SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY
LUTHERAN CHURCH
801 E. DENVER AVE.
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA
PHONE 258-4231
Rev. Lester Wolfgram, Pastor
951-217-3385 – Vicar Woodside
Transfiguration of our Lord
March 3, 2019
Divine Service Setting One LSB 151
Opening Hymn: “Tis Good, Lord, To Be Here” LSB 414
Hymn of the Day: “Swiftly Pass The Clouds Of Glory” LSB 416
Distribution: “Word Of God, Come Down On Earth” LSB 545
“Thy Body, Given For Me, O Savior” LSB 619
Closing Hymn: “Alleluia, Song of Gladness” LSB 417
THOSE SERVING TODAY
Preacher: Vicar Justin Woodside
Liturgist: Pastor Les Wolfgram
Accompanist: Shirley Cook and Denise Wolfgram
Elder: Kevin Olson
Ushers: 8:15 am Rob Burkhardsmeier & Robert Knutson
10:45 am Cheryl Purdy & Bob Ziebarth
Greeters: 8:15 am Dwayne & Joyce Keith
10:45 am Leon & Jerry Lippert
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.
WE WELCOME North Dakota District LC-MS President Arie Bertsch this morning. President Bertsch will share the ND District Plan as he points out ministry priorities and needs in our beloved district. Be sure to welcome President Bertsch and please join us during the education hour for his presentation.
THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE has planned a movie (“I Can Only Imagine”) for a family fun night event at the church on Friday, March 15th at 7:00pm. Please join us! Bring a snack to share (optional).
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.
THE BOARD OF YOUTH is sponsoring a congregation sledding outing this afternoon at 1:30 PM. In the case of inclement weather, we will play board games and have other activities at Shepherd of the Valley. We will gather at Tom O’Leary snow hill and then return to the church for refreshments.
ASH WEDNESDAY is March 6 as we begin the season of Lent. The Board of Elders will serve a soup and sandwich supper beginning a 6:00 PM followed by the Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 PM. The theme for our mid-week Lenten services will be “Behold The Man.”
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
Saturday 9:30am Board of Education
Sunday 8:15am Divine Service
9:30am Education Hour
10:45am Divine Service
1:30pm Sledding @ Tom O’Leary