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900 Bemidji Ave. N. Time after Pentecost

Bemidji, MN 56601 October 4, 2020 8:30 AM 218-444-5302 www.flcbemidji.org

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

♪ “The Church’s One Foundation” ELW #654 Page 6

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who creates, redeems, and sustains us and all of

creation. Amen.

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Faithful God, have mercy on us. We confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free

ourselves. We turn from your loving embrace and go our own ways. We pass judgment

on one another before examining ourselves. We place our own needs before those of our

neighbors. We keep your gift of salvation to ourselves. Make us humble, cast away our

transgressions, and turn us again to life in you through Jesus Christ, our Savior and

Lord. Amen.

God hears the cries of all who call out in need, and through his death and resurrection, Christ

has made us his own. Hear the truth that God proclaims: Your sins are forgiven in the name of

+ Jesus Christ. Led by the Holy Spirit, live in freedom and newness to do God's work in the

world. Amen.

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 p.98 Page 7

♪ “Glory to God” ELW p.99 Page 8-9

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Beloved God, from you come all things that are good. Lead us by the inspiration of your Spirit

to know those things that are right, and by your merciful guidance, help us to do them, through

Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

♪ “Just As I Am, without One Plea” ELW #592 Page 10

FIRST READING: Isaiah 5:1-7 1Let me sing for my beloved my love-song concerning his vineyard: My beloved had a

vineyard on a very fertile hill. 2He dug it and cleared it of stones, and planted it with choice

vines; he built a watchtower in the midst of it, and hewed out a wine vat in it; he expected it to

yield grapes, but it yielded wild grapes. 3And now, inhabitants of Jerusalem and people of

Judah, judge between me and my vineyard. 4What more was there to do for my vineyard that I

have not done in it? When I expected it to yield grapes, why did it yield wild grapes? 5And

now I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard. I will remove its hedge, and it shall be

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devoured; I will break down its wall, and it shall be trampled down. 6I will make it a waste; it

shall not be pruned or hoed, and it shall be overgrown with briers and thorns; I will also

command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it. 7For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is

the house of Israel, and the people of Judah are his pleasant planting; he expected justice, but

saw bloodshed; righteousness, but heard a cry!

PSALM 80:7-15 Cantor: Steve Wilds

7Restore us, O

| God of hosts;

let your face shine upon us, and we | shall be saved.

8You have brought a vine

| out of Egypt;

you cast out the nations and | planted it.

9You cleared the

| ground for it;

it took root and | filled the land.

10The mountains were covered

| by its shadow

and the towering cedar trees | by its boughs.

11You stretched out its tendrils

| to the sea

and its branches | to the river.

12Why have you broken

| down its wall,

so that all who pass by pluck | off its grapes?

13The wild boar of the forest has

| ravaged it,

and the beasts of the field have | grazed upon it.

14Turn now, O

| God of hosts,

look | down from heaven;

15behold and

| tend this vine;

preserve what your right | hand has planted.

SECOND READING: Philippians 3:4b-14

[Paul writes:] 4b

If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: 5circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a

Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as

to righteousness under the law, blameless. 7Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to

regard as loss because of Christ. 8More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the

surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all

things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9and be found in him, not

having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith

in Christ, the righteousness from God based on faith. 10

I want to know Christ and the power of

his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, 11

if

somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. 12

Not that I have already obtained this or

have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has

made me his own. 13

Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own but this one thing I

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do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14

I press on toward

the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

GOSPEL: Matthew 21:33-46

[Jesus said to the people:] 33

"Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a

vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a watchtower. Then he leased

it to tenants and went to another country. 34

When the harvest time had come, he sent his slaves

to the tenants to collect his produce. 35

But the tenants seized his slaves and beat one, killed

another, and stoned another. 36

Again he sent other slaves, more than the first; and they treated

them in the same way. 37

Finally he sent his son to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.' 38

But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, 'This is the heir; come, let us kill

him and get his inheritance.' 39

So they seized him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed

him. 40

Now when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?" 41

They

said to him, "He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and lease the vineyard to other

tenants who will give him the produce at the harvest time." 42

Jesus said to them, "Have you

never read in the scriptures: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;

this was the Lord's doing, and it is amazing in our eyes'? 43

Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of

God will be taken away from you and given to a people that produces the fruits of the

kingdom. 44

The one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; and it will crush anyone

on whom it falls." 45

When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they realized

that he was speaking about them. 46

They wanted to arrest him, but they feared the crowds,

because they regarded him as a prophet.

