Announcements
Sunday’s Radio Broadcast is sponsored by Knute & Kaye Meneely in honor of their family.
Attendance for May 23-24 was 78. The total offering was $7,194.
Want a piano? The Council is giving away three pianos that the congregation no longer needs. Please talk to Pastor Ted for details.
The Charting the Future gatherings are a process our Council is inviting the congregation to participate in to determine our “congregational DNA” and plan for the future. The next of these gatherings, “What is Expected of Our Members?” will be this Sunday following worship.
We will be rearranging the Centrum to face north this Sunday, May 31 after the Charting the Future gathering, starting at 11:30am. Many hands make light work, so please come help us move chairs and reposition the chancel platforms. Lunch will be served.
Vacation Bible School will be June 22-25, 2026. There will be a Pre-K session 10:00-11:30am and the K-5 session will be 12:30-5:00pm. Register online on our website.
Help fund necessary repairs to our roof and electrical system by contributing to our newly launched capital campaign! Our goal is to raise $50,000 by the end of 2026. To support this effort, please simply write “Capital Campaign” in the memo line of your check or designate it accordingly when you give. Thank you for helping to keep Our Savior’s safe and dry!
That’s My Jam! This summer we will be singing all our favorite hymns. Tell us what song is “your jam” using the Response Card today.
2026 Photo Directory! Make your appointment to be photographed in June by visiting our website or calling the office. Appointments are Saturday and Sunday mornings each weekend in June.
Operation Christmas Child is collecting summer items like: flip flops, slides, or sandals, sunglasses, hats, drawstring bags, totes, small backpacks or purses.All items must fit in a shoebox. Please place these on the table in the Concourse.
Make worship more fun for our youngest participants: consider purchasing an item from our Amazon wishlist!
Partner with us in the work of Our Savior’s by indicating your interest in the church committees on the clipboard that will be circulated today. The Council will be in touch about how you can get involved.
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: Rev. Enrique Estrada
Order of Service
ELW Setting Three (p. 138)
| Element | Item | Hymn / Page |
|---|---|---|
| Prelude | ||
| Confession and Absolution | ||
| Gathering Hymn | Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! | ELW 413 |
| Apostolic Greeting | Kyrie (ELW 3, p. 138) | |
| Canticle of Praise | This is the Feast | ELW 3, p. 140 |
| Prayer of the Day | ||
| First Reading | Genesis 1:1-2:4a | |
| Psalm | Psalm 8 | |
| Second Reading | 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 | |
| Gospel Acclamation | Halle, Halle, Hallelujah | ELW 172 |
| Holy Gospel | Matthew 28:16-20 | |
| Children’s Sermon | ||
| Sermon | Pastor Ted Carnahan | |
| Hymn of the Day | Come, Join The Dance Of Trinity | ELW 412 |
| Prayers of Intercession | ||
| Peace | ||
| Offering | ||
| Offertory Hymn | Let The Vineyards Be Fruitful | ELW 184 |
| Offertory Prayer | ||
| Great Thanksgiving | ELW 3, p. 144 | |
| Sanctus | ELW 3, p. 144 | |
| Words of Institution | ||
| Lord’s Prayer | ||
| Distribution | ||
| Agnus Dei | ELW 3, p. 146 | |
| Distribution Hymns | Thy Strong Word | ELW 511 |
| God, Whose Almighty Word | ELW 673 | |
| Post-Communion Blessing | ||
| Post-Communion Canticle | Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise | LBW 1; tune of ELW 207 |
| Post-Communion Prayer | ||
| Benedicamus and Benediction | ||
| Sending Hymn | Holy God, We Praise Your Name | ELW 414 |
| Dismissal | ||
| Chimes & Postlude |
Worship Servants
| Role | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Greeters | Ardy Palmer | Brad & Kim Tusa |
| Usher | Doug Eicholz | Brad & Kim Tusa |
| Lector | Jennifer Carnahan | Anneliese Carnahan |
| Sacristan | Jenny Eicholz | Melissa Jensen |
| Acolyte | Noah Adams | Reid Carter and Caden Tusa |
| Council | Anthony VonOhlen | Kevin Nelson |
| Projectionist | Peter Carnahan | Gavin Tusa |
| Radio Announcer | Ruth Hansen |
Calendar
| Day | Events |
|---|---|
| Sunday, May 31 | 9:00am Worship (KKOJ 1190 AM & 97.7FM) 10:15am Charting the Future #2 11:30am Centrum rearranging |
| Monday, June 1 | 10:00am Women’s Workshop 5:15pm Congregation Committee Night |
| Tuesday, June 2 | 8:30am Women’s Bible Study |
| Thursday, June 4 | 8:00am Men’s Bible Study 5:30pm Beer & Theology (Bridget’s) |
| Saturday, June 6 | 5:00pm Worship |
| Sunday, June 7 | 9:00am Worship (KKOJ 1190 AM & 97.7FM) |
| Looking Ahead | Vacation Bible School — June 22-25 |