East Chain Lutheran Church

06/24/2026

Shiloh and East Chain Lutheran Churches
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
June 28, 2026
Shiloh – 8:30 am East Chain - 10:30 am

PRELUDE:
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
INVOCATION: We Gather in the Name of the Father,
and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
HYMN: “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” LBW # 487
(Stand on Last Verse as you are able)
* GREETING WOV p. 46
*SCRIPTURE SONG WOV p. 47
* PRAYER OF THE DAY (In Unison) See Insert:
FIRST READING: Jeremiah 28:5-9
PSALM 89:1-4, 15-18 (Spoken Responsively) See Insert:
SECOND READING: Romans 6:12-23
* GOSPEL ACCLAMATION WOV p. 48
* GOSPEL: Matthew 10:40-42
HYMN: “Shall We Gather at the River” WOV # 690
SERMON: Rev. Robert Roettger
HYMN: “Softly & Tenderly, Jesus is Calling” WOV # 734
SHARING OF PEACE & OFFERING
* OFFERTORY & PRAYER WOV pp 50-51
* PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH: See Insert
* THE LORD’S PRAYER WOV p. 52
* THE BLESSING WOV p. 53
SENDING SONG: “Abide with Us, Our Savior” LBW # 263
THE DISMISSAL WOV p. 53
* Indicates those present stand if able

Welcome to all who worship with us today!
We pray this time glorifies our Savior and
blesses His people. If you are a visitor, please
sign our guestbook in the narthex.

This Week’s Schedule:
Today: 8:30 am Worship (S)
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship (S)
10:30 am Worship
Monday: Pastor & Julie on vacation 6/29 – 7/6
Tuesday: 9:30 am WELCA Work Day (S)
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday: NO Office hour or Bible Study at (S)
Pr.on Vacation.
Saturday:
Next Sunday: 8:30 am Worship with Holy Communion (S)
Pr. On Vac. Amber Schueler leads worship at S.
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship (S)
10:30 am Worship with Holy Communion (EC)
EC ladies lead worship at EC.

LAY LEADERS
SHILOH: Organists: Diane Manske
Radio Broadcast Sponsors: Roger & Julene Mastin in memory of friends

EAST CHAIN:Organists / Pianists: Arlyce Holland & Gloria Mattson, Jackie Mattson
Ushers: Daniel Calkins, Ed Swanson, Adam Thedens, Brian Scheff

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

St. Luke's will have their annual pie social on Sunday, July 12th, from 2 to 4, in the Plantation Dining Room. A free will donation will be collected.
Shiloh needs 3 to 4 helpers from 2:45-4:30 to help serve and clean up

VBS will be held at ECLC July 14-16: 5-7 pm

06/17/2026

Shiloh & East Chain Lutheran Churches
4th Sunday after Pentecost June 21, 2026
Shiloh 8:30 am. East Chain 10:30 am.

PRELUDE
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BRIEF ORDER OF CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS p. 77
OPENING HYMN: “This Is My Father’s World” LBW # 554
(* Stand on last verse)
* GREETING & KYRIE pp. 78-79
* HYMN OF PRAISE & SALUTATION pp. 81-82
* PRAYER OF THE DAY (In Unison) Bulletin Insert
FIRST READING: Jeremiah 20:7-13
PSALM 69:7-18 (Spoken Responsively)
SECOND READING: Romans 6:1b-11
* ALLELUIA VERSE: p. 83
GOSPEL: Matthew 10:24-39
SERMON: Rev. Robert Roettger
HYMN: Shiloh: “Lead Me, Guide Me” WOV Back Cover
EC: “How Firm a Foundation LBW # 507
NICENE CREED p. 84
PRAYERS Bulletin Insert
OFFERING
* OFFERTORY and PRAYER pp. 86-87
* THE GREAT THANKSGIVING pp. 88-89
* THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION p. 89
* THE LORD’S PRAYER p. 91
“LAMB OF GOD…” p. 92
THE DISTRIBUTION
POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE p. 92-93
FINAL PRAYER AND BLESSING p. 94
CLOSING HYMN: “Faith of Our Fathers” LBW # 500
THE DISMISSAL & POSTLUDE
* Indicates those present stand if able.

Welcome to all who worship with us today!
We pray this time glorifies our Savior and
blesses His people. If you are a visitor, please
sign our guestbook in the narthex.

