10.12.25 Bulletin & Announcements

Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship                                                                                                               

Believe Sermon Series 4- Bible-  Sunday, October 12, 2025                                                                           

Pastor Katie Kringstad                                                                                                                                           

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PRELUDE/BELL                                                                                                                              WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS:  P: “The Lord be with you!   R:   and also, with you                                          GATHERING                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

GATHERING SONG: Praise, My Soul, The God of Heaven #846 vs 1-2                                                           

SHARING OF THE PEACE                                                                                                                                                PRAYER OF THE DAY:    (unison)                                                                                                                                                    Let us pray.  A brief silence is kept before the prayer.                                                                                                                             

ALL- Almighty and most merciful God, your bountiful goodness fills all creation. Keep us safe from all that may hurt us, that, whole and well in body and spirit, we may with grateful hearts accomplish all that you would have us do, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  Amen.  

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (ELW p. 94).

KYRIE – (ELW P.147)

CANTICLE OF PRAISE 

HOLY COMMUNION 

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.  

HOLY BAPTISM – Briggs Ritterman, Parents: Chelsie & Taylor Ritterman, Godparents: Zebadiah & Angi Follman and Seth & Amy Nieman

APOSTLES’ CREED - INCLUDED IN THE BAPTISM AT NORMAN                                                                           

CHILDREN’S MOMENT                                                                                                                                            

1^st Reading: Exodus 3:1–7                                                                                                                                    

3 Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2 There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. 3 So Moses thought, “I will go over and see this strange sight—why the bush does not burn up.” 4 When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!” And Moses said, “Here I am.”  5 “Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” 6 Then he said, “I am the God of your father,[a] the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, because he was afraid to look at God.  7 The Lord said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. 

Psalm: Psalm 111  (responsively)

Leader- 1 Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation. 

ALL-2 Great are your works, O Lord, pondered by all who delight in them.  

3 Majesty and splendor mark your deeds,  and your righteousness endures forever. 

ALL- 4 You cause your wonders to be remembered; you are gracious and full of compassion. 

5 You give food to those who fear you,  remembering forever your covenant. 

ALL- 6 You have shown your people the power of your works in giving them the lands of the nations.  

7 The works of your hands are faithfulness and justice;  all of your precepts are sure. 

ALL- 8 They stand fast forever and ever,  because they are done in truth and equity. 

9 You sent redemption to your people and commanded your covenant forever;  holy and awesome is your name. 

ALL- 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;  all who practice this have a good understanding. God’s praise endures forever. 

HYMN OF THE DAY: A Mighty Fortress is Our God #504 vs1-2                                                                                      SERMON: Pastor Katie – Believe 4- Bible                                                                                                      

READING: Matthew 4:1–11                                                                                                                                         

4 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted^[aby the devil. ² After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. ³ The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”  ⁴ Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ⁵ Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. ⁶ “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands,    so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.  ⁷ Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ⁸ Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. ⁹ “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” ¹⁰ Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’ ¹¹ Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.

HYMN OF THE DAY: A Mighty Fortress is Our God #504 vs 3-4                                                                                                                     

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION                                                                                                                                        Renewed in God’s everlasting grace, let us pray for the church, the world, and all creation.  A brief silence. Congregation responds to each prayer “receive our prayer” 

OFFERING SONG: Baptized in Water #456                                                                                                          

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: Praise, My Soul, The God of Heaven #846 vs 3-4                                                                                 DISMISSAL:  P: Go in Peace and serve the Lord  R: Thanks be to God                                                                              POSTLUDE

PRAYER REQUESTS- Polly Roe, prayers for Pastor Katie’s grandmother, family & friends of Charles Nelson, family & friend of Hank Trangsrud, 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. 

Today we welcome through Holy Baptism, Briggs Ritterman, son of Taylor & Chelsie Ritterman. Briggs was born April 3^rd, 2025.  His Baptismal sponsors are Zebadiah & Angi Follman and Seth & Amy Nieman. Briggs has two older siblings, Harper & Paisley.  Jesus Loves you, Briggs!        

ANNOUNCEMENTS-                                                                                                                                                                                       

October Worship times- Norman church 9:00am Davenport church 11:00am. All are welcome to either service!               

Confirmation class- Wednesdays 7^th & 8^th grade- 6:30pm-7:15pm and 9^th grade 7:30-8:15 at Norman Church                                   

Sunday School- during worship. Kids will start in worship and be dismissed following children’s moment.           