“How Clear Is our Vocation, Lord” ELW #580 Page 11

MESSAGE Pastor Corey Fuhrman

♪ “Lord Christ, When First You Came to Earth” ELW #727 Page 12

APOSTLES’ 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.

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OFFERING

SPECIAL MUSIC “Whispering Hope” Gail Reff and Sarah Carlson

♪ “We Give Thee but Thine Own” ELW #686 verses 1-2 Page 13

OFFERING PRAYER

Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. You have set before us these gifts of your good

creation. Prepare us for your heavenly banquet, nourish us with this rich food and drink, and

send us forth to set tables in the midst of a suffering world, through the bread of life, Jesus

Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

With confidence in God's grace and mercy, let us pray for the church, the world, and all those

in need.

Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer. Listen as we call on you, O God, and enfold in your loving arms all for whom we pray, in the

name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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.

BLESSING

Mothering God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you and lead you into the way of truth

and life.

Amen.

♪ “How Firm a Foundation” ELW #796 Page 14

DISMISSAL Go in peace. Remember the poor.

Thanks be to God.

Thank you for joining us for worship today

Parts of the service are reprinted from Words for Worship, copyright 2019 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission.

Scripture quotations (except psalms) from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 Division of

Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA.

All rights reserved. Used by permission. Music and liturgy is represented by permission of OneLicense, license

number A-732131.

All rights reserved. Used by permission. Music is reprinted by permission of CCLI, license number 2244821.

We thank Gail Reff, Steve Wilds and Sarah Carlson for leading our music today.

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Radio Sponsor: Helene Lind in memory of Ray.

“Drive-In” Worship Sponsors: None

Wed. October 7 Wednesday Worship 6:00 PM YouTube: First Lutheran Bemidji

Sun. October 11 Traditional Worship 8:30 AM YouTube: First Lutheran Bemidji Radio Broadcast 94.3FM, 1300 AM, PBTV 951, PB Fusion 1051

“Drive-In” Worship 10:00 AM Beltrami County Fairgrounds 7223 Fairgrounds Rd NW, Bemidji, MN

Holy Communion at the “Drive-In” We are planning to celebrate Holy Communion on October 25th (if weather allows) at “Drive-In” worship. Pass the Word! Each vehicle will receive the needed elements for the number of people in the vehicle. Then, during worship, the presider will bless the elements and each person will commune themselves. More instructions will be given during the service.

“Drive-In” Worship at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds! We are trying to park vehicles so that the majority of our attendees are able to see the

stage/trailer. To do that, we ask that you park on the right hand side if you are in a higher/taller

vehicle and on the left if you are in a smaller vehicle. Have you ever sat in a Camry and tried

to see over/through a pickup? It doesn’t really work. Parking attendants are there to guide

you, please follow their directions.

In the Life of the Congregation… We mourn with the family of Charlene Smalley who passed away September 20th. Please remember her family in your prayers.

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Items Needed for Lutheran World Relief (LWR) School Kits The “Back to School” sales are on, now is the time to pick up the supplies needed for the School Kits. Needed items are: 70 sheet notebooks (either wide or college ruled), ruler (centimeter/inches), pencil sharpener, blunt scissors, blue or black ball point pens (not gel), pencils and 24 count crayons. Erasers are not needed at this time, we will let you know when we run out of our stock. We are so thankful for your generous donations to Lutheran World Relief! FLCW Mission Action Team

Sponsors Needed for Radio Broadcasts If you would like to sponsor a Radio Broadcast in memory, in honor, in thanks or in celebration please call the office. We need sponsors for Oct. 18, Nov. 1, 22, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 24. The cost of a Radio Broadcast sponsorship is $50.00

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First Lutheran Is Getting

a New Website.

