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Show Me the Way to Humble Confidence

October 5, 2025
8:30am 

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Prelude "Arioso" (BWV 156.1) J. S. Bach
Anna Baermann, viola
Alex Guebert, piano

 

Weekly Church News

 

Welcome Pastor Tim Klinkenberg

 

Ringing of the Bell

 

Opening Hymn "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
verses 1 and 2
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 809.

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee.
Thou changest not: Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be.

Refrain:
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. refrain

 

Invocation
Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19b)
People: Amen.
Pastor: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
People: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Silence for reflection of God’s Word and for self-examination.

Confession and Absolution
Pastor: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father.
People: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.
Pastor: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore 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 "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
verse 3

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

 

Sacrament of Baptism

 

Old Testament Reading Isaiah 26:1-5 NIV

26 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah:

We have a strong city;
    God makes salvation
    its walls and ramparts.
² Open the gates
    that the righteous nation may enter,
    the nation that keeps faith.
³ You will keep in perfect peace
    those whose minds are steadfast,
    because they trust in you.
⁴ Trust in the Lord forever,
    for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.
⁵ He humbles those who dwell on high,
    he lays the lofty city low;
he levels it to the ground
    and casts it down to the dust.
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.

Epistle Reading  Philippians 2:1-11NIV

2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, ² then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. ³ Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, ⁴ not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

⁵ In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

⁶ Who, being in very nature God,
    did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
⁷ rather, he made himself nothing
    by taking the very nature of a servant,
    being made in human likeness.
⁸ And being found in appearance as a man,
    he humbled himself
    by becoming obedient to death—
        even death on a cross!

⁹ Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
    and gave him the name that is above every name,
¹⁰ that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
    in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
¹¹ and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
    to the glory of God the Father.

Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.

 

Holy Gospel Luke 18:9-17 NIV

⁹ To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: ¹⁰ “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. ¹¹ The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. ¹² I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’

¹³ “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’

¹⁴ “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

¹⁵ People were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. ¹⁶ But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. ¹⁷ Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

Lector: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.

   

Hymn of the Day “Christ Be My Leader” arr. Christian Guebert
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 861.

Christ be my Leader by night as by day;
Safe through the darkness, for He is the way.
Gladly I follow, my future His care,
Darkness is daylight when Jesus is there.

Christ be my Teacher in age as in youth,
Drifting or doubting, for He is the truth.
Grant me to trust Him; though shifting as sand,
Doubt cannot daunt me; in Jesus I stand.

Christ be my Savior in calm as in strife;
Death cannot hold me, for He is the life.
Nor darkness nor doubting nor sin and its stain
Can touch my salvation: with Jesus I reign.

 

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Message Pastor Tim Klinkenberg

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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 

 

Music at the Offering

"The Mind of Christ" Mark Hayes
Jubilate Choir

This anthem is a musical exploration of today's Epistle reading, in which Paul tells us to have the same mindset as Christ, and humble ourselves before God. The text also calls to mind our Hymn of the Day from last week: "At the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow..."

  

Communion Prayer 
Pastor: Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom You created and called us not only to physical life but also to eternal life with You through the sacrifice of Your Son. With repentant joy we receive the salvation He won for us on the cross. Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we pray that You would forgive, renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Grant that we faithfully receive our Lord’s body and blood here on earth until that day we join the hosts of heaven at the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has no end. To You alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
People: Amen.

 

The Lord's Prayer
Pastor: Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:
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.

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

“Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”
verses 1 and 2
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 803.

Joyful, joyful we adore Thee,
God of glory, Lord of love!
Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee,
Praising Thee, their sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness,
Drive the gloom of doubt away.
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day.

All Thy works with joy surround Thee,
Earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee,
Center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flow’ry meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird, and flowing fountain
Call us to rejoice in Thee.

 
“Let Us Break Bread Together” Traditional, arr. John Ness Beck
Jubilate Choir

 

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 “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”
verse 3

Thou art giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Wellspring of the joy of living,
Ocean-depth of happy rest!
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
Fountainhead of love divine:
Joyful, we Thy heav’n inherit!
Joyful, we by grace are Thine!

