MOBILE-FRIENDLY BULLETIN
Prelude
Carrie Bark, violin
Charles Raasch, organ
Welcome Pastor Tim Klinkenberg
Ringing of the Bell
Invocation
Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19b)
People: Amen.
Confession and Absolution
Pastor: "Salvation belongs to our God,
People: who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb." (Revelation 7:10)
Pastor: Since we are gathered this All Saints' Day to hear God’s Word, call upon Him in prayer and praise, and receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of this altar, let us first confess our sins to God our heavenly Father, He who is the light in the darkness, the King of Glory, saying: God be merciful to me, a sinner.
People: Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen.
Pastor: The Lamb at the center of the throne will be your Shepherd. He will lead you to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from your eyes. (Revelation 7:17) Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. Faithful saints of the Lord Jesus Christ, I, as a called and ordained servant of Christ and by His authority, forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
Hymn of Praise “For All The Saints"
verses 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 677.
For all the saints who from their labors rest,
Who Thee by faith before the world confessed,
Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might;
Thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight;
Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Oh, blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
And when the fight is fierce, the warfare long,
Steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
The golden evening brightens in the west;
Soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest;
Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Memorial Roll Call
Pastor: Today, with loving hearts, we remember our brothers and sisters of St. John’s family, whom the Lord has called home to Himself in heaven during the past year:
Pastor: Thanks and praise to You, O Lord, for these Your servants, saints now in Your presence. May we follow their example of righteousness and faith and someday also receive the crown of life. And for all our departed loved ones, though not named here, we give You thanks, O Lord. Grateful for their memory, we look forward to a blessed reunion in heaven.
People: Amen.
Opening Hymn (conclusion)
“For All the Saints”
verses 7 and 8
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 677.
But, lo, there breaks a yet more glorious day;
The saints triumphant rise in bright array;
The King of glory passes on His way.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
▲ From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,
Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host.
Singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Amen.
Salutation and Collect of the Day
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Pastor: Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, You knit together Your faithful people of all times and places into one holy communion, the mystical body of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Grant us so to follow Your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that, together with them, we may come to the unspeakable joys You have prepared for those who love You; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
People: Amen.
First Reading Revelation 7:9-17 NIV
9 After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. 10 And they cried out in a loud voice:
“Salvation belongs to our God,
who sits on the throne,
and to the Lamb.”
11 All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 saying:
“Amen!
Praise and glory
and wisdom and thanks and honor
and power and strength
be to our God for ever and ever.
Amen!”
13 Then one of the elders asked me, “These in white robes—who are they, and where did they come from?”
14 I answered, “Sir, you know.”
And he said, “These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15 Therefore,
“they are before the throne of God
and serve him day and night in his temple;
and he who sits on the throne
will shelter them with his presence.
16 ‘Never again will they hunger;
never again will they thirst.
The sun will not beat down on them,’
nor any scorching heat.
17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne
will be their shepherd;
‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’
‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading 1 John 3:1–3 NIV
3 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. 3 All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Holy Gospel Matthew 5:1-12 NIV
5 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.
He said:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Lector: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Hymn of the Day “Borning Cry"
I was there to hear your borning cry, I'll be there when you are old.
I rejoiced the day you were baptized, to see your life unfold.
I was there when you were but a child, with a faith to suit you well;
In a blaze of light you wandered off to find where demons dwell.
When you heard the wonder of the word I was there to cheer you on;
You were raised to praise the living Lord, to whom you now belong.
If you find someone to share your time and you join your hearts as one,
I'll be there to make your verses rhyme from dusk till rising sun.
In the middle ages of your life, not too old, no longer young,
I'll be there to guide you through the night, complete what I've begun.
When the evening gently closes in and you shut your weary eyes,
I'll be there as I have always been with just one more surprise.
I was there to hear your borning cry, I'll be there when you are old.
I rejoiced the day you were baptized, to see your life unfold.
©1985 John Ylvisaker, Used by permission
Message Pastor Tim Klinkenberg
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God,
the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth
and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the only-begotten Son of God,
begotten of His Father before all worlds,
God of God, Light of Light,
very God of very God,
begotten, not made,
being of one substance with the Father,
by whom all things were made;
who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven
and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary
and was made man;
and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate.
