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Our Savior Lutheran Church
624 North Jay Street – Aberdeen, SD 57401

St. John’s Lutheran Church
23 North James Street – Columbia, SD 57433

Phone 605-225-7106, Email oursaviorlutheran@nvc.net
www.oursaviorlutheranchurchaberdeen.com
Rev. Chad Schopp – Cell # 605-380-2545, Email: cschopp@protonmail.com
Rev. Alan Ludwig – Cell # 509-540-9083, Email: lutheranprof@gmail.com
Secretary’s Office Hours M–F 9:00am – 2:00pm
 
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
February 9, 2025

Divine Service Setting 1 – LSB 151
 
Hymn: May God Bestow on Us His Grace                                 LSB 824
 
Confession and Absolution
 
Stand
Exhortation (p.151)
Corporate Confession (p.151)
 
Service of the Word
 
Introit (responsively by whole verse)       Psalm 71:15–18; antiphon: v. 12
P   O God, be not | far from me;*
             O my God, make haste to | help me!
C   My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of
         salvation | all the day,*
             for their number is past my | knowledge.
P    With the mighty deeds of the Lord God | I will come;*
             I will remind them of your righteousness, | yours alone.
C   O God, from my youth you have | taught me,*
             and I still proclaim your | wondrous deeds.
P     So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not for- | sake me,*
             until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power
             to all | those to come.     
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    O God, be not | far from me;*
                   O my God, make haste to | help me!

Kyrie (p.152)
Hymn of Praise: Gloria in Excelsis (p.154)

Collect of the Day
P  Let us pray.
O Lord, keep Your family the Church continually in the true faith that, relying on the hope of Your heavenly grace, we may ever be defended by Your mighty power; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
 
Sit
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8
              1In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3And one called to another and said:
        “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;
        the whole earth is full of his glory!”
4And the foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of him who called, and the house was filled with smoke. 5And I said: “Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!”
              6Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a burning coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar. 7And he touched my mouth and said: “Behold, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for.”
              8And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.”

L  This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
 
Gradual                                                                     Psalm 117:1–2a; 96:8
Praise the Lord, all | nations!*
    Extol him, all | peoples!
For great is his steadfast
| love toward us,*
    and the faithfulness of the Lord endures for- | ever.
Ascribe to the Lord the glory
| due his name;*
    bring an offering, and come in- | to his courts!

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 14:12b-20
          Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church.
          13Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue should pray for the power to interpret. 14For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful. 15What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my mind also. 16Otherwise, if you give thanks with your spirit, how can anyone in the position of an outsider say “Amen” to your thanksgiving when he does not know what you are saying? 17For you may be giving thanks well enough, but the other person is not being built up. 18I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. 19Nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue.
               20Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.

L  This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

Stand
Alleluia (p.156)

Holy Gospel: Luke 5:1-11
              1On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on [Jesus] to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, 2and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 3Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. 4And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” 5And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” 6And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number of fish, and their nets were breaking. 7They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. 8But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” 9For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken, 10and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” 11And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.

L  This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to You, O Christ.

Nicene Creed (p.158)  

Sit
Hymn of the Day: “Come, Follow Me,” the Savior Spake    LSB 688

Sermon

Stand
Prayer of the Church
Offering
Offertory (p. 159)
Service of the Sacrament
 
Preface (p.160)
Sanctus (p.161)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Lord’s Prayer (spoken)
The Words of Institution (p.162)
Pax Domini (p.163)
Agnus Dei

Sit
Distribution of the Sacrament                                   

Distribution Hymns
If God Himself Be for Me                                                                 LSB 724
From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee                                               LSB 607
Thy Works, Not Mine, O Christ                                                     LSB 565
Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me                                                LSB 722

Stand
Canticle: Thank the Lord (p.164)
Post Communion Collect (p.166)
Benediction     

Sit
Announcements
Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy                                                                    LSB 507
 
Acknowledgments
Divine Service, Setting One 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.
 
 
Prayers – For the home-bound: St. John’s – Alfred Larson;
Our Savior – Charlotte Scepaniak, Doris Vilhauer, Betty Zundel, Ken & Dorothy Maas, Loretta Podoll, Betty Meints, Verdena Dabbert, Lorraine Krage, Lloyd Jerde, Phyllis Lassanske, and Wally & Fran Rutschke.
For the children we sponsor through Mission Haiti: Michelet Voltaire, Michel Djoury, and Orgea Djouna;
For those sick/injured or recovering: Nathaniel Wendt, Michael Wendt, Lloyd Dennert, Phyllis Yeske, Butch Podoll, Kevin Fehn, Larry Vietmeier, and Daryl Swanhorst.
 
St. John’s
Ushers: Brent & Barb Miller
Next Week: Josh & Desa Larson
Last Week: Attendance – 37; Offering – $3,800

Our Savior
Elders: Douglas Klipfel & Glen Rausch
Ushers: Russell Brandt & David Johnson
Altar Guild: Rebecca McHenry & Trisha Rausch
Acolytes: Dalton Lee & Tristan Tschappat
Greeters: Bob & Trisha Rausch & Family
Last Week: Attendance – 111; Sunday School – 22;
Offering: Gen. Fund $3,538; Sun. School $13; Missions $10;  Total $3,561

 
Schedule for the Week
Sunday                St. John’s Divine Service – 8:15 am
                           Sunday School – 9:30 am
                           Our Savior Bible Study – 9:45 am
                           Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am – 
                           Sunday School Sings
                           Nursery Circle – 12:00 pm
Monday               Mat Ladies – 1:00 pm
                           Deacons – 3:30 pm
Tuesday              Coffee & Confessions – 6:30 am
                           Senior Potluck – 12:00 pm
                           Christian Foundations Class – 6:00 pm
Wednesday          Catechism Class – 5:00 pm
                           Responsive Prayer Service – 6:00 pm
                           Bible Study – 6:30 pm
Thursday             Our Savior Council – 6:30 pm
Saturday              Bible Study – 9:00-11:00 am
Next Sunday        St. John’s Service of the Word – 8:15 am
                           St. John’s Voters Meeting – 9:30 am
                           Sunday School – 9:30 am                           
                           Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am
                           Board of Education – 12:00 pm
                           SD District Convention Feb. 16-18
 
Announcements
 
St. John's
St. John's will have a voters meeting on Sunday, February 16th at 9:30 am. 

Our Savior
Superbowl Subs – If you signed up for a sub, they can be picked up after the service today. The youth group is taking free-will donations.

Sunday School Bowling Party – Sunday, February 23rd from 1:30-3:30 at the Village Bowl. The Board of Education will cover the cost of shoes and lane rental. Bring money for snacks if wanted. 

The Mat Ladies will not be needing any plastic bags for a while. They are overflowing and don’t have any more storage space.

For All
Christian Foundations Class began on Tuesday, February 4 and runs through April 8, from 6:00-7:30pm. The third week of February, however, we will meet on Thursday, February 20 instead, as Pastor will be gone at the District Convention on that Tuesday.

Saturday Bible Study – February 15th at 9:00-11:00 am at Our Savior –
The Book of Colossians: Similar in some ways to Ephesians, and yet very different, St. Paul’s Epistle to the Colossians glories in the preeminence of Jesus Christ as the One who is before all things, and in Whom the fullness of the Deity dwells bodily. For Paul, however, this isn’t abstract knowledge. It applies to how we live our Christian lives in the midst of those who say that holiness consists in keeping certain human ordinances. In fact, Christ as all in all determines how we, the baptized, lead our whole lives.

Bible Bowl – The youth in grades 6-12 have begun practicing for the Bible Bowl on Sundays at 12:00 pm in the fellowship hall of Our Savior. The competition will take place in Pierre on March 29th, with the main topic being the Gospel of John. There is a sign-up sheet on the kitchen counter for anyone who would like to provide a lunch for the youth in the coming weeks.

