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SANCTUARY | In-Person & Online
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 6, 2026
8:30am
Prelude
Karissa Raebel, organ
Welcome Pastor Micah Raebel
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: 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 on God’s Word and for self-examination.
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.
Opening Hymn “God of Grace and God of Glory”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 850.
God of grace and God of glory,
On Your people pour Your pow’r;
Crown Your ancient Church’s story;
Bring its bud to glorious flow’r.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage
For the facing of this hour,
For the facing of this hour.
Lo, the hosts of evil round us
Scorn the Christ, assail His ways!
From the fears that long have bound us
Free our hearts to faith and praise.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage
For the living of these days,
For the living of these days.
Cure Your children’s warring madness;
Bend our pride to Your control;
Shame our wanton, selfish gladness,
Rich in things and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage
Lest we miss Your kingdom’s goal,
Lest we miss Your kingdom’s goal.
Save us from weak resignation
To the evils we deplore;
Let the gift of Your salvation
Be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
Serving You whom we adore,
Serving You whom we adore.
Psalm
Pastor: Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven,
People: whose sins are covered.
Pastor: Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them
People: and in whose spirit is no deceit.
Pastor: Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous;
People: sing, all you who are upright in heart! (Psalm 32:1-2,7)
Kyrie
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 168.
Pastor: In peace let us pray to the Lord.
All sing: Lord, have mercy.
Pastor: For the peace from above and for our salvation let us pray to the Lord.
All sing: Lord, have mercy.
Pastor: For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all let us pray to the Lord.
All sing: Lord, have mercy.
Pastor: For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise let us pray to the Lord.
All sing: Lord, have mercy.
Pastor: Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.
All sing: Amen.
Hymn of Praise “This Is the Feast”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 171.
Pastor: This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia.
All sing:
Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, whose blood set us free to be people of God.
Power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and blessing and glory are His.
This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia.
Sing with all the people of God, and join in the hymn of all creation:
Blessing and honor and glory and might be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen.
This is the feast of victory for our God, for the Lamb who was slain has begun His reign.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Salutation and Collect of the Day
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Pastor: Let us pray.
O God, from whom all good proceeds, grant to us, Your humble servants, Your holy inspiration, that we may set our minds on the things that are right and, by Your merciful guiding, accomplish them; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
People: Amen.
Old Testament Reading Ezekiel 33:7–9 NIV
7 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. 8 When I say to the wicked, ‘You wicked person, you will surely die,’ and you do not speak out to dissuade them from their ways, that wicked person will die for their sin, and I will hold you accountable for their blood. 9 But if you do warn the wicked person to turn from their ways and they do not do so, they will die for their sin, though you yourself will be saved.
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading Romans 13:1–10 NIV
13 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.
6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Holy Gospel Matthew 18:1–20 NIV
18 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.
6 “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. 7 Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to stumble! Such things must come, but woe to the person through whom they come! 8 If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life maimed or crippled than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into eternal fire. 9 And if your eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell.
10 “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. 11 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
12 “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? 13 And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off. 14 In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.
15 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.
18 “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
19 “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
Lector: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Hymn of the Day “Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 844.
Lord of all nations, grant me grace
To love all people, ev’ry race;
And in each person may I see
My kindred, loved, redeemed by Thee.
Break down the wall that would divide
Thy children, Lord, on ev’ry side.
My neighbor’s good let me pursue;
Let Christian love bind warm and true.
Forgive me, Lord, where I have erred
By loveless act and thoughtless word.
Make me to see the wrong I do
Will grieve my wounded Lord anew.
Give me Thy courage, Lord, to speak
Whenever strong oppress the weak.
Should I myself the victim be,
Help me forgive, rememb’ring Thee.
With Thine own love may I be filled
And by Thy Holy Spirit willed,
That all I touch, where’er I be,
May be divinely touched by Thee.
Message Pastor Micah Raebel
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
“More Than Conquerors” Mark Hayes
(8:30) Jubilate Choir
(10:30) Jubilate Ensemble
We are more than conquerors through Christ who loved us so.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life,
Nor angels, nor rulers, nor things to come,
Nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything in creation
Will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ.
Children, be strong in the Lord,
Be strong in the strength of God's power,
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
But the rulers and the powers and the darkness
And the evil of this world.
Therefore take up the full armor of God,
That you may be able to stand.
And having done everything, lift up your head,
And then stand!
