SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY

LUTHERAN CHURCH

801 E. DENVER AVE.

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA

PHONE  258-4231

Rev. Lester Wolfgram, Pastor

 Vicar Woodside

Third Sunday After The Epiphany
January 27, 2019
 

Divine Service  Setting Three                                                  LSB 184
Opening Hymn:  “O God Of Heaven and Earth”                     LSB 834
Hymn of the Day:  “We Know That Christ Is Raised”             LSB 603
Distribution:  “Soul, Adorn Yourself With Gladness”            LSB 636
“Hail To The Lord’s Anointed”                          LSB 398
Closing Hymn: “I Want To Walk As A Child Of The Light”      LSB 411

THOSE SERVING TODAY

Preacher:                           Pastor Les Wolfgram

Liturgist:                            Pastor Les Wolfgram

Accompanist:                     Shirley Cook

Elder:                                  Dick Dever

Ushers:               8:15 am    Chuck Falkenstein & Rob Burkhardsmeier

                          10:45 am    Greg & Melvin Suthiemer

Greeters:            8:15 am   Joel Leapaldt                  

                          10:45 am   Pam Dever & Lily Dever  

Acolyte:              8:15 am    Zeva Burkhardsmeier                              

                          10:45 am    Bryanna Kitzman

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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THE QUARTERLY VOTER’S MEETING will take place during the education hour this morning.  We will hear reports from various boards and consider making application for a vicar for the 2019-2020 academic year.  The meeting will take place at 9:30 during the Education Hour.

NATIONAL LUTHERANS SCHOOLS WEEK 2019!  “Running the Race, Eyes Fixed on Jesus” This week is about celebrating Lutheran Schools throughout the world-including our own, Martin Luther School!!!  Tasty Fundraiser Alert!!!  You’ll want to mark Wednesday, January 30th to plan to eat at Buffalo Wings and Rings!  20% of the purchases go to Martin Luther School, so come hungry.

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.  Micheal Henke will present information about Christ’s Care For Children – Kenya during the Education Hour on Sunday February 3.

PLEASE JOIN BISMARCK/MANDAN RIGHT TO LIFE at our annual March for Life on the capitol steps this coming Sunday, Jan 27, at 2 PM. Come pray with us to end abortion. A reception will follow at the ND Heritage Center. Thank you!

THIS WEEK AT SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY

Today                *8:15am Divine Service

                            9:30am Voter’s Meeting

                         *10:45am Divine Service

                           7:00pm Council

Wednesday         5:30pm Cat. Instruction

                           7:00pm Worship

Thursday           5:30pm Choir

Sunday                8:15am Divine Service

                            9:30am Education Hour

                           10:45am Divine Service