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
The Baptism of our Lord
January 13, 2019
Divine Service Setting Three LSB 184
Opening Hymn: “Jesus Once With Sinners” LSB 404
Hymn of the Day: “To Jordan’s River” LSB 405
Closing Hymn: “God’s Own Child” LSB 594
THOSE SERVING TODAY
Preacher: Pastor Les Wolfgram
Liturgist: Vicar Justin Woodside
Accompanist: Shirley Cook
Elder: Craig Helm
Ushers: 8:15 am Micheal Henke & Kevin Brockel
10:45 am Dan Jackson & Bob Ziebarth
Greeters: 8:15 am Carrie & Nate Harling
10:45 am Chuck & JoAnn Falkenstein
Acolyte: 8:15 am Miranda Albrecht
10:45 am Lindsey Watson
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.
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ND DISTRICT ANNUAL MEN’S RETREAT will take place at Shepherd’s Hill at the Crossroads January 25-26, 2019. The presenter will be Rev. Daniel Suelzle, Wittenberg Lutheran Chapel at UND, Grand Forks. The focus of his presentation will be: “Misquoted: Things the Bible Doesn’t Say”. Please sign up today to show your commitment to attend the retreat!
THE NEXT MEN’S NETWORK gathering will take place on Saturday, January 19, 9-11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church. Plan to attend.
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THE “HANGOUT” will take place on Tuesday, January 15. Bring a dish to pass and share as we will meet at the church for supper, have a brief Bible Study, and then engage in some intense board games. It all starts at 6:00 PM. Plan to join us and invite a friend to come with you.
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PASTOR WOLFGRAM AND VICAR WOODSIDE will attend two days of training for emergency service and community chaplains at the Law Enforcement Training Academy on Monday and Tuesday of this week.
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PASTOR WOLFGRAM will attend the second phase of Doxology, along with Lonnie and Corrine Lang, at the weekend conference in Racine, WI, next weekend. The conference runs Friday-Sunday and they will be traveling on Thursday and return home on Monday, January 21.
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VOTERS WILL MEET ON Sunday, January 27, to hear reports from various boards and to consider making application for a vicar for the 2019-2020 academic year. The meeting will take place at 9:30 during the Education Hour.
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LUTHERANS ENGAGED IN MISSION will host a Taco and Nacho Bar Fiesta at Messiah Lutheran Church on Sunday, January 20 from Noon-2:00 PM. Enjoy food, music, and entertainment as your support their mission trip to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.
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PLEASE pick up your 2018 giving statement.
THIS WEEK AT SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY
Today 8:15am Divine Service
9:30am Education Hour
10:45am Divine Service
Tuesday 6:00pm “Hangout” @ SOTV
Wednesday 5:30pm Cat. Instruction
7:00pm Worship
Sunday *8:15am Divine Service
9:30am Education Hour
*10:45am Divine Service