Announcements
Sunday’s Radio Broadcast is sponsored by Pat & Marsha Carnahan in honor of Timothy Fuller and in memory of Mark Nelson.
Attendance for January 17th & 18th was 88 and the offering was $2,774
Pastor Ted will be on vacation Saturday, January 24 through Friday, January 30. In case of a pastoral care emergency, please contact congregation president Eric Tvinnereim at (507) 840-1288.
The Middle School Lock-in for students in grades 6-8 will be Thursday, February 12 at 6pm through Friday, February 13 at 7am. Registration details will be in your email, or talk to Pastor Ted.
The Annual Congregation Meeting of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Jackson, Minnesota will be held following worship at 10:15am on Sunday, February 8, 2026 in the Fellowship Hall.
Camperships to attend Camp Shetek are available for Our Savior’s members this year. We will pay for half of the cost of attendance (up to $250) for our children to attend summer camp. Contact the office for details.
Hold your celebrations at Our Savior’s! There is now no fee for baptism showers, baby showers, birthday parties, confirmation celebrations, and graduation parties. Details are available on our website.
Operation Christmas Child: In January bring personal care items, e.g. toothbrush, comb, brush, washcloth, nail clippers, fun bandages, and solid lip balm. No toothpaste, soap, lotions, aerosols, or liquids. Items can be placed on the OCC table in the Concourse.
In Our Prayers
Steven Hansen; Rachel Grunst; Richard Seim; Karen Ringkob; Barrett Berkner; Matthew Jensen; Richard Dickey; Cheri Groshens; Steve Fransen; Troy Johnson; Mary & Rich Oben; the family and friends of Doris Wagg Peterson, especially her granddaughter Brynn Jordahl; and the family and friends of Jeff Wachal, especially Heather
Missionaries: Andrew Ball
Order of Service
ELW Service of the Word / Setting Ten
| Element | Item | Hymn / Page |
|---|---|---|
| Prelude | ||
| Gathering Hymn | Rise, Shine, You People! | ELW 665 |
| Prayer of the Day | ||
| First Reading | Isaiah 9:1-4 | |
| Psalm | Psalm 27:1-9 | |
| Second Reading | 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 | |
| Gospel Acclamation | Celtic Alleluia | ELW 174 |
| Holy Gospel | Matthew 4:12-25 | |
| Children’s Sermon | ||
| Sermon | John Lupkes | |
| Hymn of the Day | The Summons | ELW 798 |
| Prayers of Intercession | ||
| Peace | ||
| Offering | ||
| Offertory Hymn | Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful | ELW 182 |
| Offertory Prayer | ||
| Lord’s Prayer | ||
| Sending Hymn | Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult | ELW 696 |
| Dismissal | ||
| Chimes & Postlude |
Worship Servants
| Role | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Greeters | Amy Haaland | |
| Usher | Nate Benson | Rick Burud & Chuck Dunker |
| Lector | Pam Tracey | Dave Hansen |
| Acolyte | Jake Bohl | Brettly Steffensen and Molly Thurmer |
| Council | Cameron Haaland | Louise Gregory |
| Projectionist | Jean Pike | |
| Radio Ann. | Sharon Anderson |
Calendar
| Day | Events |
|---|---|
| Sunday, January 25 | 9:00am Worship (KKOJ 1190 AM & 97.7FM) 10:00am Adult Bible Study 6:00pm Confirmation Class |
| Tuesday, January 27 | 9:00am Women’s Bible Study |
| Wednesday, January 28 | 1:00pm Release Time 3:00pm Confirmation Class 5:30pm Bells Rehearsal 6:00pm Lighthouse Children’s Ministry 7:00pm Branches Youth Group |
| Thursday, January 29 | 8:00am Men’s Bible Study 5:30pm Beer and Theology |
| Saturday, January 31 | 5:00pm Worship |
| Sunday, February 1 | 9:00am Worship (KKOJ 1190 AM & 97.7FM) 10:00am Adult Bible Study 6:00pm Confirmation Class |