1.21.24 Bulletin & Announcements
PRAYER REQUESTS- Garret Fenner & family, Shirley Berg, Harold Ebens, Pastor Phil Larsen and family, Trudy Torgerson, Carol Malone, Bonnie Plath, Arlene Haux, Tanya Ausk, and Erickson family. Please pray for our elders.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
JANUARY WORSHIP
Davenport Worship at 9:00am with Sunday School Kids Club during Worship 9:15-10
Norman will Worship at 11:00am with Sunday School during Worship 11:15-12:00pm
Today Norman Annual Meeting following Worship with lunch following!
*FMCT presents 10 Minute Plays staring our own Dawn Thompson. Another performance today, Sunday 1/21 @ 5:30pm Hjemkomst Center.
*Davenport Annual Meeting next Sunday, Jan 28 following Worship. Potluck meal following. Reports due today 1/21
**February Newsletter information due. Please send to normandavenportparish@hotmail.com or ndparishnews@gmail.com
*Davenport will have an organizational meeting for their Supper Church on Monday, Jan 22 at 6:30pm. All welcome!
*Bethany Homes Auxiliary is hosting their Soup of the Day fundraiser- Stop by Bethany on University Tuesday, Jan 23 from 11:00am-2:00pm and Bethany on 42nd on Thursday Jan 25 11:00am-2:00pm. Join them for over 30+ Delicious homemade soups. Breads, drinks, desserts will also be available. Free will donation offering. All donations will directly benefit the patients & residents of Bethany Retirement Living.
*Last week for Updating the Parish Directory. Please send a family photo to normandavenportparish@hotmail.com birthdays/anniversary/address changes/phone # updates. Thank you so much to those that have sent information!
*NEXT SATURDAY- Open House Baby Shower for Mattea Haux Saturday Jan 27 @ 2pm Norman Fellowship Hall. Registry at Babylist.com http://Babylist.com/list/mattea-haux
*Youth Ski Trip in the planning. Parish Youth Ski Trip has been moved to Sunday, March 17th. More details for registration and cost will be forthcoming soon. Mark your calendars!
*Youth (6-12) Fundraising Opportunity for Upward Basketball events throughout the next several Saturdays. See signup genius or talk to Amity Johnson.
*We continue to help provide snacks for the elementary school. You may leave individually wrapped items such as applesauce pouches or fruit cups, granola bars, etc… at the church and they will be taken to the school. Thanks!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! As a Parish, we have felt a wonderful impact from you with these organizations in 2023. The opportunity continues through the year 2024 to support our local organizations if you can… Kindred Area Food Pantry KAMA Backpack program Walk in Faith (former boot/shoe run) *Norman Lutheran Foundation Again, we Thank you!
Interested in joining our Bible Study? It is not too late to join!! We would love to have you with us! Contact Erin Westby with questions erin.westby@hotmail.com 701-730-0779. We will meet at Norman from 7-7:45pm on 1/31 and 2/7.
Community Events-
*Monday, Jan 22 Dine to Donate- Uptown Eatery in Kindred is teaming up with Kindred Area Dollars for Scholars (KADFS) for a community event. Dine in or Carry out on Monday Jan 22 4-7:30pm. A portion of the meal with go to KADFS. Also, there will be a Kindred gear swap/sale & bake goods sale that is all free will donation.
*KAAP Gala 2024 @ The Pines Black on Sat Feb 3 6:30pm. Delicious food, lovely entertainment, opportunity to meet local artisans. Great night of fun and support of the arts. KindredKaap.org
*Kindred Wildlife Annual Fundraiser Dinner and Live Auction Saturday, Jan 27 Kindred Memorial Building Serving begins at 5:30pm Live auction @ 7:00pm. Limit 200 tickets. Contact a wildlife member for ticket, $25.
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Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Norman Lutheran Annual Meeting
Pastor Katie Kringstad
PRELUDE/BELL WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
P: “The Lord be with you! R: And also, with you
GATHERING
This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.
GATHERING SONG Will You Come and Follow Me (ELW 798) vs 1-2 PEACE
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (ELW p. 94).
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Let us pray. A brief silence is kept before the prayer.
Almighty God, by grace alone you call us and accept us in your service. Strengthen us by your Spirit, and make us worthy of your call, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
FIRST READING: Jonah 3:1-5, 10
PSALM: Psalm 62:5-12
SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
HYMN OF THE DAY: You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore (ELW 817) vs 1-2
GOSPEL: Mark 1:14-20 SERMON
HYMN OF THE DAY: You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore (ELW 817) vs 3-4
APOSTLES’ CREED (ELW p. 152)
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.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
As we celebrate Christ embodied in human form, we pray for God’s blessing on the church, the world, and all of creation. A brief silence.
God our rock and deliverance, do not let your church be shaken. We trust you never abandon your promises to the most vulnerable among us. Give your church wisdom and empathy in its varied ministries. God of grace, receive our prayer.
God our hope and refuge, you placed the fish in the sea. Guide our care of oceans and all creatures that live in them. Hold us accountable for actions that endanger water sources and the people who depend on them. God of grace, receive our prayer.
God who proclaims judgement and offers mercy, be a model to the leaders of our nation and the world. As they lead, may they follow in your way of justice and truth. God of grace, receive our prayer.
God who cares for the suffering, care for survivors of assault and sexual abuse and sustain all who minister to them. Keep safe any who live under threat of violence, those living in poverty, and any among us who are ill or in pain. God of grace, receive our prayer.
God of resurrection and new life, as the first disciples shared the good news, empower us and this faith community to be open to your call. When we are uncertain of your call, assure us. When we have strayed from your ways, redirect us. God of grace, receive our prayer.
God who holds the saints against your tender bosom, we trust you welcome them into your care. Comfort those who grieve, even as we place our hope in your salvation. God of grace, receive our prayer.
Knowing the Holy Spirit intercedes for us, we offer these prayers and the silent prayers of our hearts in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
OFFERING SONG: I Love to Tell the Story (ELW 661)
OFFERING PRAYER (ELW p. 152)
Let us pray.
Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness, you have blessed us with these gifts: ourselves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior, and Lord. Amen.
SENDING God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. BLESSING
The Lord bless you and keep you.The Lord’s face shine upon and be gracious to you.
The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace. In the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Amen.
SENDING SONG: Will You Come and Follow Me (ELW 798) vs 3-5
DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
