SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY
LUTHERAN CHURCH
801 E. DENVER AVE.
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA
PHONE 258-4231
Rev. Lester Wolfgram, Pastor
Vicar Woodside
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
January 20, 2019
Divine Service Setting Three LSB 184
Opening Hymn The Only Son from Heaven LSB 402
Hymn of the Day: Come, Join in Cana’s Feast LSB 408
Closing Hymn: O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright LSB 395
THOSE SERVING TODAY
Preacher: Vicar Justin Woodside
Liturgist: Vicar Justin Woodside
Accompanist: Shirley Cook
Elder: Dick Dever
Ushers: 8:15 am Craig Helm & Lonny Lang
10:45 am Kari Kramer & Laith Hintz
Greeters: 8:15 am Don Gienger
10:45 am Eliot Reinke
Acolyte: 8:15 am Blake Nelson
10:45 am Kallen Hintz
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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PASTOR WOLFGRAM is attending 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 return home on Monday, January 21. We are grateful to Vicar Woodside for leading worship and proclaiming God’s Word this morning.
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PLEASE pick up your 2018 giving statement.
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NEWSLETTER AND CALENDAR information is due Tuesday, Jan. 22nd. Please email to shepvalley@gmail.com
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!
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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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JANUARY 27 MAIN STREET LIVING: Rev. Thomas Marcis, Zion Lutheran Church, Bismarck, ND, presents the message: “Jesus’ Opening Address” based on Luke 4:21. Today’s This Is The Life program is “The Hand of God.” “MAIN STREET LIVING” is a locally produced TV program that includes a 30-minute worship service led by participating pastors of the North Dakota and Minnesota North Districts of our LCMS, along with a 30 minute Lutheran Hour program (normally “This Is The Life,” along with occasional church-season specials). Programs are broadcast at 10:00am Central KBMY Xtra Channel 17.3 (channel 594) Bismarck and archived on www.mainstreetliving.com.
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THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE is asking the congregation for family activity suggestions. Our goal is to involve all ages to participate in the fun. Please help us come up with some fun ideas. There will be a suggestion/idea box on the table in the Narthex of the church.
THIS WEEK AT SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY
Today 8:15am Divine Service
9:30am Education Hour
10:45am Divine Service
Wednesday 5:30pm Cat. Instruction
7:00pm Worship
Thursday 5:30pm Choir
Sunday *8:15am Divine Service
9:30am Voter’s Meeting
*10:45am Divine Service
7:00pm Council