Calendar of Events

Sunday,  May 9
Sixth Sunday after Easter
10:00 Worship/Communion
Pastor Ben's First Sunday
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Monday, May 10
1:00 Quilting

Tuesday, May 11
10:30 Pastor's Text Study

Wednesday, May 12
10:30 Joint Circle in the 
              Youth Room
6:30 Midweek Service 
7:00 Confirmation
7:00 TV Ministry

​Thursday, May 13
1:00 Food Pantry

​Friday, May 14
9:00 Women's Group in the Youth Room

​Saturday, May 15
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Sunday,  May 16
Seventh Sunday after Easter/Graduation Sunday
9:00 Graduate Reception in the Fellowship Hall
10:00 Worship/Communion
7:00 Baccalaureate at St. Cecilia's
Sunday, May 9
Will be Interim Pastor, Ben Carlsen's
first Sunday Church Service,
please join us for service
and to welcome Pastor Ben!




    1. SixthSunday of EasterOrganist:Alicia OlsonReader: Scott SwangPreludeWelcome and AnnouncementsGathering*Thanksgiving for BaptismAlleluia! Christ is risen.Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!Refreshed by the resurrection life we share inChrist,let us give thanksfor the gift of baptism.We thank you, risen Christ,for these waters where you make us new,leading us from death to life, from tears to joy.We bless you, risen Christthat your Spirit comes to usin the grace-filledwaters of rebirth,like rains to our thirsting earth,like streams that reviveour souls,like cups of cool water shared with strangers.Breathe your peace on your church when we hide in fear.Clothe us withyour mercy and forgiveness.Send us companions on our journey as weshare your life.Make us one, risen Christ.Cleanse our hearts.Shower us with life.To you be given all praise,with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God,nowand forever.Amen.*GatheringSong“Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”#836Greetingp. 184Prayer of the Day—Celebrate InsertWord(Celebrates)God speaks to usin scripture reading, preaching and song.First ReadingActs10:44-48Psalm98read responsivelySecond Reading1 John 5:1-6*Gospel Acclamationp. 188P:TheHoly Gospelaccording to John.C:“Glory to you, O Lord”*GospelJohn 15:9-17P:The Gospel of the LordC:“Praise to you, O Christ”SermonHymn of the Day“Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love”#708Apostles’ Creed p. 105Prayers of Intercession(Celebrate: “Your mercy is great”)*Exchange of PeaceMealCommunion Song“Jesus Loves Me!”#595Words of InstitutionLord’s Prayerp. 191DistributionPost-Communion BlessingPrayerSendingGod blesses us andsends us in mission to the world*BenedictionMay our glorious God grant you a spirit of wisdomto know and to lovethe risen Lord Jesus.The God of life,Father,☩Son, and Holy Spirit,bless you now andforever.Amen.*Sending Song“What Wondrous Love is This”#666*DismissalP: Alleluia! Christ is risen.C: Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!P: Go in peace. Share the good news.Alleluia!C:Thanks be to God.Alleluia!Postlude(*stand as you are able)PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY:if you need prayer or know someone whodoes, contact Hazel Bowlinger, our Prayer Chain Ministry Shepherdess.Please call her at 324-2622.REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS. . .Norma TuresonStanLesmeisterLacey Becker & BoysNick Raugust family Gordy Mayer family Walter Filler familyJean Stafford family Norma Erdman family Annette Ward-ReddickKyle KetterlingLeona Jans familyWayne & Kathy MuschaMardelle Buechler & familyGeorge BuchwitzFloyd Wangen (Covid)FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCHLIVESTREAM ANDWEDNESDAY EVENING TELECASTMay 9, 2021. Today’sWorship Service issponsoredby Fredand Norma Tureson for Blessings of Familyand Friends.Please consider sponsoring an evening telecast in honor of or asa memorial to a loved onefor $25.Thank you for sharingtheGospel and being a part ofFirst Lutheran’s outreach!Happy Mother’s Dayto all moms today! May you have a blessed day.Welcome to worship this morning and thank you for coming!Aspecial welcome to those who arevisiting with us today.May God bless us as we gather together in Christ’s name.









