SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY

LUTHERAN CHURCH

801 E. DENVER AVE.

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA

PHONE 258-4231

Rev. Lester Wolfgram, Pastor

951-217-3385 – Vicar Woodside

2nd Sunday Of Easter
April 28, 2019

 

Service of Prayer and Preaching                                             LSB 260
Opening Hymn:  “All Christians Who Have Been Baptized”  LSB 596
Hymn of the Day:  “O Sons and Daughters Of The King”       LSB 470
Rite Of Confirmation Hymn: “Thine Forever, God Of Love” LSB 687
Closing Hymn:  “He’s Risen.  He’s Risen”                              LSB 480

 

THOSE SERVING TODAY

Preacher:                                 Pastor Les Wolfgram

Liturgist:                                  Pastor Les Wolfgram

Accompanist:                          Shirley Cook and Denise Wolfgram 

Elder:                                        Craig Helm

Ushers:               8:15 am          Eliot Reinke & Lonny Lang

                          10:45 am          Greg & Melvin Sutheimer

Greeters:            8:15 am         Dwayne & Joyce Keith           

                         10:45 am          Bob & Heather Ziebarth & Lily

Acolyte:              8:15 am          Miranda Albrecht

                          10:45 am          Blake Nelson

WELCOME!!  We are glad that you have joined us this morning as we lift up our hearts and voices in response to God’s great gift of forgiveness and life in Christ Jesus.  If you are a visitor, please sign our guest book and introduce yourself to Pastor Les Wolfgram.

 

THE RITE OF CONFIRMATION will take place during the 10:45 worship service on April 28.  Candidates for the Rite of Confirmation include Bryanna Kitzman, Gabriel Lawyer, Max Nelson, and Lindsey Watson. We pray God’s rich blessing on these students as they confirm the faith into which they were baptized.

 

HOPE MANOR – SOBER LIVING HOMES is our 2nd quarter focus for Human Care.  Their mission is to provide an environment where people can apply the tools of recovery in a comfortable, safe and stable environment so that the individual has the opportunity to realize true freedom in sobriety.

“THANKS TO EACH OF YOU for your prayers in recent weeks. I am especially grateful to the group of men who moved my bed from upstairs to the main level of my home.  Your kindness is greatly appreciated.”   Joel Leapaldt

 

WE HAVE SET MAY 18 as Shepherd of the Valley Volunteer Day at Heaven’s Helpers Soup Kitchen.  Please consider when during that Saturday you might be able to help.  Please visit with Micheal Henke and see the sign up sheet in the narthex.

 

VBS VOLUNTEERS WANTED:  Please visit with Carrie Harling to let her know that you desire to help with VBS which is scheduled May 28, 29, & 30 from 9am to noon.  Online registration for students and helpers can be found at www.vbsmate.com/sotvbismarck.  Email Carrie at carrieharling14@gmail.com.

MAYFEST 2019 is this Saturday, May 4.  It takes place at Wachter Middle School in their Cafetorium beginning at 5:30 PM.  Tickets are just $20.00 per person.  Plan to join us for an enjoyable evening of great food, fellowship, and the opportunity to bid on some amazing items.  Call 224-9070 to get your tickets.

 

CALL DAY IS THIS WEEK at both of our seminaries.  Vicar Assignment at Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, takes place at 6:00 PM on Monday, April 29.  The Vicar Assignment Service takes place on Wednesday, May 1, at 3:00 PM.  The Call Service at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne on Tuesday, April 30 at 6:00 PM Central.

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis https://www.csl.edu/live/

Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne  http://callday.ctsfw.edu/

 

THIS WEEK AT SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY

 

Sunday                          8:15am Divine Service

                                        9:30am Education Hour

                                       10:45am Divine Service/Confirmation

                                      7:00pm Council

Wednesday                   7:00pm Worship

Next Sunday                  8:15am Divine Service

                                        9:30am Education Hour

                                       10:45am Divine Service