Order of Worship - Sanctuary PRELUDE - “Beautiful Savior” - David Johnson

Michael Olson, organist

ANNOUNCEMENTS /PRAYER Reader - Shirley Tietz Cantor - Marla Fogderud Assisting Pastor - Pastor Laurie Neill BRIEF ORDER FOR CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen

P: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

C: Amen

P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

P: Most Merciful God. C: We confess that we are in bondage to sin and

cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

P: Almighty God, in his mercy, has given his Son to

die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen

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Our mission at First Lutheran Church is to bring people into a relationship with Jesus Christ and to help them grow in the Christian faith.

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Order of Worship - Celebration Hall

Welcome & Announcements

Song - “Open The Eyes of My Heart”

Confession Lord, I confess that I’ve missed the mark. I have not loved you with all my heart, soul and mind. I certainly have not loved my neighbors the way you have shown to do. Many days I don’t even love myself. I’m sorry I put obeying rules and regulations over loving others. I’m sorry I leaned toward the law and not towards love. Show me how to love others, myself and you more freely. Amen. Song - “God With Us” Quiet Time/Lord’s Prayer Song - “Lord, I Need You” Scripture Sermon - Pastor Corey Bjertness Offering Offertory Song- “The Wonderful Cross” Thank You God Moment Prayers Blessing/Benediction Closing Song - “Everlasting God”

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(Please stand) HYMN - “LIFT HIGH THE CROSS” - LBW 377

(Please be seated)

GREETING P: Sisters and brothers in Christ, beloved children of God: grace, mercy, and peace be with you all. C: And also with you.

Our prayer partner team meets every Tuesday morning and prays for those who have requested prayer, those on the list below, and those who have been recently hospitalized. During Sunday worship, we will lift up by name only those members who have requested public prayer. If you would like someone added to or removed from this list, please contact the church office.

Please pray for...

Lorraine Roppe Garnet Floberg Bruce Brovold Arlene Mickley Carmen Long

David Long Eldon Haugan

Nancy Beto Chris Wear

Ethan Parmer

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The sympathy and prayers of FLC are offered to the family and friends of Bergit Perry’s brother, John Johnson and Dan Ruud’s mother, Ruth Ruud.

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KYRIE

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New York City Women’s Mission Trip

December 3-8, 2015

Cost: $1100, includes airfare, hotel, breakfasts, unlimited subway card, Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular with tour, and 9/11 Memorial tour. The church at work: Our mission work partners us with the Seafarer’s International House, a ministry of the ELCA. Through their ―City Service‖ program, we will get a taste of urban ministry through volunteering at soup kitchens and meal delivery programs.

The church at play: We will have free time to enjoy and explore all that New York City has to offer, especially at Christmastime!

Please prayerfully consider coming on this amazing trip. Space limited to the first 14 women who sign up. A $200 deposit holds your spot. Led by Pastor Laurie.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Great Plains Food Bank

Thursday, July 30

at 1:30 p.m.

The Great Plains Food Bank is looking for 40 volunteers on Thursday, July 30 beginning at

1:30 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend some

time with family or friends and doing some local mission

work.

Visit the FLC website, www.flcfargo.org or the front

desk to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Shirley Tietz at (701) 235-

7389.

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Council Members 2014/2015

John Benson 218-287-1716 Bensonj@mnstate.edu

Kathleen Helming 701-306-1462 k31helming@gmail.com

Marianna Malm 701-232-8665 marianamalm@gmail.com

Jane Nelson, Treasurer 701-730-5366

janehn@live.com

MaryAnn Phillips 701-371-7961 maryyann @videoartsstudios.com

Dave Rogness, President 701-793-0605

rognessd@gmail.com

Janet Rostad, Secretary 701-293-8879

mcrostad@cableone.net

Loren Stahl 701-361-4799 lstahl@rdoffutt.com

Brad Williams, Past President 701-232-6789

brad.williams @goldmark.com

HYMN OF PRAISE

PRAYER OF THE DAY

P: Let us pray. All: Almighty God, we thank you for planting in us the seed of your word. By your Holy Spirit help us to receive it with joy, live according to it, and grow in faith and hope and love; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Help support project

at El Refugio The FLC Family Mission

Team traveling to Ecuador on July 30 would like to help

turn the maintenance shop on the El Refugio property into a family dorm as they

currently have limited family housing. We have a sponsor

who is willing to match up to $3,000. If you are interested in donating financially to this

project, visit the FLC website at www.flcfargo.org. And the

team thanks you for your continued support and prayers!

