Rev. Alan Ludwig – Cell # 509-540-9083, Email: lutheranprof@gmail.com
Secretary’s Office Hours M–F 9:00am – 2:00pm
The Transfiguration of Our Lord
February 15, 2026
Divine Service Setting III – LSB 184
Hymn: O God of God, O Light of Light LSB 810
Stand
Confession and Absolution
Exhortation (p.184)
Corporate Confession (p.184)
Service of the Word
Introit (responsively) Psalm 99:1–5; antiphon: v. 9
P Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy | mountain;*
for the Lord our God is | holy!
C The Lord reigns; let the peoples | tremble!*
He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the | earth quake!
P The Lord is great in | Zion;*
he is exalted over all the | peoples.
C Let them praise your great and | awesome name!*
Ho- | ly is he!
P The King in his might loves | justice.*
You have established equity; you have executed justice and
righteousness in | Jacob.
C Exalt the Lord our God; worship at his | footstool!*
Ho- | ly is he!
C Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*
and to the Holy | Spirit;
as it was in the be- | ginning,*
is now, and will be forever. | Amen.
P Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy | mountain;*
for the Lord our God is | holy!
Kyrie (p.186)
Gloria in Excelsis (p. 187)
Collect of the Day
P Let us pray.
O God, in the glorious transfiguration of Your beloved Son You confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the testimony of Moses and Elijah. In the voice that came from the bright cloud You wonderfully foreshowed our adoption by grace. Mercifully make us co-heirs with the King in His glory and bring us to the fullness of our inheritance in heaven; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen.
Sit
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 24:8–18
8And Moses took the blood and threw it on the people and said, “Behold the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words.”
9Then Moses and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel went up, 10and they saw the God of Israel. There was under his feet as it were a pavement of sapphire stone, like the very heaven for clearness. 11And he did not lay his hand on the chief men of the people of Israel; they beheld God, and ate and drank.
12The Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain and wait there, that I may give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.” 13So Moses rose with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. 14And he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. And behold, Aaron and Hur are with you. Whoever has a dispute, let him go to them.”
15Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. 16The glory of the Lord dwelt on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days. And on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the midst of the cloud. 17Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. 18Moses entered the cloud and went up on the mountain. And Moses was on the mountain forty days and forty nights.
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Gradual Psalm 117:1–2a; 96:8
C Praise the Lord, all | nations!*
Extol him, all | peoples!
For great is his steadfast | love toward us,*
and the faithfulness of the Lord endures for- | ever.
Ascribe to the Lord the glory | due his name;*
bring an offering, and come in- | to his courts!
Epistle Reading: 2 Peter 1:16–21
16For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” 18we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. 19And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 20knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. 21For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
L This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Stand
Alleluia (p.190)
Holy Gospel: Matthew 17:1–9
1After six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. 3And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 5He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” 6When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. 7But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” 8And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
9And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.”
L This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C Praise be to Thee, O Christ.
Nicene Creed (p.191)
Sit
Hymn: O Wondrous Type! O Vision Fair LSB 413
Sermon
Stand
Offertory (p.192)
Offering
Prayer of the Church
Service of the Sacrament
Preface (p.194)
Sanctus (p.195)
The Lord’s Prayer (sung)
The Words of Institution (p.197)
Pax Domini
Agnus Dei (p.198)
Sit
Distribution of the Sacrament
Distribution Hymns
Jesus Comes Today with Healing LSB 620
Beautiful Savior LSB 537
Stand
Nunc Dimittis (p.199)
Thanksgiving (p.200)
Post Communion Collect (p.201)
Benedicamus & Benediction
Sit
Announcements
Hymn: Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies LSB 873
Acknowledgments
Divine Service, Setting Three from Lutheran Service Book. Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®),
copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2025 Concordia Publishing House.
Prayers – For the home-bound: Betty Zundel, Charlotte Scepaniak, Ken & Dorothy Maas, Betty Meints, Verdena Dabbert, Lloyd Jerde, Phyllis Lassanske, Maralyn Hoops, Muriel Pigors, Larry & Sandra Grieben.
