INSTALLATION OFTHE REVEREND AMY J. ODGREN

AS BISHOPOF THE

NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA SYNODEVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 20202:00 P.M.

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCHWALKER, MINNESOTA

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“The Chariot Driver”Digital Painting by Johanna Bernu

He commanded the chariot to stop, and both of them, Philip and the eunuch, went down into the water and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water,

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the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away; the eunuch saw him no more Acts 8 38-39a

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PREACHER AND PRESIDING MINISTER The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Chicago, Illinois

ASSISTING MINISTER The Rev. Matt McWaters, Hope Lutheran Church, Walker, Minnesota

PRESENTER The Rev. Rollie Bockbrader, Synod Council Secretary-Northeastern Minnesota, Hermantown, Minnesota

ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS IN THE RITE OF INSTALLATION The Rt. Rev. Craig Loya, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of MinnesotaThe Rev. Thomas M. Aitken, Bishop of the Northeastern Minnesota SynodThe Rev. Regina Hassanally, Bishop of the Southeastern Minnesota SynodThe Rev. Laurie Skow-Anderson, Bishop of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin

CROSS BEARER Catherine Anderson, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, Northeastern Minnesota Synod, Duluth, Minnesota

CANDLE BEARER Johanna Bernu, Fon du Lac Indian Reservation, Cloquet, Minnesota

WORD BEARER Deacon Brenda Tibbetts, Assistant to the Bishop, Northeastern Minnesota Synod, Cook, Minnesota

SCRIPTURE READER Colleen Bernu, Mission Developer & Deacon Candidate, Together Here Ministries Northeastern Minnesota Synod, Fon du Lac Indian Reservation, Cloquet, Minnesota

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Rachel Berry, Synod Council Vice-President Northeastern Minnesota, Littlefork, Minnesota

MUSICIANS Mike Kerrigan, Accompanist, Hope Lutheran Church, Walker, MinnesotaLeslie James, Vocalist, Hope Lutheran Church, Walker, MinnesotaLucas Lekander, Percussionist, Synod-Authorized Minister, Together Here Anti-Racism Team

HOSPITALITY The Rev. John Dietz, United in Christ Lutheran Church, Eveleth, MinnesotaKathy Wimer, Office Administrator, Northeastern Minnesota Synod, Duluth, Minnesota

USHERS Bill Niswonger, Brad Barker and Ryan Fisher, Hope Lutheran Church, Walker, Minnesota

A/V TECHNICIANS Duane Foss & Jill Anderson, Hope Lutheran Church, Walker, Minnesota

PHOTOGRAPHER The Rev. Stephen Blenkush, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Pequot Lakes, Minnesota

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GATHERING

PRELUDE

CALL TO WORSHIP: “Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading” (ELW 401)This hymn is sung by vocalists on behalf of the assembly.

Please use this time to meditate as you listen, unless you are at home, then, feel free to join in.

(please stand)

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THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God's mercy and forgiveness.Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the watersand by your Word you created the world, calling forth life in which you took delight.Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family.Through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom.At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit.By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons,making us heirs of your promise and servants of all.We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life,and above all we praise you for the gift of new life in Jesus Christ.Shower us with your Spirit, and renew our lives with your forgiveness, grace, and love.To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lordin the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

PROCESSIONAL: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (ELW 858) This hymn is sung by vocalists on behalf of the assembly.

Please use this time to meditate as you listen, unless you are at home, then, feel free to join in.

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GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.And also with you.

HYMN OF PRAISE: “Come, All You People” This hymn is sung by vocalists on behalf of the assembly.

Please use this time to meditate as you listen, unless you are at home, then, feel free to join in.