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HYMN - “BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR” - LBW 518

FIRST READING - Amos 7:7-15, Pew Bible page 748

PSALM - Psalm 85:8-13 - Melody - Fred Til Bod 77 77 77

Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his faithful people,

to those who turn their hearts to him. Now to speak the Lord draws near;

Let us all his message hear. Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him,

that his glory may dwell in our land. God draws near in righteousness

And with peace, his world to bless. Mercy and faithfulness will meet;

righteousness and peace will kiss each other. God proclaims his faithful Word;

Let it now in faith be heard. Faithfulness will spring up from the earth,

and righteousness will look down from heaven. Now to speak the Lord draws near;

Let us all his message hear. The Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase.

God draws near in righteousness And with peace, his world to bless.

Boundary Waters Canoe Trip

July 31 – August 9 Cost: $500

(includes: transportation, canoes, qualified adult

leadership, group equipment, food, one night lodging,

devo-book, life jacket and t-shirt)

This is a full blown wilderness expedition. You will be on a trail in a wilderness area where no roads or motorized vehicles are allowed. Get in touch with nature as you paddle the historic waterways of the early explorers in our 26’ Voyageur North Canoes hand built by First Lutheran in 2014. Come to know God more intimately as you meditate and reflect on your life during daily quiet times. Grow close to a small group of committed fellow travelers as you share in group times, play, pray and work together paddling the great north canoe. The training dates are critical and essential to your proper preparation, safety and learning of the skills necessary for a safe extended wilderness trip. For more information, please contact Rollie Johnson at rjohnson@flcfargo.org.

7 Righteousness will go before the Lord, and peace shall be a pathway for his feet.

Alleluia! Glory be To the Lord eternally!

SECOND READING - Ephesians 1:2-14, Pew Bible page 949 SERMON - Pastor Jim Hulberg HYMN OF THE DAY - “PRAISE TO THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY” -LBW 543

APOSTLES’ CREED (please stand) C: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again.

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Women’s Weekend Getaway

Saturday-Sunday July 18-19

Bad Medicine Lake Cost: $20

Hosted by Wini Christensen,

Al & Bev Nielsen and Pr. Laurie

Do you enjoy...

Worshipping at the lake? Being in God’s beautiful

creation? Relaxing by the water?

Picnic suppers and board games?

Then this weekend retreat is for you! On our way to beautiful Bad

Medicine Lake we will stop at Summerhill Farms to enjoy a leisurely lunch. Once we are at

the lake, we’ll relax, visit, boat, swim—it’s up to you. We will also

eat! Sunday morning at11 a.m., we will worship with other lake

folks at the Chapel of Good Creation. You are free to stay at the lake Sunday afternoon or

return home if you need to. This is a perfect get-away for

relaxation and fun. Space is limited. Register online.

SAVE THE DATE

TODAY and July 12 at

10:15 a.m. - Open Forum

discussion on the budget for the 2015/2016 fiscal

year in the Chapel. July 26 - 9am Sanctuary

Worship. 11am Outdoor Worship. Following outdoor

worship, join us for lunch in the Celebration Hall and

stay for the Annual Meeting.

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He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen (Please be seated) OFFERING OFFERTORY SOLO - “ How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings” - Liddle

Marla Fogderud, vocalist Michael Olson, accompanist

PRESENTATION OF OFFERING (Please stand)

(Please be seated) THANK YOU GOD MOMENT PRAYERS

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Go Twins Go! Wednesday, July 29

Depart at 7 a.m. Cost: $75

(includes ticket, transportation and $10 credit for food)

Batter up! Spend a fun-filled

afternoon watching

America’s favorite pastime with

Pastor Corey and the FLC

family. We will depart by bus from First

Lutheran and travel to

Target Field. Your ticket will include $10 to put towards your favorite

ballpark snacks. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get

outside with us! Register online or at the front desk.

