Here we have a firm foundation, Here the refuge of the lost; Christ, the Rock of our salvation, Is the name of which we boast: Lamb of God, for sinners wounded, Sacrifice to cancel guilt! None shall ever be confounded Who on Him their hope have built. – LSB 451:4 “Blessed is the man who takes refuge in the Lord” (Ps.…
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Ash Wednesday Divine Service 1:30pm & 6:30pm February 18th, 2026 Imposition of Ashes prior to the service.
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On my heart imprint Your image, Blessèd Jesus, King of grace, That life’s riches, cares, and pleasures Never may Your work erase; Let the clear inscription be: Jesus, crucified for me, Is my life, my hope’s foundation, And my glory and salvation! Well, it is everyone’s favorite time of the year again: Tax Season! Okay, maybe this is not our favorite part…
Feed Thy children, God most holy; Comfort sinners poor and lowly. O Thou Bread of Life from heaven, bless the food Thou here has given! As these gifts the body nourish, may our souls in graces flourish till with saints in heavenly splendor at Thy feast due thanks we render. – LSB 774 The Psalmist declares: “The eyes of all look to…
“O grant, dear Lord of love, that we receive, rejoicing, the word proclaimed by John, our true repentance voicing, that gladly we may walk upon our Savior’s way until we live with Him in His eternal day.” – LSB 346:4 “Cursed” is a weighty word. Indeed, such is the weight of God’s law upon us sinners. As St. Paul explains in Roman…
Exciting News! Our Savior Lutheran Church is opening a music conservatory in January 2026! The mission of this music conservatory is to train the next generation of church musicians while sharing the Gospel of Christ. Through private music lessons, we will provide opportunities for students to worship God through music, all while gaining valuable musical and life skills. Members…
Join us for Advent Midweek Services this year. Services are Wednesdays (Dec. 3, 10, & 17) at 1:30pm and 6:30pm, with a meal at 5:30pm. Our theme this year is the lovely hymn O Lord, How Shall I Meet You by Paul Gerhardt. 1 O Lord, how shall I meet You, How welcome You aright? Your people long to greet You, My hope,…
Join us on Wednesday, November 26th, at 6:30pm for our Thanksgiving Eve Service
Oh, happy, holy portion, relief for all distress, true vision of true beauty, refreshment for the blest! Strive now to win that glory, toil now to gain that light; send hope ahead to grasp it till hope be lost in sight. – LSB 513:4 What season is it? Well, it’s November, so it’s autumn. Even if you don’t have a calendar you…
“Though devils all the world should fill, all eager to devour us, we tremble not, we fear no ill; they shall not overpower us. This world’s prince may still scowl fierce as he will, he can harm us none. He’s judged; the deed is done; one little word can fell him.” – LSB 656:3 Demons are real. This is sometimes lost on…
“There is nothing worth comparing to this lifelong comfort sure! Open eyed my grave is staring: even there I’ll sleep secure. Though my flesh awaits its raising, still my soul continues praising: I am baptized into Christ; I’m a child of paradise.” – 594:5 If you’re like many lifelong Lutherans, you don’t remember your baptism, because you were baptized as an infant.…
“The Son of God goes forth to war, a kingly crown to gain. His blood-red banner streams afar, who follows in His train?” – LSB 661:1 The hymn, The Son of God Goes Forth to War, honors Christian martyrs who died for their faith, and urges us to boldly follow their examples of faithfulness. The hymn begins with Jesus, the Son of…
Save the date for August 17th! On August 17th, 2025, Our Savior Lutheran Church will be celebrating our 75th Anniversary. Divine Service begins at 9am. Festivities and meal begins at 11:30am. Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. The day will feature: Guest Preacher Guest Organist Ruth Mackie Congregational Pictures Bounce House Music by Generation Gap Hamburger meal Ice…
Join us as we grow in the wisdom and understanding found in God’s word! We will also learn about light and basic wiring skills as we tinker and craft. August 4-6 from 6-8 pm, with a free dinner starting at 5:15pm. Kids 4 years of age to entering 6th grade are welcome to attend. Please register no later than July 28th. There is no cost…
“To hope grown dim, to hearts turned cold speak tongues of fire and make us bold to shine Your Word of saving grace into each dark and loveless place.” LSB 585:3 Both Pastor Matheny and myself were ordained during the month of July in the year of our Lord two-thousand-sixteen. Each year I like to reflect and take stock of myself and…
