10.29.23 Bulletin & Announcements

PRAYER REQUESTS- Please lift in prayer Pastor Phil Larsen and family, Trudy Torgerson, Carol Malone, Bonnie Plath, Arlene Haux, Garret Fenner & family, Tanya Ausk, Shirley Berg, Erickson family and Kenny Garrett & family. Please pray for our elders. Prayers for Israel. Prayers for Maine.

November Worship Times

Norman 9:00am Worship - Sunday School (kids will be dismissed after 15 minutes of Worship with leaders)

Davenport 11:00am Worship –- Nov 5th Sunday School begins

November Confirmation at Norman - 7th grade 6:30pm-7:15pm and 8th grade 7:30pm-8:15pm.

New Member Sunday & 3rd Grade Bible Nov 5th Meal following Worship at Norman. Signup genius for meal items.

Davenport Worship Service Honoring Veterans Nov 12 @ 11am. Soup & Sandwich following worship. All Welcome!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*Youth group fundraiser...taking orders for Christmas Wreaths. $20 for beautiful 24inch wreath. Orders due by Nov 7th & delivery on Thanksgiving Sunday. Order forms in your bulletins or on stand in entryway. Please fill out form and place in the envelope. Payment due at time of order please, cash, check or Venmo.

*Norman November Coffee Hour Offering- any offering during coffee hour at Norman now through the end of November will be donated locally to Churches United for the Homeless.

*NORMAN members that would like a name tag-include your name on the clipboard at the name tag table and one will be made for you! You can take your name tag with you or you can leave it on the table in your last name container.

*Back to School Shoe Run- monetary donations for kids in our community with shoes and boots for winter. (winter is coming) For more info: ndparish.net

*Kindred Elementary snack donations- Individually wrapped items-fruit cups, apple pouches, granola bars, etc…

*Mark your calendars-

*National Youth Gathering early signup by November 1st. Youth 8th-12th grade.

*Davenport Fire Dept. Sportsman’s Night Saturday Nov 4th 5:30pm @ Davenport Community Center

* Kindred Lutheran Ham Dinner Nov 5th 11am-1pm

*Davenport Lutheran to host BINGO on Thursday, Nov 9th 7-8:30pm @ Davenport Supper Club.

*Davenport Veterans Worship Service Sunday, Nov 12 11am Worship. Soup & Sandwich fellowship lunch to follow. All are welcome!

*Kindred Public Library Tour of Homes Sunday, November 19. Purchase your tickets at the library. Craft Vendors will be set up at Wild Roots and Memorial Building. Wonderful Fun day for everyone!

*Sunday, Dec 3rd Concordia Christmas Concert 2:00pm. Pastor Katie & Chris’ daughter Sydney will be singing. Parish signup genius for tickets (25.00) and bus transportation is available from Kindred.

Kindred Area Food Pantry is in need of supplies. They are looking for-- cereal, pancake mix, syrup, spaghetti sauce, pasta, chicken in a can, muffin mix, instant meals, Mac-n-Cheese, shampoo & conditioner, body soap, and paper products. Items can be dropped off at Kindred Lutheran or bring items to our church & we can deliver to pantry.

**Just a reminder that we are updating the Parish directory. please send a family photo and any information needed to be updated (phone disconnected, new email or phone #, change of address, birthdays/anniversary etc...) to normandavenportparish@hotmail.com. There is a beautiful fall photo booth area set up at either church for you to use if you would like, today after worship or any time that is convenient for you! You may also send in a recent family photo from this summer if you would like.

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Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship

Confirmation Reformation Sunday, October 29th, 2023

Pastor Katie Kringstad

GATHERING

The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

PRELUDE

BELLS

WELCOME / ANNOUNCEMENTS

GATHERING PRAYER - Dear Lord, I thank you for this day, these people, this church, and community. I pray that you would be with us this hour and that you would open our hearts to your word. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

GATHERING SONG: Children of The Heavenly Father (781)

PEACE (ELW p. 152)

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (ELW p. 94).

PRAYER OF THE DAY (ELW p. 150)

Let us pray. A brief silence is kept before the prayer.

Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace, through 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

HOLY COMMUNION LORD’S PRAYER

FIRST READING: Jeremiah 31:31-34

PSALM: Psalm 46

SECOND READING: Romans 3:19-28

HYMN OF THE DAY Shall We Gather at The River (ELW 423) verses 1-2

GOSPEL: John 8:31-36

SERMON

GOSPEL: John 8:31-36

HYMN OF THE DAY Shall We Gather at The River (ELW 423) verses 3-4

CONFIRMATION / AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM

Dear friends, we give thanks for the gift of baptism as we come before God to make a public affirmation of baptism into Christ. If our confirmands would please come forward.

