Shepherd of the Canyon

09/06/2026

"Childlike, Not Childish"

09/05/2026

Join us Sunday at 10:45 for Divine Service.

Our Heavenly Father hears our prayers, gives us His Word, forgiveness, and His Body and Blood. We are refreshed to go out in service to Him.

Bible Study is at 9:45 where we study the day's readings and a portion of the Liturgy.

Fellowship is at 9:30. Coffee and goodies!

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 18A)
Sep. 6, 2026

In peace, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For the Church, that by our warning and witness sinners may come to repentance with faith, and so enjoy the forgiveness of their sins, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For all Christians, that they may be steadfast and immovable in God’s truth, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For all little ones, that they may be kept from sin and that their pastors, parents and teachers would teach them to trust in Christ’s forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For all who bear the sword, that they may bear it as God’s servants; and that under their peaceable governance Christ’s holy people may be guarded and directed in righteousness, quietness and unity, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For the ill, grieving and lonely, that they may remember that the Good Shepherd, who loves them, seeks and saves the one lost sheep, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For childlike faith as we receive Christ’s body and blood, that it may strengthen us in faith toward God and in fervent love toward one another, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

O almighty God, we confess that we are poor sinners and could not give an answer if You should contend with us. Yet do we thank You with all our hearts that You have taken our guilt from us and laid it upon Your dear Son, Jesus Christ, who has atoned for it. Graciously sustain us in this faith. Govern us by Your Holy Spirit, that we may live according to Your will in love and service to our neighbors. Do not let us give way to wrath or revenge, and so incur Your wrath, but let us always find in You a gracious Father; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

08/30/2026

"Overcoming Evil"

08/29/2026

Please join us this Sunday for Divine Service at 10:45 in the sanctuary.
The sermon is "Overcoming Evil".
Bible Study is at 9:45 with fellowship at 9:30 in the Activity Center.
We'll study the day's lessons.

Looking forward to you joining us as we receive God's Word!

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 17A)
Aug. 30, 2026

In peace, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

That we would place all vengeance in the hands of God, who is ever righteous and faithful, and who will always carry out justice and deliver His people out of the hand of the wicked, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For all pastors and missionaries, that they might say with Jeremiah, “Hear the Word of the Lord,” and faithfully proclaim that Word to us, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For the households of this congregation, that all may live in love that issues from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For all who make, execute and judge our laws, that their eyes may be turned toward the Lord; and that they would receive wisdom and strength to faithfully carry out their duties, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For the sick and suffering, that they might have relief from pain and the courage to endure whatever crosses and tribulations the Lord chooses to lay upon them, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For all who receive the Supper today, that they may faithfully receive it for the forgiveness of sins and be sustained until Christ returns in glory, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For those persecuted for the name of Christ, that in communion with all the saints we may bear our crosses faithfully, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

All these things and whatever else You know that we need, grant us, Father, for the sake of Him who died and rose again and now lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God forever. Amen.

08/23/2026

"Living as a Sacrifice"

08/22/2026

Join us. Even the hymns are full of richness!

Divine Service is at 10:45 Sundays.

Bible Study is at 9:45. We're studying the daily lessons....a really great study!

HYMN OF THE DAY
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16A)
Aug. 23, 2026

"Built on the Rock" (LSB 645)

1. Built on the Rock the Church shall stand
Even when steeples are falling.
Crumbled have spires in ev’ry land;
Bells still are chiming and calling,
Calling the young and old to rest,
But above all the souls distressed,
Longing for rest everlasting.

2. Surely in temples made with hands
God, the Most High, is not dwelling;
High above earth His temple stands,
All earthly temples excelling.
Yet He who dwells in heav’n above
Chooses to live with us in love,
Making our bodies His temple.

3. We are God’s house of living stones,
Built for His own habitation.
He through baptismal grace us owns
Heirs of His wondrous salvation.
Were we but two His name to tell,
Yet He would deign with us to dwell
With all His grace and His favor.

4. Here stands the font before our eyes,
Telling how God has received us.
The altar recalls Christ’s sacrifice
And what His Supper here gives us.
Here sound the Scriptures that proclaim
Christ yesterday, today, the same,
And evermore, our Redeemer.

5. Grant, then, O God, Your will be done,
That, when the church bells are ringing,
Many in saving faith may come
Where Christ His message is bringing:
“I know My own; My own know Me.
You, not the world, My face shall see.
My peace I leave with you. Amen.”

08/16/2026

God Is Good

08/09/2026

"Wet Feet, Dry Feet"

08/01/2026

Join us Sundays at 9:45 for Bible Study!
We are studying each week's readings. Really helps bring additional depth to understanding during Divine Service.
Coffee and treats at 9:30.

Divine Service is at 10:45. God serves us in giving His Word and Sacraments for the strengthening of Faith.

04/02/2026

It really is true that church printers become demon possessed during Holy Week!!