 

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Worship Service Participants

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Organ: Alex Guebert
Viola: Anna Baermann
Piano: Dr. Rachel Ehring
Choir: Jubilate Choir
Choir Director: Alex Guebert
Audio/Visual: Blaine Currer, Cody Thomas, Parker Carlson, and Hector Cerda

Thanks for joining us today!

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October 5, 2025

Prayers of the Church
October 5th, 2025

Almighty and everlasting God, You sent Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ,
to take upon Himself our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross.

Mercifully grant that we may follow the example of His great humility and patience,
and be made partakers of His resurrection. Lord, in Your mercy,

Heavenly Father, we thank You that by water and the Holy Spirit,
You give us the forgiveness of our sins and raise us to a new life of grace.

We celebrate the birth of Eleanor Ray Maass, daughter of Matthew and Amanda Maass,
granddaughter of Jason and Dawn Johnson, great-granddaughter of Ray and Linda Johnson and Mark and Barbara Tway.

Give her family calm strength and patient wisdom as they raise Eleanor,
that she may love whatever is just, true, and good, following the example of Jesus,
and that she may receive the gifts of forgiveness, life, and salvation in Holy Baptism.

We thank You for the Baptisms of Jakob Daniel and Max Gabriel Brod,
children of Greg and Nancy,
and the Baptism of Mia Citlalli Bopp, daughter of Michael and Yolanda.

Sustain them in Your Spirit. Give them an inquiring and discerning heart,
the faith and courage to will and persevere, a spirit to know and love you,
and the gift of joy and wonder in all Your works. Lord, in Your mercy,

O LORD, our Rock eternal, grant faith, perseverance, and healing
to those who are suffering from physical, emotional, and spiritual ailments.

We pray especially for Dan and Barbara Bomgren, Paul Kramer, Sheila and Ron May, Diane Moen, Briana Moralez, Joe Pickett, Eli Shapiro, those on our printed prayer lists and those we humbly and confidently name before You in our hearts…

Be their refuge so they are not shaken, even in times of trouble. Lord, in Your mercy,

Everlasting God, Your days are without end and Your mercies cannot be numbered.

We pray for Your compassionate consolation to those who have lost loved ones,
especially the family and friends of Eric Enders, son of Gordon and Kathy,
and the family and friends of Maureen Foster, mother of Duncan Foster.

Holy Spirit, lead us in holiness and righteousness all our days,
that when we reach our last day, we may be gathered to You, our Good Shepherd,
and the saints who have gone on before us, in the humble confidence of what we hope for and the assurance about what we do not see. Lord, in Your mercy,

O God, our Rock eternal,
how good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!

Look with compassion upon the human family.
We stand at a distance and say, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner.”

Take away arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts,
break down the walls that separate us, unite us in bonds of love,
and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish Your purposes on earth.

Where there is war and persecution, in the Middle East, in Ukraine and Russia, in Nigeria,
and places where Your people cry out to You,
satisfy the thirsty and fill the hungry with good things.
Lord, in Your mercy,

O Lord, hear us on behalf those who exercise authority over us,
who order us according to our laws, execute justice, and defend us against our enemies.

Guide President Trump, Governor Newsom, Mayor Slater; our Congress and legislature; and all who make, administer, and judge our laws. Protect our military and first responders. Grant wisdom, integrity, and justice to all.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Father in heaven, You give to Your people a spirit not of fear,
but of power and of self-control.