For those sick, injured, or recovering: Nathaniel Wendt, Michael Wendt, Phyllis Yeske, Kevin Fehn, Daryl Swanhorst, Tom Hanson, Dorothy Maas, Annikki Marttila, Roger Zastrow, Keith Underberg, Doris Larson, Dwight Buntrock, Dwain Buntrock, Carol Krumm, Butch Podoll, Russ Brandt, Kathie Lassanske, Betty Meints, Doris Vilhauer, Joyce Hermansen, Josh Larson, Wally Rutschke, and Cheryl Markovetz.
For expectant mother Eliana (Klipfel) Harrier.
For the children we sponsor through Mission Haiti: Michelet Voltaire, Michel Djoury, and Orgea Djouna.
For Pastor Andreasen & family, and all our LCMS missionaries.
St. John’s
Ushers: Ray & Cyndy Larson
Next Week: Roger & Sharon Zastrow
Last Week: Attendance – 27; Offering $1,580
Our Savior
Altar Guild: Karla Johnson & Cherise Johnson
Acolytes: Maci Johnson & Jaylynn Siebert
Last Week: Attendance – 110; Sunday School – 20;
Offering – General Fund $5,971; Sunday School $11;
Missions $500; Memorial – Leroy Neuhardt – $50; Total $6,532
Schedule for the Week
Sunday St. John’s Divine Service – 8:00 am
St. John’s Bible Study – 9:15 am
Our Savior Sunday School – 9:30 am
Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am
Our Savior Board of Education – 12:00 pm
Our Savior By-Laws Committee – 1:00 pm
Monday Mat Ladies – 1:00 pm
St. John’s Divine Service – 6:00 pm
Tuesday Coffee & Confessions – 6:30 am
Christian Foundations Class – 6:00 pm
Wednesday Catechism Class – 5:00 pm
Lent Supper – 5:30 pm
Ash Wednesday Divine Service – 6:30 pm
Next Sunday St. John’s Divine Service – 8:00 am
Our Savior Sunday School – 9:30 am
Guest Speaker from LFS at Our Savior – 9:45–10:30
Our Savior Divine Service – 10:45 am
Pancake Lunch at Our Savior – 12:30 pm
Bowling Party – 2:00–4:00 pm
Announcements
St. John’s will be taking a free will offering for Kim Hansen Neiman (daughter of the late Delmar and Gladys Hansen). Kim recently had a house fire where she lost everything. There is a basket in the narthex and all donations will be given to Kim.
Baptism – Dave and Wendy Meyers have been attending the Christian Foundations class, and at the completion of the class will become new members at Our Savior. Today we welcome Wendy and their children Reese, Dagny, Margo, and Tim into God’s kingdom of grace through the water of Holy Baptism. We give thanks to God for the new life He gives in Baptism!
Lutheran Witness – The February issue of LW is available in the narthex.
Devotion Booklets for Lent and Easter are available in the narthex.
Lenten Preaching Series
Ash Wednesday is fast approaching (Feb 18) and with that service we will begin our Lenten Preaching Series on the Six Chief Parts of the Small Catechism. If it has been a while since you opened up the Small Catechism, here are the Six Chief Parts and the dates we will be looking at each:
Feb 18 – First Chief Part: The Ten Commandments
Feb 25 – Second Chief Part: The Creed
Mar 4 – Third Chief Part: The Our Father
Mar 11 – Fourth Chief Part: Baptism
Mar 18 – Fifth Chief Part: Confession
Mar 25 – Sixth Chief Part: The Lord’s Supper
Midweek Lenten Services will be at Our Savior beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 18
th at 6:30 pm, preceded by a light meal beginning at 5:30. There will be Communion on Ash Wednesday only. Catechism class will continue to meet at 5:00 and will have time for supper between class and the service. The groups serving the suppers are:
Feb. 18 – Board of Education
25 – Board of Public Relations & Board of Social Ministry
Mar. 4 – Youth Group
11 – Nursery Circle
18 – Potluck
25 – Our Savior LWML
April 2 – Maundy Thursday Supper & Pie at St. John’s in Columbia,
hosted by St. John’s LWML
Guest Speaker – Dreena Wertz, Licensed Professional Counselor with Lutheran Family Service, will be at Our Savior on Sunday, Feb. 22
nd, speaking from 9:45-10:30 am. Come and hear about the work of LFS. Dreena serves the Aberdeen area from an office at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Call 605-271-1081 to schedule an appointment with Dreena, or another LFS counselor via telehealth. For more information, visit lutheranfamilyservice.org or email
info@lutheranfamilyservice.org.
