Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Jackson, MN

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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

July 11-12, 2026

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Announcements

Sunday’s Radio Broadcast is sponsored by Dennis & Donna Hunwardsen to the glory of God.

Attendance for July 4-5 was 81. The total offering was $3,588.

Financial Update: as of June 30, our income less expenses is short $44,500. At the same time last year, we were short $28,200. Please prayerfully consider how you might financially support the mission of Our Savior’s.

2026 Photo Directory pictures are still being taken. Please sign up on our website (or call the office) for time slots on 7/18-19.

Operation Shoebox’s theme for July is “Cook’s Choice” — visit our website or check the lists on the table in the concourse for suggestions.

Want a piano? The Council is giving away three pianos that the congregation no longer needs. Please talk to Pastor Ted for details.

Morning Prayer Livestreams. As an experiment in shared prayer, Pastor Ted & Jennifer are offering a brief Facebook livestream of Morning Prayer daily, (usually, schedule permitting) starting around 8 or 9am.

Help fund necessary repairs to our roof and electrical system by contributing to our newly launched capital campaign! Our goal is to raise $50,000 by the end of 2026. Designate your gift to “Capital Campaign.” Thank you for helping to keep Our Savior’s safe and dry! As of June 30, we have raised $1,525.

Make worship more fun — consider purchasing an item from the Amazon wishlist for our Prayground, a place for quiet, faith-filled play during the service: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/17W1YKRYO565B

Radio Sponsorship dates are available, please see the clipboard that is being passed around today or call the office.

In Our Prayers

Steven Hansen; Rachel Grunst; Richard Seim; Karen Ringkob; Barrett Berkner; Matthew Jensen; Richard Dickey; Cheri Groshens; LeAnn Olson; Steve Fransen; the family and friends of Jeff Wachal, especially Heather; the family and friends of Doris Wagg Peterson, especially her granddaughter Brynn Jordahl; and the family and friends of Marcia Johnson, especially Van

Missionaries: Doug & Barb Peterson

Order of Service

ELW Setting Four (p. 147)

Element Item Hymn / Page
Prelude
Confession and Absolution
Gathering Hymn What An Awesome God (Phil Wickham)
Song of Praise Praise The One Who Breaks The Darkness ELW 843, V. 3
Prayer of the Day
First Reading Isaiah 55:10-13
Psalm Psalm 65:1-13
Second Reading Romans 8:12-25
Gospel Acclamation ELW 168
Holy Gospel Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Children’s Sermon
Sermon Pastor Ted Carnahan
Hymn of the Day I Love to Tell The Story ELW 661
Apostles’ Creed
Prayers of Intercession
Peace
Offering
Offertory Hymn Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful ELW 182
Offertory Prayer
Great Thanksgiving ELW 4, Sung
Preface for Sundays
Sanctus ELW 4, p. 153
Words of Institution
Lord’s Prayer
Distribution
Agnus Dei ELW 4, p. 154
Distribution Hymns Children Of The Heavenly Father ELW 781
Now Thank We All Our God ELW 840
Post-Communion Blessing
Post-Communion Canticle Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise LBW 1; Tune Of ELW 207
Post-Communion Prayer
Benedicamus and Benediction
Sending Hymn Onward Christian Soldiers
Dismissal
Chimes & Postlude

Worship Servants

Role Saturday Sunday
Greeters Rick & Eva Fransen David Polz
Usher Rick & Eva Fransen Chuck Dunker
Lector Louise Gregory Ashley Schmit
Sacristan LaDonna Evans Stephanie Johnson
Acolyte Brynn Beckel Jaya & Jena Kaderabek
Council Cameron Haaland Jon Schmit
Projectionist Wayne Christopher Jeff Johnson
Radio Announcer Dawn Eddy

Calendar

Day Events
Monday, July 13 10:30am Communion Service at Good Sam
2:00pm Missionary Prayer Group
Tuesday, July 14 8:30am Women’s Bible Study
6:00pm New Member Class
Thursday, July 16 8:00am Men’s Bible Study
Saturday, July 18 10:00am Directory Photography
5:00pm Worship
Sunday, July 19 9:00am Worship
10:00am Directory Photography

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