PRAYER OF THE DAY Almighty God, through your Son Jesus Christ you gave the holy apostles many gifts and commanded them to feed your flock. Inspire all pastors to proclaim your word diligently and your people to receive it willingly, that finally we may receive the crown of eternal glory; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

(please be seated)

WELCOME AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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WORD

FIRST READING: Acts 8:26-4026Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Get up and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." (This is a wilderness road.) 27So he got up and went. Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of the Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, in charge of her entire treasury. He had come to Jerusalem to worship 28and was returning home; seated in his chariot, he was reading the prophet Isaiah. 29Then the Spirit said to Philip, "Go over to this chariot and join it." 30So Philip ran up to it and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah. He asked, "Do you understand what you are reading?" 31He replied, "How can I, unless someone guides me?" And he invited Philip to get in and sit beside him. 32Now the passage of the scripture that he was reading was this: "Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter, and like a lamb silent before its shearer, so he does not open his mouth. 33In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken away from the earth."34The eunuch asked Philip, "About whom, may I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?" 35Then Philip began to speak, and starting with this scripture, he proclaimed to him the good news about Jesus. 36As they were going along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water! What is to prevent me from being baptized?" 38He commanded the chariot to stop, and both of them, Philip and the eunuch, went down into the water, and Philip baptized him. 39When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away; the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. 40But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he was passing through the region, he proclaimed the good news to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.

PSALM 103:1-14 The Rt. Rev. Craig Loya, Bishop of the Episcopal Church in MinnesotaRefrain: Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul

Worship His holy nameSing like never before, O my soul

I’ll worship Your holy name1Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits — 3who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, 4who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, 5who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. Refrain

 6The LORD works vindication and justice for all who are oppressed. 7He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel. 8The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. 9He will not always accuse, nor will he keep his anger forever. 10He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. Refrain

 11For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; 12as far as the east is from the west, so far he removes our transgressions from us. 13As a father has compassion for his children, so the LORD has compassion for those who fear him. 14For he knows how we were made; he remembers that we are dust. Refrain

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SECOND READING: 1 John 4:7-21

7Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9God's love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. 10In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. 12No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us.

13By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 14And we have seen and do testify that the Father has sent his Son as the Savior of the world. 15God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God. 16So we have known and believe the love that God has for us.God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. 17Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness on the day of judgment, because as he is, so are we in this world. 18There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. 19We love because he first loved us. 20Those who say, "I love God," and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen. 21The commandment we have from him is this: those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also.

Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.

(please stand)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Celtic Alleluia Sung by vocalists on behalf of the assembly.

GOSPEL READING: John 15:1-5

1I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. 2He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. 3You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. 4Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. 5I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

(please be seated)

SERMON Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton9

HYMN OF THE DAY: “Will You Let Me Be Your Servant”This hymn is sung by vocalists on behalf of the assembly.

Please use this time to meditate as you listen, unless you are at home, then, feel free to join in.

(please stand)

NICENE CREED Spoken by worship leader on behalf of the assembly.We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.Through him all things were made.For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven;by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the virgin Mary, and was made man.For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures;he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,who proceeds from the Father and the Son.With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.He has spoken through the prophets.We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins.We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

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INSTALLATION OF THE BISHOP PRESENTATION

The Synod Council Secretary presents the bishop-elect

I present Amy Jo Odgren, who has been elected and called by the church, for installation into the office of bishop of the Northeastern Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

(please be seated)

ADDRESS AND QUESTIONS The presiding minister presents the bishop-elect

A reading from John: Jesus said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you. Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” (John 20:21-23) A reading from Matthew: Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20). A reading from the Acts of the Apostles: “Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you guardians, to feed the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son.” (Acts 20:28). A reading from Second Timothy: “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). And again: “Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.” (2 Timothy 1:13-14). The presiding minister questions the one being installed.

To you is being given the care of the pastors, deacons and congregations of this synod.

I ask you in the presence of God and of this assembly: will you assume the office of bishop of the Northeastern Minnesota Synod?

Response: I will, and I ask God to help me.

Will you be faithful in your office? Will you commit yourself to this new trust and responsibility, in the confidence that it comes from God through the call of the church?

