12.7.25 Bulletin & Announcements
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Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship
Believe Sermon Series 12- Prayer
Sunday, December 7th, 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: Prepare the Royal Highway #264 vs.1-2
SHARING OF THE PEACE
PRAYER OF THE DAY:
Let us pray. A brief silence is kept before the prayer.
ALL- Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming nurture our growth as people of repentance and peace; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES
Norman Lutheran – Cindy Norberg
Davenport Lutheran – Renee Flom
Candle Lighting Litany
LEADER- God of peace, you are the calm amid the storm. ALL- You shelter us from the chaos of the enemy.
LEADER- Come among us and fill our hearts with your peace. ALL- Cause our lives to reveal your peace to the world.
LEADER- You are the light of the world. ALL- A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
LEADER- Today, we light a candle for peace. As we wait for the birth of the one who has paid for our ransom, the one in whom we place our trust, we remember the peace of Christ.
ALL- Come, Lord Jesus.
Prayer LEADER- Let us pray, God of peace and change, sustain your people wherever they are. Pour out your peace into our hearts, that we might be anchors of peace in a world of chaos and difficulty. Strengthen us against the lures of busyness and doing too much, that we may remind ourselves and others of the true reason for Advent – the birth of Jesus. In whose Holy name we pray. ALL- 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.
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 – Prayer 1st Reading: 2 Kings 20:4-5 4 Before Isaiah had left the middle court, the word of the Lord came to him: 5 “Go back and tell Hezekiah, the ruler of my people, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you.
Psalm: Psalm 66:17–20 (please read responsively)
LEADER- 17 I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue.
ALL- 18 If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; LEADER-19 but God has surely listened and has heard my prayer.
ALL- 20 Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me
HYMN OF THE DAY: Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem #279 vs. 1-2
GOSPEL: Luke 11:1–13 11 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2 He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread. 4 Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’” 5 Then Jesus said to them, “Suppose you have a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; 6 a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have no food to offer him.’ 7 And suppose the one inside answers, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is already locked, and my children and I are in bed. I can’t get up and give you anything.’ 8 I tell you, even though he will not get up and give you the bread because of friendship, yet because of your shameless audacity he will surely get up and give you as much as you need. 9 “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. 11 “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
SERMON: Pastor Katie Kringstad – Believe 12– Prayer
HYMN OF THE DAY: Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem #279 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.
With wisdom and understanding, inspire the faithful around the world. Unite hearts and minds in work to address poverty, access to housing, and equity among peoples. God of grace, ALL- hear our prayer.
With counsel and might, move us to care for creation. As we dream of the day when all creatures will flourish alongside one another, guide us in ways humanity and all creation will mutually thrive. God of grace, ALL- hear our prayer.
With righteousness and faithfulness, encourage nations to live in harmony with one another. We pray for international student and teacher exchanges, for our partner churches, and for the shared mission of Lutheran World Relief and Lutheran Disaster Response. God of grace, ALL- hear our prayer.
With steadfastness and encouragement, strengthen those who have lost hope in the face of grief, depression, or disease. Renew the spirits of those recovering from surgery and medical procedures. God of grace, ALL- hear our prayer.
With welcome and hospitality, embolden us in our shared ministry to overcome all that divides. In acts of repentance, reconciliation, and reparation, may we serve in the way of Christ. God of grace, ALL- hear our prayer.
With joy and peace, we remember our ancestors in the faith. Fill us with the hope of the Holy Spirit now and into the ages of ages. 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: Word of God, Come Down to Earth #510 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: Prepare the Royal Highway #264 vs.3-4
DISMISSAL: P: Go in Peace and serve the Lord R: Thanks be to God
POSTLUDE
PRAYER REQUESTS- Wayne Jermstad, 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.
*Christmas Eve Worship- Davenport 3:00pm and Norman 5:00pm All are welcome to either Worship.
TODAY- Sunday School Gingerbread Manger Scene will be made at Norman following worship!
Davenport Sunday School kids will be creating their own Nativity Set Snack Mix after the program on December 14th.
*Parish Council meeting Wednesday, Dec 10th at Norman Church- 7:30 (following Confirmation class)
* 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. ND Parish Youth will be serving breakfast following the program at Norman. Bake sale at both churches with freewill offering to benefit the Norman Foundation. If you would be interested in donating an item for the bake sale at either church, please have it to your church Sunday morning!
*Norman Sunday School kids- We would love to have the kids with speaking parts to be at Norman the day of the program at 8:30. All other kids to come at 8:40 and meet us in the basement to get ready for the program.
*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.
**Looking for someone to read & light the Advent Candle for Christmas Eve at both churches. There is a short reading that Katie will 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.
December Community Opportunities-
WALK IN FAITH- winter gloves/mittens for men & women and hats
The Kindred Area Food Pantry- monetary donations or breakfast items (pop tarts, nutrigrain bars, cereal etc)
Community Closet liquid laundry detergent
Viking Village- December donations teen feminine hygiene items
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.
December 14th Santa coming to Kindred 1:30-3:30 at KHS
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 @ 7:30pm More info @ kindredkaap.org Tickets are on sale now at medorachristmas.com
*Parish directory will be updated in January. If you would like to update your family photo, address, phone #, email, send info to ndparishnews@gmail.com normandavenportparish@hotmail.com by December 31 please.
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