Many of our prayers are addressed either to our heavenly Father, or to our Lord Jesus Christ. But few prayers are addressed to the Holy Spirit. This is not to say that the Holy Spirit is ignored by us, but that the work of the Holy Spirit is primarily to point us to God the Father and God the Son, and thus…
From June 1st through September 7th our Sunday morning schedule will look a bit different. 8am – Matins 8:25am – Donuts and social time 9am – Divine Service 10:15am – Family Bible Study
“Alleluia! Now we cry to our King immortal, who, triumphant, burst the bars of the tomb’s dark portal.” The 8th century hymn, Come, You Faithful, by John of Damascus, has been sung during the Easter season for well over a thousand years, and for good reason! In the first stanza of this hymn the image of God rescuing His people from bondage…
With this hymn, the chief Good Friday service concludes triumphantly, declaring victory over death. Sometimes we treat Lent, and particularly Good Friday, as if it’s a funeral for Jesus. While it is appropriate to behave especially reverently during the Holy Week services, with more silence and time for meditation on the gravity of what God has done for us in Jesus’ death,…
Savior, When in Dust to Thee is one of the hymns appointed for Ash Wednesday. Given the subject of the hymn its appropriateness for the season of Lent, and Ash Wednesday in particular, is obvious. This season of Lent is a penitential season, by which we mean this is a season in which we reflect upon the depravity of our sins and…
Join us for Midweek Lenten Services on Wednesdays in Lent at 1:30 or 6:30pm, with a meal preceding the evening service at 5:30pm. This year the theme of our midweek services is the Ten Commandments.
Join us for Ash Wednesday services on March 5th, 2025 at either 1:30pm or 6:30pm. Imposition of Ashes will be taking place prior to the service in the sanctuary.
On March 2nd, 2025 we will be having one service at 9am at which we will be dedicating the new artwork. Be sure to join us for the celebration!
Ladies, mark your calendars for March 14th &15th for a Spring Women’s Retreat! This year we are inviting Mrs. Kristen Einertson to be our keynote speaker, on the theme In the Beauty of Holiness. Einertson is known for her work over at the website All The Household, dedicated to restoring liturgical traditions in the home and thus centering the household around the…
This summer, from July 18th – July 23rd, eight Our Savior’s youth and three chaperones will join with thousands of LCMS youth from around the country in New Orleans for Worship, Bible Study, inspirational speakers and performers who will challenge them in God’s Word, servant events, and more. We appreciate all the support from the congregation.
February 2nd is the feast of the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of our Lord in the temple. On this occasion the elderly priest Simeon beheld in his arms the infant Lord Jesus Christ. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ, so now when he…
“Then, gracious God, in years to come, we pray Your hand may guide us, and onward through our journey home, your mercy walk beside us until at last our ransomed life is safe from peril, toil, and strife when heaven itself shall hide us.” – LSB 899:5 One of the most popular themes in fictional literature is the story of the…
Join us on New Year’s Eve at 6:30pm for the New Year’s Eve service. Eternal God, we commit to Your mercy and forgiveness the year now ending and commend to Your blessing and love the times yet to come. In the new year, abide among us with Your Holy Spirit that we may always trust in the saving name of our Lord…
O God, You make this most holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that as we have known the mysteries of that Light on earth we may also come to the fullness of His joys in heaven; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one…
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 Join us Sunday, December 22nd, at 9 a.m. as we gaze upon the True Light, lying in a manger, in this year’s Children’s Christmas Service. A pre-service recital will take place at 8:40. Reception to follow the 9a.m. service. This…
Please join us this Wednesday evening at 6:30pm to walk our neighborhood and distribute invitations for the upcoming Wisdom Workshop coming up at the end of the month. We will enjoy root beer floats together after the work is done! Find out more about this fun opportunity for kids between 3 years and 6th grade here.
