5.11.25 Bulletin & Announcements
- Norman-Davenport Lutheran Parish
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Sunday, May 11th 2025
Pastor Katie Kringstad
The Story- Sermon Series 30- Paul's Final Days
PRELUDE/BELLS
WELCOME: 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
GATHERING SONG: Children of the Heavenly Father (781) vs 1-2
Peace (ELW p. 152)
Confession and Forgiveness (ELW p. 94).
Kyrie (ELW p. 147)
Canticle of Praise (ELW p. 149)
PRAYER OF THE DAY: (unison)
Let us pray. A brief silence is kept before the prayer.
ALL- O God of peace, you brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great shepherd of the sheep. By the blood of your eternal covenant, make us complete in everything good that we may do your will, and work among us all that is well-pleasing in your sight, 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 (unison)
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
Mother’s Day Litany:
Leader: All who gather here are sons or daughters.
All: We praise God for the women who gave us life.
Leader: For mothers brave, strong, compassionate, full of wisdom and grace,
ALL: We give you thanks.
Leader: For mothers vulnerable, worried, frustrated, and hurried,
All: We pray for peace.
Leader: For relationships that are strained and no longer a source of joy,
All: We pray for healing.
Leader: For mothers who have died, that live no longer with us, but whose light shines on in our hearts and memories,
All: We pray for those that mourn and give God thanks for life eternal.
Leader: For mothers who grieve, who have lost children born or unborn,
All: We weep with those with broken hearts.
Leader: For those who are struggling to raise children, who are tired and weary,
All: We pray that we may be their village, offering real help in hard times.
Leader: For those who are preparing emptier nests,
All: We both celebrate and mourn with you, and hope their wings are as strong as their roots are deep.
Leader: For stepmothers, navigating the pitfalls and joys of creating a new family,
All: We pray for wisdom and patience.
Leader: For Grandmothers who are doing the hard work of raising children again,
All: We pray for the caregivers, those who care for the children.
Leader: For those who are waiting and sometimes struggling with the biological process to bring new life, and for those who are waiting for the adoptive process to be fulfilled.
All: We wait eagerly with you and offer you our hand to hold in the trial.
Leader: For women who do not have children, but instead teach, lead, care for, and guide the children of others,
All: We give God thanks and praise.
Leader: For the mothers, sisters, daughters in our midst and around the world. For the women who, created in the image of God, give not just life, but abundant life. For women fighting, struggling, and sweating for the sake of others. For women caring, compassionate, and crying with the heart of Christ. For the caregivers, prophets, preachers, teachers, leaders, shepherds, healers. For Moms, in their wide variety and many forms,
All: We give God thanks and praise
Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21
4For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. 16I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, 17and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. 18I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
20Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, 21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Psalm: Psalm 23 (responsively)
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.
ALL- 2 The Lord makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters.
3 You restore my soul, O Lord, and guide me along right pathways for your name’s sake.
ALL- 4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil;
for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil, and my cup is running over.
ALL- 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Hymn of the Day: My Faith Looks Up to Thee (ELW 759) vs 1-2
Gospel: Matthew 19:28-30
The holy gospel according to Matthew.
ALL- Glory to you, O Lord.
28Jesus said to them, "Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man is seated on the throne of his glory, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields, for my name's sake, will receive a hundredfold, and will inherit eternal life. 30But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first
The gospel of the Lord.
ALL- Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON: Pastor Katie Kringstad
Hymn OF THE DAY: My Faith Looks Up to Thee (ELW 759) vs 3-4
APostles’ creed (unison)
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.
Prayers of Intercession
God of resurrection and new life, we come before you in prayer for the church, the world, and all who are in need. A brief silence.
You guide your people to the waters of life. Make your church a nourishing place for all who are thirsty for hope and healing. Renew us in the waters of baptism, and send us forth as signs of your love. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
You tend to the earth, sustaining life in all places. Revive fragile ecosystems and restore species in danger of extinction. Teach us new ways of living in balance and harmony with our non-human neighbors. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
You lead all peoples along right pathways. Grant wisdom and compassion to judges, lawyers, mediators, and legal advocates. Dismantle systems of mass incarceration, empower processes of restorative justice, and encourage all who strive for healing in our communities. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
You wipe the tears from every eye. Tend to all who struggle with anxiety or depression, loneliness, or despair. Enfold all who are in any need in your shepherding care. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
This Mother’s Day, bless mothers, grandmothers, and all who offer mothering care. Come close to those whose relationships with their families are difficult, and console all who grieve the loss of mother figures or the loss of children. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
You are the source of everlasting life. In deep gratitude for all your saints, we rejoice in the joy and hope of the resurrection made known to us in Jesus, your beloved child. Hear us, O God. ALL- Your mercy is great.
We commend these and all our prayers to you, O God, trusting that you are always with us; in the name of Jesus Christ, our risen Savior. Amen.
OFFERING SONG – Let All Things Now Living (881)
OFFERING PRAYER: (unison)
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 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: Children of the Heavenly Father (781) vs 3-4
Dismissal Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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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-
May Worship Times- Davenport 9am and Norman 11am
*Memorial Day Sunday, May 25 we switch to summer time schedule. Norman 9am and no worship at Davenport that day 5/25. Davenport will start summer Wednesday worship June 4th at 7pm. All are invited to either worship.
*ACH forms are available in the entryway for you to sign up for your offering to be automatic giving.
*Newsletter information, articles & photos due to ndparishnews@gmail.com by May 20.
*New member Sunday May 18th. Please contact Pastor Katie for information. Norman will celebrate graduates & new members.
** Community Outreach Opportunities-
WALK IN FAITH-. May Collections include laundry detergent and Clorox wipes. The Kindred Area Food Pantry- items in need- spaghetti sauce and noodles, rice packets, noodle packets, chicken in a can and tuna.
**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 )
*Help Needed! 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!
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/ and 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
Upcoming faith talk!
Ben Hylden, a ND native, will speak about his experience in high school where he suffered a traumatic car accident and later recounted meeting Jesus and glimpsing the afterlife in a near-death encounter. This event is appropriate for all ages and its lasting impact will draw many hearts closer to Jesus.
Join us for this FREE EVENT in the Kindred Performing Arts Center (in the Kindred Middle School) on Wednesday, May 14, at 7 pm.
*Sponsored by the Norman Lutheran Church Foundation.
Link to Ben’s website: https://www.benhylden.com/
Link to Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FZcen8j5V/
Questions?
Amanda Hagen & Jen Swenson
701.640.8772 (Amanda), 701.371.5537 (Jen)
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