1.4.26 Bulletin & Announcements
- Norman-Davenport Lutheran Parish
- Jan 4
- 7 min read
Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship
Believe Series- Week 13- Bible Study - Sunday, January 5th, 2026
Pastor Katie Kringstad
701-429-3374
PRELUDE/BELL
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS: P: “The Lord be with you! R: and also, with you
GATHERING
GATHERING SONG: Angels, from the Realms of Glory #275 vs 1-2
SHARING OF THE PEACE
PRAYER OF THE DAY:
Let us pray. A brief silence is kept before the prayer.
ALL- Almighty God, you have filled all the earth with the light of your incarnate Word. By your grace empower us to reflect your light in all that we do, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Confession and Forgiveness (ELW p. 94).
LORD’S PRAYER -
ALL- 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.
Apostles’ creed
ALL- 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.
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
1st Reading: Hebrews 4:12
“12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Psalm: Psalm 147:12
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12 Worship the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise your | God, O Zion, 13 ALL- who has strengthened the bars of your gates and has blessed your children within you. 14 God has established peace on your borders and satisfies you with the finest wheat. 15 ALL- God sends out a command to the earth, a word that runs | very swiftly. 16 God gives snow like wool, scattering frost like ashes. 17 ALL- God scatters hail like bread crumbs. Who can stand against God’s cold? 18 The Lord sends forth the word and melts them; the wind blows, and the waters flow. 19 ALL- God declares the word to Jacob, statutes and judgments to Israel. 20 The Lord has not done so to any other nation; they do not know God’s judgments. Hallelujah!
HYMN OF THE DAY: As with Gladness Men of Old #302 vs 1-2
GOSPEL: Matthew 13:1–23
13 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. 9 Whoever has ears, let them hear.” 10 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” 11 He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables: “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand. 14 In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: “‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. 15 For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.’[a]
16 But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. 17 For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it. 18 “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: 19 When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. 20 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21 But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. 22 The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. 23 But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”
SERMON: Pastor Katie – Believe – 13 – Bible Study
HYMN OF THE DAY: As with Gladness Men of Old #302 3-5
Prayers of Intercession
Empowered by the news of Christ’s birth, let us pray boldly for the church, creation, and all who are in need. A brief silence.
O God, you reveal yourself wherever two or three are gathered in your name. Be with us now, not only in the infant Jesus and resurrected Christ, but in the beloved people of this assembly. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
You reveal yourself in the waters of the womb; in brooks, ponds, and oceans; and in the waters of baptism. Grant us wisdom to tenderly care for the earth as a garden watered by your grace. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
You reveal yourself in blessed diversity. Help us to look for you in people near and far, in bodies of all kinds, and in kindred young and old. Let us seek you in many places, praising you in many tongues. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
You reveal yourself in new life. Support those beginning a new job, a new relationship, or a new living situation, especially those displaced because of tragedy or loss. Be with all others who need your life-giving touch this day. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
You reveal yourself in holy communion. Sustain all who provide food and fellowship in this congregation and in the wider community. Make our tables signs of your welcoming presence among us. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
You promise to turn mourning into joy and to comfort those who weep. We remember those who have died and look to being united with them in your glory. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
With the joy of Christ’s birth in our hearts, we commend our prayers to you, O God, trusting in your boundless mercy and eternal love; through Jesus Christ our Savior. ALL- Amen.
OFFERING SONG: What Child is This #296
OFFERING PRAYER: (unison)
ALL- Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: our selves, 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.
Blessing
SENDING SONG: Angels, from the Realms of Glory #275 vs 3-4
DISMISSAL: P: Go in Peace and serve the Lord R: Thanks be to God
POSTLUDE
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PRAYER REQUESTS- Pastor Karin Moberg, Wayne Jermstad, Pastor Ryan Patenaude, Polly Roe, family & friends of Dave Christianson, family & friends of Arlene Haux, Linda Haugen, Matt Lunde, Garritt Lunde, Wyatt Simley & Family, Joan Pratt, Camden Anderson & family, Jorgene Alsager, Carol Malone, Garret Fenner & family, Trudy Torgerson, Tanya Ausk, and Erickson family. Please pray for our elders.
ANNOUNCEMENTS-
**January Worship Davenport 9:00am & Norman 11:00am (*January 25th switch times for annual meeting Norman 9am & Davenport 11am)
*LAST REMINDER- Parish directory will be updated in January. If you would like to update your family photo, address, phone #, email, send info to ndparishnews@gmail.com normandavenportparish@hotmail.com
*THIS WEDNESDAY- The Norman Lutheran Church Foundation is thrilled to welcome Hunter Pinke to Kindred on January 7th! Come hear his powerful message about leading courageously and making an impact. Hunter’s story is truly inspirational and one you won’t want to miss! Free Event — sponsored by The Norman Lutheran Church Foundation & Kindred Hoops. Kindred Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:15 PM | Hunter speaks at 7:00 PM. All ages welcome Let’s pack the PAC and support this incredible opportunity for our community!
2025 Annual Meetings- Norman mtg- January 18th following 11:00am worship. Davenport January 25th following 11:00am worship. note time change on 25th
*Annual reports due to Joan @ normandavenportparish@hotmail.com-
Norman reports due January 12th Davenport reports due January 18th
*Youth Summer Roadtrip 2026- High School Youth are invited to Faith- Fellowship- Fun- About the Journey—Not Just the Destination trip July 7-14 to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee area. Contact Pastor Katie.
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