Annual Reports – A reminder to the chair persons of all boards and circles: please turn in your group’s annual report for 2024 to the office or email it to oursaviorlutheran@nvc.net as soon as possible.  Thank you!
 
Midweek Lenten Services for both congregations will be combined at Our Savior beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 5th, at 6:30 pm, preceded by a light meal beginning at 5:30 pm. There will be Communion on Ash Wednesday only. Catechism class will continue to meet at 5:00 pm, and will have time for supper between class and the service.

RGI – We are blessed! Consider the Rural Gospel Initiative (LCMS) when…allocating Thrivent Choice Dollars in 2025; Estate Planning; deciding on tax-free Qualified Charitable Contributions; or planning a tax-deductible donation. Go to www.RuralGospel.org for more information on the RGI. Thank you.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Luke 5:5 – “And Simon answered, ‘Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.’” In Peter’s words there is both exasperation and trust. He’s tired. He tried his best and failed. But he is still ready to trust the Lord’s Word and act on it. Our stewardship is also a matter of trusting the Lord’s Word and acting on it.

Building Healthy Families: Are you a Hallmark movie fan? If so, you know the familiar story line: big city woman in crisis returns to her hometown, reluctantly gets pulled into an effort to rally the community around some cause, reconnects with local man who frustrates her plans at every turn but who in the end fulfills all her dreams, and happy ever after begins. While entertaining, these stories can intensify feelings of unrest for the more than 50% of us who are single and living alone, who have never found or have lost our special someone, and also for the less than 50% who are married but whose marriage doesn’t always look like the one depicted by Hallmark. This Valentine’s Day, remember that God – the author and source of love – created us to live in families and communities where love is shared. He is the only one who never fails to meet our need to be seen, connected, cared for, and loved. This week, skip Hallmark and celebrate God’s amazing love! (1 John 4:16)
Lutheran Family Service  www.LutheranFamilyService.org
 
Main Street Living – 10:00 AM- This Is the Life – “Shepherd of Main Street” – The challenges of an inner-city church.   10:30 AM- Rev. Thomas Brown, pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Spearfish, SD, presents the message “Divine Tension: When Belief Meets Holiness” based on Luke 5:1-11. Watch Main Street Living on Sunday mornings on KDLT NBC TV. The worship segment also airs on Saturdays at 5:00 pm. Past shows are archived at www.mainstreetliving.com.   

The Lutheran Hour – Where we might see only a problem, Jesus sees a person who needs an Advocate. Speaker Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler delivers the message "We Have an Advocate” based on John 5:6. 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.
THE PROMISES OF GOD IN SCRIPTURE SERIES… How do you know if a promise in the Bible is for you?  Issues, Etc., a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL, is doing a series on The Promises of God with Pastor Will Weedon of “The Word of the Lord Endures Forever.”  You can listen to this series at issuesetc.org/godspromises

Ordination Anniversary – One of our former Pastors, Rev. Jais Tinglund, will be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of his Ordination on February 23, 2025.
After serving the Church of Denmark for a time, he joined Our Savior and St. John’s Lutheran Churches as an associate pastor, and was with us from April 28, 2002 until May 27, 2012. Then he served the dual parish of Grace Lutheran in Greybull, Wyoming and Zion Lutheran in Emblem, Wyoming. Now he and his wife, Lillian, have been with Atonement Lutheran Church in Glendale, Arizona since June of 2024.
If you’d like to send a card or note to be presented to Pastor Tinglund at the 30th anniversary celebration of his ordination, the address is: 
Atonement Lutheran Church, Attn: Celebration, 4001 W. Beardsley Rd., Glendale, AZ  85308. 
Or email your message to the head Elder, Tom Geiser, at tomgeiseraz@gmail.com.
 
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)