9.12.21 Annoucements

GATHERING

The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

PRELUDE– Gail (Norman) Marty (Davenport)

BELLS

WELCOME / ANNOUNCEMENTS

GATHERING PRAYER

GATHERING SONG Change My Heart, O God (ELW 801)

PEACE (ELW p. 152)

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (ELW p. 94).

PRAYER OF THE DAY (ELW p. 150)

Let us pray.

O God, through suffering and rejection you bring forth our salvation, and by the glory of the cross you transform our lives. Grant that for the sake of the gospel we may turn from the lure of evil, take up our cross, and follow your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

CHILDREN’S MOMENT

FIRST READING: Isaiah 50:4-9a

PSALM: Psalm 116:1-9

SECOND READING: James 3:1-12

GOSPEL: Mark 8:27-38

SERMON (ELW p. 151)

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.

HYMN OF THE DAY Lift High the Cross (ELW 660)

CREED (ELW p. 152)

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

Made children and heirs of God’s promise, we pray for the church, the world, and all in need.

A brief silence.

Revealing God, you have made yourself known through bread and wine, water and word. Continue to nurture your church, that it is a place where your presence is experienced and shared. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

Creating God, you brought life into being and called it good. Bring new creation to lands devastated by tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, fires, and other disasters. Restore forests and curb overflowing waters. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

Protecting God, you desire all people to live in peace and safety. Provide for all who are in danger. Strengthen first responders to help meet to the complex needs of others. Provide care and compassion as they face trauma themselves. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

Transforming God, you announce release to the captives and freedom to the oppressed. Break chains of discrimination and injustice. Amplify voices that go unheard and inspire us to advocate for the those who are overlooked. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

Forming God, you gather this community together. Shape our communal life, that in our prayer, praise, and worship, we honor you and encourage one another. Keep our disagreements civil and increase our joy in working together. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer..

Redeeming God, you accompany your people through every stage of life. We give you thanks for the saints who now rest in your embrace. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

Receive these prayers, O God, and those in our hearts known only to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

OFFERING SONG: Will You Come and Follow Me #798

OFFERING PRAYER (ELW p. 152)

Let us pray.

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 (ELW p. 155)

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy.

The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace.

Amen.

SENDING SONG The Church's One Foundation (ELW 654)

DISMISSAL (ELW p. 155)

Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Prayer Requests:

Please lift up in prayer- family & friends of Carolyn Driscoll, Matthew Lunde, Bennett Mitchell, Garret Fenner & family, Trudy Torgerson, Tanya Ausk, Shirley Berg, Wesley Nelson, Shirley Jermstad, Carol Malone. September Worship Times

Norman 9:00am Davenport 11:00am Announcements *Your help is needed with upcoming Sunday School

Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EA9AA2CABFBCF8-sunday *Mark your calendars!! Save the date!!

First Day of Wednesday Kids Club September 15th

Sunday School resumes September 19th

First Day of Confirmation Wednesday, September 22nd

Blessing of the Animal Worship Service Sunday, September 26th *Just a reminder that we need you! Below you will find a link to sign up to serve and acolyte this fall https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b4aa8af23a5ff2-usher

Community Events *Leonard Fall Festival September 10th-12th *Today 2:00pm at Kindred Memorial Building Question & Answer Forum about the COVID Vaccine.. Come hear up to date information and get your questions answered by Kindred’s homegrown experts. Vaccines will be available from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Masks required. This is not a political event. Its sole purpose is to answer questions from local medical professionals. *Speed Rustad Memorial Arena presents Tuesday Nights under the lights Barrel Racing Jackpots. September 14th & 28 October 12th & 26th. Information will be posted on the Speed Rustad Memorial Arena Facebook Page. *BBQ Bison Feed & Silent Auction West Prairie Free Lutheran Church September 18th 5:30-7:30 All Are Welcome! Free-will Donation with proceeds going to the Garret Fenner Family of Kindred for medical expenses. Music provided by Greg Hager

****An update on Garret Fenner from the Fenner Benefit Facebook Page.... Garret is a Kindred student that had both kidneys removed and has been on the donor waiting list and having dialysis several times a week. The family received the most wonderful news this week!! They found a match! Surgery is hopeful for September 21st. Prayer warriors for Garret, please pray for Garret's donor in San Francisco, his family and medical team, the flight team transporting his new kidney and pray for Garret and his medical team here. *St. Benedicts Catholic Church Annual Fall Dinner Sunday September 19th from 11am to 2pm. Baked Ham dinner, silent auction, bake sale, country store and kids’ activities. Adults $12 Children (5-12) $6 Children (4 & under) Free. Takeout meals available. *ATTENTION- are you missing a football design crockpot, clear glass pyrex bowl or other kitchen items that may have been left over from the last youth group meatball dinner? There are items left at Davenport that we would like to find their homes. Thank you!

Welcome to Norman Davenport

Rally Sunday!! We are glad you are here Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God- Romans 15:7 I rejoiced with those who said to me,

“Let us go to the house of the Lord!” All welcome to join us for food and fellowship following worship!