1.7.24 Bulletin & Announcements
PRAYER REQUESTS- family & friends of Roy Kringstad, Shirley Berg, Harold Ebens, Pastor Phil Larsen and family, Trudy Torgerson, Carol Malone, Bonnie Plath, Arlene Haux, Garret Fenner & family, Tanya Ausk, and Erickson family. Please pray for our elders.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
JANUARY WORSHIP TIMES beginning January 7th
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
*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!
*BINGO this Thursday, January 11th @ Davenport Supper Club 7:00pm
*Youth Ski Trip in the planning. More information to come! (With the little snow that we have, we are looking more into February, hopefully.)
*Jan 14th Youth (9-12 grade) Bible Study with Josiah during 11am Worship @ Norman.
*February Newsletter information due on or before January 20th to normandavenportparish@hotmail.com
*Open House Baby Shower for Mattea Haux Saturday Jan 27 @ 2pm Norman Fellowship Hall. Registry at Babylist.com http://Babylist.com/list/mattea-haux
*Pastor Kathy Valan will be filling in for Pastor Katie next Sunday, January 14 as Katie will be attending the continuing education conference.
*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), and 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 1/17, 1/31 and 2/7.
*Annual Meetings
Norman Lutheran annual meeting will be following Worship on January 21st. Meal following meeting. Report information due Jan 14th to normandavenportparish@hotmail.com Please send reports in Word format if possible.
Davenport Lutherans annual meeting will be following Worship on Sunday, January 28th. Potluck meal following meeting. Report information due Jan 21st to normandavenportparish@hotmail.com. Please use Word format if possible.
The nominating committees will be looking to fill any open positions on the council, boards and committees. If you feel you are being called to help in an area of your congregation, please contact your President (N-Lukas Croaker and D-Renee Flom) or nominating committee member.
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Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship
Baptism of Our Lord-Sunday, January 7th 2024 PastorKatie 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 God, Whose Almighty Word (ELW 673) 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.
Holy God, creator of light and giver of goodness, your voice moves over the waters. Immerse us in your grace, and transform us by your Spirit, that we may follow after your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior, and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
FIRST READING: Genesis 1:1-5
PSALM: Psalm 29
SECOND READING: Acts 19:1-7
HYMN OF THE DAY: Spirit of Gentleness (ELW 396) vs 1-2
GOSPEL: Mark 1:4-11
SERMON
HYMN OF THE DAY: Spirit of Gentleness (ELW 396) 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.
Inspire wisdom and a spirit of proclamation in your church, God of forgiveness. Uplift leaders to share the truth of your word in community. Encourage us to live into the promises of baptism, working for justice and peace in all the world. God of grace, receive our prayer.
Renew your creation, God of thunder and mighty waters. Restore the rivers in which your children are baptized. May fields flourish and grow. Summon the stewards and caretakers of the land to cherish your good works. God of grace, receive our prayer.
Give strength to your leaders, God who is present in every country and community. Raise up leaders committed to equity and healing. Grant them discernment and compassion as they lead in love. God of grace, receive our prayer.
Protect and cherish the most vulnerable among us, God of strength. Accompany those separated from family or hurting from broken relationships. Shelter our unhoused neighbors and any experiencing poverty. Protect those incarcerated in prisons and detention centers. Care for the sick and suffering. God of grace, receive our prayer.
Encourage this congregation, God who calls and sends disciples. Guide us in accompanying, learning from, and serving our neighbors on the margins, following the example of Jesus. God of grace, receive our prayer.
Trusting the assurance of the Holy Spirit, we remember all who have died and rest in God’s care. Give hope to those who grieve even as we rest in your eternal promise of resurrection. 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: Baptized in Water (ELW 456)
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 (ELW p. 155)
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: God, Whose Almighty Word (ELW 673) vs 3-4
DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