He suffered and was buried.
And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures
and ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of the Father.
And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead,
whose kingdom will have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord and giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified,
who spoke by the prophets.
And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church,
I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins,
and I look for the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayers of the Church
Each petition concludes with:
Pastor: Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings
Pictures of God’s Saints "Heaven's Choir" Pepper Choplin
Jubilate Choir
When we lift our voices to heaven,
When we sing alleluias to worship the Lord,
We prepare for the day when we join all heaven's praise.
With an audience of one, we will sing to the Son.
In heaven's choir we'll join saints in glory.
In heaven's choir we'll worship the Lord.
And when we bow before His throne,
We'll sing "holy, holy, holy, holy."
We'll praise the Lord on high in heaven's choir.
In the church are many nations, different races, different songs;
There are separate denominations who proclaim Christ as Lord;
But there will be no more division when we reach our heavenly home.
We will all sing as one in the presence of the Son.
Communion Prayer
Pastor: Blessed are You, O Lord our God, king of all creation, for You have had mercy on us and given Your only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.
By faith the saints of old held fast to Your promise of things hoped for though not yet seen, leaving an example and encouragement for us who walk now by faith and not by sight.
Grant that we may faithfully eat and drink this Holy Supper of Your Son’s body and blood and in the union of His mystical body, the Church, be joined in unending praise with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; Moses, Elijah and all the faithful prophets; the blessed apostles and evangelists, the holy martyrs and all the saints in glory who fought the good fight of faith before us.
Hear us as we pray in His name and as He has taught us:
The Lord's Prayer
People: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name,
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven;
give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory
forever and ever. Amen
Words of Institution
Pax Domini
Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
People: Amen.
Agnus Dei
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 198.
This "Agnus Dei" dates back to 1528. Scholarship suggests that Martin Luther either wrote or arranged this music. Faithful saints of the Lord have been singing this same setting of the Agnus Dei for almost 500 years.
O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us.
O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us.
O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, grant us Thy peace. Amen.
Music During Communion
“Abide with Me” arr. Alex Guebert
verses 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 878.
Abide with me, fast falls the eventide.
The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
I need Thy presence ev’ry passing hour;
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s pow’r?
Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me.
Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;
Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.
I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight and tears no bitterness.
Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still if Thou abide with me!
Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies.
Heav’n’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
"How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place" Johannes Brahms
Jubilate Choir
Carrie Bark, organ
Dr. Rachel Ehring and Charles Raasch, keyboards
How lovely is Thy dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts!
For my soul longeth, yea, fainteth for the courts of the Lord;
My soul and body crieth out for the living God.
Blessed are they that dwell within Thy house;
They praise Thy name evermore. (Psalm 84:1-2,4)
Dismissal
Benediction
Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. (Numbers 6:24–26)
People: Amen.
Closing Hymn “Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise"
verses 1, 2, 3, and 5
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 680.
Thine the amen Thine the praise
Alleluias angels raise
Thine the everlasting head
Thine the breaking of the bread
Thine the glory Thine the story
Thine the harvest then the cup
Thine the vineyard then the cup is lifted up lifted up.
Thine the life eternally
Thine the promise let there be
Thine the vision Thine the tree
All the earth on bended knee
Gone the nailing gone the railing
Gone the pleading gone the cry
Gone the sighing gone the dying what was loss lifted high.
Thine the truly Thine the yes
Thine the table we the guest
Thine the mercy all from Thee
Thine the glory yet to be
Then the ringing and the singing
Then the end of all the war
Thine the living Thine the loving evermore evermore.
Thine the glory in the night
No more dying only light
Thine the river Thine the tree
Then the Lamb eternally
Then the holy holy holy
Celebration jubilee
Thine the splendor Thine the brightness only Thee only Thee.
Worship Service Participants
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Liturgist: Pastor Micah Raebel
Organ: Charles Raasch
Violin: Carrie Bark
Choir: Jubilate Choir
Choir Director: Alex Guebert
Piano: Dr. Rachel Ehring
Audio/Visual: Blaine Currer, Mark Todd, and Hector Cerda
Thanks for joining us today!
November 1, 2026
Prayers of the Church
All Saints’ Day November 1st, 2026
O God, our help in ages past and our hope for years to come,
You have provided Your church with individuals to point us and others to You.
