Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 11, 2026
Divine Service Setting III – LSB 184
Hymn: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee LSB 803
(The children’s choir will sing the first verse.)
Stand
Confession and Absolution
Exhortation (p.184)
Corporate Confession (p.184)
Service of the Word
Introit (responsively) Isaiah 61:10; antiphon: Psalm 146:2
P I will praise the Lord as long | as I live;*
I will sing praises to my God while I have my | being.
C I will greatly rejoice | in the Lord;*
my soul shall exult | in my God,
P for he has clothed me with the garments of sal- | vation;*
he has covered me with the robe of | righteousness,
C as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful | headdress,*
and as a bride adorns herself | with her jewels.
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 praise the Lord as long | as I live;*
I will sing praises to my God while I have my | being.
Kyrie (p.186)
Gloria in Excelsis (p.187)
Collect of the Day
P Let us pray.
Almighty God, You invite us to trust in You for our salvation. Deal with us not in the severity of Your judgment but by the greatness of Your mercy; 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: Isaiah 25:6–9
6On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples
a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine,
of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined.
7And he will swallow up on this mountain
the covering that is cast over all peoples,
the veil that is spread over all nations.
8He will swallow up death forever;
and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces,
and the reproach of his people he will take away from all
the earth,
for the Lord has spoken.
9It will be said on that day,
“Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he
might save us.
This is the Lord; we have waited for him;
let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.”
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Gradual Psalm 91:11; 103:1
C He will command his angels con- | cerning you*
to guard you in | all your ways.
Bless the Lord, | O my soul,*
and all that is within me, bless his | holy name!
Epistle Reading: Philippians 4:4–13
4Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
10I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Stand
Alleluia (p.190)
Gospel: Matthew 22:1–14
1Again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, 2“The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, 3and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come. 4Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, See, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast.’ 5But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business, 6while the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. 7The king was angry, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. 8Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is ready, but those invited were not worthy. 9Go therefore to the main roads and invite to the wedding feast as many as you find.’ 10And those servants went out into the roads and gathered all whom they found, both bad and good. So the wedding hall was filled with guests.
11“But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment. 12And he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?’ And he was speechless. 13Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot and cast him into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ 14For many are called, but few are chosen.”
L This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C Praise be to Thee, O Christ.
Nicene Creed (p.191)
Sit
Hymn: Baptized into Your Name Most Holy LSB 590
Sermon
Stand
Offertory (p.192)
Offering
Reception of a New Member – David Meyers
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
We Praise You, O God LSB 785
Behold a Host, Arrayed in White LSB 676
I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table LSB 618
The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want LSB 710
Stand
Nunc Dimittis (p.199)
Post Communion Collect (p.201)
Benedicamus & Benediction (p.201)
Sit
Announcements
Hymn: Abide, O Dearest Jesus LSB 919
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, 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, Tom Hanson, Annikki Marttila, Keith Underberg, Doris Larson, Russ Brandt, Kathie Lassanske, Betty Meints, Sheila Christofferson, William Cutler, Keith Jensen, Rachelle Moorman, Rick Grieben, Pastor Jacob Smith, Dan Wolf, Joyce Hermansen, and Tami Schopp.
For expectant mother Alexandra Rausch, and for Sydney Hammrich and new daughter, Blayke.
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: Dean & Lorie Ringgenberg
Next Week: Mic & Jen Daggett
Last Week: Attendance – 32; Offering – $2,635
Our Savior
Altar Guild: Trisha Rausch & Family
Acolytes: Maci Johnson & Abby Rausch
Last Week: Attendance – 82; Sunday School – 23
Offering – General Fund $5,443; Sunday School $20;
Missions $180; Total $5,643
Schedule for the Week
Sunday St. John’s Divine Service – 8:00 am
Our Savior Sunday School – 9:30 am
Our Savior Bible Study – 9:45 am
Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am
Our Savior Nursery Circle – 12:15 pm
RGI Supper at Our Savior – 5:00 pm
Monday Mat Ladies – 1:00 pm
Men’s Club – 7:00 pm
Tuesday Coffee & Confessions – 6:30 am
Senior Potluck – 12:00 pm
Saturday Bible Study – 9:30-11:30 am
Next Sunday St. John’s Service of the Word – 8:00 am
St. John’s Voters Meeting – 9:15 am
Our Savior Sunday School – 9:30 am
Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am
Our Savior Board of Education – 12:15 pm
Announcements
Newsletters – The October/November newsletters have been sent out or are in the narthex for those who pick it up at church.
