July 5, 2020 • 9:30am

Re:Creation: Wired for Adventure There in the Desert

O give thanks to the Lord,

for he is good; for his steadfast love

endures forever.

Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,

those he redeemed

from trouble

Psalm 107:1-2

9:30 am Online on Facebook Live and Zoom

Elkriverlutheran.org to find bulletins and instructions to join live worship

Recording available after the Service via ERLC Facebook Page, Website and YouTube Channel

STAYING CONNECTED

If you have access to the internet through a

computer or smart phone, you can find more

information on our church website:

www.elkriverlutheran.org/staying-

connected.html

If you or someone you know does not have

access to the internet, you can find these

services via telephone (it is a long distance

call). At or a few minutes before each

gathering you can dial 1-646-558-8656 and

then enter Meeting ID: 733 768 254. This will

work for each of our two regular online

gatherings:

STAFF If you have specific questions or needs, please feel

free to contact any of the church staff at any time:

• Pastor Nathan Mugaas- 763-242-8347 pastornathan@elkriverlutheran.org

• Linda Nielsen, Office Manager - 612-845-7335 linda@elkriverlutheran.org

• Jeremy Hallquist, Minister of Congregational Care and Discipleship - 612-201-6382 jeremy@elkriverlutheran.org

• Taylor Quinn, Director of Music Ministry - 816-519-2719 taylor@elkriverlutheran.org

• Lisa Sampson, Director of Children, Youth and Family - 612-750-3959 lisa@elkriverlutheran.org

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ORDER OF WORSHIP

GREETINGS: “This Land is Your Land”

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION SONG: "God of the Sparrow" v1, 2, 4 & 6 ELW #740

SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 107:1-9

1 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. 2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those he redeemed from trouble 3 and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. 4 Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to an inhabited town; 5 hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them. 6 Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress; 7 he led them by a straight way, until they reached an inhabited town. 8 Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind. 9 For he satisfies the thirsty, and the hungry he fills with good things.

REFLECTION

o What is your favorite dessert? o Have you been to an actual desert? What was your experience there? o What speaks to you in this Psalm and how have you experienced God providing in

the desert times of your life? SONG: “Desert Song” CHORUS I will bring praise. I will bring praise. No weapon formed against me shall remain. I will rejoice. I will declare. God is my victory, and He is here. VERSE 1 This is my prayer in the desert, When all that's within me feels dry. This is my prayer in my hunger and need. My God is the God who provides.

CHORUS VERSE 2 This is my prayer in the fire, In weakness or trial or pain. There is a faith proved of more worth than gold. So refine me, Lord, through the flame. CHORUS

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: “All the Way My Savior Leads Me” VERSE 1 All the way my Savior leads me What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His tender mercies? Who through life has been my guide Heavenly peace, divinest comfort Ere by faith in Him to dwell For I know whate'er befall me Jesus doeth all things well CHORUS You lead me, and keep me from falling. You carry me close to Your heart, And surely Your goodness and mercy will follow me.

VERSE 2 All of the way my Savior leads me Cheers each winding path I tread Gives me strength for ev’ry trial Feeds me with the living bread Though my weary steps may falter And my soul a-thirst may be Gushing from a rock before me Though a spring of joy I see Though a spring of joy I see CHORUS You lead me and keep me from falling You carry me close to Your heart And surely Your goodness and mercy will follow me

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. OFFERING BLESSING

SENDING SONG: “Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer” ELW #618

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SENDING

“Go in peace, share the good news “We will, thanks be to God!”

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THIS WEEK

SUNDAY July 5

9:30am – Worship Service

TUESDAY July 7

Storytime with Lisa via Facebook (Children’s Ministry)

WEDNESAY July 8

3pm Worship/Music Team Mtg (Zoom) 6pm – Out and About with ERLC

7pm – Youth Group via Zoom 8pm – Musicians’ After Glow

THURSDAY July 9

10am – Thursdays with Taylor

3pm – 7pm - Elk River Farmers Market

SUNDAY July 12

9:30am – Worship Service (Drive-In and Online)

10:30am – Zoom Coffee/Fellowship

6:30pm – Genesis to Revelations Bible Study via Zoom

STORYTIME WITH LISA

Lisa will be reading different stories each Tuesday

morning. You can catch her on our Elk River Lutheran

Church Facebook Page and watch when it is convenient

for you.

Tuesday, July 7th book: "The Napping House"

by Audrey Wood

A cozy bed, a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, a

snoozing--WAIT! There's a surprise in store, and little ones will want

to discover it over and over again. So pull on your sleeping cap and

snuggle in for a timeless cumulative tale that's truly like no other.

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PRAYER REQUESTS

Praise the Lord (joys and answered prayers):

• Steve Lindberg survived stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He is cancer free. God is good!

• Carol Roden’s surgery went great! She now has hope of regaining her leg and foot back. Thank you for your prayers and encouragement!

• Richard Boyer, pemphigoid under control after 8 months of treatment (Linda Nielsen’s dad)

For Support:

• John Ernst and Carol Black

• Linda and Mike Cheney

• All Military Personnel and their families In Sorrow:

• Family and Friends of Alan Sothman, brother of Vicki Simpson

• Family of David Olson, especially wife Heather and kids Noah and Lily. Noah swims with Audrey Horner.

Health concerns:

• Carol Vikstrom, going into hospice

• Ryan Wolcenski and Chad Kreuser. The Kidney transplant surgery from Ryan to Chad set for June 23rd

• Mike Cheney, continued healing from stroke

• Chad Harding, son of Brian and Diane Harding

• Carol Sindelir

• Marlene Anderson-Wood, cancer (cousin of Pauline Kuhn)

• Kris West, daughter of Bob and Sue Hagen

• Nancy Scott, sister of Bonnie Swedal (chemo treatments)

• Duane Jerde

• Gary Ristau, battling cancer

• Erich VanRyn

Prayer Concerns: can be shared by contacting Linda in the church office at linda@elkriverlutherna.org

or by visiting the church website at www.elkriverlutheran.org/prayer-requests.html

Generally, names will run for 3 weeks. If more time is

needed, please call the church office

OFFERING AND CONTRIBUTIONS

http://www.elkriverlutheran.org/prayer-requests.html