St. Johns - Last Week's Bulletin

 

	Our Savior	St. John’s
Order of Service	LSB 184 – Communion	LSB 219
Hymns	545, 644, 642, 602, 874, 793	545, 644, 793

Welcome! We ask all of you, both visitors and members, to sign a Welcome card located in the pew rack. Please fill out this card, place it in the offering plate, or hand it to an usher as you leave the service.

Prayers – For our home-bound members: St. John’s – Alfred Larson.
Our Savior – Charlotte Scepaniak, Doris Vilhauer, Betty Zundel, Vi Schnaidt, Ken & Dorothy Maas, Loretta Podoll, Larry Nupen, Evelyn Grieben, Betty Meints, Verdena Dabbert, and Lorraine Krage.
For the children we sponsor through Mission Haiti: Michelet Voltaire, Michel Djoury, and Orgea Djouna; for Logan Ringgenberg, who is at Basic Training; and for Nathaniel Wendt.

Introit                                                             Psalm 147:7–11; antiphon: Psalm 145:16
You open | your hand;*
   you satisfy the desire of every | living thing.
Sing to the Lord with thanks- | giving;*
   make melody to our God | on the lyre!
He covers the heavens with clouds; he prepares rain | for the earth;*
   he makes grass grow | on the hills.
He gives to the | beasts their food,*
   and to the young ravens | that cry.
His delight is not in the strength | of the horse,*
   nor his pleasure in the legs | of a man,
but the Lord takes pleasure in those who | fear him,*
   in those who hope in his | steadfast love.
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.
You open | your hand;*
   you satisfy the desire of every | living thing.
 
Collect of the Day
Heavenly Father, though we do not deserve Your goodness, still You provide for all our needs of body and soul. Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may acknowledge Your gifts, give thanks for all Your benefits, and serve You in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
 
Old Testament Reading                                                                 Jeremiah 23:1–6
   ¹“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” declares the Lord. ²Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who care for my people: “You have scattered my flock and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. Behold, I will attend to you for your evil deeds, declares the Lord. ³Then I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their fold, and they shall be fruitful and multiply. ⁴I will set shepherds over them who will care for them, and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be missing, declares the Lord.
   ⁵“Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. ⁶In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which he will be called: ‘The Lord is our righteousness.’”
 
Gradual                                                                                          Romans 11:33, 36
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                                                                                           Ephesians 2:11–22
   ¹¹Remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— ¹²remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. ¹³But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. ¹⁴For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility ¹⁵by abolishing the law of commandments and ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, ¹⁶and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. ¹⁷And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. ¹⁸For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. ¹⁹So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, ²⁰built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, ²¹in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. ²²In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
 
Holy Gospel                                                                                         Mark 6:30–44
   ³⁰The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. ³¹And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. ³²And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves. ³³Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they ran there on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. ³⁴When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. ³⁵And when it grew late, his disciples came to him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is now late. ³⁶Send them away to go into the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.” ³⁷But he answered them, “You give them something to eat.” And they said to him, “Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread and give it to them to eat?” ³⁸And he said to them, “How many loaves do you have? Go and see.” And when they had found out, they said, “Five, and two fish.” ³⁹Then he commanded them all to sit down in groups on the green grass. ⁴⁰So they sat down in groups, by hundreds and by fifties. ⁴¹And taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven and said a blessing and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the people. And he divided the two fish among them all. ⁴²And they all ate and were satisfied. ⁴³And they took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and of the fish. ⁴⁴And those who ate the loaves were five thousand men.

Acknowledgments
The Introit, Collect, Gradual, and Verse are from Lutheran service Book: Altar Book, copyright 2006 CPH. All Scripture quotations, including those from Luthern Service Book, 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.

St. John’s
Organist: SOS
Ushers: Karl & Val Eichler
Next Week: Roger & Sharon Zastrow
Last Week: Attendance – 29; Offering – $710

Our Savior
Organist: SOS
Elders: Brandon Christianson & Russell Brandt
Altar Guild: Rayma Scepaniak
Acolytes: Cassie McKown & Rhyan Johnson
Last Week: Attendance – 101
Offering – General Fund $2,868 

Schedule for the Week
Sunday                St. John’s Service of the Word – 8:15 am
                           Bible Study at St. John’s – after the service
                           Our Savior Divine Service with Communion – 10:45 am
                           Board of Education – after the service
Monday               Mat Ladies – 1:00 pm
                           Deacons – 3:30 pm
                           Softball – 8:30 pm at Players Field, field C
Tuesday              Coffee & Confessions – 6:30 am
Wednesday          Staff Devotion – 9:00 am             
                           Vespers – 6:00 pm
                           Bible Study – 6:30 pm
Next Sunday        St. John’s Divine Service with Communion – 8:15 am
                           Bible Study at Our Savior – 9:45 am
                           Our Savior Divine Service with Communion – 10:45 am
                           Circuit Youth Lock-in at St. Paul’s
 
Pastor Ludwig will be in the office during the morning on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
 
Church League Softball – We will have a game on Monday, July 22^nd at 8:30 pm, at Players Field (the new north complex) on field C. Come out to cheer on our team!