We give You thanks for those who have taught and continue to teach us the Scriptures,
which make us wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
By Your Spirit, may we imitate their faith. Lord, in Your mercy,
O Lord our God, You are forever faithful to Your promises.
We thank You for the Baptism of Lucy Danielle Rodriguez,
daughter of Shauna and Evaristo Rodriguez III, granddaughter of Evaristo Rodriguez, Jr.
Nurture her as a citizen of Your kingdom. And when Christ returns, let her celebrate
with all the saints Your greatness and goodness forever in the joy of Your new creation.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Father of mercies, we love because You first loved us.
We thank You for 40 years of marriage for Mark and Martha Landry.
Strengthen their love, and the love of all spouses, toward You and one another,
that they may rejoice in truth and walk in obedience to Your commands.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Righteous Lord, be near to the sick, the recovering, and the discerning.
We pray especially for Greg Beringer, Matthew Denbic, Ian and Emma Dimas, Gail Ferguson, Dan Hansen, Juan and Maria Garcia, Joan Gregory, Eileen Hamilton, Marshall Lopez, for Cathy, for Penelope Papadopoulos, Barbara Stevens, Scott Wauters, those names written on our printed prayer lists and those named from our hearts and minds now…
Grant them health, healing, and sustenance according to Your wisdom.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, into whose keeping we entrust our loved ones,
help all to look to You in grief and sorrow.
Remembering the cloud of faithful witnesses with which we are surrounded,
grant that we may soon one day share in the joys of those who now rest in Your presence.
Lord, in Your mercy,
O God our King, You are the Lord of all peoples, nations, and tribes.
Grant wisdom and truth to those in authority over us
and to those who defend and uphold our freedoms,
that they may faithfully promote good and punish evil.
Thank You for the freedom and opportunity to vote.
Help us to utilize that gift to choose trustworthy leaders,
contribute to wise decisions for the general welfare,
and serve You faithfully in our generation. Lord, in Your mercy,
Lord Jesus, You went up on a mountainside
and reassured those persecuted because of You.
We pray for persecuted Christians and missionaries around the world.
Protect them wherever they worship and labor.
We ask for safekeeping of our St. John’s team going to Kenya this month.
Grant that Your Word, wherever it is preached, will not return to You void,
but achieve the purpose for which You sent it. Lord, in Your mercy,
Loving and faithful God, we thank You for calling us to be a holy people,
living for You in service to each other for the sake of Your world.
Work powerfully through us to accomplish Your purposes in the world.
Through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord,
whom saints and angels adore with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
Every Sunday, 9:45 AM
An in-depth teaching Bible Study between services on Sunday mornings from 9:45 to 10:25 - held in Walker Hall Dining Room. Bring your Bible and grab a donut. Together we learn, reflect, and grow...
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
One donation can save 3 lives. Please register online before the event.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 11:45 AM
PreK–3rd grade families connect over lunch, parent learning, and kid-friendly Bible games. Each child will receive a Bible to take home!
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:30 PM
GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death.
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Come be a part of a joyful tradition as we transform The Sanctuary into a festive and welcoming space for the Christmas season!
Friday, December 04, 2026 - Saturday, December 05, 2026
The Sounds of Christmas
Jubilate Choir, Cathedral Singers, Cathedral Bells, Festival Orchestra
Friday, December 4, 7:30pm*Saturday, December 5, 2:00pm* and 5:00pm*
St...
Monday, December 07, 2026, 6:00 PM
In the middle of the hustle and bustle, let us pause for a short time to truly celebrate the Coming of our Lord Jesus. We gather together as women...
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Families enjoy Games, Crafts, Cookies, Hot Chocolate, Petting Zoo, Rides, and a Dazzling Walk through Light Display!...
Sunday, December 13, 2026
We carpool to several group homes in South Orange County to sing a handful of classic Christmas carols and visit with the people we support. No singing experience necessary!
Welcome Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Invocation
Confession and Absolution
Worship Set
“The Lion And The Lamb”
“Hymn of Heaven”
Scripture Readings
Message Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
The Remembrance of the Saints
“I Can Only Imagine”
Nicene Creed
Prayers of the Church
“Abide With Me"
Holy Communion
Communion Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Words of Institution
“Gratitude”
“Mighty To Save”
Dismissal
Benediction
Preacher: Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Contemporary Worship Leader: Adam Friedrich
Thanks for joining us today!