Donations Needed

We are in need of baby layettes for the fall. FLC makes kits each year that are

donated to Lutheran World Relief.

Items in sizes 3mo to 2T needed are:

Flannel baby blankets T-shirts

Jackets/sweaters Pajamas (with NO feet) Hand towels

Bars of Ivory soap

All donations can be dropped off at the FLC front desk. If you have any questions,

contact Becky Anderson at 388-6401 or Connie Hanson at

361-6514.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER - (sung by the congregation)

C: Our Father, which 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. BENEDICTION AND THREEFOLD AMEN HYMN - “GOD OF GRACE AND GOD OF GLORY” - LBW 415

POSTLUDE - “God of Grace and God of Glory” - Paul Manz Michael Olson, organist

The order of worship is reprinted from Lutheran Book of Worship,

copyright (c) 1978.

Used by permission;

license number 13275-L.

Music Reprinted under OneLicense.net #721505

Health Information

While outdoors, protect

your skin. Wear a hat, shirt and sunscreen; and stay in

the shade as much as possible. Sunglasses protect your eyes from sun

damage. (Learn more at www.cancer.org/cancer/

skincancer/index) Be mindful of food safety.

Keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot to prevent food poisoning. Don’t leave

foods at room temperature for longer than 1 hour.

(Learn more at www.fightbac.org)

Be sure to drink enough

water, especially in hot weather. How much water

is enough? Unless your healthcare provider recommends you restrict

fluids, plan to drink 90 oz daily for women and 125oz

daily for men. (Learn more at www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/

water.html)

If you have any health concerns or questions, feel free to contact Parish Nurse

Katie Kringstad at (701) 235-7389 or

kkringstad@flcfargo.org.

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Please pray for our kids

who are headed to Luther Crest Bible Camp today!

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Pastors Pr. Corey Bjertness cbjertness@yahoo.com Ext. 166

Pr. Laurie Neill - lneill@flcfargo.org Ext. 167

Pr. Jim Hulberg (Visitation) jhulberg@flcfargo.org Ext. 168

Pr. Bill Ahlfeldt (Visitation) bahlfeldt@flcfargo.org Ext. 138 Music Minister of Music Michael Olson - molson@flcfargo.org Ext. 135

Director of Contemporary & Men’s Ministries Rollie Johnson - rjohnson@flcfargo.org Ext. 130

Worship Leader Daniel Damico

Joyful Noise Choir Director Katie Damico

FLC Chamber Orchestra Conductor Mary Weisser - 232-8584

Cathedral Choir and Men’s Choir Director David Ferreira - ferreiradc@mac.com

Women’s & Children’s Choir Director Kathy Ferreira - 701-261-2673 Youth And Children Director of Children’s and Family Ministry Shelly Erickson -serickson@flcfargo.org Ext. 139

Student Life Coach Kaitlyn Lundeby klundeby@flcfargo.org- Ext. 170

Student Life Coach Graham Sibley - gsibley@flcfargo.org Ext. 170

Nursery Coordinator Sam Miller - millersam07@gmail.com 651-335-7687

Nursery Assistants - Julie Schumacher, Alisha Thill, Zach Lehmann and Ellen Lehmann

Parish Nurse Coordinator Katie Kringstad - kkringstad@flcfargo.org Ext. 143

Ministry Staff (Call 235-4567 and

staff person’s extension number)

Special kids under 17 price: $74 (FREE musical ticket)

Prayer Concerns Please list any prayer concerns here, detach from bulletin and place in the offering plate. The pastoral staff and our prayer ministry team will lift up your prayer requests. ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Do you read the bulletin? Please specify above if you worshipped in the Celebration Hall or Sanctuary and put this slip in the offering plate.

Nursery Hours

Sunday mornings:

8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Wednesday evenings:

5:45 - 8:15 p.m.

Kids up to age 5 years are

allowed in the nursery.