Watch For It!

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California Wildfires—We Can Help! What you can do:

Pray: Please pray for the communities that lie in the paths of wildfires in California, Oregon and Washington. May God's healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need. Pray that God will deliver comfort to those who mourn and strength to those working diligently to contain the fires and care for affected communities.

Give: Give through the www.elca.org website by choosing “Our Work” under the ELCA logo and above the large picture, now choose “Lutheran Disaster Response” under “Response and Development”. You can give for the wildfires in the Green and Black “Give Now” button or make checks payable to Lutheran Disaster Response and indicate in the memo line “U.S. Wildfires”. Mail your check to Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, ELCA Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 1809, Merrifield, VA 22116-8009. You may also make your donation through our website www.flc.org by clicking on the green “Give Online” button or simply mail your check, made out to First Lutheran Church with “Lutheran Disaster Response – Wildfires” in the memo line to 900 Bemidji Ave N.

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Wednesday Worship Wednesday Worship is now using the texts from the new Narrative Lectionary. First

Lutheran, along with most ELCA Lutheran congregations and other Christian Denominations, follow the Revised Common Lectionary which was publicly released in 1994 and follows a three year cycle. This is a traditional lectionary with a First Reading (usually from the Old Testament), a Second Reading (usually from the New Testament, Acts-Revelation), an assigned Psalm and Gospel Reading. This lectionary is based upon the Church Calendar Year from Advent to Christ the King Sunday in late November. However, some ELCA Lutheran congregations began experimenting with a new Narrative Lectionary which was initiated by Professors Rolf Jacobson and Craig Koester of Luther Seminary, in partnership with congregations across North America. The experiment began in 2010 and continues to grow. It is based on a four year cycle. On the Sundays from September through May each year the texts follow the sweep of the biblical story, from Creation through the early Christian Church. The texts show the breadth and variety of voices within Scripture. They invite people to hear the stories of Abraham and Sarah, Moses and the prophets, Jesus, and Paul. Instead of the pattern of four reading per week, the Narrative Lectionary consists of one longer reading, capturing the narrative story more fully. During our continued online worship pattern of worshipping twice a week, Sundays and Wednesdays, First Lutheran Church will be utilizing both lectionaries. Wednesday Worship will be based around the Narrative Lectionary, while Sunday Worship will continue to use the Revised Common Lectionary. You are invited to join with us for both worships each week

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“Drive-In” Worship at the Fairgrounds Continues! Ushers/Parking Attendants are needed for each Sunday. Please sign up online at flcbemidji.org Click the Ministries tab then go to “Drive-In” and sign up for the dates you would like to participate.

Christian Education Rally October 4, 4:00 PM

This year our Rally will be at Lake Bemidji State Park. Campfire, outdoor cookout, flashlight tag, leaf crafts and guitar music around the campfire provided by Pastor Corey will be included. Social distancing will be followed and masks will be worn.

Please, stay home if you are not feeling well.

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Fairground Worship Services A Few Guidelines Friends, it is wonderful to gather together for worship at the Fairgrounds and our joy has even deepened as we join with Calvary Lutheran Church and Lutheran Campus Ministry in both worship and leadership! Although we remain “physically distant” as we sit in our own vehicles, we are together heart and soul! In order for us to stay safe from the coronavirus during worship at the fairgrounds, we have a few reminders and guidelines to help us along:

Please follow the directions of the parking attendants who will be wearing orange reflective vests and doing their best to situate us

Bulletins will NOT be handed out as you drive in: You may either download it on your smartphone OR print if off at home the day prior. They may be found at the First Lutheran Church website: www.flcbemidji.org.

Although the bathrooms at the Fairgrounds are now open, it is recommended that you bring your own supplies and hand sanitizer.

