Traditional Worship Service

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST  SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2021

Worship Series: “Family Ties”

GATHERING Prelude “Earth and All Stars,” arr. Michael Burkhardt “Beautiful Savior,” arr. Charles Ore Welcome to Worship Th anksgiving for Baptism

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (ELCA) • 909 West 33rd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Randall Gehring, Timothy Lemme, and Justin Kosec VISITATION MINISTERS Pr. Rolfe Johnstad and Maribeth Anderson OFFICE 336-2942 • FAX 334-0671 • OSLCHURCH.COM +Hymn – ELW, No. 532, “Gather Us In,” sts. 1–3

+Greeting +Canticle of Praise – ELW, No. 622, “Neither Death nor Life,” st. 2

+Prayer of the Day

WORD Kidtalk Anthem – “Welcome Table,” arr. Mark Hayes Reading – Ephesians 6:10–20 + Acclamation – ELW, page 198 +Gospel – John 6:56–69 – ELW, No. 638, “Blessed Assurance”

+Apostles’ Creed +Prayers of Intercession

MEAL Offering Invitation Video – My Generosity Story: Sandy Henry Off ering Prayer +Great Th anksgiving Dialog

Preface Holy

Words of Institution Lord’s Prayer Invitation to the Meal Holy

Communion Hymn – ELW, No. 474, “Bread of Life from Heaven”

Prayer aft er the Meal

SENDING Sending Hymn – ELW, No. 726, “Light Dawns on a Weary World”

Announcements Sending Postlude – “Benedicamus Domino,” Christopher Uehlein

WORSHIP LEADERS Presiding Minister: Justin Kosec Preaching Minister: Pastor Randy Gehring Organ: Jon Mattheis Cantors: Tara Stadem, Stacie Soderstrom, Tony Leggett, and Darwin Husby Reader: Mary McClung Media: Josh Matzner Sound: Randy Preston Mission: Our Savior’s is a people forgiven in Christ whose mission is to proclaim Christ and nurture faith that connects with everyday life. Our beliefs and mission shape our values and our values shape how we live. OSL has fi ve Core Values: Worship, Service, Learning, Generosity, and Community. Learn more at oslchurch.com. Annual Vision for Ministry: By God’s grace and with deep gratitude, we will nurture community and boldly embrace and serve all. Guests: Thank you for worshiping at OSL today. If you’re searching for a church home, you are welcome to contact the Church Offi ce—336-2942 or [email protected]—visit oslchurch.com, or come by during regular business hours.

Worship services are broadcast on Sundays (Celebrate: 9:00 A.M. on KTTW, cable channel 9; channel 7.1; Festive: 1:00 P.M. on KSCB, cable channel 30; channel 53), streamed on Facebook Live (facebook.com/oslchurchsf; Celebrate is at 8:45 a.m., Festive at 10:15), and are available on Monday at oslchurch.com. Assistive listening devices are available at the sound booth in the Sanctuary and Celebrate Center.

The Church Offi ce is open from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Call 336-2942 or email [email protected].

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