This Week’s Schedule
Today: FATHER’S DAY
8:30 am Worship w. H.C. at S
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship at S
10:30 am Worship w. H.C. at EC
Monday:
Tuesday: 9:30 am WELCA workday (S)
Wednesday: Noon: EC WELCA meets at Farmer’s Daughter
in Blue Earth. Pastor had devotions
2:00 pm Bingo at St. Luke’s in Blue Earth
Thursday:
Friday: 9:00 am Pastor in Office (S)
10:00 am Bible Study (S)
Saturday:
Sunday: 8:30 am Worship at S
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship at S
10:30 am Worship at EC
LAY LEADERS
EAST CHAIN: Organists: Arlyce Holland & Gloria Mattson, Jackie Mattson
Ushers: Daniel Calkins, Ed Swanson, Adam Thedens, Brian Scheff
SHILOH: Organists: Diane Manske
Radio Sponsorship: Dan & Karina Baker – in memory of
LuVerne & Mary Corhus.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

St. Luke's will have their annual pie social on Sunday, July 12th, from 2 to 4, in the Plantation Dining Room. A free will donation will be collected. Shiloh need 3-4 helpers from 2:45-4:30 to help serve and clean up.

Please have newsletter items to me by June 22rd thanks Becca

06/04/2026

Shiloh & East Chain Lutheran Churches
2nd Sunday after Pentecost June 7, 2026
Shiloh 8:30 am. East Chain 10:30 am.

PRELUDE
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BRIEF ORDER OF CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS p. 77
OPENING HYMN: “Praise to The Lord, the Almighty” LBW # 543
(* Stand on last verse)
* GREETING & KYRIE pp. 78-79
* HYMN OF PRAISE & SALUTATION pp. 81-82
* PRAYER OF THE DAY (In Unison) Bulletin Insert
FIRST READING: Hosea 5:15 – 6:6
PSALM 50:7-15 (Spoken Responsively)
SECOND READING: Romans 4:13-25
* ALLELUIA VERSE: p. 83
GOSPEL: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
SERMON: Rev. Robert Roettger
HYMN: “My Faith Looks Up to Thee“ LBW # 479
NICENE CREED p. 84
PRAYERS Bulletin Insert
OFFERING
* OFFERTORY and PRAYER pp. 86-87
* THE GREAT THANKSGIVING pp. 88-89
* THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION p. 89
* THE LORD’S PRAYER p. 91
“LAMB OF GOD…” p. 92
THE DISTRIBUTION
POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE p. 92-93
FINAL PRAYER AND BLESSING p. 94
CLOSING HYMN: “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” LBW # 467
THE DISMISSAL & POSTLUDE
* Indicates those present stand if able.

Welcome to all who worship with us today!
We pray this time glorifies our Savior and
blesses His people. If you are a visitor, please
sign our guestbook in the narthex.

This Week’s Schedule

Today: 8:30 am Worship w. H.C. at S
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship at S
10:30 am Worship w. H.C. at EC Monday:
Tuesday: 9:30 am WELCA workday (S)
Wednesday: 8:00 pm EC Council meets.
Thursday:
Friday: 9:00 am Pastor in Office (S)
10:00 am Bible Study (S)
Saturday:
Sunday: 8:30 am Worship at S
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship at S
10:30 am Worship at EC

LAY LEADERS
EAST CHAIN:
Organists: Arlyce Holland & Gloria Mattson, Jackie Mattson
Ushers: Daniel Calkins, Ed Swanson, Adam Thedens, Brian Scheff
SHILOH:
Organists: Diane Manske
Radio Sponsorship: Jeff & Sharon Vriesen in Memory of parents.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The East Chain WELCA will meet on Wednesday, June 24th at 12pm, at Farmer's Daughter Kitchen in Blue Earth. Pastor will give devotions. Anyone available may help with bingo at St. Luke's that afternoon at 2:00,

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

Shiloh and East Chain Lutheran Churches
The Holy Trinity Sunday
May 31, 2026
Shiloh – 8:30 am East Chain - 10:30 am