(Romans 8:37-39 and Ephesians 6:10-13 paraphrase)
Communion Prayer
Pastor: Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom You created and out of perfect love sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear our sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on the cross. We thank You for all the work of Your hands and for all the words You have spoken and kept, as You come to us still now with Your healing grace through Christ’s body and blood given and shed for us.
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 180.
Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; grant us peace, grant us peace.
Music During Communion
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is”
verses 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 709.
The King of love my shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never;
I nothing lack if I am His
And He is mine forever.
Where streams of living water flow,
My ransomed soul He leadeth
And, where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feedeth.
Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
But yet in love He sought me
And on His shoulder gently laid
And home rejoicing brought me.
In death’s dark vale I fear no ill
With Thee, dear Lord, beside me,
Thy rod and staff my comfort still,
Thy cross before to guide me.
Thou spreadst a table in my sight;
Thine unction grace bestoweth;
And, oh, what transport of delight
From Thy pure chalice floweth!
"Come, Let Us Sing” Allen Pote
(8:30) Jubilate Choir
(10:30) Jubilate Ensemble
Come, come, come let us sing!
Make a joyful noise to God the rock of our salvation!
Make a joyful noise to God with songs and shouts of praise!
Come, come with thanksgiving,
Enter His courts with praise,
For the Lord is a great God above all gods.
(Psalm 95 paraphrase)
Come, come, come and bow down,
Come kneel before the Lord.
For the Lord is our God and we are God's people,
The people of God's pasture, and the sheep of God's hand.
O come, let us worship, O come let us sing!
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 “The King of Love My Shepherd Is”
verse 6
And so through all the length of days
Thy goodness faileth never;
Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise
Within Thy house forever!
Worship Service Participants
Preacher: Pastor Micah Raebel
Organ: Karissa Raebel
Piano: Dr. Rachel Ehring
Timpani: Alex Guebert
Choir: Jubilate Choir (8:30)
Jubilate Ensemble (10:30)
Choir Director: Alex Guebert
Audio/Visual: Blaine Currer, Hector Cerda, and Cody Thomas
Thanks for joining us today!
September 6, 2026
Prayers of the Church
August 30, 2026 (8:30 AM)
Almighty God, Your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
By the work of Your Spirit, help us to meditate on that Word and to follow Your teaching,
that we may know the true light of the world. Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, You sent Your own Son into the world as the child of Mary.
We thank You for the birth of Cy Ansel Finke-Johnson, grandson of Rick and Karen Finke.
Watch over him and his parents and bring him to the saving waters of Holy Baptism.
Give Cy the heavenly inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade. Lord, in Your mercy,
Almighty God, every good and perfect gift comes from You, the Father of lights.
Receive our gratitude for the blessings You give us in our earthly lives,
especially for Dave Hopkirk, celebrating his 79th birthday.
Receive our thanks and praise for Your love modeled in marriage,
especially for Paul and Brooke Vogelgesang, celebrating 41 years of marriage,
and Dave and Sheri Arneson, celebrating 67 years of marriage.
May we all continue to magnify Your holy name,
and continue to serve You in joy and gladness all the days of our lives. Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, have mercy on all who are sick and suffering in any way.
We pray especially for Barney Barnhouse, Joe Blum, Matt Craig, Michael Crawford, Kurt Galchutt, Joe Needham, all who have requested prayers on our printed prayer lists, and for our loved ones named in our hearts and minds…
Grant that they may have relief from pain,
and give them courage to endure their crosses and tribulations.
Abide with the grieving, especially the family and friends of John Rohm,
husband of LaVonne and father of Richard, Debbie, and Steven.
Bless them with Your peace and comfort. Lord, in Your mercy,
O Lord, our God, turn the eyes of all who make, administer, and judge our laws to You.
We lift our leaders to You in prayer: President Trump, Governor Newsom, and Mayor Slater, that they may receive wisdom and strength to faithfully carry out their duties.
Guard and defend our active and reserve military and our first responders,
and watch over their homes and families. Lord, in Your mercy,
Lord Jesus, You are before all things, and in You, all things hold together.
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
As one Church faithfully rooted in You, our firm foundation,
may Your light shine through us in fruitful conversations, plans, actions and interactions,
so that our community may glorify God in heaven.
To You, O Lord, be all glory and praise, now and forever. Amen.
Upcoming Events
Teaching Church
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...
Women's Day Retreat
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 8:30 AM
Women's Day Retreat | MADE FOR MORE – A refreshing one-day retreat with nationally known Bible teacher and author Donna Jones as we discover what it means to be Made for More.
Sending Sunday
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Get inspired! All St. John's Ministries will have representatives and information in The Courtyard...
