Shiloh Lutheran Church

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: “God! When Human Bonds Are Broken” WOV # 735
SERMON: Rev. Robert Roettger
HYMN: “O Holy Spirit, Root of Life” WOV # 688
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!

05/24/2026

Day of Pentecost May 24, 2026

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)

05/20/2026

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

05/17/2026

Seventh Sunday of Easter May 17, 2026

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

05/10/2026

05/06/2026

Shiloh and East Chain Lutheran Churches
6th Sunday of Easter
May 10, 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 of Rest and Gladness” LBW # 251
(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: Acts 17:22-31
PSALM 66:8-20 (Spoken Responsively) See Insert
SECOND READING: 1 Peter 3:13-22
* GOSPEL ACCLAMATION WOV p. 48
* GOSPEL: John 14:15-21
HYMN: “You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore” WOV # 784
SERMON: Rev. Robert Roettger
HYMN: “When Love is Found” WOV # 749
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: “Love Devine, Loves Excelling” LBW # 315
THE DISMISSAL WOV p. 53
* Indicates those present stand if able

LAY LEADERS
SHILOH: Organists: Diane Manske
Radio Broadcast: Marcia Milbrandt in memory of Anniversary & Irvin’s birthday.
EAST CHAIN:Organists / Pianists: Arlyce Holland & Gloria Mattson, Jackie Mattson
Ushers: Todd Barrick, Dave Hatfield, Kevin Buchan,
Sam Muenstermann.
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: HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
8:30 am Worship (S)
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship (S)
10:30 am Worship (EC)
Monday:
Tuesday: 9:30 am WELCA Work Day (S)
Wednesday: 8:00 pm ECLC Council Meets.
Thursday: Ascension Day
Friday: 9:00 am Office hour at (S)
10:00 am Bible Study at (S)
Saturday:
Next Sunday: 8:30 am Worship w. Holy Comm. (S)
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship (S)
10:00 am Coffee Fellowship (EC)
10:30 am Worship w. Holy Comm. (EC)
ANNOUNCEMENTS: