Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

PRELUDE WELCOME TO WORSHIP PRAYER OF THE DAY All-powerful God, in Jesus Christ you turned death into life and defeat into victory. Increase our faith and trust in him, that we may triumph over all evil in the strength of the same Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. GATHERING SONG “Days of Elijah” Page 84

“Sharing the Shepherd’s Love with All of God’s Children”

2nd Sunday after Pentecost , June 2, 2021 ~ 6:30 pm

Welcome to Worship! WELCOME to Worship. A house divided against itself cannot stand. Jesus makes this observation in light of charges that he is possessed. He is possessed, not by a demon, but by the Holy Spirit. We who have received the Holy Spirit through baptism have been joined to Christ’s death and resurrection and knit together in the body of Christ. Those with whom we sing and pray this day are Jesus’ family. With them we go forth in peace to do the will of God.

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(701) 255-1001 GoodShepherdBismarck.com

Verse 1 These are the days of Elijah, declaring the Word of the Lord And these are the days of Your servant Moses Righteousness being restored and though these are days of great trials Of famine and darkness and sword Still we are the voice in the desert crying prepare ye the way of the Lord

Chorus 1 Behold He comes, riding on the clouds Shining like the sun at the trumpet call So lift your voice it's the year of Jubilee And out of Zion's hill salvation comes

Verse 2 And these are the days of Ezekiel, the dry bones becoming as flesh And these are the days of Your servant David rebuilding a temple of praise And these are the days of the harvest the fields are as white in the world And we are the labourers in Your vineyard declaring the Word of the Lord

“Day Of Elijah” words and music by: Robin Mark © 1996 Song Solutions Daybreak (Admin. by Mu-sic Services, Inc.). CCLI Song # 1537904

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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, the God of manna, the God of miracles, the God of mercy. Amen. Drawn to Christ and seeking God’s abundance, let us confess our sin. God, our provider, help us. It is hard to believe there is enough to share. We question your ways when they differ from the ways of the world in which we live. We turn to our own understanding rather than trusting in you. We take offense at your teachings and your ways. Turn us again to you. Where else can we turn? Share with us the words of eternal life and feed us for life in the world. Amen. Beloved people of God: in Jesus, the manna from heaven, you are fed and nourished. By Jesus, the worker of miracles, there is always more than enough. Through Jesus, ☩ the bread of life, you are shown God’s mercy: you are forgiven and loved into abundant life. Amen.

Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song.

GOSPEL SONG “Jesus Messiah” Page 230

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Worship Schedule

WORSHIP NOTES: Thank you for spending this time in worship! Children are always welcome to be part of worship, and the nursery is available if necessary. Please take The Other Page home with you, check out www.GoodShepherd Bismarck.com, or download the GSLC APP — it is available for iPhone and Android Smartphones.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located on the corner of Washington St. and Divide Ave. Contact Good Shepherd at: (701) 255-1001 GoodShepherdBismarck.com

1 Verse He became sin who knew no sin, that we might become His righteousness He humbled himself and carried the cross, Love so amazing, Love so amazing

Chorus Jesus Messiah, Name above all names, Blessed redeemer, Emmanuel The rescue for sinners, the ransom from heaven, Jesus Messiah, Lord of all

2 Verse His body the bread, His blood the wine, broken and poured out all for love The whole earth trembled and the veil was torn, Love so amazing, Love so amazing, yeah

Chorus

Bridge All our hope is in You, All our hope is in You, All the glory to You, God, The light of the world

Ending Jesus Messiah, lord of all, The Lord of all, The Lord of all “Jesus Messiah” By Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves © 2008 Vamos Publishing,worshiptogether.com songs/sixsteps Music

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GOSPEL: Mark 3:20-35 In response to charges that he is possessed, Jesus wonders aloud how anyone who is demon-possessed can cast out demons. Those who do the will of God are possessed by the Holy Spirit, siblings of Christ. [Jesus went home;] 20and the crowd came together again, so that [Jesus and the disciples] could not even eat. 21When his family heard it, they went out to restrain him, for people were saying, “He has gone out of his mind.” 22And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, “He has Beelzebul, and by the ruler of the demons he casts out demons.” 23And he called them to him, and spoke to them in parables, “How can Satan cast out Satan? 24If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. 26And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but his end has come. 27But no one can enter a strong man’s house and plunder his property without first tying up the strong man; then indeed the house can be plundered. 28“Truly I tell you, people will be forgiven for their sins and whatever blasphemies they utter; 29but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit can never have forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”—30for they had said, “He has an unclean spirit.” 31Then his mother and his brothers came; and standing outside, they sent to him and called him. 32A crowd was sitting around him; and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers and sisters are outside, asking for you.” 33And he replied, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” 34And looking at those who sat around him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! 35Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON SONG OF THE DAY “Better is One Day” Page 56

APOSTLE’S CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.* On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come 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.

Thank you for your ministry today! Preaching Pastor Steve Saathre

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Verse 1: How lovely is Your dwelling place O, Lord Almighty. For my soul longs and even faints for You. For here my heart is satisfied, within Your presence, I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings. Chorus: Better is one day in Your courts, Better is one day in Your house, Better is one day in Your courts, Than thousands elsewhere.

Verse 2: One thing I ask and I would seek To see Your beauty, To find You in the place Your glory dwells. Bridge: My heart and flesh cry out for You, The living God. Your Spirit's water for my soul. I've tasted and I've seen, come once again to me. I will draw near to You, I will draw near to You “Better Is One Day” by Matt Redman © 1995 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)

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PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Let us come before the triune God in prayer. A brief silence. God of wholeness, we pray for believers all over the globe (global mission partners may be named). Unify us in service of the gospel, that we may work together as beloved siblings to share your love with all. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. God of the cosmos, we pray for creation; the gardens, waterways and creatures near to us and diverse forms of life that remain unseen. Teach us to treat the natural world with reverence, seeking restoration when human divisions have caused harm to your beloved creation. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. God of all people, we pray for harmony among the nations. Cast out from us unclean spirits of greed and fear, that we may work in solidarity with one another for the common good. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. God of abundance, we pray for those who are oppressed or in any need. Encourage those who have begun to lose heart. Strengthen and renew us with your Spirit. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. God of righteousness, we pray for this holy house of worship. Set our gaze upon things eternal, that in thanksgiving for your mercy, we may extend grace to more and more people. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Here other intercessions may be offered. God of the ages, in your goodness you have sent us faithful witnesses for every time and place. We give you thanks for those saints who now rest in your eternal mercy (especially). Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. We lift our prayers to you, O God, trusting in your abiding grace. Amen. PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.

Meal God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ.

MISSION AND MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERING PRAYER Jesus, Bread of life, you have set this table with your very self, and called us to the feast of plenty. Gather what has been sown among us, and strengthen us in this meal. Make us to be what we receive here, your body for the life of the world. Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Worship Schedule

 

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located on the corner of Washington St. and Divide Ave. Contact Good Shepherd at: (701) 255-1001 GoodShepherdBismarck.com

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We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. PREFACE It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name WORDS OF ISTITUTION LORD’S PRAYER Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray.

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.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION COMMUNION SONG “Hungry” Page 183

Verse: Hungry, I come to You, for I know You satisfy. I am empty, but I know Your love does not run dry. So I wait for You. So I wait for You

Chorus: I’m falling on my knees, offering all of me.

Jesus, You’re all this heart is living for. Broken, I run to You, for Your arms are open wide; I am weary, but I know Your touch restores my life. So I wait for You. So I wait for You

Bridge: So I wait for you (x4)

“Hungry” Words and Music by Kathryn Scott ©1999 Vineyard Songs PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Jesus, Bread of life, we have received from your table more than we could ever ask. As you have nourished us in this meal, now strengthen us to love the world with your own life. In your name we pray. Amen

Thank you for your ministry today!

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Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

BLESSING The blessing of God, who provides for us, feeds us, and journeys with us, ☩ be upon you now and forever. Amen.

SENDING SONG “All Things are Possible” Page 24 Verse: Almighty God, my Redeemer, my hiding place, my safe refuge. No other name like Jesus, no power can stand against You. Chorus: My feet are planted on this rock, and I will not be shaken. My hope, it comes from You alone, my Lord and my salvation. Your praise is always on my lips. Your Word is living in my heart. And I will praise You with a new song, my soul will bless You, Lord. You fill my life with greater joy. Yes, I delight myself in You. And I will praise You with a new song, my soul will bless You, Lord. Bridge: When I am weak, You make me strong. When I’m poor, I know I’m rich. For the power of your name. All things are possible. (x4) “All Things Are Possible” Words & Music: Brian Doerksen © 1998 Vineyard’s Song DISMISSAL Go in peace. You are the body of Christ. Thanks be to God. From sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright © 2021 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.

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