Administrator Terry Yoney - tyoney@flcfargo.org Ext. 172 Administrative Assistant Becki Tollefson - btollefson@flcfargo.org Ext. 120 Finance Manager Christy Schilling - cschilling@flcfargo.org Ext. 127 Giving Consultant John Holmen - jholmen@flcfargo.org Ext. 169 Part-time Receptionists Joan Horn, Char Maas, Nancy Anderson Ext. 123 Small Group & Youth Coordinator Shirley Tietz - stietz@flcfargo.org Ext. 133 Head of Maintenance Dalen Nettum - dnettum@flcfargo.org Ext. 136 Maintenance Ian Cross Sanctuary Audio Assistant Alex Light Celebration Hall Audio Assistants Jordan Feigert and Noah Gjesdahl Member Relations & Event Manager Molly Johnson - mjohnson@flcfargo.org Ext. 122 Graphic Designer Travis Klath - tklath@flcfargo.org Ext. 165

Ministry Staff (Call 235-4567 and

staff person’s extension number)

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Meet the new FLC staff members!

Katie Kringstad, Parish Nurse

Katie was born and raised in Fargo and has been a member of FLC since she was in elementary school. She is a graduate from Presentation College with her RN-BSN. Katie’s nursing experience includes: geriatrics, psychiatry, family medicine and information technology. She lives in Fargo with her husband Chris, their two daughters, Sydney and Christina and are expecting another little girl at the end of September. In her spare time, Katie enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the lake, refurbishing

furniture and any other craft project. She is extremely excited to serve FLC as the Parish Nurse!

Kaitlyn Lundeby, Youth Director

Kaitlyn is a Colorado native, who just happens to love North Dakota. She recently graduated with a degree in music education from the University of Northern Colorado. During college, she spent summers working as a counselor at Park River Bible Camp. Kaitlyn is so excited to combine all her favorite things in life into one job: loving Jesus, working with kids, playing some music, and having fun! She says FLC felt like home since the first Sunday she walked in, which makes excited to be on staff!

This Week’s Calendar

You are important to us! Please tell us more about you! (please detach and drop into the collection plate)

I would like to:

learn more about joining First Lutheran Church.

receive a pastoral call.

receive a daily devotion in my e-mail.

request a prayer (see other side).

update my e-mail.________________________________

Name _________________________________________

Address _______________________________________

Phone # _______________ Cell ____________________

Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity

to accept the things I

cannot change; courage to

change the things I can;

and wisdom to know the

difference. Amen

Reinhold Niebuhr

Sunday, July 12 9:00 a.m. Sanctuary Worship

9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Celebration Hall Worship

10:15 a.m. Budget Forum, Chapel 11:00 a.m. FLC Brunch Bunch, Marlin’s Restaurant, 3520 12th Ave. North Noon Campers depart for Luther Crest Bible Camp

Monday, July 13 9:00 a.m. Quilters, Fellowship Hall Noon Foundation Meeting, Luther Room Tuesday, July 14 6:45 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible Study, Adult Education Room 9:00 a.m. Prayer Partners, Heritage Room 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting, Adult Education Room 1:30 p.m. Learn to Knit & Crochet, The Gathering Place

Wednesday, July 15

8:00 a.m. Sanford Health Nursing Senate, Adult Education Room 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Fellowship, Chapel/ Celebration Hall 5:00 p.m. Family Meal, Gathering Place 6:00 p.m. Celebration Hall Worship

Thursday, July 16 8:30 a.m. Helping Hands, Celebration Hall 10:15 a.m. Worship at Bethany on University

Saturday, July 18 9:30 a.m. Women’s Weekend Getaway departs 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service for Allan Perry, Sanctuary - lunch following in the Celebration Hall Sunday, July 19

9:00 a.m. Sanctuary Worship 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Celebration Hall Worship

11:00 a.m. FLC Brunch Bunch, Marlin’s Restaurant, 3520 12th Ave. North 5:00 p.m. Women’s Weekend Getaway returns

BIBLE VERSE

―Only fear the Lord,

and serve him faithfully with all your

heart; for consider

what great things he

has done for you.‖

- 1 Samuel 12:24