4.20.25 Bulletin & Announcements
- Norman-Davenport Lutheran Parish
- Apr 20
- 9 min read
Norman Davenport Lutheran Easter Worship Sunday, April 20th2025 Pastor Katie Kringstad He’s Alive!!
PRELUDE/BELLS
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
EASTER CALL TO WORSHIP: Based on Psalm 118:1, 15, 17, 22-24
Give thanks to the Lord because He is good, because His faithful love lasts forever.
ALL-Christ is risen! Praise the Lord!
The sounds of joyful songs and deliverance are heard in the tents of the righteous: “The Lord’s strong hand is victorious!”
ALL- Christ is risen! Praise the Lord!
I won’t die—no, I will live and declare what the Lord has done.
ALL- Christ is risen! Praise the Lord!
The stone rejected by the builders is now the main foundation stone! This has happened because of the Lord; it is astounding in our sight!
ALL- Christ is risen! Praise the Lord!
This is the day the Lord acted;
ALL- we will rejoice and celebrate in it!
GATHERING HYMN: Jesus Christ is Risen Today (#365) PRAYER OF THE DAY: (unison) Let us pray. A brief silence is kept before the prayer.
ALL- O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, and by his glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us die every day to sin, that we may live with him forever in the joy of the resurrection, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
SHARING OF THE PEACE
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (ELW p. 94)
KYRIE/CANTICLE OF PRAISE
HOLY COMMUNIONLORD’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.
CHILDREN’S MOMENT – Allison Wilson and Maverick Wilson at Norman.
FIRST READING: Acts 10:34-43
34 Peter began to speak to [the people]: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36 You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all. 37 That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. 39 We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; 40 but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41 not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42 He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. 43 All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
PSALM: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for the Lord is good; God’s mercy endures forever.
ALL- 2 Let Israel now declare, “God’s mercy endures forever.” 14 The Lord is my strength and my song, and has become my salvation.
ALL- 15 Shouts of rejoicing and salvation echo in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the Lord acts valiantly! 16 The right hand of the Lord | is exalted! The right hand of the | Lord acts valiantly!”
ALL- 17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. 18 The Lord indeed punished me sorely, but did not hand me over to death.
ALL- 19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter them and give thanks to the Lord. 20 “This is the gate of the Lord; here the righteous may enter.”
ALL- 21 I give thanks to you, for you have answered me and you have become my salvation. 22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
ALL- 23 By the Lord has this been done; it is marvelous in our eyes. 24 This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 19 If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. 21 For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; 22 for as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ. 23 But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. 24 Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, after he has destroyed every ruler and every authority and power. 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death.
HYMN OF THE DAY: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing! (#385)
EASTER GOSPEL: Luke 24:1-12
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in, they did not find the body. 4 While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. 5 The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, ‘Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. 6 Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.’ 8 Then they remembered his words, 9 and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. 11 But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. 12 But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.
SERMON: Pastor Katie Kringstad
OFFERING HYMN: – Sydney Kringstad singing “What a Beautiful Name” OFFERING PRAYER (unison) Let us pray.
ALL- 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.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (RESPONSIVELY)
Rejoicing that Jesus is risen and love has triumphed over fear, let us pray for the church, the world, and all those in need of good news. A brief silence.
Holy God, we pray for the body of Christ, the church. Where the church is persecuted, protect it. Where the church is privileged, grant it humility. Where the church is fractured, heal it. Guide us all to embody Christ’s love in the world. God of grace,
ALL- hear our prayer.
Life-giving God, we pray for the earth, your good creation. Join our prayers with branches lifted in praise and roaring waters of new life, that together we may proclaim Easter hope. God of grace,
ALL- hear our prayer.
Merciful God, we pray for all peoples and nations. Free oppressed communities from occupation, exploitation, and abuse. Teach leaders your way of justice. Empower peacemakers and all who work to end violence and strife. God of grace, ALL- hear our prayer.
Liberating God, we pray for people everywhere who long for good news. Roll away the stones that keep people from living with dignity and wholeness. Breathe new life and hope into people struggling to make it through each day. God of grace, ALL- hear our prayer.
Loving God, we pray for this community of faith and for your Spirit in our midst. Feed us at your Easter table and fill us with your wisdom, that we may serve and care for others. God of grace, ALL- hear our prayer.
Eternal God, we remember those who have gone before us in death. Renew our trust in your promises, that we live with joyful courage and compassion. God of grace, ALL- hear our prayer.
Into your hands, most merciful God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your abiding love; through Jesus Christ, our resurrected and living Lord. Amen.
SENDING- God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.
BLESSING- May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord’s face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace. Amen.
SENDING SONG: Lift High the Cross (#660) / Kub/Brech Family Singing at Davenport – “Easter Song” DISMISSAL-Go in peace. Serve the Lord. ALL- Thanks be to God.
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He is Risen!