    2. This Week at First LutheranToday,May9th–SixthSunday of Easter10:00AM Worship/CommunionMONDAY,May 101:00 PM QuiltingTUESDAY,May 1110:30 AM Pastor’s Text StudyWEDNESDAY, May 1210:30 AM Joint Circle in the Youth Room6:30 PM Midweek Service7:00PM Confirmation7:00PM TV MinistryTHURSDAY,May 131:00 PM Food PantryFRIDAY,May 149:00 AM Women’s Group in the Youth RoomSATURDAY, May15SUNDAY,May 16–SeventhSunday of Easter/Graduation Sunday9:00 AM Graduate Reception in the Fellowship Hall10:00AMWorship/Communion7:00 PM Baccalaureate at St. Cecilia’sTime & Talent forMay16th:Ushers:Steve & Amy LesmeisterReader:Laurie BartzWe celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion this morning,withthe following adaptations related to COVID-19:1. We will commune the piano side of the sanctuary first, and then thepulpit side.2. Please observe social distancing guidelines (six-feet apart).3. Please cup your hands like a “bowl” when you receive the sacrament,so the wafer can be dropped into your hands.4. Extend one hand to receive the wine, as our Communion Assistantwill place the cup in your hand.5. Celebrating Holy Communion is always aninvitation.If you areuncomfortable receiving Communion today, you are welcome toremain in your pew.FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA1520 AdventStreet-PO Box 246, Harvey, ND701-324-2548Email-firstlc@gondtc.comWORSHIP SERVICE10:00a.m.TV Ministry-Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.-Channel 19Pastor Ben’s email–revben12@gmail.comCell phone–218-640-1511Check out ourWEB PAGE–harveyfirstlutheran.comMission Statement“We are a welcoming familyWhere all can experience and growThrough God’s grace.”SixthSunday of EasterMay 9, 2021Pastor Ben Carlsen









    3. Sunday,May 2, 202110:00 a.m. worship service–70Wednesday, May 5, 2021-14From Pastor Ben:Asyou may be aware, Pia and I are volunteer PuppyRaisers for Leader Dogs for the Blind. We are currently raising Paco-ayellow lab. You will see him with us here at church, with me in the office,and occasionally out and about in town. We ask that when you see Paco,please ask before approaching or petting him-depending on the situationand circumstance we may or may not allow interaction. There are alsocouple of ways for the congregation to be involved in Paco’s raising andlearning. First, somethingeveryone can do is save bread and bun bags forus for use on walks...I won’t explicitly say “why,” but I bet you can guess.Second, we may at times invite someone to interact with him as part of hislearning-if we do ask you please adhere to our instructions for theinteraction. Thank you for your willingness to be a part of this ministry inwhich Pia and I are engaged. Pastor Ben.




    SixthSunday of EasterOrganist:Alicia OlsonReader: Scott SwangPreludeWelcome and AnnouncementsGathering*Thanksgiving for BaptismAlleluia! Christ is risen.Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!Refreshed by the resurrection life we share inChrist,let us give thanksfor the gift of baptism.We thank you, risen Christ,for these waters where you make us new,leading us from death to life, from tears to joy.We bless you, risen Christthat your Spirit comes to usin the grace-filledwaters of rebirth,like rains to our thirsting earth,like streams that reviveour souls,like cups of cool water shared with strangers.Breathe your peace on your church when we hide in fear.Clothe us withyour mercy and forgiveness.Send us companions on our journey as weshare your life.Make us one, risen Christ.Cleanse our hearts.Shower us with life.To you be given all praise,with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God,nowand forever.Amen.*GatheringSong“Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”#836Greetingp. 184Prayer of the Day—Celebrate InsertWord(Celebrates)God speaks to usin scripture reading, preaching and song.First ReadingActs10:44-48Psalm98read responsivelySecond Reading1 John 5:1-6*Gospel Acclamationp. 188P:TheHoly Gospelaccording to John.C:“Glory to you, O Lord”*GospelJohn 15:9-17P:The Gospel of the LordC:“Praise to you, O Christ”SermonHymn of the Day“Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love”#708Apostles’ Creed p. 105Prayers of Intercession(Celebrate: “Your mercy is great”)*Exchange of PeaceMealCommunion Song“Jesus Loves Me!”#595Words of InstitutionLord’s Prayerp. 191DistributionPost-Communion BlessingPrayerSendingGod blesses us andsends us in mission to the world*BenedictionMay our glorious God grant you a spirit of wisdomto know and to lovethe risen Lord Jesus.The God of life,Father,☩Son, and Holy Spirit,bless you now andforever.Amen.*Sending Song“What Wondrous Love is This”#666*DismissalP: Alleluia! Christ is risen.C: Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!P: Go in peace. Share the good news.Alleluia!C:Thanks be to God.Alleluia!Postlude(*stand as you are able)PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY:if you need prayer or know someone whodoes, contact Hazel Bowlinger, our Prayer Chain Ministry Shepherdess.Please call her at 324-2622.REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS. . .Norma TuresonStanLesmeisterLacey Becker & BoysNick Raugust family Gordy Mayer family Walter Filler familyJean Stafford family Norma Erdman family Annette Ward-ReddickKyle KetterlingLeona Jans familyWayne & Kathy MuschaMardelle Buechler & familyGeorge BuchwitzFloyd Wangen (Covid)FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCHLIVESTREAM ANDWEDNESDAY EVENING TELECASTMay 9, 2021. Today’sWorship Service issponsoredby Fredand Norma Tureson for Blessings of Familyand Friends.Please consider sponsoring an evening telecast in honor of or asa memorial to a loved onefor $25.Thank you for sharingtheGospel and being a part ofFirst Lutheran’s outreach!Happy Mother’s Dayto all moms today! May you have a blessed day.Welcome to worship this morning and thank you for coming!Aspecial welcome to those who arevisiting with us today.May God bless us as we gather together in Christ’s name.









