9.29.24 Bulletin & Announcements
PRAYER REQUESTS- family & friends of Shirley Berg, Wyatt Simley & Family, Arlene Haux, Anderson family & baby Camden, Jorgene Alsager, Polly Roe, Carol Malone, Paul Thoen, Garret Fenner & family, Harold Ebens, Pastor Phil Larsen and family, Trudy Torgerson, Bonnie Plath, Tanya Ausk, and Erickson family. Please pray for our elders. Prayers for all in the path of Hurricane Helene.
A prayer service for Shirley Berg will be held at Fredrikson-Boulger Funeral Chapel in Kindred at 6:30pm on Thursday, October 3 with visitation starting at 5:00pm. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, October 4 at Norman Lutheran Church with visitation starting at 10:00am. Our thoughts and prayers for her family and friends.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fall Worship Schedule
Norman 9:00am and Davenport 11:00am. All are welcome to attend either service time!
*Confirmation Class Wednesdays 6:30pm at Norman Church
*Sunday School class during Worship time at both churches.
*Bible Study Recap - 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).
*Parish Council Meeting- Tuesday, October 8th 7:00pm at Davenport. Individual meetings following.
* Norman-Davenport Tablefest will be held on Saturday, October 19. If you would like to donate an item for our raffle, please let Julie Mitchell know or Carol Mitchell at Davenport. For tickets for the event you will have to contact one of the table hostesses or Elaine Swenson or Nancy Ebens.
*Youth in grades, 6th, 7th and 8th Will have a cleanup day in Kindred after school on Wednesday, October 23. Please meet at the Memorial Building in Kindred after school, they will be cleaning and raking yards around town. They will then return to the Memorial Building for pizza and prayer!
*Coffee Hour sign up for Norman families- "Coffee Hour/Snack Time" 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.
*Are you able to help provide treats for the AA Meeting group? Please consider, sign up at ndparish.net
* The Kindred Area Food Pantry- 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- canned fruit, apple juice, cranberry juice, cereal, cooking oil, pasta packets, chicken in a can, tuna in a can. 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-a goal 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 school for items and also a box at City Hall and other local businesses.
*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- YOU’RE YOUR CALENDARS
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 11-1
October 12- Annual Speed Rustad Memorial Horse Show 10:00am
October 13- Canaan Moravian Davenport Turkey Supper To-Go only. Dinners $15- Order tickets online at www.moraviannd.org
October 19- Norman Davenport Table Fest Contact Elaine Swenson or Nancy Ebens for information.
October 30- ND Parish Fall Festival at Norman Lutheran 6-7:30pm
November 3- Confirmation Sunday
November 3- Kindred Lutheran Ham Dinner
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Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship
The Story- God Builds a Nation
Pastor Katie Kringstad
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: Why Should I Feel Discouraged
His Eye Is on the Sparrow
1 Why should I feel discouraged,
why should the shadows come,
why should my heart be lonely
and long for heav’n and home,
when Jesus is my portion?
My constant friend is he:
his eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me;
his eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me.
Refrain
I sing because I’m happy,
I sing because I’m free,
for his eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me.
2 “Let not your heart be troubled,”
his tender word I hear,
and resting on his goodness,
I lose my doubts and fears;
though by the path he leads me
but one step I may see:
his eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me;
his eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me.
Refrain
3 Whenever I am tempted,
whenever clouds arise,
when song gives place to sighing,
when hope within me dies,
I draw the closer to him,
from care he sets me free:
his eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me;
his eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me.
Refrain
Peace
Confession and Forgiveness (ELW p. 94).
Prayer of the Day
Let us pray. A brief silence is kept before the prayer.
Generous God, your Son gave his life that we might come to peace with you. Give us a share of your Spirit, and in all we do empower us to bear the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
READING: Genesis 12:1-3
1Now the LORD said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. 2I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed."
PSALM: Psalm 19:7-14
7The teaching of the Lord is perfect and re- | vives the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom | to the simple.
8The statutes of the Lord are just and re- | joice the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light | to the eyes.
9The fear of the Lord is clean and en- | dures forever; the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous | altogether.
10More to be desired are they than gold, more than | much fine gold, sweeter far than honey, than honey | in the comb. R
11By them also is your ser- | vant enlightened, and in keeping them there is | great reward.
12Who can detect one’s | own offenses? Cleanse me from my | secret faults.
13Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion | over me; then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a | great offense.
14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable | in your sight, O Lord, my strength and | my redeemer. R
HYMN OF THE DAY: Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound (ELW 779) VS 1-3
Gospel: Matthew 18:15-22
15If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. 16But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 17If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. 18Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 19Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them." 21Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" 22Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.
Sermon Pastor Katie- Sermon 1 The Story
Hymn of the Day: Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound (ELW 779) 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 people of God in all places. Shape our witness to the good news of Jesus that we joyfully share your transforming love with all whom we encounter. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We pray for the healing of the earth. Renew oceans and seas, marshes and estuaries. Uphold the work of conservationists, oceanographers, and all who care for fragile ecosystems and habitats. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We pray for peace and cooperation among local and global communities. Bless the efforts of community organizers, international aid workers, and all those who work for justice and peace around the world. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We pray for all who are in any need. To all who grieve, bring consolation; to all who are weary or lonely, bring solace. By your grace, make your presence known among all who call to you for healing. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We pray for caregivers: doctors and nurses, home health aides and counselors, and those who care for loved ones. Sustain them in their work and help us to build a health care system that supports all. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We give thanks for the saints who now rest in your eternal presence. In thanksgiving for their lives of faithful service and witness, we commend them to your loving care. 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: This is my Father’s World (#824)
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: Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory (ELW 890)
Dismissal
Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
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