6.22.25 Bulletin & Announcements

Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship                                                                               

Sunday, June 22 & Wednesday, June 25th 2025                                                                         

Pastor Katie Kringstad

PRELUDE/BELL                                                                                                                             WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS:  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.                                                                                                                          

PEACE                                                                                                                                                                                      

GATHERING SONG:  There is a Balm in Gilead #614                                                                                          

PRAYER OF THE DAY:                                                                                                                             Let us pray.      

ALL- O Lord God, we bring before you the cries of a sorrowing world. In your mercy set us free from the chains that bind us, and defend us from everything that is evil, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. 

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (ELW p. 94).

KYRIE – NORMAN ONLY (ELW P.147)

CANTICLE OF PRAISE – NORMAN ONLY

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.

CHILDREN’S MOMENT –                                                                                                                                          

HYMN OF THE DAY: Lord of All Hopefulness #765 vs.1-2                                                                                        SERMON: Pastor Katie                                                                                                                                                      

READING: Luke 8:26-39                                                                                                                                                 

The holy gospel according to Luke. ALL-Glory to you, O Lord.                                                                                    Jesus’ mission includes foreigners and his authority extends to the casting out of demons. Some who witness Jesus’ work are seized with confusion and fear, but the man who was healed is commissioned to give testimony to God’s mercy and power.

26 Then [Jesus and his disciples] arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 As he stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he fell down before him and shouted at the top of his voice, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, do not torment me”—29 for Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many times it had seized him; he was kept under guard and bound with chains and shackles, but he would break the bonds and be driven by the demon into the wilds.) 30 Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?” He said, “Legion”; for many demons had entered him. 31 They begged him not to order them to go back into the abyss.  32 Now there on the hillside a large herd of swine was feeding; and the demons begged Jesus to let them enter these. So he gave them permission. 33 Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.  34 When the swineherds saw what had happened, they ran off and told it in the city and in the country. 35 Then people came out to see what had happened, and when they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid. 36 Those who had seen it told them how the one who had been possessed by demons had been healed. 37 Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them; for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and returned. 38 The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but Jesus sent him away, saying, 39 “Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.” So he went away, proclaiming throughout the city how much Jesus had done for him.

The gospel of the Lord.  ALL-Praise to you, O Christ.                                                                                             

HYMN OF THE DAY: Lord of All Hopefulness #765 vs 3-4

APOSTLE’S CREED – NORMAN ONLY                                                                                                                         

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION                                                                                                                                             

Drawn into the embrace of the holy Trinity, we lift our prayers for the wholeness of the church, the world, and all creation.  A brief silence.

We pray for the church. Clothe us in Christ, shower us in mercy, send us in love. Strengthen the faith and witness of Christians across the planet and Christians in our community. God of grace,  ALL-hear our prayer.

We pray for creation. Deliver the earth from disaster, bring forth life amid uncertainty, inspire wonder at all you have made. Sustain all people who delight in the well-being of your creation: farmers, agricultural workers, gardeners, birdwatchers, conservationists, scientists, advocates, and policy makers. God of grace,  ALL-hear our prayer.

We pray for the nations. Pave a way to justice, drown the forces of oppression, bring peace on earth. Give leaders the will to turn from war and violence. When people must flee their homes, guide them to safety. God of grace,   ALL- hear our prayer.

We pray for people in need. Satisfy all who are poor, soothe those in pain, accompany all who are sick. Give perseverance to each of us living with mental illness, and shield us from discrimination due to race, class, gender, or any other human distinction. God of grace, ALL-hear our prayer.

We pray for this assembly. Listen to our cries, come to our aid, make us one. Weave among us the fabric of belonging so that we rejoice in each person gathered here, and enliven our proclamation of how much you have done for us. God of grace,  ALL-hear our prayer.

We offer our thanksgiving for all people who have died in faith. Keep them in your peace, comfort us in sorrow, raise us to new life. As we remember their faith and witness, may we trust your promise that we are yours forever. God of grace,  ALL-hear our prayer.

Gather all our prayers in your mercy, O God, through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.

OFFERING SONG: Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling #582                                                                                                                OFFERING PRAYER:  (unison)                                                                                                                                         

ALL-Blessed are you, O God, ruler of heaven and earth. Day by day you shower us with blessings. As you have raised us to new life in Christ, give us glad and generous hearts, ready to praise you and to respond to those in need, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

SENDING SONG: On Our Way, Rejoicing #537                                                                                                  DISMISSAL:  P: Go in Peace and serve the Lord  R: Thanks be to God                                                               

POSTLUDE

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PRAYER REQUESTS- family & friends of Bonnie Plath, 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, Tanya Ausk, and Erickson family. Please pray for our elders.                                                    

Our thoughts and prayers to everyone effected by the tornadoes this week and to the family and friends of those that lost their life during the storms in Enderlin. The Lord wrap His loving arms around you at this difficult time!

ANNOUNCEMENTS- June Worship times- Norman Church Sunday 9am and Davenport Church Wednesday 7pm All are welcome to either service time!

*Have your summer offering automatic- ACH forms are available in the entryway to sign up for automatic giving.

*Newsletter information, articles and photos due to ndparishnews@gmail.com

*Davenport Lutheran VBS - during Wed Evening summer worship. 7pm. VBS dates are July 9 & Aug 20th All are welcome!

** Community Outreach Opportunities-                                                                                                                                      WALK IN FAITH-. June collections include new and gently used kitchen items.                                                                         

The Kindred Area Food Pantry- items in need-  The Food Pantry has bare shelves. If you are able to help out, we are in need of Peanut Butter, Muffin mix (with water), canned fruit, cereal, granola bars/snacks. Thank you. You can also venmo @kindredfoodpantry to help out. Thank you so much!!

Community Closet open 12-5pm at Calvary United Methodist Church in Kindred.                                                              

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.

*Help Needed! We are looking for a parish member interested with creating the weekly Power Point for Worship Services. If you would like more information, please contact Pastor Katie. Also someone to help out with the AV work.                                                                                                                                                                                                             

**Red Willow Bible Camp Grades 2-9 are invited to join in a fun week of camp at Red Willow Bible Camp! Location Binford, 1651 Jacob Dr, Binford, ND 58416, USA . Sign up at www.redwillowministries.com Pastor Katie will be there the week of Aug 3 – Aug 8 with grades 2-4. Genesis is grades 5 – 6 Disciples is grades 7 – 9.

Thank you to everyone that donated items to the rummage sale and bake sale. We appreciate your support! The tables will be set up for a few days if you would like to sho