SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY
LUTHERAN CHURCH
801 E. DENVER AVE.
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA
PHONE 258-4231
Rev. Lester Wolfgram, Pastor
Vicar Woodside
Second Sunday in Lent
March 17, 2019
Divine Service Setting Three LSB 184
Opening Hymn: “Jerusalem, My Happy Home” LSB 673
Hymn of the Day: “I’m But A Stranger Here” LSB 748
Distribution: “Draw Near And Take The Body Of The Lord” LSB 637
“Soul, Adorn Yourself With Gladness” LSB 636
Closing Hymn: “You Who Dwell In The Shelter Of The Lord” LSB 727
THOSE SERVING TODAY
Preacher: Pastor Les Wolfgram
Liturgist: Pastor Les Wolfgram
Accompanist: Shirley Cook
Elder: Steve Reiman
Ushers: 8:15 am Kevin Brockel & Dwight Cook
10:45 am Leon Lippert & Curt Krecklau
Greeters: 8:15 am Don Gienger
10:45 am Eliot Reinke
Acolyte: 8:15 am Hunter Peterson
10:45 am Reagan Dever
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 Wolfgram.
LONNY AND KORI LANG attended the Encore weekend with Pastor Wolfgram as part of the Doxology training in January. They will share insights in how this training can help our congregation better care for souls in our congregation and community. Join us during the education hour from 9:30-10:30.
ARTICLES FOR THE April Newsletter are due in the church office by Tuesday, March 26. Please send to shepvalley@gmail.com
AT SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH we celebrate the Lord’s Supper in the confidence that we receive, along with the bread and wine, our Savior’s true body and blood “through and in which we obtain the forgiveness of sins.” Besides individually receiving Christ’s free gift of forgiveness in this sacrament, all those who commune make a confession of the faith that we believe and teach in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. To commune at this altar is to accept the doctrinal position of this congregation. Because of that common confession, we invite those who are members at sister Missouri Synod Churches to join us at the Lord’s Table. If you would like more information on our understanding of the Lord’s Supper, please visit with Pastor Wolfgram.
WE ARE SUPPORTING “Christ’s Care for Children” in Kenya during the first quarter of 2019. Christ’s Care for Children: Kenya is a child sponsorship program, initiated by the LCMS Office of International Mission. It is directly linked to the Project 24 sites in Kenya. It is through care and compassion for these children that they receive safe housing, food, education and spiritual care. Each site is strategically located near an Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kenya church and school so that the children can receive academic as well as spiritual teaching and care.
JOIN US WEDNESDAY as we continue our journey through the Lenten season under the theme: “Behold the Man.” This week we consider “A God Who Prays”. The service begins at 7:00 PM.
WE ARE GRATEFUL TO our Board of Trustees and those who have helped to keep the snow cleared from our sidewalks and parking lot this winter. Be sure to thank them for their service. Spring is almost here!
Mayfest Tickets will be available at the school office. You may purchase them at the school office or from your BMLSA church board member.
We are looking for donations for both the silent and live auctions, and we greatly appreciate the many the donations we have received in the past. However, because we will have limited space for the silent auction items in our new venue, we are looking at what sort of things that are popular such as
- Camping, outdoors items, grills:
- Sporting gear.
- NDSU, UND themed items
- Small, kitchen appliance items
- Spa/ luxury items
- Gardening items
- Gourmet food and beverages
Attire is casual, and “galactic apparel” is welcome!
THE HANG OUT meets Tuesday, March 19, 6:00 PM at the home of Pastor and Denise Wolfgram. We’ll have pizza and other treats along with great fellowship and study of God’s Word. 4601 Rolling Ridge Road is the place to be on Tuesday night. Join us!
PEOPLE MATTER will meet at Shepherd of the Valley on Thursday at 10:00 AM at Shepherd of the Valley.
PASTOR AND DENISE are planning to attend the 125th Anniversary Concert for Concordia University, Seward, on Saturday night in Lincoln, NE where Dane Wolfgram plays in the band and sings in the Men’s Choir. Vicar Woodside is available for pastoral care and will lead services on Sunday, March 24th.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO sponsor Easter lilies, there are sign up sheets in the fellowship hall. They are $9.00 each and can be ordered thru April 14th. Lilies may be taken home after Easter. Those not taken home will be planted in the church gardens. Thank you for helping to beautify our church for Easter!
DID YOU KNOW – Shepherd of the Valley and Bethel women have been participating in a shared Bible Study for the last couple of years? They meet at Shepherd of the Valley on the second Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. In March they will be meeting on March 9. The Bible Study is “Waiting: A Bible Study on Patience, Hope, and Trust” by Sharla Fritz. In March they will be studying about Anna and her wait to see the Savior. We would love to have you join us! The book can be purchased through CPH. If you have any questions you can contact Sue Hartley-Wolfgram at 460-0229 or at blessingspreserved@yahoo.com.
THIS WEEK AT SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY
Today *8:15am Divine Service
9:30am Education Hour
*10:45am Divine Service
Tuesday 6:00pm Hangout
Wednesday 5:30pm Cat. Instruction
7:00pm Worship
Thursday 2:00pm LWML
5:30pm Choir
Sunday 8:15am Divine Service
9:30am Education Hour
10:45am Divine Service
Martin Luther News March 18, 2019
Upcoming Events:
- March 19th Family Reading Event and Book Fair 5:30-7:00
- April 1st Crafting for a Cause!
- April 11th “Once Upon a Parable” 6:30
Attention Crafters! Crafting for a Cause Martin Luther School April 1st 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Participants will have the opportunity to create an 8’’x 12”, wooden, Easter sign with 12 chalk paint colors and 4 different stencil designs from which to choose.
Snacks and goodies will be available as you craft, as well and wonderful fellowship!
This event will be capped at 25 participants, so register soon to reserve your spot.
Proceeds from this event will be donated to Martin Luther School to assist with Mayfest.
Register by contacting Pam Holscher at (701) 222-3118 or email her: pamela.holscher@thrivent.com
The Jubilate and Christus Choirs present the musical
“Once Upon A Parable”
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
6:30 Thursday, April 11