Oak Grove Lutheran Church

06/02/2026

We celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit as our former intern (2003-2004) here at Oak Grove, Pastor Lisa Lewton, was elected this past weekend to serve as the next Bishop in the Western North Dakota Synod!

05/31/2026

Visit https://www.oakgrovelutheran.org/worship to find the latest bulletin and follow along with the service.

Bulletin liturgy and hymnody from SundaysandSeasons.com, reprinted under CCLI license #76710 and One License -704117.

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New Revised Standard Version Bible. Copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Revised Common Lectionary, Copyright © 1992 Consultation on Common Texts, admin Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission.

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05/24/2026

Visit https://www.oakgrovelutheran.org/worship to find the latest bulletin and follow along with the service.

Bulletin liturgy and hymnody from SundaysandSeasons.com, reprinted under CCLI license #76710 and One License -704117.

Copyright © 2025 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License .

New Revised Standard Version Bible. Copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Revised Common Lectionary, Copyright © 1992 Consultation on Common Texts, admin Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission.

CCLI Song #24140 John W. Thompson | Randy Scruggs © 1982 Full Armor Publishing
Company; Whole Armor Publishing Company. For use solely with the SongSelect®
All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License #76710

05/20/2026

We have one more opportunity for you to join a Capital Campaign Listening Seesion TONIGHT (5/20) via Zoom. Check your email for a link or reach out to the church office: [email protected]

We have heard at our recent Capital Campaign Listening Sessions that our building gets used A LOT by many great groups and organizations, and we host various events throughout the year. In May we had about 37 different groups and events! This ministry of welcome and hospitality in Jesus’ name is an important part of who we are at Oak Grove, and this is why we are doing our best to be good stewards of this building that God has entrusted to us.
At our Listening Sessions we heard updates on the project bids (see previous post for the roof update, and the AC is still getting sorted out and we are learning lots), the Capital Campaign process (we hope to be officially kicking it off this Fall), and the financial situation we find ourselves in (which is solid and we are getting a loan to help with the cash flow). We also ate taquitos prepared for us by our partners and friends at Tapestry Tuesday night and had ice cream sundaes on Sunday morning. There were good conversations and questions at all our sessions, and we are excited for the next steps!

05/19/2026

⛱️Rain drops keep falling on my head... but not for much longer!⛱️
💸Today we made the initial payment from our new loan (which will then be paid off by the upcoming Capital Campaign this Fall) which will allow the roofers to order supplies and get started on replacing our entire roof for our building! ⛪️ There are still things to be scheduled and sorted out, but the hope is that work will begin in early June. There will be some disruptions duirng that time, but we will do our best to communicate those as they come. Thank you to Austad Roofing for their patience and flexibility!
🫶We are very excited to get this much needed project underway!

05/18/2026

🎊🎉Congratulations to our graduating high school seniors who we prayerd for and gave personalized quilts to during worship on Sunday, May 17th!
As was said as they received their quilts:
"Finley, Ian, Christian, and Christopher you stand before us in this milestone moment of high school graduation. We realize it’s a busy time of the year for you and your families, so thanks for squeezing this event into your Sunday morning when you might rather still be sleeping. Special thanks to Marilyn and Kathie for their dedication, focus, and incredible talent to create these gifts for you.

Quilts without a doubt have a special meaning - no two are alike - just like each of you brings an unique joy and story to those around you. Kathie & Marilyn have incorporated your favorite colors and fabrics that reflect who you are now. These quilts made with love and prayer will be a marker on your life journey. These quilts will keep you warm while studying, reassure you when times are tough, provide a conversation starter, and remind you that you are so loved as a Child of God wherever you go.

Each piece is stitched and tied together representing how we are more beautiful and colorful because of all of our experiences and the people in our lives. You wouldn’t be standing here without your family’s support and the foundation of faith. Remember, all of these people before you and so many others continue to walk alongside you just as Jesus does. Thanks for letting us be a part of your graduation milestone!"

05/17/2026

Visit https://www.oakgrovelutheran.org/worship to find the latest bulletin and follow along with the service.

Bulletin liturgy and hymnody from SundaysandSeasons.com, reprinted under CCLI license #76710 and One License -704117.

Copyright © 2025 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License .

New Revised Standard Version Bible. Copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Revised Common Lectionary, Copyright © 1992 Consultation on Common Texts, admin Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission.

CCLI Song #24140 John W. Thompson | Randy Scruggs © 1982 Full Armor Publishing
Company; Whole Armor Publishing Company. For use solely with the SongSelect®
All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License #76710

05/12/2026

📣Our Capital Campaign Listening Sessions are here!📣
We hope you can attend one of these Information Sessions to review the building projects and get introduced to the proposed Capital Campaign process. This will be an opportunity to ask questions and for us to receive your feedback about the plan and process.
We hope you will fill out the quick survey (in comments) now or at the meeting.
The goal of these Information Sessions is to receive your questions, concerns and ideas while creating awareness about the Capital Campaign process. We will not be asking for pledges or donations at these gatherings.
If you want to join the Zoom meeting, a link will be sent out through our Constant Contact. If you need help, please contact the office.
👀We hope to see you at one of these Listening Sessions!👂

05/12/2026

In Pastor Ellery's sermon on Sunday, he shared Spencer LaJoye's song, "Plowshare Prayer" and invited us to use it as a prayer this week to help open our hearts and minds to those God would show us. What has been revealed to you this week?

4.5K likes, 286 comments. "Spencer LaJoye - Plowshare Prayer (Live)"

05/10/2026

Visit https://www.oakgrovelutheran.org/worship to find the latest bulletin and follow along with the service.

Bulletin liturgy and hymnody from SundaysandSeasons.com, reprinted under CCLI license #76710 and One License -704117.

Copyright © 2025 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License .

New Revised Standard Version Bible. Copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Revised Common Lectionary, Copyright © 1992 Consultation on Common Texts, admin Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission.

CCLI Song #24140 John W. Thompson | Randy Scruggs © 1982 Full Armor Publishing
Company; Whole Armor Publishing Company. For use solely with the SongSelect®
All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License #76710