Response: I will, and I ask God to help me.

Will you carry out this ministry in accordance with the Holy Scriptures and the Confessions of the Lutheran Church, and in harmony with the constitutions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America?

Response: I will, and I ask God to help me.

Will you be diligent in your study of the Holy Scriptures and in your use of the means of grace? Will you love, serve, and pray for God's people, nourish them with the word and sacraments, and lead them by your own example in faithful service and holy living?

Response: I will, and I ask God to help me.

Will you give faithful witness in the world, that God's love may be known in all that you do?

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Will you guide, encourage, and support the ministers and the congregations of this synod in their ministries? Will you be an advocate for the ministries of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and will you support this church's work with global and ecumenical partners?

Response: I will, and I ask God to help me.

Almighty God, who has given you the will to do these things, graciously give you the strength and compassion to perform them. Amen.

(please stand)

The presiding minister addresses the assembly.

People of God, representatives of this synod, will you receive Amy Jo Odgren as a servant of God and a shepherd in the church of Jesus Christ?

We will, and we ask God to help us.

Will you pray for her help and honor her for her work's sake, and in all things strive to live together in the peace and unity of Christ?

We will, and we ask God to help us.

The bishop-elect kneels.

HYMN OF INVOCATION: “O Holy Spirit, Enter In” (ELW 786)This hymn is sung by vocalists on behalf of the assembly.

Please use this time to meditate as you listen, unless you are at home, then, feel free to join in.

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THANKSGIVING The presiding minister leads the assembly in giving thanks.

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we give you thanks that by your Holy Spirit you sustain the church. By the power of the Holy Spirit you call, gather, enlighten, and sanctify the whole church.

Pour out your Spirit upon Amy Jo Odgren, to empower and enlighten her ministry as a bishop in your church. Sustain her as a shepherd who tends the flock of Christ with love and gentleness, and oversees the ministries of the church with vision and wisdom. Uphold her as a faithful steward of your holy word and life-giving sacraments and a strong sign of reconciliation among all people. Give courage and fortitude to sustain her in this ministry. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Savior and Lord, through whom all glory and power and honor are yours in your holy church, both now and forever. Amen.

The presiding minister presents the bishop-elect

The office of bishop is now committed to you in the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

BLESSING Addressing the newly installed bishop, the presiding minister proclaims God’s blessing.

The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make you complete in everything good so that you may do God's will, working in you that which is pleasing in God's sight; through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation

Each petition of the prayer concludes with these words:Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

The newly installed bishop may kneel, as the presiding minister continues. Remember to rekindle the gift of God that is within you. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power and love and self-control. Amen

GIVING OF A CROSS Bishop Thomas Aitken places a pectoral cross around the newly installed bishop's neck and says: Receive this cross and wear it as a sign of your calling to serve Christ and his people, and as an emblem of the office to which you have been elected.

RESPONSE FROM BISHOP AMY ODGREN

The offering today is designated for our synod’s Together Here ministry.Gifts may be given in-person using the offering plates near the exit

or sent to the Northeastern Minnesota Synod * 1105 East Superior Street, Upper Suite * Duluth, MN 55802

Together Here embodies our synod’s commitment to be in partnership with Ojibwe neighbors, engaging in the ministry of mutual accompaniment as we build authentic relationships between members of our congregations

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and members of Native American communities. Together Here is dedicated to the process of truth telling, listening, and healing between communities.

MUSICAL OFFERING

THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen

SENDING BENEDICTION Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.

SENDING SONG: “Be Thou My Vision” (ELW 793)This hymn is sung by vocalists on behalf of the assembly.

Please use this time to meditate as you listen, unless you are at home, then, feel free to join in.