Youth from 5th – 12th grade and their parents are invited to attend a meeting after the Wednesday night meal (7pm) on Wednesday, May 1st. We want to know how to help you be active in the church, what you are looking for in youth activities (Bible Study, service opportunities, fellowship, etc.), and begin planning for the National Youth Gathering in 2025. …
Join your church family for a fun weekend of camping! We have a group campsite reserved at Jay Cooke State Park June 27th-30th. There is plenty to do at this state park and surrounding area- hiking, biking trails (both Mountain biking and paved trails), white water rafting, or visiting the Duluth area! “Family camping” just means all ages are welcome- singles are…
Our Holy Week worship schedule is as follows – we hope you can join us: Palm Sunday: Sunday, March 24, 8:00 and 10:30am Maundy Thursday: Thursday, March 28, 1:30 and 6:30pm Good Friday: Friday, March 29, 1:30 and 6:30pm Easter Vigil: Saturday, March 30, 8:00pm Easter Celebration: Sunday, March 31, 8:00 and 10:30am Join the Youth for Easter Breakfast between services in…
Join us for the upcoming women’s retreat on Saturday, March 16, from 9:00am-2:00pm! The topic is Communication Hurdles Between Generations – we will consider different approaches to communication. What are some of the side effects to changes we’ve seen? What does the Bible have to say? We’ll brainstorm ways to move forward. The cost is…
Hey men, save the date! We invite you to join us for our annual fall Boundary Waters canoe trip this September 25-29. The trip will include canoeing, fishing, hunting, camaraderie, and a variety of ways to challenge you both physically and mentally as well as reflect on God’s wonderful creation. If you have questions, or…
Lent is the season of the Church year where we endeavor to intentionally take up our crosses and follow Jesus. Our walk with the Lord takes on an extra layer of intensity as we commit ourselves to intentional prayer, fasting, and gathering around God’s Word. We welcome you to come prepare with us. This year…
Our purpose at Our Savior’s is to walk together in The Way which is Jesus Christ, to grow together in The Truth which is Jesus Christ, and to live together the full and eternal Life which is Jesus Christ. One way we do this is through Bible study, and this coming week there are many opportunities to participate: Sunday morning education hour,…
We invite you to join us this weekend for regular Sunday worship and Christmas Eve and Day services. Sunday morning services: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Divine Services Christmas Eve services: 3 p.m. Lessons and Carols 5 p.m. Lessons and Carols Christmas Day: 9 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion “All creation, join in praising God the Father, Spirit, Son, Evermore your…
This Sunday, December 19th, we will have one worship service at 9am – the Children’s Christmas Service. Our Sunday School children will present the Christmas story “Joy to the World”. Come early, the children will share their musical gifts singing and playing Christmas songs in the Pre-Service recital beginning at about 8:40. Following the service, make your way to the Fellowship Hall…
We invite you to join us for midweek Advent services as we prepare for the celebration of the birth of our savior. Advent services are Wednesdays, December 6th, 13th, and 20th at 1:30pm and 6:30pm.
We welcome you to join us Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 22 at 6:30pm to begin your Thanksgiving celebration in worship! I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High. Psalm 7:17
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! (Psalm 107:1) The end of the year is fast approaching. The leaves are changing and will soon be falling and the season of Thanksgiving will soon be here. On Saturday 4th from 3:30-5:30 PM , Our Savior’s is asking for your help in cleaning up around…
Join us starting this Wednesday for an evening of education, fellowship, and music! At 6pm everyone is welcome to a wonderful dinner in the Fellowship Hall followed by a short devotion. At 5:15 Deaconess Brand leads a Bible study on relational issues, and music rehearsals are on the following schedule: Intro Bells- 4:45-5:15 Intro Choir- 5:20-5:50 Brass- 5:55-6:10 Choir 7-7:30 in the…
The school year is upon us – join us on September 10th for education Sunday! Even if you’re not in elementary school any more, the season probably brings back memories of friends or teachers or things you learned. There’s always more to learn about God. We have lots of classes to choose from, so hopefully you can find something that fits you.…
The VBS kick off pool party has been cancelled due to the weather. (Boo.) Join us starting Monday for VBS at 6pm with dinner starting at 5:15pm. (Yay!) See you there!
The courtyard is in full bloom! In addition to the regular maintenance of the courtyard flowers and other landscaping, the members who oversee the courtyard are planning some improvements. Watch for more information on the plan and how you can help!
God’s beautiful creation on full display in the courtyard. Thank you to all the volunteers who care for the grounds!
Are you looking for an opportunity to help those who have been impacted by the recent severe weather in the south? A disaster relief mission is “in the works”! Contact Matt Brand or Pastor Matheny if you might be interested in participating in a mission within the next two to four weeks. No pre-requisites needed!