5.4.25 Bulletin & Announcements

Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship

Sunday May 4th, 2025 Davenport Graduate Celebration

Pastor Katie Kringstad

The Story- Sermon Series 29-Paul's Mission

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: I Know That My Redeemer Lives! (619) vs 1-2                                                                

Peace (ELW p. 152)                                                                                                                                              

Confession and Forgiveness (ELW p. 94).                                                                                                               Kyrie                                                                                                                                                                     

Canticle of Praise                                                                                                                                                   

PRAYER OF THE DAY:                                                                                                                                                             

Let us pray. A brief silence is kept before the prayer. Eternal and all-merciful God, with all the angels and all the saints we laud your majesty and might. By the resurrection of your Son, show yourself to us and inspire us to follow Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

CELEBRATION OF GRADUATES: Davenport Only                                                                                                   

Graduate and their parent/s Come forward to the altar.                                                                                             

Giving of blankets:                                                                                                                                                          

Aurora Boe

QUILT BLESSING WITH PARENTS                                                                                                                          

Presentation of the Quilts                                                                                                                                          

Pastor- Dear friends in Christ, there was a day when your parents held you in their arms and rocked you to sleep. They cuddled you in a blanket to keep you warm, safe and comforted.                                                                                                               

Very soon you will be launching a new life, away from the safety and security of this home, family, church, and community. As you go out into the world, may this quilt be a reminder of your parent’s love and the nurture of this Christian Community.

(Parents stand with back to the altar and with child facing them, wrap quilt around child’s shoulders, leaving hands on shoulders while they repeat the blessing following Pastor’s prompts.)

Parent(s):   (unison)                                                                                                                                                                       

I come this day before God to bless you and thank Him for your life.  You have given my life a deeper meaning and calling. Through you, I have experienced God’s love, joy, and forgiveness.

Wherever you go, whatever you do, my love goes with you; you will always be part of my heart.

May this quilt remind you of the warmth of my love, the care of this faith community, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

And on those nights when I cannot wrap you in my arms, wrap yourself in this quilt and know that in God’s family, you are never alone.

(Parents and graduates switch places. Parents hold quilts while graduate place hands on Parents’ shoulders to bless them by repeating these words after the pastor)

Graduate Addressing Parent(s):  (unison)                                                                                                                                     

You have given of your heart and of your home. You have loved and cared for me, even when it was difficult. Today I honor and thank you for your courage, patience, wisdom, and love. Wherever I go and whatever I do, I will always be your child, blessed by your love. I thank God for blessing my life with you.

Pastor- The Lord be with you.                                                                                                                             

Congregation: And also with you.

QUILT BLESSING WITH PARENTS

Pastor: To ALL the Graduates of the class of 2025, everywhere, but to you especially our Aurora, one part of your life’s journey is complete. You will soon prepare to begin another phase that will take you to unimaginable places. As you prepare for your next journey, we hope that you remember the ones you leave behind, who have loved and supported you throughout the years. 

Congregation:  Your church family is honored to claim you!!   We are immensely proud of you!  Aurora, let Christ’s light shine always.  Thanks be to God.

Prayer:                                                                                                                                                                          

May you always know that you are a Precious and loved child of God. Created with amazing and unique gifts. May you embrace your beloved-ness and be brave enough to use your gifts. For the sake of your neighbor and World. Be honest. Be kind. And be love. Amen.

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

Reading: Acts 13:42-49

42As Paul and Barnabas were going out, the people urged them to speak about these things again the next sabbath. 43When the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.

44The next sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. 45But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy; and blaspheming, they contradicted what was spoken by Paul. 46Then both Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, "It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken first to you. Since you reject it and judge yourselves to be unworthy of eternal life, we are now turning to the Gentiles. 47For so the Lord has commanded us, saying,

 'I have set you to be a light for the Gentiles, so that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'"

48When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and praised the word of the Lord; and as many as had been destined for eternal life became believers. 49Thus the word of the Lord spread throughout the region.

Psalm: Psalm 30

1 I will exalt you, O Lord, because you have lifted me up

  and have not let my enemies triumph over me.

 ALL- 2 O Lord my God, I cried out to you,

  and you restored me to health.

 3 You brought me up, O Lord, from the dead;

  you restored my life as I was going down to the grave.

 ALL- 4 Sing praise to the Lord, all you faithful;

  give thanks in holy remembrance. 

 5 God’s wrath is short; God’s favor lasts a lifetime.

  Weeping spends the night, but joy comes in the morning.

 ALL- 6 While I felt secure, I said,

  “I shall never be disturbed.

 7 You, Lord, with your favor, made me as strong as the mountains.”

  Then you hid your face, and I was filled with fear.

 ALL- 8 I cried to you, O Lord;

  I pleaded with my Lord, saying,

 9 “What profit is there in my blood, if I go down to the pit?

  Will the dust praise you or declare your faithfulness?

 ALL- 10 Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me;

  O Lord, be my helper.” 

 11 You have turned my wailing into dancing;

  you have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.

 ALL- 12 Therefore my heart sings to you without ceasing;

  O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever. 

Hymn of the Day: Love Divine All, Loves Excelling (ELW 631) vs 1-2

Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40

34When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, 35and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. 36Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest? 37He said to him, " 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.' 38This is the greatest and first commandment. 39And a second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' 40On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets."

The holy gospel according to Matthew.

ALL- Glory to you, O Lord.

SERMON: Pastor Katie Kringstad

Hymn OF THE DAY: Love Divine All, Loves Excelling (631) 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.

Your love sustains the church and its ministries. By that love, equip youth directors, Sunday school teachers, and all who guide formation in the church to nurture vibrant, living faith among your people. Hear us, O God.     ALL- Your mercy is great.

Your abundance is made known throughout creation. Preserve oceans and rivers, lakes and estuaries so that all creatures living in them might flourish. Make us wise stewards of our local watersheds. Hear us, O God.   ALL- Your mercy is great.

Your wisdom guides all who strive for justice and peace. Strengthen the work of grassroots organizers, especially among communities on the frontlines of justice work. Amplify the voices of those most in need, that their leadership guides the way forward. Hear us, O God.   ALL- Your mercy is great.

Your compassion surrounds all who are in need. We pray for all people experiencing poverty and food insecurity, and for all struggling with debt and economic uncertainty. Reassure all who experience hopelessness or need your tender care. Hear us, O God.    ALL- Your mercy is great.

You invite all people to your table of grace. Make this a community of radical hospitality where all feel loved and celebrated. Show us how to better welcome visitors and bless the ministries of hospitality in this place. Hear us, O God.   ALL- Your mercy is great.

We praise you for the witness of your saints of all times and places. May their lives of faith guide us in our own journeys with you, today and every day. 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 – Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds! (367)

OFFERING PRAYER:  (unison)                                                                                                                                   

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.

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: I Know That My Redeemer Lives! (619) 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.   

*Today Norman council meeting                 

*New member Sunday May 18th. Please contact Pastor Katie for information. Norman will celebrate graduates & new members. Davenport will celebrate their graduate today!

 ** 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.

*ACH forms are available in the entryway for you to sign up for your offering to be automatic giving.

*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