9.15.24 Bulletin & Announcements
Welcome to Rally Sunday!
God will always Rally for us!!
PRAYER REQUESTS- Wyatt Simley & Family, Arlene Haux, Anderson family & baby Camden, Jorgene Alsager, Polly Roe, Carol Malone, Garret Fenner & family, Shirley Berg, Harold Ebens, Pastor Phil Larsen and family, Trudy Torgerson, Bonnie Plath, Tanya Ausk, and Erickson family.
Please pray for our elders.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fall Worship Schedule
Norman 9:00am and Davenport 11:00am. All are welcome to attend either service time!
Today- Rally Sunday with fellowship meal following worship.
*Confirmation Class begins Wednesday September 18th 6:30pm at Norman Church
*Sunday School class begins Sunday September 22 during Worship time at both churches.
*Newsletter information, articles and photos due Sept 20 to ndparishnews@gmail.com
*Our New Sermon Series The Story will begin Sunday, September 22.
*Next Sunday, Sept 22 Blessing of the Animal Worship Service at Davenport Lutheran 11:00am. Everyone is welcome! This is such a wonderful, fun service to bless God’s little creatures that bring so much joy to our families! Bring your pet (leash or crate please) or bring a photo of your pet to church! There will be a fellowship meal following service! Blessing of the Animals Service will take place of our September Community Supper Church. All are welcome, friends, family, neighbors and community members!
*Youth Grades 6-10th EaND Synod Fall Youth Retreat September 20-22nd at the Castaway Club. Please contact Pastor Katie if your 6th-10th grade youth would like to attend.
*There will be a Bible Recap Informational meeting on Sunday, September 22nd in the Norman sanctuary after church. Come and find out more about TBR and the Norman-Davenport Bible Reading Group! The New Testament starts on October 1st!
To learn more, go to www.thebiblerecap.com/start or contact Erin Westby (erin.westby@hotmail.com or 701-730-0779).
*BIBLE Study Recap with Erin -- Wednesday, Sept 25 from 7_7:45 at Norman Fellowship Hall.
*Norman families- With school starting and fall festivities beginning, "Coffee Hour/Snack Time" will begin September 8 after the 9:00 a.m. Service at Norman. Please sign up online. Unsure of how to set up for serving and would like to serve with another family? That is absolutely wonderful and a great idea! Feel free to reach out to any member for serving together. Any questions please contact Gail or Heidi.
*WALK IN FAITH- Walk in Faith allows us to walk alongside and help each other in the community.
September Collection Items- New men’s & women’s socks, new toddler & baby socks, cash donations for shoes and boots for adults & children 5 and under. Put in basket in entryway at the churches.
**Please consider teaching Sunday school. This is a once-a-month commitment, and you would be making a positive difference in the lives of the children of Norman Lutheran Church. We cannot run our wonderful Sunday school program without volunteer teachers. There will always be a lead teacher which is one of our Board of Ed members so these positions are to help the kids with their Sunday school activities whether it be a craft or a fun game. You do not have to do any prep work for the lessons. Please reach out to me with any questions you have.
*Are you able to help provide treats for the AA Meeting group? Please consider, sign up at ndparish.net
* The Kindred Area Food Pantry update- All food pantry donations can be dropped off at Kindred Lutheran Church Monday - Thursday 9am-4pm. Any questions please call Leah at 428-3630
*Updated needs- The Kindred Food Pantry is taking donations. Juice, tuna, tuna helper, noodle and rice packets, mashed potatoes, gravy in a jar or packets, pop tarts, crackers, snacks, tomato sauce, muffin mix (the ones where you just add water) ready made pasta in a can/jar. Canned fruit, shampoo, dawn dish soap, TP and paper towels. Thank you so very much. You can also use Venmo…. @kindredfoodpantry.
There are many Outreach opportunities for our members and community…
Please go to ndparish.net to learn more of ways you can help our fellow members and people in our communities. There are lend a hand up accounts and meal trains opportunities.