I present Elise Anderson, Brady Baumgarten, Ida Berg, Teige Erdmann, Brock Johnson, Javen Johnson, Madelyn Kjelstrup, Henry Kuznia, Cruz Lindemann, Zoe Richard, Braydon Roberts, Luke Starcevic, Noach Swenson, Cade Westby, Owen Wold. (Norman Lutheran). Anthony Ebens (Davenport Lutheran) who desire to make a public affirmation of their baptism on this day.

Let us pray.

Merciful God, we thank you that you have made us your own by water and the Word in baptism. You have called us to yourself, enlightened us with the gifts of your Spirit, and nourished us in the community of faith. Uphold us and all your servants in the gifts and promises of baptism, and unite the hearts of all whom you have brought to new birth. We ask this in the name of Christ. Amen.

PROFESSION OF FAITH

The presiding minister addresses those making public affirmation of baptism.

I ask you Elise, Brady, Ida, Teige, Brock, Javen, Madelyn, Henry, Cruz, Zoe, Braydon, Luke, Noach, Cade, and Owen (Anthony) to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the church.

Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God,

the powers of this world that rebel against God,

and the ways of sin that draw you from God?

Response:

I renounce them.

The presiding minister addresses the candidates and the assembly.

Do you believe in God the Father?

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

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.

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

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.

AFFIRMATION

The presiding minister addresses those making public affirmation of baptism.

You have made public profession of your faith. Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in holy baptism:

to live among God’s faithful people,

to hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s supper,

to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed,

to serve all people, following the example of Jesus,

and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?

Each person responds:

I do, and I ask God to help and guide me.

The minister addresses the assembly.

People of God, do you promise to support these sisters and brothers and pray for them in their life in Christ?

We do, and we ask God to help and guide us.

Those making affirmation may kneel. The presiding minister prays for God’s blessing.

Let us pray.

We give you thanks, O God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you give us new birth, cleanse us from sin, and raise us to eternal life.

Stir up in Elise Anderson, Brady Baumgarten, Ida Berg, Teige Erdmann, Brock Johnson, Javen Johnson, Madelyn Kjelstrup, Henry Kuznia, Cruz Lindemann, Zoe Richard, Braydon Roberts, Luke Starcevic, Noach Swenson, Cade Westby, Owen Wold. (Norman Lutheran). Anthony Ebens (Davenport Lutheran) the gift of your Holy Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence, both now and forever.

Amen.

Those making public affirmation stand and face the assembly.

Let us rejoice with these sisters and brothers in Christ.

We rejoice with you in the life of baptism.

Together we will give thanks and praise to God

and proclaim the good news to all the world.

PRESENTATION PRAYER: (unison) Merciful God, we thank you for Elise, Brady, Ida, Teige, Brock, Javen, Madelyn, Henry, Cruz, Zoe, Braydon, Luke, Noach, Cade, and Owen (Anthony) whom you have made your own by water and the Word in baptism. You have called them to yourself, enlightened them with the gifts of your Spirit, and nourished them in the community of faith. Uphold these sons / daughter of your own keeping in the gifts and promises of baptism, and unite the hearts of all whom you have brought to new birth. We ask this in the name of Christ. Amen.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

The prayers are prepared locally for each occasion. The following examples may be adapted or used as appropriate. In gratitude and humility, let us join together in prayer on behalf of all of God’s creation. A brief silence.

God our fortress, we pray for the church. Write your law of love on the hearts of your people, that we remain steadfast in our witness to your grace. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

God our liberator, we pray for your earth. Bring new life to overused land and contaminated rivers. Reform and reorient our relationship with the environment, that we faithfully care for all of your creation. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

God, our refuge and strength, we pray for the nations. Where they are in an uproar, bring wise leadership and comfort for those in distress. Make wars to cease and peace to enter every land. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

God, our very present help in trouble, we pray for those in need. Show mercy to refugees and all fleeing from danger. Shelter any without homes. Calm all who are facing illness, surgery, or a new diagnosis. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

God our redeemer, we pray for our congregation. Bless all who are preparing for baptism or affirmation of baptism. Open their hearts to your Holy Spirit, teach them your word, and give them courage to proclaim their faith. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

God our stronghold, we give thanks for those who have gone before us in faith, especially Martin Luther and all reformers. Renew and reform us as we strive to continue in your word. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

With grateful hearts we commend our spoken and silent prayers to you, O God; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

OFFERING SONG: WE ARE CALLED (720) NORMAN LUTHERAN

AMAZING GRACE – PLAYED BY ANTHONY EBENS – DAVENPORT LUTHERAN OFFERING PRAYER:

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 you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace. Amen.

SENDING SONG Here, I Am Lord (574)

DISMISSAL (ELW p. 155)

Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.