Pancake Lunch – Our Men's Club is sponsoring a pancake and sausage meal at 12:30 pm on Sunday, February 22
nd, for free-will offering. People from our Circuit churches are invited also. Please support our Men’s Club; part of their mission is to support the youth group, van maintenance, building maintenance, and other needs that may arise.
Bowling Party – The Board of Education will host a fun day of bowling on Sunday, February 22
nd from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Village Bowl. The Board will cover lane and shoe rental fees. Bring money for snacks if wanted. Please join us!
In-House Bible Bowl for both congregations will be on Sunday, March 15
th at 12:30 pm at Our Savior. Gather a team of 3-4 people and sign up in the narthex with a "team name". The topics are the Life of David: 1 Samuel 16 – 1 Kings 2, Psalm 51, and Luther’s Small Catechism: Confession. Be prepared for multiple choice, fill in the blank, and question/answer format. Even if you can't get a team together, plan to come and enjoy fellowship! We’ll have pizza for lunch. Any questions, call Eric Johnson 605-216-6701.
LCMS Stewardship Ministry – The Transfiguration of Our Lord
Matthew 17:8 – “And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.” Jesus is enough. Moses and Elijah point to Jesus and are happy to fade into the background. With our eyes focused on Him and Him alone, the rest of our lives come into focus. He is primary, all else secondary. When that order is right in our lives, things truly fall into place.
Building Healthy Families –
Husbands, listen up! Did you know 90% of effective communication is listening, not talking? When your wife is talking to you, stop what you are doing, turn toward her, and look at her face. Communicate the message that you are interested in and care about what she is saying. This is respectful, courteous, and a proven way to build a great relationship. Want to know of other ways? LFS counselor Dreena Wertz is now available in Aberdeen and via telehealth to help you strengthen or repair your marriage relationship. Give us a call this week! Learn more at
Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org
Email:
info@lutheranfamilyservice.org or call 605-271-1081
Main Street Living – STATION & TIME CHANGE TODAY: Will air on FOX channel 11 - 8:00 AM- This Is the Life –
“Destination Unknown” – Paul Werner (Leonard Nimoy) is a nuclear scientist who plans to defect to the Soviet Union. He reconsiders after a conversation on an airplane. 8:30 AM- Rev. Joshua Mork, pastor at Our Savior and St. John Lutheran Churches in Madison and Howard, SD, presents the message
“Seeing God” based on Exodus 24:8-18. Past shows are archived at
www.mainstreetliving.com.
The Lutheran Hour – Many voices compete for our attention, but above all, listen to the voice of Jesus and hear what He’s done for you. Guest speaker Rev. Michael Schutz delivers the message
“Up and Down the Mountain” based on Matthew 17:1-9. Listen to The Lutheran Hour on Sunday mornings at 9:00 on KAWZ 88.1 FM, or on Sirius-XM Family Talk 131 at 9:00. Sermons are also archived on the website
www.lutheranhour.org.
EDUCATION & EDIFICATION…
Issues, Etc. is a podcast and radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Recent topics include: The Religious Beliefs of Abraham Lincoln, Why Feminism Can’t Be Fused with Christianity, Is Christianity a Psychological Crutch?, The Hymn “If God Himself Be For Me” and more. You can listen on-demand at
issuesetc.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider.
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod’s Statement on Close Communion:
The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at this congregation in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, Our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine but
His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust in His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that they may show forth His death until He comes.
Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their great harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or
who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, are asked to first speak with the Pastor.
(CTCR,
Admission to the Lord’s Supper, Nov 1999)
