7.9.23 Bulletin & Announcements
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please lift in prayer- family & friends of Joe Brown, family & friends of Berniece Braaten, Dan Albright, Coltyn Anderson, Elaine Clemenson family, Steve Haux, Beulah Rustad, Matt Valan, Bob Mitchell, Pastor Phil Larsen and family, Trudy Torgerson, Carol Malone, Bonnie Plath, Arlene Haux, Garret Fenner & family, Tanya Ausk, Shirley Berg, Kenny Garrett and family.
Our thoughts and prayers to the family & friends of Joe Brown. Joe passed away on Saturday, July 8th 2023. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around the family and comfort them at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*Davenport members- there is a sign up in the entryway for serving treats after Wednesday evening worship!
*Davenport members- we are beginning to discuss updating the basement fellowship hall. If you have any ideas, suggestions or comments, please let a council member know!
*Parish VBS- Sunday, August 13th at Norman Lutheran. Signup ndparish.net See attached insert.
*Newsletter Opt Out- If you would like to opt out of receiving the paper newsletter by mail, please send us an opt-out message to ndparishnews@gmail.com (No action needed if you would like to have newsletter by mail.)
*Kindred Food Pantry is in need of donations! They are looking for items such as canned chicken or tuna, peanut butter, jelly, snack items for kids, packets of oatmeal, cereal, pancake mix, and canned fruit. You can bring the items to church or directly to the food pantry at Kindred Lutheran Church.
*A Benefit for Dan Albright, Davenport resident, for medical hardship.
When: July 22nd, 11:00am-2:00pm Where: Rheault Farm Bunkhouse (Interior Shelter) 2902 25th St S Fargo
Come join us for food, fellowship, and FUN all while supporting Dan during his time of need! For more information on Dan's current situation or to donate please go to his GoFundMe page: https:/gofund.me/7f54d858 If you have any questions or would like to help during Dan's benefit, please contact Kai Feland at 701-412. 3419 or Kerry Leno at 701-893-8498.
*Mark your calendar for Community Days- Kindred August 11-13 and Davenport September 16
Vacation Bible School! SUNDAY AUGUST 13 Link to sign-up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4AA8AF23A5FF2-vacation Please sign up and put your t-shirt size as well for kids and adults! Thank you! VBS Sunday, August 13th - KIDS BIBLE AND BARBEQUE CAMP 1:00 PM to 5 PM – Registration starts at 12:45 pm Team Jesus 5:00 p.m. – Supper 6:00 p.m. – Worship (No 9:00 a.m. worship that day) Lace up those athletic shoes and do some stretching cause we are going to spend a day of games, contests, and learning about Jesus. The Bible story will teach us that Caleb was God’s champion who learned to run with the faith as he went from detective to disciple. The day will include great activities, songs, crafts, and lots of team contests. Team Jesus Theme Bible Story: Caleb-From Detective to Disciple Let’s all become members of Team Jesus! Questions please contact pastor Katie at pastorkatiend@gmail.com Date: 08/13/2023 (Sun.) Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT Location: Norman Lutheran Church
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Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship
Sunday, July 9th and Wednesday, July 12th
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. GATHERING SONG: Lord of All Hopefulness (765)
PRAYER OF THE DAY A brief silence is kept before the prayer.
Let us pray. You are great, O God, and greatly to be praised. You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Grant that we may believe in you, call upon you, know you, and serve you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS
OFFERING SONG: Day by Day (#790)
READING: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
SERMON:
SENDING SONG: Just a Closer Walk with Thee (697)
DISMISSAL: P: Go in Peace and serve the Lord R: Thanks be to God
POSTLUDE