PRELUDE:
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
INVOCATION: We Gather in the Name of the Father,
and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
HYMN: “Holy, Holy Holy” LBW # 165
(Stand on Last Verse as you are able)
* GREETING WOV p. 46
*SCRIPTURE SONG WOV p. 47
* PRAYER OF THE DAY (In Unison) See Insert:
FIRST READING: Genesis 1:1 – 2:4a
PSALM 8 (Spoken Responsively) See Insert
SECOND READING: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
* GOSPEL ACCLAMATION WOV p. 48
* GOSPEL: Matthew 28:16-20
HYMN: “Softly & Tenderly Jesus is Calling” WOV # 734
SERMON: Rev. Robert Roettger
HYMN: “I Was There to Hear your Borning Cry” WOV # 770
*Baptism of Amelia Loraine Steuer LBW pp. 121-125
SHARING OF PEACE & OFFERING
* OFFERTORY & PRAYER WOV pp 50-51
* PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH: See Insert
* THE LORD’S PRAYER WOV p. 52
* THE BLESSING WOV p. 53
SENDING SONG: “God, Whose Almighty Word ” LBW # 400
THE DISMISSAL WOV p. 53
* Indicates those present stand if able

Welcome to all who worship with us today!
We pray this time glorifies our Savior and
blesses His people. If you are a visitor, please
sign our guestbook in the narthex.

This Week’s Schedule:
Today: 8:30 am Worship (S)
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship (S)
10:30 am Worship w. Baptism (EC)
Monday:
Tuesday: 9:30 am WELCA Work Day (S)
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday: 9:00 am Office hour at (S)
10:00 am Bible Study at (S)
Saturday:
Next Sunday: 8:30 am Worship with Holy Communion (S)
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship (S)
10:30 am Worship with Holy Communion (EC)

LAY LEADERS
SHILOH:
Organists: Diane Manske
Radio Broadcast: In memory of Yvonn Curtis by Dave & Christi Curtis.

EAST CHAIN:
Organists / Pianists: Arlyce Holland & Gloria Mattson, Jackie Mattson
Ushers: Todd Barrick, Dave Hatfield, Kevin Buchan, Sam Muenstermann.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Today, at East Chain, we rejoice as Amelia Loraine Steuer is Baptized and welcomed into the Lord’s family. Amelia was born on March 23, 2026 in Mankato. Her parents are Nathan & Ludivina Steuer. Her sponsors are Adam & Sandra Steuer. May God Bless Amelia and her family today and forever!

05/20/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

2026 High School Graduates:
Shiloh: Linkin Schultze
East Chain:
Brody Grathwohl
Lane Kruse
Phoebe Madsen
Kayla Mattson..

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES

The 131st Annual Memorial Day Service will be held at the East Chain Activity Center on Monday, May 25th at 9:30 am.
Coffee & treats will be served prior to the service 8:45 – 9:30 am.
Following the service, wreaths will be placed on cross’ at the East Chain Lutheran Church Cemetery.

A Memorial Day service will be held at the Elmore Cemetery on Monday, May 25th at 10:00 am with an honor guard from the Elmore American Legion post. The speaker is Chaplain Robert Roettger.
In the event of rain, the service will be held at the Elmore American Legion post.

Please have newsleter items to me by Tuesday May 26th thanks Becca

05/20/2026

Shiloh and East Chain Lutheran Churches
Day of Pentecost
May 24, 2026
Shiloh – 8:30 am East Chain - 10:30 am

PRELUDE:
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
INVOCATION: We Gather in the Name of the Father,
and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
HYMN: “O Day Full of Grace” LBW # 161
(Stand on Last Verse as you are able)
** GRADUATES HONORED AT BOTH CHURCHES
* GREETING WOV p. 46
*SCRIPTURE SONG WOV p. 47
* PRAYER OF THE DAY (In Unison) See Insert:
FIRST READING: Acts 2:1-21
PSALM 104:24-35 (Spoken Responsively) See Insert
SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
* GOSPEL ACCLAMATION WOV p. 48
* GOSPEL: John 20:19-23
HYMN: “Spirit of Gentleness” WOV # 684
SERMON: Rev. Robert Roettger
HYMN: “Loving Spirit” WOV # 683
SHARING OF PEACE & OFFERING
* OFFERTORY & PRAYER WOV pp 50-51
* PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH: See Insert
* THE LORD’S PRAYER WOV p. 52
* THE BLESSING WOV p. 53
SENDING SONG: “Battle Hymn o the Republic ” LBW # 332
THE DISMISSAL WOV p. 53
* Indicates those present stand if able

Welcome to all who worship with us today!
We pray this time glorifies our Savior and
blesses His people. If you are a visitor, please
sign our guestbook in the narthex.

This Week’s Schedule:
Today: Graduates Recognized at both congregations.
8:30 am Worship (S)
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship (S)
10:00 am Grads Recognized during coffee.
10:30 am Worship (EC)

Monday: MEMORIAL DAY. See local services below.