COMMISSIONING FOR SERVICE

Go in peace, to love and serve the Lord. Thanks Be to God!14

POSTLUDE

The Rev. Amy J. Odgren was elected to serve as Bishop of the Northeastern Minnesota Synod on August 29, 2020. Previously, she served as Assistant to the Bishop and Director for Evangelical Mission in the same synod (2016 – 2020). Her primary responsibilities related to guiding congregations in strengthening their missional framework and missional planning. Her work also included the formation of ministry partnerships, consolidations and collaborative structures, as well as the development of new starts and renewing ministries. In addition, she provided direction and resources for stewardship and management of the synod’s Candidacy process. She served on the synod’s Finance Committee and also assisted occasionally in the call process and congregational conflict.

Ordained on July 21, 2001, Bishop Odgren’s first call in ministry was as a Mission Developer, cultivating and bringing together a new community of faith in the La Crosse Area Synod. She then served over four years as the Associate Pastor of First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, WI. From 2007–2013, Bishop Odgren served as an Assistant to the Bishop and Director for Evangelical Mission in the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin, where she helped forge ecumenical relationships, posing new opportunities for effective collaborative ministry. Her synodical work there also included a focus on Evangelism, Outreach, Generosity and Candidacy. Prior to coming to the Northeastern Minnesota Synod, Bishop Odgren served as Senior Pastor of Spirit Lutheran, a consolidated congregation of the former First and Our Savior’s Lutheran Churches in Eau Claire, WI.

As a parish pastor, she particularly enjoyed cross-generational ministry and faith development. She believes that all the baptized are Ministers of the Gospel - and that practicing discipleship is a life long journey strengthened by being a part of a community of faith. Bishop Odgren encourages people to think deeply about God’s transformational power within existing ministries and raising awareness to what God might be calling us to become as bearers of hope.

Bishop Odgren was raised in southeast Iowa. She is a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College and Wartburg Theological Seminary. She entered ordained ministry after a 17 year career accompanying individuals with developmental disabilities in leading full and independent lives. She and her husband Steve are the parents of three grown children. They are the proud grandparents of one amazing grandson – and they share their home on the shores of Leech Lake with a very large Newfoundland. Bishop Odgren is delighted to serve with you in the Northeastern Minnesota Synod. She looks forward to the ways the Holy Spirit will move through us and shape our mission together for the next six years.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Sincere appreciation to all who made this day possible and everyone who participated in the worship service in person or online. Thanksgiving to the pastors, administrative assistant, musicians, multi-media team, council, and people of Hope Lutheran Church for hosting this Installation and to Leech Lake TV for broadcasting the service. What a joy-filled day!

INSTALLATION COMMITTEEThe Rev. John Dietz, United in Christ Lutheran Church, Eveleth, MinnesotaRachel Berry, Vice-President Northeastern Minnesota Synod, Littlefork, MNThe Rev. Matt McWaters, Hope Lutheran Church, Walker, MinnesotaKathy Wimer, Office Administrator, Northeastern Minnesota Synod, Duluth, MinnesotaSarah Roe, Executive Administrative Assistant, Northeastern Minnesota Synod, Duluth, MinnesotaDeacon Brenda Tibbetts, Assistant to the Bishop, Northeastern Minnesota Synod, Cook, MinnesotaThe Rev. Amy Odgren, Bishop-elect, Northeastern Minnesota Synod, Walker, MN

COPYRIGHTS AND SOURCES FOR THE LITURGYAll scriptures quotations taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, Copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.Liturgical texts and music adapted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers License # 12335-SLiturgical text adapted from Installation of a Bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

CELTIC ALLELUIA Music © 1985 Fintan O'Carroll and Christopher Walker, admin. OCP Publications, Inc. 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission OneLicense #A-721197

GRACIOUS SPIRIT HEED OUR PLEADING

PRAISE TO THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY

COME, ALL YOU PEOPLE

O HOLY SPIRIT, ENTER IN

BE THOU MY VISION

All hymns reprinted with permission. Augsburg Fortress Sundays & Seasons License #SAS024932

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