1.28.24 Bulletin & Announcements

PRAYER REQUESTS-   Garret Fenner & family, Shirley Berg, Harold Ebens, Pastor Phil Larsen and family, Trudy Torgerson, Carol Malone, Bonnie Plath, Arlene Haux, Tanya Ausk, and Erickson family. Please pray for our elders.      

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

FEBRUARY WORSHIP

Davenport Worship at 9:00am with Sunday School during Worship 9:15-10                                                            

Norman will Worship at 11:00am with Sunday School during Worship 11:15-12:00pm  

NOTE No 9am Morning Worship next Sunday February 4th   at Davenport. Worship with us Sunday evening 5pm at Davenport school.         

*Davenport Annual Meeting TODAY Jan 28 following Worship. Meal following.

*TODAY Youth (grades 9-12) Bible study with Josiah, 11:00am at Normans Fellowship Hall.

*Wednesday, January 31 Bible Study with Erin. 7-7:45pm in Norman Fellowship Hall.

*Monday, February 5, Parish Council Meeting 7pm

*Davenport Lutherans Sunday Evening Community Supper Hour begins Next Sunday evening, February 4th 5pm at Davenport School. All are welcome to our first monthly supper church! Come join us for a wonderful (free) fellowship meal, short inspiring lesson with fun kids’ activities and get to know your neighbor! Bring your family, friend and a neighbor!  All are welcome! Would love to see you there!

*Last week for Updating the Parish Directory. Please send a family photo to normandavenportparish@hotmail.com    birthdays/anniversary/address changes/phone # updates. Thank you so much to those that have sent information! 

*Youth Ski Trip in the planning. Parish Youth Ski Trip has been moved to Sunday, March 17th.  More details for registration and cost will be forthcoming soon.  Mark your calendars!

*Youth (6-12) Fundraising Opportunity for Upward Basketball events throughout the next several Saturdays. See signup genius or talk to Amity Johnson.

*We continue to help provide snacks for the elementary school. You may leave individually wrapped items such as applesauce pouches or fruit cups, granola bars, etc… at the church and they will be taken to the school. Thanks!

Opportunity to support our local organizations if you can… Kindred Area Food Pantry KAMA Backpack program Walk in Faith (former boot/shoe run) *Norman Lutheran Foundation Again, we Thank you!

 Interested in joining our Bible Study? It is not too late to join!! We would love to have you with us! Contact Erin Westby with questions   erin.westby@hotmail.com        701-730-0779.   We will meet at Norman from 7-7:45pm on 1/31 and 2/7.

Community Events-                                                                                                                                                                 

*KAAP Gala 2024 @ The Pines Black on Sat Feb 3 6:30pm. Delicious food, lovely entertainment, opportunity to meet local artisans. Great night of fun and support of the arts. KindredKaap.org                                                                          

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Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship                                                                                 

Sunday, January 28, 2024                                                                                                   

Davenport Annual Meeting                                                                                                       

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 God, Whose Almighty Word (ELW 673) vs 1-2 

PEACE  

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (ELW p. 94). 

PRAYER OF THE DAY  

Let us pray. A brief silence is kept before the prayer. 

Compassionate God, you gather the whole universe into your radiant presence and continually reveal your Son as our Savior. Bring wholeness to all that is broken and speak truth to us in our confusion, that all creation will see and know your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  Amen. 

CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Don’t worry video: https://youtu.be/PG1LjFO99dA 

FIRST READING: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 – Norman Only 

PSALM: Psalm 111 

SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 – Norman Only 

HYMN OF THE DAY:  Jesus Shall Reign (ELW 434) vs 1-3 

GOSPEL: Matthew 6: 25-34 

SERMON: I would like to share a video about our upcoming Lenten series Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado. Video: https://youtu.be/0MAPo4X2qHQ Stop video at 9 minutes 30 seconds 

HYMN OF THE DAY: Jesus Shall Reign (ELW 434) vs 4-5 – Norman Only 

APOSTLE’S CREED – Norman Only 

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. 

OFFERING SONG: There Is a Balm in Gilead (ELW 614) 

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. 

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION – NORMAN ONLY 

As we celebrate Christ embodied in human form, we pray for God’s blessing on the church, the world, and all of creation.  A brief silence. 

Loving God, we pray that your example of teaching with confidence and authority builds up your church in love. May all church leaders and teachers honor your instruction and model your inclusive ways. God of grace,  receive our prayer. 

Renewing God, we pray for all of creation, that waterways flow clean and clear, natural spaces are protected, and our planet is healed. Let us commit to thoughtful care of the earth. God of grace, 

receive our prayer. 

Justice-seeking God, we pray for those in government and community leadership, that they lead with honor and mindfulness. May they remember their covenants and be upright in their ways. God of grace, 

receive our prayer. 

Compassionate God, we pray for all in need, especially those who have known rejection, any who struggle with long-term illness or chronic pain, those without access to safe housing or health care, and any who suffer. God of grace,  receive our prayer. 

Still-speaking God, we pray for our congregation, for its artists and musicians, for its educators and caregivers, that all gifts are used to care for those in need and to live out your example of accompaniment, gospel witness, and love. God of grace, receive our prayer. 

Eternal God, we remember all who have been teachers, mentors, and companions in the church and in our lives. We trust that all who have died rest in your loving care. God of grace, receive our prayer. 

Knowing the Holy Spirit intercedes for us, we offer these prayers and the silent prayers of our hearts in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. 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 upon and be gracious to you. 

The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace.  In the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Amen. 

SENDING SONG: God, Whose Almighty Word (ELW 673) vs 3-4 

DISMISSAL  

Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.