9.8.24 Bulletin & Announcements
PRAYER REQUESTS- Wyatt Simley & Family, family & friends of Melvin Anderson, Arlene Haux, Rick & Traci Anderson and family, 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. We pray for Georgia and Maryland families, schools and communities that were affected by the tragedies at the this week.
Our thoughts and prayers to the Tobkin, Westby and Hoy families on the passing of Gail’s mother, Ruth Meyer.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fall Worship Schedule begins TODAY Sunday, September 8th
Norman will Worship at 9:00am and Davenport 11:00am. All are welcome to attend either service time!
Rally Sunday September 15th Meal following worship.
Confirmation Parents Meeting Wednesday, September 11th 6:30pm at Norman Church
Confirmation Class begins Wednesday September 18th 6:30pm at Norman Church
Sunday School class begins Sunday September 22 during Worship time at both churches.
**Parent Confirmation Meeting September 11 @ 6:30pm Norman Fellowship Hall
*BIBLE Study Recap with Erin -- Wednesday, Sept 11 from 7_7:45 at Norman Fellowship Hall. Next meeting will be Wednesday, September 25th 7-7:45 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.
*BINGO starts this Thursday, September 12 7:00pm at Davenport Supper Club!
*Davenport Lutheran will have a potluck following Rally Sunday Worship. All welcome!
*Norman Lutheran will have a meal following Worship on Rally Sunday Signup genius link on ndparish.net.
*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.
*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.
*Newsletter information, articles and photos due to ndparishnews@gmail.com by September 20.
*Our New Sermon Series The Story will begin Sunday, September 22.
**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.
*Blessing of the Animal Worship Service - Sunday, September 22. Davenport Lutheran 11:00am. Bring your animal friends to Worship or you may bring a photo of your beloved pet. (please use a leash). There will be a meal following the service! This is such a fun, wonderful day, and we want you to know that you are all welcome!! Service may be outside if weather permits.
*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 or 701-388-2124 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.
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 non-profit organization with 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. 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.
*Community Senior Meal at Kindred Lutheran Monday, September 16th 11:45am. Meal is catered by Uptown Eatery and is free will offering. Please RSVP to Leah by September 12. All are welcome to this monthly fellowship!
UPCOMING DATES- MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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 19- Norman Davenport Table Fest Contact Elaine Swenson or Nancy Ebens for information.
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Norman Davenport Lutheran Worship
16th Sunday after Pentecost September 8th 2024
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 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.
All- O God, you invite us to be part of your new creation, over and over again. And yet, we doubt our own faith, our own abilities, our own witness. Give us clear minds, steady hands, strong stomachs, that we might stand tall in the face of fear, that we might recognize your call to disobedience in the face of evil. 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.
FIRST READING: Isaiah 35:4-7a
PSALM: Psalm 146
SECOND READING: James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17
HYMN OF THE DAY: Be Thou My Vision (ELW 793) VS 1-2
Gospel: John 3:1-10
The Gospel according to John
“Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2He came to Jesus by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God." 3Jesus answered him, "Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above." 4Nicodemus said to him, "How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother's womb and be born?" 5Jesus answered, "Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. 6What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7Do not be astonished that I said to you, 'You must be born from above.' 8The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." 9Nicodemus said to him, "How can these things be?" 10Jesus answered him, "Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things?”
Sermon Pastor Katie
Hymn of the Day: Be Thou My Vision (ELW 793) VS 3-4
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.
Awaken in our communities of faith a spirit of radical hospitality. Encourage our churches to celebrate and embrace people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Deepen our commitment to ecumenical and interreligious partnerships Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Bring forth water to nourish plants and animals in places suffering from drought. Renew our commitments to protect rivers, lakes, and streams, and make us good stewards of water in our homes and communities. Preserve wetland habitats and the creatures that make their homes there. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Inspire leaders of cities, nations, and tribes to lead with wisdom and humility. Bring peace among peoples in conflict and strengthen global commitments to nonviolent solutions. Guide all who seek refuge from war to a safe haven. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Comfort all who live with chronic illness. Surround them in your tender embrace and sustain all who provide ongoing care and support. Bring hope and healing to people struggling with addiction and nourish the spirits of all who are in recovery. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Nurture in all people the gift of your creating Spirit. Inspire artists and musicians, woodworkers and quilters, poets and dancers. Revive those whose artistic wells have run dry and enliven all who doubt their creative talents. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We give you thanks for all who have died and now find their rest in you. May their faithful witness guide us in our daily life with 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: God, Who Made Earth and Heaven #564
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: God, Whose Almighty Word (ELW 673) vs 3-4
Dismissal
Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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