SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY
LUTHERAN CHURCH
801 E. DENVER AVE.
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA
PHONE 258-4231
Rev. Lester Wolfgram, Pastor
Vicar Dailey
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
January 26, 2020
| Service | Prayer and Preaching | LSB 260 |
| Opening Hymn: | “The People That In Darkness Sat” | LSB 412 |
| Hymn of the Day: | “O Christ, Our True and Only Light” | LSB 839 |
| Closing Hymn: | “Praise The One Who Breaks The Darkness” | LSB 849 |
THOSE SERVING TODAY
Preacher: Pastor Les Wolfgram
Liturgist: Pastor Les Wolfgram
Accompanist: Shirley Cook and Denise Wolfgram
Elder: Ken Purdy
Ushers: 8:15 am Micheal Henke & Lonny Lang
10:45 am Melvin & Greg Sutheimer
Greeters: 8:15 am Becky & Jeremy Gildea
10:45 am Bridget & Arianna Roll
Acolyte: 8:15 am Zeva B.
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.
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AT SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH we celebrate the Be sure to take a look at the architect draft for our proposed expansion including kitchen, classrooms, and fellowship space. A congregational forum will take place on March 29 to receive feedback and updates. The facilities committee wants to hear your insights.
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A JOINT VOTERS MEETING will take place Sunday, January 26, at Bethel Lutheran Church to formally call Justin Woodside as Shared Assisting Pastor. A pot-bless meal will take place at 12:00 and the meeting will take place at 1:00 PM. Let’s have a great showing of Shepherd members for this exciting meeting.
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Feb 2: Rev. Dan Suelzle, Wittenberg Lutheran Chapel, Grand Forks, ND, presents the message: “The Presentation of Our Lord,” based on Luke 2:22-32. “This Is The Life” program is: “The Point of No Return”. This presentation discusses God’s limitless Grace. 10:00 AM on WDAYextra channel 594.
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GIDEON, OFFICIAL COMFORT DOG with Lutheran Church Charities will be present at the “Mercy In Action” conference scheduled February 29 at Shepherd of the Valley from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Save the date and plan to attend as we highlight ministry opportunities to share Christ with individuals in their time of need. The cost is $15.00 pre-registration or $20.00 at the door. Lunch will be served. Register at https://sotv-bis.org/mercy-in-action-registration/.
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NEWSLETTER ARTICLES for the February newsletter are due to be submitted to Dorrie in the church office by 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, January 28.
THIS WEEK AT SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY
| Sunday | 8:15am | Divine Service |
| 9:30am | Education Hour | |
| 10:45am | Divine Service | |
| 12:15pm | Joint Voter’s Meeting @ Bethel | |
| 7:00pm | Council Meeting | |
| Wednesday | 5:30pm | Catechism Instruction |
| 7:00pm | Worship | |
| Thursday | 5:30pm | Choir |
| Next Sunday | *8:15am | Divine Service |
| 9:30am | Education Hour | |
| *10:45am | Divine Service |