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PRAYER REQUESTS- Linda Haugen, Matt Lunde, Garritt Lunde, Wyatt Simley & Family, Joan Pratt, Arlene Haux, Camden Anderson & family, Jorgene Alsager, Polly Roe, Carol Malone, Garret Fenner & family, Trudy Torgerson, Bonnie Plath, Tanya Ausk, and Erickson family. Please pray for our elders.
ANNOUNCEMENTS- April 27th Worship Times- Davenport 9:00am Norman 11:00am
All are welcome to either service!
Sunday School during worship.
*Easter egg hunt following worship today!
^TODAY- All Newsletter articles, information and photos due to ndparishnews@gmail.com
* Thursday, April 24th Bingo hosted by the Davenport Fire Dept 7pm at Davenport Supper Club. All welcome!
*April 26th Bread making class at Norman Church. All spots are filled, watch for a class this fall.
*Bethany Auxiliary is selling geranium plants for just $6!! You may order from Carol Johnson 701.238.5419 Order by Monday, April 28th. (Order forms in the entryway)
*New member Sunday May 18th. Please contact Pastor Katie for information.
AA Treats opportunities are available to volunteer treats. Please go to ndparish.net to choose a Monday.
** Community Outreach Opportunities-
WALK IN FAITH-. April Collections include laundry detergent and Clorox wipes.
The Kindred Area Food Pantry- accepting any and all donations of canned food, personal hygiene products and dish/laundry/soap.
*Viking Village April item donations- fruit snacks and Cheez-It crackers (Individual bags)
**Mark your calendars for Finding Faith in the Field with Benjamin Duane Hylden
Join us for an impactful evening where Ben shares his story. When- Wednesday, May 14th at 7:00-9:00 pm. Where- Kindred Performing Arts Center (middle school auditorium Cost- free will at the door )
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Kindred Area Senior Meals- Third Monday of every month @11:45am Bring a friend! Please RSVP 701.428.3630. Kindred Lutheran Church. Wheelchair accessible venue $4.00 suggested donation for meal. Games, Bingo, singing, prizes, etc…Next meal is April 28th. (delayed a week due to Easter) Please RSVP by April 24th
Bone Builders Class meets every Monday & Thursday at Davenport School from 9:30-10:30
AA Meeting Monday 7:00pm @ Norman Church Fellowship Hall See the ndparish.net website to provide a treat for meetings Davenport Fire Dept to host Bingo 7pm at the Supper Club Thursday, April 24
Help Needed! Missy Braaten has been the hands working behind the scenes preparing the weekly power point for our Worship Services. She has done such a great job! If you see Missy, please tell her thank you for her work and dedication. We appreciate her so much for everything! She is ready to pass this role on to another person. We are looking for a member that would be interested with creating the weekly Power Point for Worship Services. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Pastor Katie.
Rummage Sale Davenport Lutheran will be having their annual rummage sale during Davenport Community Days June 21. If you are doing spring cleaning and wondering what to do with your items, keep Davenport church in mind! Contact a member to drop off donations. Thank You!
2025 High School Graduates Graduation is coming soon! I would like to put together a special senior bulletin to honor and recognize our 2025 graduates. Please send a photo and a little bit about your graduate. (for example- school attended, activities involved in, accomplishments during school, and future plans. Date of graduation) please send to normandavenportparish@hotmail.com This is my list of graduates- if I am missing anyone, please let me know- Aurora Johnson Davenport Lutheran. Jolee Dahl, Kelby Erdmann, Tyson Johnson, Marcella Nettestad, Garret Richards, Jake Starcevic, Kylan Swenson, Zander Swenson of Norman Lutheran.
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Hello everyone! Can you help plant a seed this spring to grow the future of our Norman Lutheran Church Foundation?
SPRING FUND DRIVE: APRIL & MAY The Norman Lutheran Church Foundation (more info here) is proud to provide a combined $4,600 in grant money for the following so far in 2025:
Joan Pratt Benefit - Youth Meatball Dinner
NDSU Crossroads Lutheran Campus Ministry Meal and Lighthouse Church Meal
Parish Youth Ski Trip to Detroit Mountain
Ben Hylden (coming up May 14 in Kindred Performing Arts Center. More info to come. www.benhylden.com/ )
Community of Care - supporting Faith Community Nurse program in the Kindred Area
Donate today and help support local causes that further and foster the mission of Jesus Christ right on our community:
put a gift in offering plate on Sunday morning or mail gift to Norman Foundation PO Box 96 Kindred, ND Thank you so much for your continued support! -
Jim Hoy, Jolene Sauvageau, Dale Torgerson, Jen Swenson, Carolyn Thoen and Mike Thompson
Norman Members-
Haven’t Had a Chance to Attend a Listening Session?We still want to hear from you! If you haven’t been able to join one of our Norman Church listening sessions—or if you’d prefer to share your thoughts online—you can now fill out a short survey. Your feedback is important as we plan for the future of our church community. Please submit your feedback by April 25th.
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