Men’s Club – Our quarterly meeting will be Monday, October 12th at 7:00 pm. For questions or concerns, please contact Bob Rausch via call or text at 605-380-9720, or email rausch_bob@yahoo.com.
The Senior Potluck will be on Tuesday, October 13th at noon at Our Savior. Join us for good food and fellowship.
Saturday Bible Study – October 17th, 9:30-11:30 am at Our Savior. The topic will be “For All the Saints”: A biblical and Lutheran view of saints.
St. John’s Quarterly Voters Meeting will be Sunday, October 18th at 9:15 am.
Our Savior Quarterly Voters Meeting was pushed back a few weeks to Sunday, October 25th at 9:30 am.
A Circuit Reformation Service will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Aberdeen on Sunday, October 25th at 2:00 pm. All are welcome! Rev. Randy Sturzenbecher, SD District President, will be the guest preacher.
Sunday School Rollerskating – The Board of Education will host a fun get-together for all Sunday School kids at SkateAway on October 25th from 2:00-4:30 pm. All skate rental fees will be covered by the Board of Education. Snacks will not be provided but kids are encouraged to bring money for the concession stand and arcade games.
Reformation Rumble – On Sunday, November 1st there will be a potluck at 5:00 pm at Our Savior for both congregations, followed by a Jeopardy!-style game called “Reformation Rumble”. The point is to have fun, strengthen the bonds of fellowship with one another, and accidentally learn some stuff about the Reformation and our Lutheran heritage. Understanding why Luther and the other Reformers did what they did is important, not just from a historical point of view, but to understand that we, too, must examine our practices and doctrines continuously in light of Scripture and our shared confession of faith (the Book of Concord). It’s not just a thing for other people of another time. It is a task for all of us. We hope to have many in attendance, for fun and fellowship!
St. Paul’s Fall Dinner & Festival will be Sunday, November 1st from 4:30-6:30 pm. The cost of the meatball supper is $12 for adults, $5 for children 6-10 yrs, and children under 6 are free. Take-out is available, call ahead to 605-225-1847. Also enjoy the bake sale, country store, and card shop. Proceeds benefit St. Paul’s LWML missions.
Lutheran Witness – The October issue of LW is available in the narthex. The theme is “Faith Alone”. Featured articles include ‘Not Guilty – Because of Jesus’, and ‘Lutheranism Has It All’.
Our Savior Lost and Found – Everyone please check the coat rack in the fellowship hall and the shelf above it. There are several jackets and other items there. If it’s not yours, did you ever bring a visitor to church who may be missing a jacket? If they are not claimed soon, they will be donated to the Orphan Grain Train.
LCMS Stewardship Ministry – Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Matthew 22:5 – “But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business.” The invitation to join God in His feast and in His work is easily ignored. The rest of life seems so much more pressing, and we always think that there will be another time when we can catch back up with God. But what joys are we missing when we set aside God’s invitation to join Him in His plans and purposes? What inheritance are we trading for the world’s bowl of pottage?
Building Healthy Families – Friday, October 16 is “National Boss’s Day”, which reminds us of a biblical truth that applies every day of the year: God calls us to honor those in authority. Children learn this not only from what we teach but from what they hear us say about employers, teachers, leaders, and others in authority. Consider how your words do (or don’t) model respect and gratitude for the children in your household.
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 – “Return Trip” – The fourth commandment, human guilt, and divine forgiveness. 10:30 AM- Rev. Robert Moeller, Jr., pastor at St. John’s and St. Paul’s Lutheran Churches in Britton and Ferney, SD, presents the message “Rejoice in the Lord Always” based on Philippians 4:4-13. Watch Main Street Living on Sunday mornings on KDLT NBC TV. Past shows are archived at www.mainstreetliving.com.
The Lutheran Hour – Proper Attire Required: how God covers us with the robe of Christ’s perfect righteousness. Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler delivers the message “Covered” based on Matthew 22:11-12. 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.
THEOLOGY FOR WHITE COLLAR, BLUE COLLAR, AND CLERICAL COLLAR… 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: Artificial Intelligence & Vocation; Bareness; The Early Church Fathers & Faith Alone; The Apology of the Augsburg Confession; Reuniting Mothers with Their Children in Foster Care; Young Men & Red-Pill Content 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)