*TODAY- Oct 12^th Connect & Serve meeting 10am following worship at Norman 

TODAY- Canaan Moravian Turkey Supper 4-7. Take out only  @ moraviannd.org                                                                                                                            

TODAY- St. Maurices Turkey Dinner 11-1pm (dine in or take out)

*THIS MONDAY- Believe: Norman Faith & Fellowship Night - Gather with Norman members every Monday night through Nov 24^th, 7–8 PM sharp, at the Westby farm (4999 168th Ave SE, Kindred)! This informal, come-as-you-are evening will preview each week’s “Believe” Bible sermon series by Randy Frazee which Pastor Katie is currently preaching on. Men, women, kids…all ages and members are welcome! Kids’ activities provided; light snacks and drinks too. No pressure, no prep, no weekly commitment…come when you can! When you arrive, meet in the white shop northeast of the white house. Questions? 701-367-5354 (Andy) or 701-730-0779 (Erin). We hope to see you there!

*NEXT SATURDAY, October 18-    Norman Davenport Tablefest- The table hosts are ready! Doors open at 10:30am and event begins at 11:30am. The guest speaker is from the F5 Project, an entity that sponsors & supports individuals who have recently been incarcerated but now want to start new lives.  Donations of prizes for the raffle will be greatly appreciated!!   

*NEXT Sunday- October 19^th- We at Norman Davenport churches will participate in the World Hunger Day. There will be boxes set up for us to collect non-perishable food items or monetary donations. All collected will be given to our local food pantry.

*Confirmation Sunday- October 26^th at both Norman and Davenport services.

*Norman Davenport Parish Fall Festival - Wednesday, October 29^th 6:00-7:30pm at Norman church.  Food, fun, fellowship, trunk or treating and games! We are looking for game prizes if you would like to help us out… 80 bottles for the bottle walk game, 6 dozen cupcakes for the cupcake walk and 40 books for the book walk. Go to ndparish.net for signup

*Davenport Fire & Rescue to host Sportsman’s Night - Nov 1^st beginning at 5:30pm at Davenport Community Center

*Nov 2- All Saints Sunday at Norman and Davenport. If you have lost a loved one in the last year and would like them to be remembered during our All-Saints worship, please contact Pastor Katie.   

*Nov 2- Youth Service Day- raking in the community & food pantry collections, pizza & bonfire.  For grades 7-12. 

*Nov 2- Third Grade Bibles to be given during both worship services. 

*Nov 9^th- Veterans & their families and all community members are welcome to join our 11am worship service at Davenport Church on Sunday, Nov 9^th. This service is a way for us to say thank you through music, readings and prayers. We will have a guest speaker and fellowship following with a soup & sandwich lunch.  All are welcome!!

** Community Opportunities-                                                                                                                                                                                                             

WALK IN FAITH- winter gloves/mittens for men & women and liquid laundry soap                                                                                                                                                           

The Kindred Area Food Pantry- items in need-  Items needed are monetary, canned chicken, spam, ketchup & ranch dressing. Thank you. You can also venmo @kindredfoodpantry to help out. Open Tuesday 12-5pm                                                                 

Community Closet open Tuesdays - 12-5pm at Calvary United Methodist Church in Kindred.                                                                                                                                         

Bone Builders - Davenport Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30 at old school Kindred- Mon & Fri 10:30-11:30 @ City Hall                                                                                                                                                                                                                      *AA Meeting Monday 7pm @ Norman  Go to ndparish.net to volunteer treats for the meetings.                                                                                                       

*Kindred Area Senior Meal- Kindred Lutheran Church sponsors a Community Senior meal once a month on the third Monday. October meal is scheduled for October 20^th at 11:45 at Kindred Lutheran. Please contact Leah at KLC to reserve a meal by Thursday, October 17^th  at 428-3630. Suggested freewill of $4.  

Oct-31- Richland Lutheran Church Lutefisk Dinner begins at noon.

Nov 1- KLC to host their 2^nd Annual Christmas Closet 9am- noon. Bake sale/ Christman goodies- new & gently used Christmas items.                                                                                                

Nov 2- KLC Ham Dinner 11am-1pm

Thank you, Pastor Katie, for blessing our Parish with your love and dedication! We are so thankful, grateful, and blessed to have you as our Pastor of Norman and Davenport Lutheran Parish. God bless you on this Pastor Appreciation Day and always!!