August 16, 2026

PRELUDE
“Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word”
Tim Graf

WELCOME

GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.

OPENING HYMN
“O Spirit of Life” (St. 1- Cantor, St. 2-4- ALL) 
ELW # 405

PRAYER OF THE DAY
Creator God,
You spoke to Moses through a burning bush and you speak to us as well. Give us ears therefore to hear your voice and eyes to recognize that we stand on holy ground whenever we are in your presence, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 

STORY TIME

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READING
Exodus 3:1-7

Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness and came to Mount Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not consumed. Then Moses said, “I must turn aside and look at this great sight and see why the bush is not burned up.” When the Lord saw that he had turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then he said, “Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” He said further, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.

Then the Lord said, “I have observed the misery of my people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters. Indeed, I know their sufferings.”

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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SERMON
“Fire”
Pastor Kristin

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE

OFFERING INTRO

OFFERING OF MUSIC
“Irish Blessing” (Bob Chilcott)
Josh Eidem, Rebecca Hammond, Tim Graf

OFFERING PRAYER 
Blessed are you, O God, ruler of heaven and earth. Day by day you shower us with blessings. As you have raised us to new life in Christ, give us glad and generous hearts, ready to praise you and to respond to those in need, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE LORD’S PRAYER

AGNUS DEI

MUSIC DURING HOLY COMMUNION
“Panis Angelicus” (Cesar Franck)
Rebecca Hammond, Josh Eidem, Tim Graf

POST-COMMUNION PRAYER

BENEDICTION

HYMN
“Let All Things Now Living”
ELW # 881

SENDING
Go now in peace. Serve the Lord!
Thanks be to God!

POSTLUDE
Tim Graf

OPENING MUSIC

WELCOME

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READING
Matthew 13:1-9

Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness and came to Mount Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not consumed. Then Moses said, “I must turn aside and look at this great sight and see why the bush is not burned up.” When the Lord saw that he had turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then he said, “Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” He said further, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.

Then the Lord said, “I have observed the misery of my people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters. Indeed, I know their sufferings.”

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MESSAGE

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE

OFFERING
“Living Water” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West)
Elliana Meier, Alan Bach, Worship Band

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE LORD’S PRAYER

COMMUNION SONG
"Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross”
Rebecca Hammond, Tim Graf, Worship Band

BEFORE YOU GO

BLESSING

CLOSING SONG