BADGER LUTHERAN CHURCH LCMC/NALC

BADGER, IOWAPastor Scott Meierwww.badgerlutheran.org

127 2nd Ave. SE, Badger, Iowa     Office: (515) 545-3350      Pastor's Cell: (989) 590-8146

July 20th 2025

Prelude –

The Welcome and Announcements

Sharing of the Peace 

*Worship Songs  :  “Waymaker” and “Revelation Song” on the screen

Opening Prayer – Pastor Meier               

Children's Message                                                                                                          

First Reading                                                                                  Genesis 18: 1- 10a

Psalm (read responsively)                                                                    Psalm 27: 7- 14

Second Reading                                                                            Colossians 1: 21- 29

*The Gospel                                                                                         Luke 10: 38 - 42

The Message – Pastor Scott Meier                                                                                 

*Song                                       “Cornerstone”                                                  Screen

*Apostle’s Creed

*Prayers

Offering - Song – (Instrumental)

  *The Promise of Communion

P:  Sisters and Brothers, it is important to properly prepare and understand Holy Communion.

C:  Holy Communion is the body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ, received in and under the earthly elements and instituted by Christ himself.  The benefit of Holy Communion is pointed out in Christ’s words, “Given and shed for you, for the forgiveness of sins.”  Through these words the forgiveness of sin, life and salvation are given to us in the sacrament; for where there is forgiveness of sin, there is also reconciliation with God and with one another.

*Confession and Forgiveness

P:  Let us all come near to God and confess our sin and ask for forgiveness in the name of Jesus. The Lord is merciful and will keep His promise to forgive our sin.

    Let us pray.

C: Gracious Lord, I confess my sins, known and unknown, and my decisions to not follow where you are leading me. I believe that without your mercy I am lost. Please wash away all my sins, I ask for your forgiveness.   

P: Hear the Good News…Jesus forgives you! God sent Jesus to us and His plan was fulfilled when Jesus died on the cross for all our sins and then conquered death, giving those who believe in Him everlasting life. Jesus continues to call the unbelieving to turn to Him and repent and believe while there is still time.

C:  Amen

*Words of Institution

*Lord’s Prayer

Distribution of Communion (continuously), Song – “Graves into Gardens”

*Post-Communion Blessing

*Song –                                      “Awesome God”                                            Screen

*The Benediction

*The Closing Song                  “Because He Lives” (Gaither)                         Screen

*Congregation standing (for those who are able)

A WARM WELCOME TO ALL who are worshiping with us today.  If you are visiting, please fill out a pew card or back of the bulletin and place in the offering plate.

Parents/Newcomers:  You will find red/blue "Quiet Bags" in the nursery for our young worshipers to enjoy. The nursery also has a restroom, and the changing table is stocked with diapers for your use. The nursery is directly behind the sanctuary.

Holy Communion: We believe that Holy Communion is the body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It is received in and under the earthly elements of bread and wine. We welcome all baptized Christians who believe our Lord’s words: “given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins” to come and receive the Lord’s Supper. White grape juice is also available. If you have mobility concerns, you may receive communion in your pew, please get an usher’s attention and they will let the Pastor know. If you are not yet baptized, we encourage you to come forward and receive a blessing. The gifts of God for the people of God.

Today:   9:00 a.m. Worship, 10:10 Fellowship 

Mon:      11:30 a.m. Summer Lunch, 7:00 p.m. Bible Study

Tues:     11:30 a.m. Summer Lunch

Wed:      11:30 a.m. Summer Lunch

Thurs:   11:30 a.m. Summer Lunch

Fri:         11:30 a.m. Summer Lunch

Sat:       

Next Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Worship, 10:10 Fellowship, 

Acolytes:  Rylan Hewitt & Aubrey Raymond

Next Week:  Gabi Herzog & Finley Armstrong

Greeters:  Herzog Family

Next Week:  Ellen Harvey

Lector:  Carol Thompson

Next Week:  Michael Hendren

Ushers:  Clark & Sandy Fletcher, Hayden Fevold

Next Week:  Samantha McClintock, Brent Larson, Bruce Johannes

Coffee Host:  Wayne & Liz Sandven

Next Week:  Dale & Carol Thompson

Communion Servers:  Clark & Sandy Fletcher

Our Continuous Prayer Chain includes the following people:

Wolfe, Jan, Jagger

Yates, Jack & Leslye

Aden, Carson & Chelsea

Aden, Carter

Please pray for these families this week.

Prayer Requests: When one needs to have the prayer chain implemented, please call Pastor Scott at the church office 515-545-3350 or his cell 989-590-8146. May Peace Be With You.

We are happy to have you worship with us today and hope that we shall see you again!

We are committed to being rooted in the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions while working to fulfill Christ’s Great Commission to go and make disciples of all nations. We have a great respect for the reality that the church is where the people of God gather together around Word and Sacrament and then go forth to live as witnesses to His love and mercy.