10.30.22 Bulletin & Announcements
PRAYER REQUESTS:
Please lift in prayer-Christmann Family, Coltyn Anderson & Family, Steve Haux, Trudy Torgerson, Carol Malone, Bonnie Plath, Arlene Haux, Garret Fenner & family, Tanya Ausk, Shirley Berg, Kenny Garrett and family.
Thank you so much to everyone that came to the Fall Festival! It was a great event! Thank you to everyone for the donations and supplies! God is Good!!
Congratulations to the youth from our Parish being Confirmed today!!
God Bless You! Reed, Olivia, Tannon, Lily, Lincoln, Garrett and Hayden
ANNOUNCEMENTS-
*November Worship Times- Norman 9:00am Sunday School 9:15am and Davenport 11:00am and Wednesday School 4:15-5:00pm
*Third Graders will receive their Bibles during Worship at both churches next Sunday, November 6th.
*Davenport Lutheran will be recognizing and honoring our Veterans during a Veterans Worship Service on Sunday November 13th 11:00am. Soup and Sandwich lunch to follow. ALL are welcome! All Veterans from our Parish and our Communities along with their families are welcome!
*KAMA Community Thanksgiving Food Baskets- Davenport is asked to bring 20 cans of cranberries and Norman 20 boxes of stuffing. Or a monetary donation for the purchase of turkeys. If you would like to contribute to a food basket please bring your donations to church by Sunday, November 13th.
*TODAY Wreath Sales!! We will be taking wreath orders for the 24inch round wreaths $20.00. (Payment is due at the time of order please. Cash, check or venmo) This is a Parish Youth Fundraiser for future events, service projects and activities. Orders are due by Nov 6th for delivery by Thanksgiving Sunday. Any questions please contact Joan normandavenportparish@hotmail.com Drop off order forms in designated area in entry way. You may also order on our website at ndparish.net
*BINGO will be held 7pm - 8:30 pm on Thursday, November 10, at the Davenport Supper Club. Notice the date has been changed from the 3rd Thursday of the month to the 2nd Thursday of the month to avoid conflicting with the meetings of the Davenport Firefighters.
*Kindred Area Food Pantry has seen an increase in usage and is in need of monetary or non-perishable food donations. Items can be dropped off at Kindred Lutheran or if you bring to our churches, we will see that it gets to the pantry. If you or someone you know can benefit from the pantry, please let Pastor Katie know or stop by Kindred Lutheran.
*TODAY Davenport Lions will be hosting their Annual Halloween Party from 1:00-3:00pm in the school gym. Wear your costume for a prize, decorate a pumpkin, snacks and rootbeer floats, games and much more! All ages welcome!
*Davenport Fire Departments 18th Annual Sportsman’s Night -Saturday, Nov 5th 5:30pm-8pm at Davenport Community Center. Pork roast dinner, door prizes and raffle.
*Kindred Lutheran Church Men’s Ham Dinner Sunday, Nov 6th 11am-2pm
*School Snacks- Youth are encouraged to donate prepackaged snacks for Kindred Elementary classrooms instead of offering. Suggestions- Rice Krispy treats, fruit snacks, cheezits, granola bars (no nuts) teddy grahams or goldfish crackers.
*Help provide warm toes and full bellies for Kindred Students in our School Lunch & “Boot Run”
Venmo @NormanLutheran or offering boxes at each church. Collecting now through Christmas.
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Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship
Confirmation Sunday
Reformation Sunday, October 30, 2022
Pastor Katie Kringstad
GATHERING
The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.
PRELUDE/BELLS
NORMAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR
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.
HOLY COMMUNION
LORD’S PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
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
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 Olivia Hanson, Tannon Johnson, Lily Opgrand, Lincoln Swenson, Garrett Richard, and Hayden Wieser (Norman Lutheran). Reed Johnson) (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. The assembly may stand and join in the responses.
I ask you Olivia, Tannon, Lily, Lincoln, Garrett, Hayden & Reed. 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.
The blessing may be repeated for each person. The minister may lay both hands on the head of the person and say:
Stir up in Olivia Hanson, Tannon Johnson, Lily Opgrand, Lincoln Swenson, Garrett Richard, and Hayden Wieser (Norman Lutheran). Reed Johnson) (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. A representative of the congregation addresses 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 Olivia, Tannon, Lily, Lincoln, Garrett, Hayden, and Reed, 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
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: FOR ALL THE SAINTS # 422 VS 1-2 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 When Peace Like A River (ELW 785)
DISMISSAL (ELW p. 155)
Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
