11.30.25 Bulletin & Announcements
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Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship
Believe Sermon Series-11- Worship
First Sunday of Advent, November 30th, 2025
Pastor Katie Kringstad
701-429-3374
PRELUDE/BELL WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS: P: “The Lord be with you! R: and also, with you
GATHERING
GATHERING SONG: Rejoice, Rejoice Believers #244 vs.1-2
LIGHTS OF LOVE – Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Remembrance of Those Loved and Now Spending This Christmas with Our Lord and Savior. SHARING OF THE PEACE
PRAYER OF THE DAY:
Let us pray. A brief silence is kept before the prayer. ALL- Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection save us from the threatening dangers of our sins, and enlighten our walk in the way of your salvation, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES
Norman Lutheran -
Davenport Lutheran – Casey & Hilary Odegaard Family
Candle Lighting Litany
God of Hope, you are faithful to your promises. ALL- You will never leave us or forsake us. Come among us and fill our hearts with your hope. ALL- Cause our lives to reflect your hope to the world. You are the light of the world. ALL- A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
Today we light a candle for hope. As we wait for the return of the one prophet Isaiah called to tear open the Heavens and come down, in whom we have the grace of God, we remember the hope of Christ. ALL- Come, Lord Jesus.
Let us Pray, God of light, hope and darkness, shine on your people wherever they are. Pour out your Spirit of hope into our hearts that we may become beacons of hope to the world. Strengthen us against despair and despondency, so that we may cling to your faithfulness and become encouragers to those that we meet. In Jesus’ Holy name, we pray, AMEN.
Confession and Forgiveness (ELW p. 94).
Kyrie – (ELW p.147)
Canticle of Praise
LORD’S PRAYER -
APostles’ creed -
CHILDREN’S MOMENT –
1st Reading: Daniel 6:26-27
26 “I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. “For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. 7 He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth.He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”
Psalm: Psalm 95:1–2 (please read responsively)
Leader- Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
ALL- 2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
HYMN OF THE DAY: Canticle of the Turning #723 vs. 1-2
GOSPEL: John 4:19-26
19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. 22 You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” 25 The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.” 26 Then Jesus declared, “I, the one speaking to you—I am he.”
SERMON: Pastor Katie Kringstad
HYMN OF THE DAY: Canticle of the Turning #723 vs. 3-4
Prayers of Intercession
In our waiting and watching, we come to you in prayer, O God, trusting your promise to renew the church, the nations, and the whole creation. A brief silence.
God of the people, we come seeking wisdom and instruction. Uphold and strengthen lay leaders, teachers, deacons, pastors, and bishops. Teach us your ways and lead us in your paths. God of grace, ALL- hear our prayer.
God of the earth, we seek your goodness in the grandeur of creation. Empower us to care for forests and oceans, as we see you in the world around us. God of grace, ALL- hear our prayer.
God of the nations, grant wisdom to leaders, judges, and mediators. Cast out words of hate and transform them into words for building up community. Remake implements of war to sow peace. God of grace, ALL- hear our prayer.
God of healing, bring comfort and strength. We pray for our kindred and companions who are ill or despairing. Surround all with care and consolation. God of grace, ALL- hear our prayer.
God of new possibilities, when addiction wounds, jealousy tears down, and relationships fray, show us how to journey with one another. Nurture therapists, counselors, and sponsors in their care for others. God of grace, ALL- hear our prayer.
God of all time, build up our lives that we would reflect your grace. At the last, bring us with all the saints to your holy city where peace and goodness make a home. God of grace, ALL- hear our prayer.
Draw near to us, O God, as we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy through Jesus Christ, Emmanuel. ALL- Amen.
OFFERING SONG: Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying #436
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: Rejoice, Rejoice Believers #244 vs.3-4
DISMISSAL: P: Go in Peace and serve the Lord R: Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE
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- December 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.
*Norman members- please see the signup for serving treats after December Worship services or contact Gail Tobkins.
Sunday School Gingerbread Manger Scene will be made at Norman on Sunday, December 7th following worship!
Davenport Sunday School kids will be creating their own Nativity Set Snack Mix after the program on December 14th.
* Sunday School Christmas Programs at both Norman and Davenport will be Sunday, December 14th during Worship. Norman 9:00am and Davenport 11:00am. Davenport will have a breakfast potluck following their service. Norman Foundation will be serving breakfast following the program.
*THIS WEDNESDAY- Dec 3rd- 6:30pm the doors open and enjoy lobby music with KHS Jazz Band and KHS student art show. Performance is 7:00pm-8:30pm in the Kindred Performing Arts Center. The FM Opera presents AMAHL and the Night Visitors in collaboration with the Kindred Area Arts Partnership- 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. 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. 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. Thank you to the sponsors of this event- John Hertsgaard, the Lorz Family and supported by a grant from the Norman Lutheran Church Foundation.
*Norman Davenport items for the KAMA Christmas Community Baskets are - each church is to bring 22 boxes of mac-n-cheese and 44 packets of gravy.
*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 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
The 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
DECEMBER 17th- KAAP presents A Magical Medora Christmas Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 @ &:30pm More info @ kindredkaap.org Tickets are on sale now at medorachristmas.com
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