VIKING VILLAGE- to serve students by working with Kindred Public Schools preK-grade 12 to make hygiene items, food, athletic gear, shoes, and clothing available. Student needs will be confidential. Full list on FB and thevikingvillage.org website. Monetary Donations are appreciated. More info email- vikingvillageclan@gmail.com or see thevikingvillage.org website. *There is a room set up at the elementary and high school for items and also collection boxes at City Hall, K-Town, Korner Plaza & Hawk's Market
*Walk in Faith will still continue between our churches for other needs (shoes, hats, mittens, etc.) Boxes for donations of clothes (new or gently used), will be at each church for both Walk in Faith and Viking Village.
UPCOMING DATES- MARK YOUR CALENDARS
TODAY-September 15th- St. Ben’s (Horace) Annual Ham dinner 12-2pm
September 20- Running for a Cause- Cross Country Rivalry Run Kindred & Central Cass.
October 6- Fall Turkey Dinner St Williams Church - Argusville ND 11am-1:30pm at (Argusville Community Center 107 Northern Dr.)
October 6- St. Maurices Turkey Dinner
October 13- Canaan Moravian Davenport Turkey Dinner
October 19- Norman Davenport Table Fest Contact Elaine Swenson or Nancy Ebens for information.
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Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship
17th Sunday after Pentecost September 15th, 2024
Rally Sunday & Introduction to The Story
PRELUDE /BELL
WELCOME: 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Gathering Song Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (ELW 392) vs 1-3
Peace
Confession and Forgiveness (ELW p. 94).
Prayer of the Day
Let us pray. A brief silence is kept before the prayer.
ALL- 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
HOLY COMMUNION
LORD’S PRAYER
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.
READING: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
14But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it, 15and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.
PSALM: Psalm 116:1-9
1I love the Lord, who has | heard my voice, and listened to my | supplication, 2for the Lord has given | ear to me whenev- | er I called. 3The cords of death entangled me; the anguish of the grave | came upon me; I came to | grief and sorrow. 4Then I called upon the name | of the Lord: “O Lord, I pray you, | save my life.” R 5Gracious is the | Lord and righteous; our God is full | of compassion. 6The Lord watches o- | ver the innocent; I was brought low, | and God saved me. 7Turn again to your rest, | O my soul. for the Lord has dealt | well with you. 8For you have rescued my | life from death, my eyes from tears, and my | feet from stumbling; 9I will walk in the presence | of the Lord in the land | of the living. R
HYMN OF THE DAY: Jesus Shall Reign (ELW 434) VS 1-3
Gospel: John 1:1-5
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. 5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
Sermon Pastor Katie – Introduction to The Story
Hymn of the Day: Jesus Shall Reign (ELW 434) VS 4-5
Apostles’ 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
Drawn together in the power of the Holy Spirit, we pray with confidence for the church, God’s good creation, and all who are in need.
A brief silence.
We pray for the church throughout the world. Form us into communities of forgiveness and grace. Help us to notice where you are calling us into new relationships, and give us courage to embrace the uncomfortable and unfamiliar. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We pray for the earth and all its inhabitants. Protect lands at risk of wildfire and heal dying forests. Where fire brings destruction, raise up new growth. Guide us in tending precarious ecosystems. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We pray for those who govern nations, tribes, and cities. Open them to the cries of people in need. Direct them in shaping policies that prioritize the health and well-being of all who struggle with hunger and housing insecurity. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We pray for all who are ill, all who are lonely or anxious, and all who grieve. Draw them close to you and soothe them with the promise of your enduring love. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We pray for teachers, professors, librarians, school administrators, staff, and all who support the education of young people. Sustain them as they shape learning communities, rooted in equity and authenticity. We pray for children of all ages in their learning. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We remember our beloved dead, who with the great cloud of witnesses bear witness to your saving grace. Accompany us in our pilgrimage of faith, that we too place our hope and trust in you. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We entrust these and all our prayers to you, holy God, in the name of your beloved child, Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.
Offering SONG: Great Is Thy Faithfulness #733
Offering Prayer (ELW p. 152)
Let us pray,
ALL- 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 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: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (ELW 392) vs 4-5
Dismissal Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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