Bless Your people with winsomeness and wisdom, that they might humbly and confidently speak Your Word in faith and love to all who will hear. Through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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Show Me the Way to Humble Confidence

Sunday, October 5, 2025
10:30am

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Weekly Church News

Welcome// Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom

Invocation

Worship Set
“We Praise You"
“How Great Thou Art"
Confession and Absolution
“My Jesus"

Scripture Readings

Message// Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom

Apostle’s Creed

Prayers/ The Lord's Prayer

Gathering of Tithes and Offering

"I Will Glory in the Cross"

Holy Communion
Communion Prayer
Words of Institution
“O Come To the Altar"
Dismissal

Benediction

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Worship Service Participants

Preacher: Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Guitar, Violin, and Vocals: Stephan Nosrat
Keys: Adam Friedrich
Vocals: Olivia Faulis
Drums: Tony Sigala
Bass Guitar: Chuy Flores
Acoustic Guitar: Willie Yang
Audio/Visual: David Kruse, Katie Todd, Matthew Todd, Ken Pummill, and Jonathan Casper

Thanks for joining us today!

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  ONLINE GIVING

PRAYER REQUEST

CONNECTION CARD

 

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October 5, 2025

Prayers of the Church
October 5th, 2025

Almighty and everlasting God, You sent Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ,
to take upon Himself our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross.

Mercifully grant that we may follow the example of His great humility and patience,
and be made partakers of His resurrection. Lord, in Your mercy,

Heavenly Father, we thank You that by water and the Holy Spirit,
You give us the forgiveness of our sins and raise us to a new life of grace.

We celebrate the birth of Eleanor Ray Maass, daughter of Matthew and Amanda Maass,
granddaughter of Jason and Dawn Johnson, great-granddaughter of Ray and Linda Johnson and Mark and Barbara Tway.

Give her family calm strength and patient wisdom as they raise Eleanor,
that she may love whatever is just, true, and good, following the example of Jesus,
and that she may receive the gifts of forgiveness, life, and salvation in Holy Baptism.

We thank You for the Baptisms of Jakob Daniel and Max Gabriel Brod,
children of Greg and Nancy,
and the Baptism of Mia Citlalli Bopp, daughter of Michael and Yolanda.

Sustain them in Your Spirit. Give them an inquiring and discerning heart,
the faith and courage to will and persevere, a spirit to know and love you,
and the gift of joy and wonder in all Your works. Lord, in Your mercy,

O LORD, our Rock eternal, grant faith, perseverance, and healing
to those who are suffering from physical, emotional, and spiritual ailments.

We pray especially for Dan and Barbara Bomgren, Paul Kramer, Sheila and Ron May, Diane Moen, Briana Moralez, Joe Pickett, Eli Shapiro, those on our printed prayer lists and those we humbly and confidently name before You in our hearts…

Be their refuge so they are not shaken, even in times of trouble. Lord, in Your mercy,

Everlasting God, Your days are without end and Your mercies cannot be numbered.

We pray for Your compassionate consolation to those who have lost loved ones,
especially the family and friends of Eric Enders, son of Gordon and Kathy,
and the family and friends of Maureen Foster, mother of Duncan Foster.

Holy Spirit, lead us in holiness and righteousness all our days,
that when we reach our last day, we may be gathered to You, our Good Shepherd,
and the saints who have gone on before us, in the humble confidence of what we hope for and the assurance about what we do not see. Lord, in Your mercy,

O God, our Rock eternal,
how good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!

Look with compassion upon the human family.
We stand at a distance and say, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner.”

Take away arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts,
break down the walls that separate us, unite us in bonds of love,
and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish Your purposes on earth.

Where there is war and persecution, in the Middle East, in Ukraine and Russia, in Nigeria,
and places where Your people cry out to You,
satisfy the thirsty and fill the hungry with good things.
Lord, in Your mercy,

O Lord, hear us on behalf those who exercise authority over us,
who order us according to our laws, execute justice, and defend us against our enemies.

Guide President Trump, Governor Newsom, Mayor Slater; our Congress and legislature; and all who make, administer, and judge our laws. Protect our military and first responders. Grant wisdom, integrity, and justice to all.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Father in heaven, You give to Your people a spirit not of fear,
but of power and of self-control.

Bless Your people with winsomeness and wisdom, that they might humbly and confidently speak Your Word in faith and love to all who will hear. Through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.