SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY
LUTHERAN CHURCH
801 E. DENVER AVE.
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA
PHONE 258-4231
Rev. Lester Wolfgram, Pastor
Vicar Dailey
Advent III
December 15, 2019
| Divine Service | Setting Four | LSB 213 |
| Opening Hymn: | “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” | LSB 338 |
| Hymn of the Day: | “Hark The Glad Sound” | LSB 349 |
| Distribution: | “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” | LSB 357 |
| “Praise The One Who Breaks The Darkness” | LSB 849 | |
| Closing Hymn: | “Once He Came In Blessing” | LSB 333 |
THOSE SERVING TODAY
Preacher: Pastor Les Wolfgram
Liturgist: Pastor Les Wolfgram
Accompanist: Shirley Cook
Elder: Rob Burkhardsmeier
Ushers: 8:15 am Kevin Brockel & Micheal Henke
10:45 am Bob Ziebarth & Justin Dever
Greeters: 8:15 am Don Gienger
10:45 am Bob & Heather Ziebarth & Lily
Acolyte: 8:15 am Paige S.
10:45 am Brekken Z.
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.
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.
MESSIAH Classical Christmas Concert is this afternoon at 3:00 PM.
THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS SERVICE will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 6:30 PM. Please join us as the children recall the blessed night when our dear Savior was born.
THANKS TO ALL who have contributed to the Wachter Christmas Bag project. Youth of the congregation will package the bags following the 10:45 service. Lunch will be provided for the youth.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING will take place on Sunday, December 22nd. WE will meet at the church and sing to home bound members of our congregation. We will gather back at the church for snacks and fellowship.
THE NEXT SHEPHERDING OUR STRAYS workshop will take place on January 4th. Please prayerfully consider how you might assist and care for our straying and strayed members. If you are interested in serving in any way at Shepherd of the Valley, please go to http://tin.cc/SOTVservice and complete the online survey.
THE CHRISTMAS EVE service will take place at 6:30 PM on December 24. Christmas Day Service will take place at 9:00 am and the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated.
THE NEXT Men’s Network will take place on December 21 from 9:00-11:00 AM.
“THE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN of Alice Stubert invite the congregation to celebrate the 90th birthday of Alice Stubert.
Open house, Saturday, December 28th, 1:30 – 4:30 pm Fellowship Hall, Bethel Lutheran Church, 615 East Turnpike Avenue, Bismarck, ND
Alice requests no gifts, please. Cards can be sent to Alice at 701 E Interstate Ave #1, Bismarck ND 58503.”
NEWS LETTER AND CALENDAR information is due to the church by Tuesday, December 17th. Please email to shepvalley@gmail.com as soon as possible. Thank you!
THIS WEEK AT SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY
| Sunday | *8:15am | Divine Service |
| 9:30am | Education Hour | |
| *10:45am | Divine Service | |
| 12:00pm | Youth Lunch and Pack Wachter Bags | |
| Tuesday | 7:300pm | Elders |
| Wednesday | 6:30pm | Children’s Christmas Program |
| Thursday | 5:30pm | Choir |
| Saturday | 9:00am | Men’s Network @ Bethel |
| Next Sunday | *8:15am | Divine Service |
| 9:30am | Education Hour | |
| *10:45am | Divine Service |