SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY
LUTHERAN CHURCH
801 E. DENVER AVE.
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA

PHONE: 258-4231

Rev. Lester Wolfgram, Pastor
Rev. Justin Woodside, Pastor

Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
August 30, 2020

 

Divine Service Setting One LSB 151
Opening Hymn: “With Lord Begin Your Task” LSB 869
Hymn of  the Day: “Crown Him With Many Crowns” LSB 525
Distribution Hymn: “In The Cross Of Christ I Glory” LSB 427
“Come To Calvary’s Holy Mountain” LSB 435
Closing Hymn: “Son Of God Eternal Savior” LSB 842

 

THOSE SERVING TODAY

Preacher: Pastor Les Wolfgram
Liturgist: Pastor Les Wolfgram
Elder: Ken Purdy
Accompanist: Shirley Cook
Acolyte 8:15 AM Blake N.
10:45 AM Reese E.

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.


THE HUMAN CARE COMMITTEE has selected North Dakota District LC-MS 1-1-1 effort as the recipient for the third quarter.   This includes support for Pastor Dan Suelzle at Wittenberg Chapel on the campus at UND.  


PLANS ARE COMING TOGETHER for the 12’ X 16’ storage shed that will be built by Grayson Lawyer as his Eagle Scout project.  Donations to this effort are greatly appreciated.  Check out the flags and paint outline at the end of the sidewalk on the east end of the parking lot.  


SHARED PASTOR PLAN…  Pastor Woodside will serve Bethel and Shepherd of the Valley on Sunday mornings by rotating between the two congregations on a monthly basis.  He will be at Shepherd of the Valley during the months of September and November in 2020.  This will bring consistency and provide all of us the opportunity to get to know one another better.  It will also give Pastor Woodside and Pastor Wolfgram the opportunity to lead Bible studies that are at least four sessions in length. 


SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY is September 13!  Sign up forms for Sunday School are in the narthex.  Elected leaders and Sunday School staff will be installed as part of services on September 13.  The Board of Education and Sunday School staff are working on a virtual option for Sunday School as well.  Contact Michelle Dever or Pastor Woodside if you questions or concerns.   


THERE ARE SEVERAL fall retreats scheduled at Shepherd’s Hill at the Crossroads.  Pastor Wolfgram will lead the fall men’s retreat scheduled September 18-19.  The primary focus for this retreat will be the connection between Law Enforcement agencies and the Christian.  $85.00 registration fee covers 3 meals, program and lodging.  There is scheduled skeet shooting built into the schedule.   Register at www.shretreat.org .  There is also a ND LCMS – U Fall Retreat for college students scheduled over Labor Day weekend and a Stampin’ Up and Lumberjack weekend scheduled for October 2-3.   

 

THIS WEEK AT SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY

Sunday *8:15am Divine Service
9:30am Education Hour
*10:45am Divine Service
Wednesday 5:00pm Woodside Welcome
7:00pm Worship
7:40pm Confirmation Class
Thursday 6:00pm Sunday School Staff
Next Sunday *8:15am Divine Service
9:30am Education Hour
*10:45am Divine Service