11.22.25 Bulletin & Announcements
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Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Pastor Katie Kringstad
701-429-3374
Guest Pastor Paul Cross
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: How Firm a Foundation #796 vs.1-2 SHARING OF THE PEACE PRAYER OF THE DAY:
Let us pray. A brief silence is kept before the prayer.
ALL- O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without you nothing is strong, nothing is holy. Embrace us with your mercy, that with you as our ruler and guide, we may live through what is temporary without losing what is eternal, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Confession and Forgiveness (ELW p. 94).
Kyrie – (ELW p.147)
Canticle of Praise
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.
APostles’ creed - 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 – children may head to Sunday School
1st Reading: Revelation 21:1-4
21 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place[a] of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people,[b] and God himself will be with them as their God.[c] 4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
Psalm: Psalm 46
1 LEADER- God is our refuge and strength, a very present | help in trouble.
ALL-2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be moved, and though the mountains shake in the depths of the sea; 3 LEADER- though its waters rage and foam, and though the mountains tremble with its tumult.
ALL- 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.
5 LEADER- God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be shaken; God shall help it at the break of day.
6 ALL- The nations rage, and the kingdoms shake; God speaks, and the earth melts away. R
7 LEADER- The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. 8 ALL- Come now, regard the works of the Lord, what desolations God has brought upon the earth; 9 LEADER- behold the one who makes war to cease in all the world; who breaks the bow, and shatters the spear, and burns the shields with fire. 10 ALL- “Be still, then, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.” 11 LEADER- The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
HYMN OF THE DAY: God, Whose Almighty Word #673 vs. 1-2
GOSPEL:
SERMON: Pastor Paul
Cross
HYMN OF THE DAY: God, Whose Almighty Word #673 vs. 3-4
Prayers of Intercession
Gathered with one voice, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all who are in need.
A brief silence. God of roots and branches, defend the leaders of your church as they proclaim the gospel using discernment, wisdom, and brave testimony. Keep all the baptized on righteous paths in response to Christ’s call. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
God of roaring seas, in a world of earthquake, famine, and plague, use your mighty power to nurture the land and all that lives upon it. Restore peoples and places experiencing natural disasters. Strengthen organizations who provide aid to any in crisis. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
God of victory, among quests for power, guide those in government, courts, law enforcement agencies, and the military. Turn them from war and violence to actions of care that build up the common good. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
God of healing, Care for all who are ill, anxious, or in pain of any kind. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
God of new songs, in a congregation of faithful believers, energize us for compassionate service and delight us through worship and inspired prayer. Encourage your people in building equitable community where all are valued. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
God of every generation, we remember the saints with steadfast love and faithfulness. Confident in Christ’s victory over death, may we be inspired by the example of the faithful. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
We offer these and all our prayers to you, O God, trusting in your grace and unyielding love; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
OFFERING SONG: Lord of all Hopefulness #765
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: How Firm a Foundation #796 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 Ryan Patenaude, 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS- November Worship times- Norman church 9:00am Davenport church 11:00am. All are welcome to either service!
Confirmation class- Wednesdays 7th & 8th grade- 6:30pm-7:15pm at Norman Church
Sunday School- during worship. Kids will start in worship and be dismissed following children’s moment.
*TODAY- Norman will be decorating the church for Christmas following worship.
**TODAY- Several of our members’ homes are on the Tour of Homes this year! Enjoy the Kindred Public Library-Tour of Homes (noon-5:00pm) and raffle baskets at the library. Tour tickets $20- library will open at 11:30 on the 23rd. Come shop at the Holiday Market (11-4) at the high school.
*Norman members- please see the signup for serving treats after December Worship services or contact Gail Tobkins
*A note for Norman SS parents- we have started Sunday School Christmas program practice. Norman will have their program on Sunday, December 14th at 9 am. All kids will get a copy of the songs next week so they can practice singing at home or for the littles, listening to them. Kiddos with speaking parts will get their scripts next week. If they aren’t there or need extra copies, the kids can always find me (Kris Lindemann) at school.
