Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
August 9, 2026
Divine Service Setting III – LSB 184
Hymn:
O Love, How Deep LSB 544
Stand
Confession and Absolution
Exhortation (p.184)
Corporate Confession (p.184)
Service of the Word
Introit (responsively) Psalm 34:4–8; antiphon: v. 1
P I will bless the Lord at | all times;*
his praise shall continually be | in my mouth.
C I sought the Lord, and he | answered me*
and delivered me from | all my fears.
P Those who look to him are | radiant,*
and their faces shall never | be ashamed.
C This poor man cried, and the Lord | heard him*
and saved him out of all his | troubles.
P The angel of the Lord encamps around those who | fear him,*
and de- | livers them.
C Oh, taste and see that the | Lord is good!*
Blessèd is the man who takes ref- | uge in him!
C Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*
and to the Holy | Spirit;
as it was in the be- | ginning,*
is now, and will be forever. | Amen.
P I will bless the Lord at | all times;*
his praise shall continually be | in my mouth.
Kyrie (p.186)
Gloria in Excelsis (p.187)
Collect of the Day
P Let us pray.
Almighty and most merciful God, preserve us from all harm and danger that we, being ready in both body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish what You want done; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen.
Sit
Old Testament Reading: Job 38:4–18
4[The Lord said to Job:] “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?
Tell me, if you have understanding.
5Who determined its measurements—surely you know!
Or who stretched the line upon it?
6On what were its bases sunk,
or who laid its cornerstone,
7when the morning stars sang together
and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
8“Or who shut in the sea with doors
when it burst out from the womb,
9when I made clouds its garment
and thick darkness its swaddling band,
10and prescribed limits for it
and set bars and doors,
11and said, ‘Thus far shall you come, and no farther,
and here shall your proud waves be stayed’?
12“Have you commanded the morning since your days began,
and caused the dawn to know its place,
13that it might take hold of the skirts of the earth,
and the wicked be shaken out of it?
14It is changed like clay under the seal,
and its features stand out like a garment.
15From the wicked their light is withheld,
and their uplifted arm is broken.
16“Have you entered into the springs of the sea,
or walked in the recesses of the deep?
17Have the gates of death been revealed to you,
or have you seen the gates of deep darkness?
18Have you comprehended the expanse of the earth?
Declare, if you know all this.”
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Gradual Psalm 34:9, 19, alt.
C Fear the Lord, | you his saints,*
for those who fear him lack | nothing!
Many are the afflictions of the | righteous,*
but the Lord delivers him out | of them all.
Epistle Reading: Romans 10:5–17
5Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the law, that the person who does the commandments shall live by them. 6But the righteousness based on faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) 7or “‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. 11For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” 12For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. 13For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
14But how are they to call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” 16But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” 17So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Stand
Alleluia (p.190)
Gospel: Matthew 14:22–33
22Immediately [Jesus] made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. 25And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”
28And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
L This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C Praise be to Thee, O Christ.
Nicene Creed (p.191)
Sit
Hymn: God Moves in a Mysterious Way LSB 765
Sermon
Stand
Offertory (p.192)
Offering
Prayer of the Church
Service of the Sacrament
Preface (p.194)
Sanctus (p.195)
The Lord’s Prayer (spoken)
The Words of Institution (p.197)
Pax Domini
Agnus Dei (p.198)
Sit
Distribution of the Sacrament
Distribution Hymns
Lord Jesus Christ, with Us Abide LSB 585
To Thee, Omniscient Lord of All LSB 613
Stand
Nunc Dimittis (p.199)
Post Communion Collect (p.201)
Benedicamus & Benediction (p.201)
Sit
Announcements
Hymn: Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart LSB 708
Acknowledgments
Divine Service, Setting Three from Lutheran Service Book. Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®),
copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2026 Concordia Publishing House.
Prayers – For the home-bound: Charlotte Scepaniak, Ken Maas, Betty Meints, Lloyd Jerde, Maralyn Hoops, Muriel Pigors, Larry & Sandra Grieben, and Doris Vilhauer.
For those sick, injured, or recovering: Nathaniel Wendt, Michael Wendt, Phyllis Yeske, Kevin Fehn, Daryl Swanhorst, Tom Hanson, Annikki Marttila, Keith Underberg, Doris Larson, Russ Brandt, Kathie Lassanske, Betty Meints, Sheila Christofferson, William Cutler, Keith Jensen, Rachelle Moorman, Rick Grieben, Dave Scepaniak, Pastor Jacob Smith, and Dan Wolf.
For comfort for Todd & Sheri Severson and family, as Todd’s mother has passed away.
For expectant mother Sydney Hammrich.
For the children we sponsor through Mission Haiti: Michelet Voltaire, Michel Djoury, and Orgea Djouna.
For Pastor Andreasen & family, and all our LCMS missionaries.
St. John’s
Ushers: Mic & Jen Daggett
Next Week: Tony & Amanda Bisbee
Last Week: Attendance – 33; Offering – $2,370
Our Savior
Altar Guild: Karla Johnson & Cherise Johnson
Acolytes: Maci Johnson & Cassie McKown
Last Week: Attendance – 101
Offering – General Fund $4,860; Missions $130; Total $4,990
Schedule for the Week
Sunday St. John’s Divine Service – 8:00 am
Our Savior Bible Study – 9:45 am
Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am
Our Savior Elders – 12:30 pm
Monday Mat Ladies – 1:00 pm
Men’s Club Bible Study & Dartball – 7:00 pm
Tuesday Coffee & Confessions – 6:30 am
Wednesday Our Savior Council – 6:00 pm
Next Sunday St. John’s Service of the Word – 8:00 am
St. John’s Bible Study – 9:15 am
Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am
Our Savior Board of Ed & SS Staff – 12:00 pm
Announcements
Lutheran Witness – The August issue of LW is available in the narthex. It addresses the use of artificial intelligence.
