Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
July 26, 2026
Divine Service Setting III – LSB 184
Hymn:
God Himself Is Present LSB 907
Stand
Confession and Absolution
Exhortation (p.184)
Corporate Confession (p.184)
Service of the Word
Introit (responsively)
Psalm 105:2–6; antiphon: v. 1
P Oh give thanks to the Lord; call up- | on his name;*
make known his deeds among the | peoples!
C
Sing to him, sing prais- | es to him;*
tell of all his | wondrous works!
P Glory in his | holy name;*
let the hearts of those who seek the | Lord rejoice!
C
Seek the Lord | and his strength;*
seek his presence con- | tinually!
P Remember the wondrous works that | he has done,*
his miracles, and the judgments he | uttered,
C
O offspring of Abraham, his | servant,*
children of Jacob, his | chosen ones!
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 Oh give thanks to the Lord; call up- | on his name;*
make known his deeds among the | peoples!
Kyrie (p.186)
Gloria in Excelsis (p.187)
Collect of the Day
P Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, give us an increase of faith, hope, and love, that, receiving what You have promised, we may love what You have commanded; 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: Deuteronomy 7:6–9
6“You are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth.
7It was not because you were more in number than any other people that the Lord set his love on you and chose you, for you were the fewest of all peoples,
8but it is because the Lord loves you and is keeping the oath that he swore to your fathers, that the Lord has brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
9Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations.”
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C
Thanks be to God.
Gradual
Romans 11:33, 36
C
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowl- | edge of God!*
How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable | his ways!
For from him and through him and to him are | all things.*
To him be glory forever. | Amen.
Epistle Reading: Romans 8:28–39
28We know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
29For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
30And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
31What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
32He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?
33Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.
34Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.
35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
36As it is written,
“For your sake we are being killed all the day long;
we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.”
37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
38For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers,
39nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C
Thanks be to God.
Stand
Alleluia (p.190)
Gospel: Matthew 13:44–52
44[Jesus said:] “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
45“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, 46who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.
47“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind. 48When it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into containers but threw away the bad. 49So it will be at the close of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous 50and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
51“Have you understood all these things?” They said to him, “Yes.” 52And he said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house, who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.”
L This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C Praise be to Thee, O Christ.
Nicene Creed (p.191)
Sit
Hymn: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God LSB 656
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
To Thee, Omniscient Lord of All LSB 613
I Leave All Things to God’s Direction LSB 719
Stand
Nunc Dimittis (p.199)
Post Communion Collect (p.201)
Benedicamus & Benediction (p.201)
Sit
Announcements
Hymn: God of Grace and God of Glory LSB 850
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®),
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Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2026 Concordia Publishing House.
Prayers – For the home-bound: Charlotte Scepaniak, Ken Maas, Betty Meints, Verdena Dabbert, 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, Cheryl Markovetz, Sheila Christofferson, William Cutler, Keith Jensen, Rachelle Moorman, Rick Grieben, Dave Scepaniak, and Pastor Jacob Smith.
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
Last Week: Attendance – 27; Offering – $1,780
Our Savior
Altar Guild: Sarah Rausch & Rachel Rausch
Acolytes: Ella Brick & Jaylynn Siebert
Last Week: Attendance – 89
July 12 Offering – General Fund $2,383; Ken’s Karing for Kids $92.35; Total 2,475.35
July 19 Offering – General Fund $1,750; from St. John’s $3,873.31; Total $5,623.31
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 Board of Education – 12:00 pm
Our Savior By-Laws Review Committee – 2:00 pm
Monday Mat Ladies – 1:00 pm
Tuesday Coffee & Confessions – 6:30 am
Saturday Wilma’s 90
th Birthday Open House – 2:00-4:00 pm
Next Sunday St. John’s Service of the Word – 8:00 am
St. John’s Voters Meeting – 9:15 am
Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am
Announcements
You’re Invited – Help us celebrate Wilma Schnabel’s 90
th birthday at an open house on Saturday, August 1
st from 2:00-4:00 pm in the fellowship hall. (No gifts, please, your presence is gift enough!)
St. John's Voters Meeting will be next Sunday, August 2nd after the service, at 9:15 am.
Herbert & Verdena Dabbert, former members of Our Savior and now members at Zion Lutheran in Sioux Falls, will celebrate their 70
th Anniversary on August 5
th. They were the first couple married in the new building (our current building). They are also celebrating both of their 91
st birthdays. Greetings can be sent to Herbert Dabbert, 4513 S. Prince of Peace Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57103.
Our Savior LWML – Our August Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, August 5th at 9:00 A.M. at The Cornerstone (former Waffle Cone) at 201 S Main St. There will be a sign up sheet in the narthex. All ladies of the church are welcome.
There will not be a Saturday Bible Study in August.
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!)
SD District Men’s Retreat – July 31–August 2, 2026 at The Ranch Ministries in rural Pierre, hosted by Faith Lutheran in Pierre. Build your faith with other men as we tackle the topics of what Christian leadership looks like in the home, with your family, leadership in your community and at church. We will also spend an afternoon at the shooting range. The cost is $40. For more information and to register, go to sddlcms.org/event/mens-retreat-in-Pierre-sd/
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.
***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 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Matthew 13:45–46 – “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” Indeed, Jesus redeemed us, purchased us back from sin and death, with all that He had. We belong to Him now. Our generosity ought to imitate the out-sized generosity of Jesus.
Building Healthy Families – What percent of people in your congregation are adopted? If you guessed anything less than 100 percent, you’re wrong.
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” (Gal. 4:4-5) In today’s culture, adoption is often seen as a last resort for infertile couples; a way to find a child for the couple. A Biblical view of adoption is child – not couple – focused. LFS’ adoption ministry exists to find loving, Christian married moms and dads who will provide a stable home and life-long relationship of love based on Christ’s example for every child who needs one. Is God calling you or someone you know to such a loving plan? Learn more at
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 –
“Man in the Middle” – Two men are left with a “secret” when one tells he has terminal cancer. 10:30 AM- Rev. Christopher Amen, Pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pipestone, MN, presents the message
“Worth Everything” based on Matthew 13:44-52. Watch Main Street Living on Sunday mornings on KDLT NBC TV. Past shows are archived at
www.mainstreetliving.com.
The Lutheran Hour – The certainty that Jesus offers is not theoretical or experimental. It’s the certainty of a promise, of a secure relationship. Speaker Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler delivers the message
“Worth the Wait” based on Matthew 13:44. 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.
EDUCATING A NEW GENERATION OF LUTHERANS…
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 show topics include: Pope Leo’s Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence, The Lord’s Prayer in Lutheran Worship, A Lutheran View of the Scholastics, The Population Bust 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)