The Gift Planning Seminar sponsored by the Rural Gospel Initiative recently held on March 17, 2024 is now available to watch by going to www.ruralgospel.org, click on the “Events” tab and choose “Watch Video.” You can also type the following into your search bar: Gift Planning Presentation RGI – YouTube then hit enter. For more information please contact Ray Larson, 605-380-4835, RGI Chairman.

Brown County Fair LFL Booth – The Aberdeen Area Lutherans for Life will have a booth at the Brown County Fair. We are asking each church to help with coverage for the assigned days. Please consider volunteering an hour or two of your time for this life saving cause. A sign-up sheet is in the narthex.
Our Savior Aberdeen - Tuesday August 13^th 
St. John's Columbia - Thursday August 15^th 
Our Savior Aberdeen - Sunday August 18^th 

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Ephesians 2:13 – “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” What all of mankind’s efforts, works and scheming could not do, the blood of Christ did: We have peace with God, and we are brought near to the Father. This life-giving sacrifice of Christ sets the pattern for the sacrifices we are called to make for others in our vocations in home, church, and society.

Building Healthy Families: Attention parents, grandparents, and pew buddies! Our sanctuaries and worship spaces are rich in design and decor that point us to Jesus. This is helpful to children and adults alike, engaging multiple senses to tell the story of our place in God’s family and our salvation. Next time you find yourself near a little one who is squirmy or unsettled, take notice of the details around you. Maybe you engage him or her to spot and count the crosses throughout the room, trace the embossed lettering or symbols on a Bible or hymnal with your finger, or locate and study a piece of art (painting, stained glass, banner, etc.). This practice of grounding settles the nervous system and can help to focus us the reason we are in worship - to receive God’s gifts!
Lutheran Family Service  www.LutheranFamilyService.org
 
“Identity” – A Higher Things^® Youth Retreat
August 9-10, 2024
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church – Huron, SD
Who are you really? Where did you come from? What’s your purpose? Is there any meaning to life? All of these are some of life’s biggest questions. Life can be hard when you are wrestling with these big questions. It’s even harder when you look around and everyone else seems to have life figured out (even if they don’t). Amazingly, God’s word has the answers to life’s big questions about who you are, where you come from, what’s your purpose and so much more.
This retreat begins at 4 pm on Friday and ends at 2 pm on Saturday. It includes Friday supper, Saturday breakfast, lunch, and snacks. This retreat is intended for youth confirmation ages and up.
Attendees should bring toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.), a sleeping bag, a pillow, and a change of clothing. 
If interested in attending, contact Eric Johnson at 605-216-6701.
 
Aberdeen Circuit Youth Events – July-August 2024
July 28^th: Lock-in at St Paul’s – Nerf War, Games, Movies, Late Night Worship time, BYO snacks/drinks/games/nerf guns
Aug. 4^th: Wylie Park Cookout – Barbecue, beach activities, Thunder Road
Aug. 18^th: Game Night – Bible Study, Games, Bonfire, Smores
(more details coming soon about these events)
 
“Man Up!” – A SD District Men’s Ministry Event
Campfire Cabins, Rapid City, SD – August 15-18, 2024
Featuring Rev. Jeffrey Hemmer, Author of “Man Up!” and Assistant to the Synod President
Open for all men seeking fellowship, brotherhood, and to be faithful followers of Christ for their family, church, and community. (Please note: Recommended for men High School age and older.)
To register, go to the SD District Website: https://sddlcms.org/event/man-up-a-sd-district-mens-ministry-event/
Cost:  $50 per participant (covering food, book, and materials), not including cost of accommodations.  To make reservations to stay at Campfire Cabins call (605) 209-8574.  Availability first-come-first-serve.
   
Main Street Living – 10:00 AM- This Is the Life – “The Cup” – The dilemma a trucker must face when a good friend dies trying to protect him.    10:30 AM- Rev. Ken Johnson, pastor at Zion and Our Savior Lutheran Churches in Avon and Springfield, SD, presents the message “Porcupines, Sheep, and Geese” based on Ephesians 2:14-15. 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 – Dr. Jeff Gibbs and podcaster Jessica Bordeleau join Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler to talk about St. Paul's harrowing journey to Rome. "Unhindered” is based on Acts 27 & 28. 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.

LOOKING FORWARD TO SUNDAY MORNING… Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken.  You can listen to weekly studies of the Biblical texts, prayers and hymns of the day.  Pastor Sean Daenzer of LCMS Worship leads us through the three-year lectionary.  Pastor Will Weedon of “The Word of the Lord Endures Forever” leads us through the one-year lectionary.  You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn or a podcast provider.