Tuesday: 9:30 am WELCA Work Day (S)

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday: NO Office hour or Bible Study at (S)
11:00 am Committal service for Yvonn Curtis
at Elmore Cemetery
5:30 pm Wedding rehearsal in Okibogi
Saturday: 4:00 pm Caleb Benes - Maggy Totzke Wedding

Next Sunday: 8:30 am Worship (S)
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship (S)
10:30 am Worship (EC)

05/13/2026

Shiloh & East Chain Lutheran Churches
Seventh Sunday of Easter May 17, 2026
Shiloh 8:30 am. East Chain 10:30 am.
PRELUDE
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
* BRIEF ORDER OF CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS p. 77
OPENING HYMN: “Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty“ LBW # 250
(* Stand on last verse)
* GREETING and KYRIE pp. 78-79
* HYMN OF PRAISE & SALUTATION p. 82
* PRAYER OF THE DAY (In Unison) See Insert
Acts 1:6-14
PSALM 68:1-10, 32-35 (Responsively)
SECOND READING: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
* ALLELUIA VERSE p. 83
* GOSPEL: John 17:1-11
SERMON: Rev. Robert Roettger
HYMN: “Oh Master, Let Me Walk with You“ LBW # 492
OFFERING
* OFFERTORY and PRAYER pp. 86-87
* THE GREAT THANKSGIVING pp. 88-89
* THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION p. 89
* THE LORD’S PRAYER p. 91
“LAMB OF GOD…” p. 9
THE DISTRIBUTION
POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE p. 92-93
FINAL PRAYER AND BLESSING p. 94
CLOSING HYMN:“Lord, Dismiss us with Your Blessing“LBW #259
THE DISMISSAL & POSTLUDE
* Indicates those present stand if able

EAST CHAIN:
Organists: Arlyce Holland, Gloria Mattson, Jackie Mattson
Ushers: Todd Barrick, Dave Hatfield, Keven Buchan,
Sam Muenstermann
SHILOH: Organists: Diane Manske
Radio Sponsors: In Memory of LuVerne Corhus by Dan & Karina Baker.
Welcome to all who worship with us today!
We pray this time glorifies our Savior and
blesses His people. If you are a visitor, please
sign our guestbook in the narthex.
This Week’s Schedule
Today: 8:30 am Worship w. H.C. (S)
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship (S)
10:30 am Worship w. H.C. (EC)
Monday:
Tuesday: 9:30 am WELCA workday (S)
1:30 pm EC Welca Bible Study Ch.3
Wednesday: 1:30 pm Pr. & Organists pick hymns at (S)
7:00 pm Shiloh Council meets. VP leads.
Thursday:
Friday: 9:00 am Pastor in Office (S)
10:00 am Bible Study (S)
Saturday:
Next Sunday: 8:30 am Worship, Graduates recognized (S)
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship (S)
10:30 am Worship, Graduates recognized (EC)
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES
The 131st Annual Memorial Day Service will be held at the East Chain Activity Center on Monday, May 25th at 9:30 am. Coffee & treats will be served prior to the service 8:45 – 9:30 am. Following the service, wreaths will be placed on cross’ at the East Chain Lutheran Church Cemetery.

A Memorial Day service will be held at the Elmore Cemetery on Monday, May 25th at 10:00 am with an honor guard from the Elmore American Legion post. The speaker is Chaplain Robert Roettger.
In the event of rain, the service will be held at the Elmore American Legion post.

The East Chain WELCA l will meet on Tuesday, May 19th at 1:30. Gloria is hostess & devotions. Pastor will lead Bible Study from John, Session 3.

Please have newsletter items to me by Tuesday May 26th Thanks Becca

05/06/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The East Chain WELCA l will meet on Tuesday, May 19th at 1:30. Gloria is hostess & devotions. Pastor will lead Bible Study from John, Session 3.

There is a sign-up sheet in the ECLC Narthex for donations of bars or cookies for the Pat Green celebration of life service that will be held on May 16th. For more information contact Karla Malo 507-246-4424.
Thank You for your donations.

The 131st Annual Memorial Day service will be held at the East Chain Activity Center on Monday, May 25th at 9:30 am.
Coffee & treats will be served prior to the service 8:45 – 9:30 am.
Following the service, wreaths will be placed on cross’ at the East Chain Lutheran Church Cemetery.

East Chain WELCA will honor our graduates on Sunday, May 24th beginning with coffee and treats at 10:00.