4.21.24 Bulletins & Announcements

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

Today we welcome through Holy Baptism, Bodie Steven Bucholz. Bodie was born March 14, 2024 to his parents Mattea Haux and Preston Bucholz. Bodie’s baptismal sponsors are Aaron & Emma Haux and Matthew & Shawna Setter. Welcome Bodie, Jesus Loves You!

Special Thank you to Pastor Kathy for being with us today! Thank you! We appreciate you!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

April Worship Times-                                                                                                                                                   

Davenport 9am with Sunday School during worship.                                                                                                                                   

Norman 11am with Sunday School during Worship.

TODAY-Sunday, April 21 Parish Youth (9-12) Bible Study with Josiah during 11am Worship at Norman

TODAY Davenport Lutheran special meeting following worship to vote on Constitution updates.

TODAYApril 21-KHS Theater presents the Musical Performance of “Hello, Dolly!” 3pm at high school. Tickets at the door adults $6 students $4

April 24th This is the last week to get your order to Carol Johnson for Bethany Auxiliary geranium sales. 701.238.5419

*Tickets are on sale for the FMCT Dinner Theater Fundraiser for Norman Foundation. Visit ndparish.net for ticket info. ND Parish youth will be serving the meal at the event! Friday, May 3 Dinner Theater at Davenport School featuring our own, Dawn Thompson!

*Norman Lutheran is starting a Worship Band and needs your talent!! We need singers, guitarists, drummers, and any other instruments. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Katie.

*There is a Bone Builders Class starting at Davenport School. Monday and Thursday 9:30-10:30am. No cost program for senior citizens geared at maintaining balance and bone density. See Becky Christianson with questions.

*Youth Sunday School donations for Kindred Elementary School- Goldfish crackers & granola bars.

*Davenport Lutheran will be having their annual rummage sale during Community Days June 15th. Donations can be dropped off at the Davenport Church.

*Time to sign up for Red Willow summer Bible Camp. July 28-August 2nd grades 3-9. Attending with the same group from Colfax as last year. Use code NDPL24 to use the gift from the church reducing the cost.

*Please visit ndparish.net to volunteering to usher, read, acolyte, AA treats and more…

*Davenport Lutheran will be hosting an informative event - Stop the Bleed Training- on April 25 @ 6:30pm. Living in a rural area, help may take a bit longer to arrive, do you know what to do if someone is bleeding from a serious injury? NDSU Extension Office and the NDSU School of Nursing are partnering to offer Stop the Bleed training for rural residents wanting to learn how to reduce deaths caused by unintentional injury. They are traveling across North Dakota sharing their techniques to assist in an emergency and potentially save a life. Sessions are limited to 10 to 12 participants per location and for ages 13 and older. Register at bit.ly/STBcountyregistration   go to Event Registration and look for the April 25 class at Davenport Lutheran.

**MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR…       

Sunday, May 5th Davenport Supper Church - BBQ in the Davenport Park (school if inclement weather)

Thursday, May 9th Bingo 7pm at Davenport Supper Club

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Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship                                                                                                                                      

Fourth Sunday of Easter April 21, 2024                                                                                                                                    Pastor Kathy Valan for 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: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing (#385) 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. O Lord Christ, good shepherd of the sheep, you seek the lost and guide us into your fold. Feed us, and we shall be satisfied; heal us, and we shall be whole. Make us one with you, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

BAPTISM – Bodie Steven – Son of Mattea & PrestonCHILDREN’S MOMENT

FIRST READING: Acts 4:5-12

Psalm: Psalm 23

SECOND READING: 1 John 3:16-24

HYMN OF THE DAY:  Have No Fear, Little Flock (ELW #764) vs 1-2

Gospel: John 10:11-18

SERMON: Pastor Kathy Valan

HYMN OF THE DAY: Have No Fear, Little Flock (ELW #764) vs 3-4

APOSTLE’S CREED

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: Children of the Heavenly Father (ELW 781)  

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

Rejoicing that Jesus is risen and love has triumphed over fear, let us pray for the church, the world, and all those in need of good news. A brief silence.

Shepherding God, gather your church whenever we wander from you and one another. Empower our church in ministries around the world to worship and serve alongside global companions as equal partners and coworkers in the gospel. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Nurturing God, preserve the health of biomes and ecosystems. Inspire scientists, researchers, conservation organizations, and all people entrusted with the task of caring for creation, that we may be better stewards of the world around us. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Almighty God, lead nations and communities to share resources, cooperate in solving conflicts, and listen to the wisdom of Indigenous peoples. Help all those with power to share it and to use such power for good. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Loving God, protect the very young and the very old, those living without housing, victims of domestic abuse, and all who live with chronic illness or compromised immune systems. Guide communities to actively care for people who are vulnerable. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Gracious God, help this and all communities of faith to listen for your voice. Call us away from things that distract us from following you. Invite us to more deeply love and serve people who are lonely, isolated, and on the margins. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Living God, we give thanks for our ancestors in faith Strengthen us to share the good news in our own day. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, most merciful God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your abiding love; through Jesus Christ, our resurrected and living 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 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: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing (ELW 385) vs 3-4

Dismissal 

Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God.