November 1, 2026
Prayers of the Church
All Saints’ Day November 1st, 2026
O God, our help in ages past and our hope for years to come,
You have provided Your church with individuals to point us and others to You.
We give You thanks for those who have taught and continue to teach us the Scriptures,
which make us wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
By Your Spirit, may we imitate their faith. Lord, in Your mercy,
O Lord our God, You are forever faithful to Your promises.
We thank You for the Baptism of Lucy Danielle Rodriguez,
daughter of Shauna and Evaristo Rodriguez III, granddaughter of Evaristo Rodriguez, Jr.
Nurture her as a citizen of Your kingdom. And when Christ returns, let her celebrate
with all the saints Your greatness and goodness forever in the joy of Your new creation.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Father of mercies, we love because You first loved us.
We thank You for 40 years of marriage for Mark and Martha Landry.
Strengthen their love, and the love of all spouses, toward You and one another,
that they may rejoice in truth and walk in obedience to Your commands.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Righteous Lord, be near to the sick, the recovering, and the discerning.
We pray especially for Greg Beringer, Matthew Denbic, Ian and Emma Dimas, Gail Ferguson, Dan Hansen, Juan and Maria Garcia, Joan Gregory, Eileen Hamilton, Marshall Lopez, for Cathy, for Penelope Papadopoulos, Barbara Stevens, Scott Wauters, those names written on our printed prayer lists and those named from our hearts and minds now…
Grant them health, healing, and sustenance according to Your wisdom.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, into whose keeping we entrust our loved ones,
help all to look to You in grief and sorrow.
Remembering the cloud of faithful witnesses with which we are surrounded,
grant that we may soon one day share in the joys of those who now rest in Your presence.
Lord, in Your mercy,
O God our King, You are the Lord of all peoples, nations, and tribes.
Grant wisdom and truth to those in authority over us
and to those who defend and uphold our freedoms,
that they may faithfully promote good and punish evil.
Thank You for the freedom and opportunity to vote.
Help us to utilize that gift to choose trustworthy leaders,
contribute to wise decisions for the general welfare,
and serve You faithfully in our generation. Lord, in Your mercy,
Lord Jesus, You went up on a mountainside
and reassured those persecuted because of You.
We pray for persecuted Christians and missionaries around the world.
Protect them wherever they worship and labor.
We ask for safekeeping of our St. John’s team going to Kenya this month.
Grant that Your Word, wherever it is preached, will not return to You void,
but achieve the purpose for which You sent it. Lord, in Your mercy,
Loving and faithful God, we thank You for calling us to be a holy people,
living for You in service to each other for the sake of Your world.
Work powerfully through us to accomplish Your purposes in the world.
Through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord,
whom saints and angels adore with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
Every Sunday, 9:45 AM
An in-depth teaching Bible Study between services on Sunday mornings from 9:45 to 10:25 - held in Walker Hall Dining Room. Bring your Bible and grab a donut. Together we learn, reflect, and grow...
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
One donation can save 3 lives. Please register online before the event.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 11:45 AM
PreK–3rd grade families connect over lunch, parent learning, and kid-friendly Bible games. Each child will receive a Bible to take home!
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:30 PM
GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death.
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Come be a part of a joyful tradition as we transform The Sanctuary into a festive and welcoming space for the Christmas season!
Friday, December 04, 2026 - Saturday, December 05, 2026
The Sounds of Christmas
Jubilate Choir, Cathedral Singers, Cathedral Bells, Festival Orchestra
Friday, December 4, 7:30pm*Saturday, December 5, 2:00pm* and 5:00pm*
St...
Monday, December 07, 2026, 6:00 PM
In the middle of the hustle and bustle, let us pause for a short time to truly celebrate the Coming of our Lord Jesus. We gather together as women...
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Families enjoy Games, Crafts, Cookies, Hot Chocolate, Petting Zoo, Rides, and a Dazzling Walk through Light Display!...
Sunday, December 13, 2026
We carpool to several group homes in South Orange County to sing a handful of classic Christmas carols and visit with the people we support. No singing experience necessary!