  2. This Week at First LutheranToday,May9th–SixthSunday of Easter10:00AM Worship/CommunionMONDAY,May 101:00 PM QuiltingTUESDAY,May 1110:30 AM Pastor’s Text StudyWEDNESDAY, May 1210:30 AM Joint Circle in the Youth Room6:30 PM Midweek Service7:00PM Confirmation7:00PM TV MinistryTHURSDAY,May 131:00 PM Food PantryFRIDAY,May 149:00 AM Women’s Group in the Youth RoomSATURDAY, May15SUNDAY,May 16–SeventhSunday of Easter/Graduation Sunday9:00 AM Graduate Reception in the Fellowship Hall10:00AMWorship/Communion7:00 PM Baccalaureate at St. Cecilia’sTime & Talent forMay16th:Ushers:Steve & Amy LesmeisterReader:Laurie BartzWe celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion this morning,withthe following adaptations related to COVID-19:1. We will commune the piano side of the sanctuary first, and then thepulpit side.2. Please observe social distancing guidelines (six-feet apart).3. Please cup your hands like a “bowl” when you receive the sacrament,so the wafer can be dropped into your hands.4. Extend one hand to receive the wine, as our Communion Assistantwill place the cup in your hand.5. Celebrating Holy Communion is always aninvitation.If you areuncomfortable receiving Communion today, you are welcome toremain in your pew.FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA1520 AdventStreet-PO Box 246, Harvey, ND701-324-2548Email-firstlc@gondtc.comWORSHIP SERVICE10:00a.m.TV Ministry-Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.-Channel 19Pastor Ben’s email–revben12@gmail.comCell phone–218-640-1511Check out ourWEB PAGE–harveyfirstlutheran.comMission Statement“We are a welcoming familyWhere all can experience and growThrough God’s grace.”SixthSunday of EasterMay 9, 2021Pastor Ben Carlsen









  3. Sunday,May 2, 202110:00 a.m. worship service–70Wednesday, May 5, 2021-14From Pastor Ben:Asyou may be aware, Pia and I are volunteer PuppyRaisers for Leader Dogs for the Blind. We are currently raising Paco-ayellow lab. You will see him with us here at church, with me in the office,and occasionally out and about in town. We ask that when you see Paco,please ask before approaching or petting him-depending on the situationand circumstance we may or may not allow interaction. There are alsocouple of ways for the congregation to be involved in Paco’s raising andlearning. First, somethingeveryone can do is save bread and bun bags forus for use on walks...I won’t explicitly say “why,” but I bet you can guess.Second, we may at times invite someone to interact with him as part of hislearning-if we do ask you please adhere to our instructions for theinteraction. Thank you for your willingness to be a part of this ministry inwhich Pia and I are engaged. Pastor Ben.
GRADUATING SENIOR RECEPTION
Sunday, May 16th, 9:00 a.m.
Muffins and Juice Fellowship Hall
Everyone is invited to come and celebrate with our graduating seniors and their families: Brooke Loen; Shayla Seibel; Tyson Tipton; Zoe McKinven; Abby Weinmann; Hannah Ziegler.
Pentecost Sunday May 23, 2021
RED GERANIUMS--
Please consider donating a Red Geranium plant to be placed on the Altar for Pentecost Sunday. The Geraniums will later be planted outside the church and the parsonage. Bring to the Church the week of May 16th - 22nd.
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​Time & Talent For May 16
Ushers: Steve & Amy Lesmeister
Reader: Laurie Bartz

Prayers on the Prairie
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​Sacred Host,
the kingdom of heaven breaks in when souls lean on one another in compassionate, steadfast encouragement. This day, we remember all of the saints in Light with love; we give thanks for their lives, the promise of resurrection and the angels that mingle among us on earth. ~Amen.
Prayers on the Prairie by Erin Gullickson  
Read more on her Facebook page.