meeting

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 408 9

TH Street NW, Mandan, ND Phone: 663-3594

email: jackie@firstlutheranofmandan.org www.firstlutheranofmandan.com

Mission of the Month - Weekend Meals For Mandan Kids Items needed are Chap Stick, Canned Tuna, Canned Chicken, Canned Ham, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Fruit Cups, Canned Fruit, Granola Bars, Cereal, Pudding Cups, Applesauce, Chef Boyardee', Mac & Cheese, Soups, Hamburger Helper, Spaghetti Noodles, Spaghetti Sauce, Pop Tarts, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Rice A Roni, Pasta Roni, Pork and Beans, Baked Beans, Pancake Mix-no eggs required such as Krusteaz Brand, Syrup.

NO GLASS JARS PLEASE! You may put your items in the boxes in the Narthex. Thank you!