First Lutheran Church Seventh Sunday of Easter May 24, 2009

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Welcome to First Lutheran Church. We’re glad you are worshipping God with us! Community Ministers & Missionaries Each member of First Lutheran Church Minister of music Michael J. Elsbernd, M.M., D.M.A. Pastoral Staff John R. Christopherson, M. Div., Ph.D. Jason M. Burggraff, M. Div. Natanael F. Lizarazo, M. Div., S.T.M. Barbara E. Wangsness, M. Div. James E. Christopherson, M.Div., (part time) David G. Johnson, M. Div., M.A. (part time) J. LeeRoy Eikanger, C.T., Visitation (part time) LeRoy E. Nevin, M. Th., Visitation (part time) Franklin Pudas, B. Th., M. Div., Visitation (part time) Children, Youth, young adult and family life Ministries Nancy Henrichsen, Director of Children’s Ministry Marnie Dahle Backer, Director of Youth Ministry Mara Stillson, Associate Director of Youth Ministry Fellowship Registers Please sign the register when it is passed to you. Include your address and phone number if you are a visitor. When it reaches the end of the row, pass it back to the aisle so all can read the names of those near them. If you are interested in becoming a member, please call the office (336-3734). First Lutheran Program Ministries The weekly calendar in this bulletin lists activities, classes, worship times and special events at First Lutheran Church. Please call the church office (336- 3734) for more information. Large Print Bulletins Large print bulletins can be obtained from the ushers. Assistive Listening Devices Personal listening systems that amplify the words and music of the worship service, and work with or without a hearing aid are available from the ushers. Please return them as you leave. Wheelchair Seating Wheelchair seating is available. Ask an usher for directions. Holistic Health Ministry Paula Bartels, R.N., Parish Nurse Mark Britzman, Ed.D., Counselor (Consultant) Services Saturday (Christ the Victor Chapel) 5:00 pm Vespers with Communion Sunday (Sanctuary) Communion served first Sunday of the month at 9:45 & 11:15 worship. 8:15 am Traditional Worship with Communion 9:45 am Traditional Worship 11:15 am Contemporary Worship 12:00 pm Worship in an African Context (chapel) Media ministry Broadcasts 8:15 am KELO-FM Radio (92.5) 11:00 am KSFY-13 (Sioux Falls Cable 7), KPRY-4 (Pierre) and KABY-9 (Aberdeen) Families are encouraged to worship together Let the little children come to me...(Matthew 19:14). To occupy young children during worship, the following are available: Worship Activity Bags. White bags for children under 3 and blue bags for children ages 3–6 are located at the entrance. Please return the bags before leaving. Children’s bulletins can be obtained from the ushers. When a child’s behavior becomes distracting, parents may take the child to the Welcome Center or Parent Room in the narthex. The worship service can be heard in these areas. The nursery (for children through 2 years) is open from 8 am to 12:30 pm and is located off the atrium at the top of the north ramp. Global missionaries Pastor Andrew and Barbara Hinderlie serve as our missionaries in Kenya, Ethiopia and Madagascar. First Lutheran Church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
First Lutheran Church PRELUDE (You are invited to use this time to quietly prepare your heart and mind for worship.) “Jesus Shall Reign” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Settings by Ore, Cherwien & Hancock Organ WELCOME Invocation (Please rise) CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P: Holy and gracious God, C: I confess that I have sinned against you. Some of my sin I know—the thoughts and words and deeds of which I am ashamed—but some is known only to you. In the name of Jesus Christ I ask forgiveness. P: By the mercy of God, we are united with Jesus Christ, and in him we are forgiven. C: Amen. Opening hymn “Alleluia! Sing to Jesus” vs. 1 & 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #392 9:45 am SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW page 227 Owen Jeffery McElroy, son of Jeffery & Michelle McElroy Sponsors: Mitch & Andrea Wessel and Wayne & Kristi Hofer Apostolic 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. KYRIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW page 98 PRAYER OF THE DAY P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Let us pray. C: Gracious and glorious God, you have chosen us as your own, and by the powerful name of Christ you protect us from evil. By your Spirit transform us and your beloved world, that we may find our joy in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Please be seated) FIRST LESSON: Acts 1:15–17, 21–26 (Not read today) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NT page 111 in the pew Bible In the days between Jesus’ ascension and Pentecost, Peter oversees the process whereby one of the members of the community of believers is chosen to be the twelfth apostle, in order to fill the vacancy created by Judas’ treachery and death.
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