4.7.24 Bulletin & Announcements

PRAYER REQUESTS-   Carol Malone, Nate and Sam Simley, 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.   

ANNOUNCEMENTS

April Worship Times-                                                                                                                                                   

Davenport 9am with Sunday School during worship.                                                                                                                                   

Norman 11am with Sunday School during Worship.

*TODAY-Youth 9-12 grade will be serving a meal at NDSU Crossroads and will be Worshiping with the students..                 

*Congregation members if you would like to join us, we would love to have you!

4:30pm meet at Norman to ride together or follow each other

5:00pm set up at NDSU

5:30-6:30pm Worship

6:30pm serve meal

*Starting April 8th Bone Builders 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.

*Confirmation Classes will resume this Wednesday, April 10th at Norman Lutheran 6:30pm

*This Thursday, April 11 BINGO 7pm at Davenport Supper Club

**Davenport members- Sunday, April 14th is “Grubby Sunday”. We will have a short Worship at 9am and then work on beautifying the church yard and flower beds following! Please bring rakes, gloves, etc..   (weather permitting)

*Bible Study Recap with Erin Wednesday, April 17 at Norman.

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

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE*

*Davenport members there will be a special meeting following worship on Sunday April 21, to review and vote on the Davenport Lutheran Church Constitution updates.

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

*Would you be able to provide treats for Monday night AA Meeting at Norman Lutheran 7pm?                                       Please see the sign up on the ndparish.net website.

**MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR…

Friday, May 3 Dinner Theater at Davenport School featuring our own, Dawn Thompson! *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!

Sunday, May 5th Davenport Supper Church More info to come.

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

*Bethany Auxiliary is having their spring flower sale! If you would like to order geraniums please call or text your order to Davenport member & Bethany Auxiliary President Carol Johnson @ 701-238-5419 or order form in entryway. A portion of the geranium sales will go towards items for the residents of Bethany such as devotional books, blanket warmers, Netflix services, heat lamps and the Chaplaincy program. These purchases enrich the lives of all residents at both Bethany campuses. Geraniums are $6.00 and come in red, pink, salmon, and white colors. Order due by April 24th .

*Please visit ndparish.net to volunteering to usher, read, acolyte, etc  

NOTE The youth group meatball dinner that was scheduled for April 28th has been rescheduled for the fall. Same great taste just a different date!! Please watch for details!

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Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship                                                            

First Sunday after Easter April 7th 2024                                                       

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 Just As I Am, Without One Plea (ELW 592) 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.

Almighty God, with joy we celebrate the day of our Lord’s resurrection. By the grace of Christ among us, enable us to show the power of the resurrection in all that we say and do, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

CHILDREN’S MOMENT

FIRST READING: Acts 4:32-35

Psalm: Psalm 133

SECOND READING: 1 John 1:1--2:2

HYMN OF THE DAY:  Alleluia! Christ is Arisen (ELW #375) vs 1-2

Gospel: John 20:19-31

SERMON:

HYMN OF THE DAY: Alleluia! Christ is Arisen (ELW #375) 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: Thine is The Glory (ELW 376)

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.

Your church cries out, O God, and you listen. As you drew near to the disciples, draw near to us this day. Breathe on us your Holy Spirit, that our faith is renewed and we witness to your love. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Your creation cries out, O God, and you listen. Nurture trees, crops, wildflowers, and all growing things. Guide farmers, gardeners, arborists, and others who tend the soil and nurture plants into life. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Your world cries out, O God, and you listen. Guide police, firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders to work for the well-being of communities and the dignity of every person, that no one may need to live in fear. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Your children cry out, O God, and you listen. Hear your people crying out for justice, for an end to racism and other oppression, and for a world where all are fed and safe. We pray for all who cry out in suffering or pain. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Your congregations cry out, O God, and you listen. Renew pastors, deacons, musicians, and other staff, administrators, and volunteers who facilitated Holy Week and Easter worship. Open our hearts to discern where God calls each of us to serve. God of grace, hear our prayer.

Accept our gratitude, O God, for the lives of those who now rest in you. Grant us your peace amid our fears. 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:  Just As I Am, Without One Plea (ELW 592) vs 3-4                     

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