Please stay in your car; we will be Celebrating holy communion in our vehicles on the last Sunday of the month. We will NOT be gathering for coffee and treats following the service – however, you may bring your own coffee and raise your cup in salute to your fellow worshippers – through the car window, of course!

Offerings will be received car to car with our offering pouches on a stick; please be sure to clearly mark your church on your offering envelope as we will have multiple congregations worshipping together this summer

If you plan to roll down your windows, you might consider bringing your mask(s)

Tune your radio to 91.1FM to listen to the service when you park your car

To God be the Glory!

Sunday School Online 2020 Our Facebook goes Live with Sunday School at our regular Sunday School time of 9:40 am on Sunday throughout the School Year. 9:40 doesn’t work for your family or you don’t have Facebook? We also offer the Facebook Live video on our Website flcbemidji.org that will link you to our YouTube channel for viewing anytime. Share with your friends and family! Online Sunday School with Ms. Heidi follows the lectionary and will be a kid friendly version of what we will cover in the worship service.

3rd Grade Bibles Bible instruction will begin at 1 pm on October 25th. Parents are encouraged to participate and then present the Bible to their children following the class.

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First Lutheran Church Staff Directory

Welcome to

First Lutheran Church!

As followers of Christ, First Lutheran

Church invites you on a journey of

faith. Together we seek the wholeness

and reconciliation that Jesus offers all

people. We welcome and encourage

the participation of people of all ages,

nationalities, ethnicities and abilities;

sexual orientations, gender identities

and expressions; religious backgrounds

and socioeconomic situations, marital

and family arrangements. As a beloved

child of God, you are welcome here.

All are welcome here!

Congregational Council Officers (One year term)

President: Dave Sauer (21) 218-368-7865

Vice President: Nathan Berg (21) 218-760-7674

Treasurer: Corey Stittsworth (21) 218-556-0674

Secretary: Lisa Graefe (21) 218-368-8102

Congregation Council “At Large” Members (Two year terms)

Jim Aakhus (21) 218-214-1681

LaVon Dennistoun (22) 612-986-1834

Cole Kantos (22) 715-514-9917

Jackie Lund (21) 218-766-3041

Mary Ostrem (21) 218-348-1714

Kathy Sawa (22) 218-280-9588

Miriam White (21) 218-751-0481

Our Mission:

Christ’s Love, Transforming Lives to Go!

Our Vision:

To be acknowledged as the “Beacon Church”, throughout Northern Minnesota, that others look to as a model

for spiritual renewal and in transforming lives in the Name of Jesus Christ!

900 Bemidji Avenue North • Bemidji, MN 56601

Phone: (218) 444-5302 • Fax: (218) 444-5306

Preschool (218) 444-5303

Office Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday

news@flcbemidji.org • www.flcbemidji.org

Senior Pastor: Pastor Corey Fuhrman Custodian: Terry Nelson

cfuhrman@flcbemidji.org tnelson@flcbemidji.org

Associate Pastor: Pastor Linnea Papke-Larson Assistant Custodian: Danny Anderson

lpapkelarson@flcbemidji.org danderson@flcbemidji.org

Director of Music Ministry: Sarah Carlson Cook: John Frankfurth

scarlson@flcbemidji.org jfrankfurth@flcbemidji.org

Director of Youth & Family Ministry: Tyler Bublitz Kitchen Facilitator: Jackie Chase Madeson

tbublitz@flcbemidji.org

Director of Children’s Ministry: Heidi Doyle Preschool:

hdoyle@flcbemidji.org Johannah Furuseth Director, Lead Teacher

jfuruseth@flcbemidji.org

Office Manager: Karen Peterson

news@flcbemidj.org Paige Hemphill, Assistant Teacher

phemphill@flcbemidji.org

Financial Administrator: Laurie Rootes Mandy Opsal, Teacher’s Aid

finance@flcbemidji.org aopsal@flcbemidji.org

Audio Technician: Nate Halse Prayer Chain:

nhalse@flcbemidji.org June Bender 444-5863

Barb Anderson 444-7805