August/September Newsletters were sent out and there are still some in the narthex to be picked up.
There will not be a Saturday Bible Study in August.
Men’s Club – Starting on Monday, August 10
th, the Men’s Club will have a monthly Bible study on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. We’ll play dartball afterward for anyone who wants to stay.
The men will have a work day at Our Savior on Saturday, August 22
nd at 8:00 am until early afternoon. Bring tools. Contact Bob Rausch to pick a project beforehand or just show up and we’ll put you to work.
Brown County Fair – Lutherans for Life, Lutheran Family Service, and Rural Gospel Initiative will share a booth again this year at the Brown County Fair from August 11-16. They welcome volunteers to man the booth for any length of time, no experience necessary. St. John’s will man the booth on Thursday, Aug. 13
th; Our Savior will man the booth on Sunday, Aug. 16
th. There are sign-up sheets in the narthex at each church. (St. Paul’s is now covering Tuesday, Aug. 11
th. If you had already signed up for Tuesday and want to switch to Sunday, please talk to Glen Rausch. Thank you!)
LCMS Singles Retreat - The fourth annual LCMS Lutheran Singles Retreat is being planned for
Aug. 21-23, at Camp Okoboji in Milford, Iowa. This retreat is open to all single men and women, ages 21-41. Registration is available at www.faithwinterset.org. Cost for the retreat is $100. Contact Dr. Keith Schweitzer with questions at (641) 745-5143 or
keithlcms@gmail.com.
Catechism Class Information Meeting – There will be a meeting for students in grades 5-8 and their parents at Our Savior on Wednesday, August 26
th at 6:00 pm. Pizza and pop will be provided by the Board of Education. Classes will start Wednesday, September 2
nd at 5:00 pm.
Teacher Installation will take place during the service on August 30
th. Sunday School classes will start on September 13
th at 9:30 am.
***Lighthouse Preschool/Jr. Kindergarten***
We still have slots for our full-day and half-day Jr. Kindergarten program for the 2026-27 school year! Our classes are open for students ages 3-5. If you or someone you know may be interested in enrolling a child, please see Jenelle Siebert with any questions or contact the preschool at 605-725-1855.
LCMS Stewardship Ministry – The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Matthew 14:30 – “But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, ‘Lord, save me.’” The world really is a scary place, with natural disasters, disease, terrorism and a hundred other things. But where do we place our hope, our trust, our
vision? Where do we look for aid and comfort? When Peter’s eyes were on the Lord, he had confidence. When he turned to look at his problems and took his eyes off the Lord, he fell apart. Sometimes God’s call to support the work of His church with our offerings makes us nervous. But put your eyes back on your Lord, trust Him, follow His Word and all really will be well.
Building Healthy Families – In today’s culture, death is often suggested as the answer to life’s most challenging situations – including the challenge of an unplanned pregnancy. The world tells a scared and confused mother she can make her situation better by ending her child’s life through abortion. We Christians have a better option: tell her that she and her baby are both seen, known and loved by God. Tell her of Jesus’ love, mercy, and forgiveness. Then love her like family, support her in choosing life; offer tangible help like transportation, meals, childcare, diapers, clothing, and other household items. Continue your support through the pregnancy and long after. There is joy in living out 1 John 4:19
– We love because he first loved us! Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org
Email:
info@lutheranfamilyservice.org or call 605-271-1081
Main Street Living – 10:00 AM- This Is the Life –
“Some People Need Help” – An amputee from a veterans hospital must learn that hurting others will not help him. 10:30 AM- Rev. Chad Schopp presents the message
“A Little Goes a Long Way” based on Matthew 14:22-33. Watch Main Street Living on Sunday mornings on KDLT NBC TV. Past shows are archived at
www.mainstreetliving.com.
The Lutheran Hour – Archives August – Jesus is the ultimate “Good Samaritan,” the unlikely Rescuer who binds our wounds, carries us to safety, and pays the price through His cross. Former Speaker Rev. Gregory Seltz delivers the message
“Extreme Neighborliness” based on Luke 10:25-37. Listen to The Lutheran Hour on Sunday mornings at 9:00 on KAWZ 88.1 FM, or on Sirius-XM Family Talk 131 at 9:00 am. Sermons are also archived on the website
www.lutheranhour.org.
YOUR LIFELINE TO THE LUTHERAN WORLDVIEW…
Issues, Etc. is a podcast and radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Recent topics include: Breaking Free from the Burden of Shame, Family Discipleship, Understanding Burnout, The Roots of “Spiritual But Not Religious” and more. You can listen on-demand at
issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app or a podcast provider.
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod’s Statement on Close Communion:
The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at this congregation in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, Our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine but
His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust in His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that they may show forth His death until He comes.
Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their great harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or
who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, are asked to first speak with the Pastor.
(CTCR,
Admission to the Lord’s Supper, Nov 1999)