*Norman members- Gingerbread manger scene event will be at Norman following worship on Dec 7th. See the attached link if you would like to help with items for the event. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EA9AA2CABFBCF8-gingerbread1
*Parish Council meeting Wednesday, Dec 10th at Norman Church- 7:30 (following Confirmation class)
*Following the Amahl performance-enjoy treats in the lobby hosted by the KAMA (Kindred Area Ministerial Association). Our churches can signup to bring treats and help serve together if they can! We will use this signup link or email at kindred.kaap@gmail.com. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D44A8A82BA1FF2-59966438-opera
**The season of advent is upon us and I am looking for individuals or families who would be interested in the honor of lighting the advent candles each Sunday during advent and then on Christmas Eve. There is a short reading that goes with the lighting of the candle that I would send you ahead of time. Contact Pastor Katie, go to Ndparish.net or
Link to signup: All are Welcome: Advent Candle Lighting
*Kindred Area Senior Meal- Kindred Lutheran Church sponsors a Community Senior meal once a month on the third Monday. December meal is scheduled for December 15th at 11:45 at Kindred Lutheran. Please contact Leah at KLC to reserve a meal by Thursday, December 11th at 428-3630. Suggested freewill of $4.
Community Opportunities-
WALK IN FAITH- winter gloves/mittens for men & women and hats T
he Kindred Area Food Pantry- Pantry open Tuesday for pickup noon-5pm Drop-off items Mon -Th 9 to 4 or bring to our churches. November donations for our Parish- Dinner items (items such as- canned meaty soup like Progresso, beef stew, Spaghetti O’s, Hormel Complete Meals)
Community Closet open Tuesdays - 12-5pm at Calvary United Methodist Church in Kindred. November donations for our Parish- Clorox wipes
*Viking Village- November donations for our Parish- beef sticks
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.
Dec 14- Nome Schoolhouse Dinner Concert 2pm. Tickets on sale Nov 1st.
December 16th @ 6:00pm Boulgers Funeral Home in Fargo- Blue Christmas Service
December 18th- Night at the Game (More info to come)
December 20th Santa coming to Davenport. Enjoy a family friendly event with hot chocolate & treats 2:00-5:00 at the Senior Center
Viking Village November requests- items to be used for school holiday programs. (bring to church or put in a local Viking box)
Men’s dress pants, white dress shirts and black dress shoes.
Women’s black dress clothing and black dress shoes.
DECEMBER 3rd-
The FM Opera presents AMAHL and the Night Visitors in collaboration with the Kindred Area Arts Partnership-
We are excited to announce a collaboration with the Fargo-Moorhead Opera for "Amahl and the Night Visitors!" This performance will feature our own Kindred High School choir students under direction of Teresa Roesler and includes an opening performance by the Kindred Show Choir and lobby music by the Kindred Jazz Band. Join us December 3 in the Kindred Performing Arts Center for this special Christmas show. "Amahl and the Night Visitors" is a 50 minute opera, where the three wise men visit a small boy in the town of Bethlehem. Amahl was the first opera specifically composed for television and the first network television Christmas special to become an annual tradition.
Enjoy treats after the program in the lobby hosted by the KAMA (Kindred Area Ministerial Association). •
Tickets are on sale now at https://www.kindredkaap.org/event.../amahl-with-fm-opera or kindredKAAP.org. Tickets are $20 for adults and students 18 and under are free.
Event is sponsored by John Hertsgaard, the Lorz Family and supported by a grant from the Norman Lutheran Church Foundation.
DECEMBER 17th-
KAAP presents to us- A Magical Medora Christmas coming to the Kindred Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 @7:30pm. More information @ kindredkaap.org
We are thrilled to announce we are hosting "A Magical Medora Christmas" in the new Kindred Performing Arts Center in December! Come out and celebrate the show's 10 year anniversary with legendary Bill Sorenson and an amazing cast - right here in Kindred. Tickets are on sale now at medorachristmas.com
December 17 @ 7:30 pm Please note: you are able to choose your seats for this show by clicking on "SEATING CHART" tab before you choose number of tickets.
Thank you everyone for the KAMA donations for the Thanksgiving Community Food Baskets.
Thank you also to the youth and everyone that supported the NDSU Crossroads event last Sunday! It was a great day!
Thank you, Pastor Paul Cross, for being with us today!
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