Live Scan Fingerprinting Event
Sunday, September 13, 2026, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
All volunteers welcome // Free Live Scan Event // For everyone's safety, all volunteers who are working with children in any capacity must have valid Live Scan fingerprints on file.
Prayer & Healing Service
Sunday, September 13, 2026, 4:00 PM
A Worship Service focused on healing the physical, spiritual, emotional and financial afflictions we are encountering. Participants will have the opportunity to come forward and be prayed over if...
First Communion Class
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
A class for 5th – 7th grade students interested in partaking in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Called to Care TRAINING Event
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 11:45 AM
Get equipped to help us share Christ with our homebound congregation members through phone calls and in-person visits.
Membership Class - Fall 2026
Every Sunday, from 09/20/2026 to 11/08/2026, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Our seven-session Membership Class is intended for those that are new to St. John's, either as a new member, transfer member, or anyone who is interested!
WALKER HALL | In-Person and Online
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, September 6, 2026
10:30am
Welcome Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Invocation
Confession and Absolution
Worship Set
“Build My Life”
“Still”
“Reckless Love”
Scripture Readings
Message Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Nicene Creed
Prayers of the Church
Holy Communion
Communion Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Words of Institution
“Communion Song”
“O Come To The Altar”
Dismissal
Benediction
Worship Service Participants
Preacher: Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Director of Worship & Music: Alex Guebert
Thanks for joining us today!
September 6, 2026
Prayers of the Church
August 30, 2026 (8:30 AM)
Almighty God, Your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
By the work of Your Spirit, help us to meditate on that Word and to follow Your teaching,
that we may know the true light of the world. Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, You sent Your own Son into the world as the child of Mary.
We thank You for the birth of Cy Ansel Finke-Johnson, grandson of Rick and Karen Finke.
Watch over him and his parents and bring him to the saving waters of Holy Baptism.
Give Cy the heavenly inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade. Lord, in Your mercy,
Almighty God, every good and perfect gift comes from You, the Father of lights.
Receive our gratitude for the blessings You give us in our earthly lives,
especially for Dave Hopkirk, celebrating his 79th birthday.
Receive our thanks and praise for Your love modeled in marriage,
especially for Paul and Brooke Vogelgesang, celebrating 41 years of marriage,
and Dave and Sheri Arneson, celebrating 67 years of marriage.
May we all continue to magnify Your holy name,
and continue to serve You in joy and gladness all the days of our lives. Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, have mercy on all who are sick and suffering in any way.
We pray especially for Barney Barnhouse, Joe Blum, Matt Craig, Michael Crawford, Kurt Galchutt, Joe Needham, all who have requested prayers on our printed prayer lists, and for our loved ones named in our hearts and minds…
Grant that they may have relief from pain,
and give them courage to endure their crosses and tribulations.
Abide with the grieving, especially the family and friends of John Rohm,
husband of LaVonne and father of Richard, Debbie, and Steven.
Bless them with Your peace and comfort. Lord, in Your mercy,
O Lord, our God, turn the eyes of all who make, administer, and judge our laws to You.
We lift our leaders to You in prayer: President Trump, Governor Newsom, and Mayor Slater, that they may receive wisdom and strength to faithfully carry out their duties.
Guard and defend our active and reserve military and our first responders,
and watch over their homes and families. Lord, in Your mercy,
Lord Jesus, You are before all things, and in You, all things hold together.
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
As one Church faithfully rooted in You, our firm foundation,
may Your light shine through us in fruitful conversations, plans, actions and interactions,
so that our community may glorify God in heaven.
To You, O Lord, be all glory and praise, now and forever. Amen.
Upcoming Events
Street Fair Parking
Friday, September 04, 2026 - Sunday, September 06, 2026
An easy way to park at the Street Fair... and Fantastic Fundraiser for our YOUTH!
Teaching Church
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...
Women's Day Retreat
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 8:30 AM
Women's Day Retreat | MADE FOR MORE – A refreshing one-day retreat with nationally known Bible teacher and author Donna Jones as we discover what it means to be Made for More.
Sending Sunday
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Get inspired! All St. John's Ministries will have representatives and information in The Courtyard...
Live Scan Fingerprinting Event
Sunday, September 13, 2026, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
All volunteers welcome // Free Live Scan Event // For everyone's safety, all volunteers who are working with children in any capacity must have valid Live Scan fingerprints on file.
Prayer & Healing Service
Sunday, September 13, 2026, 4:00 PM
A Worship Service focused on healing the physical, spiritual, emotional and financial afflictions we are encountering. Participants will have the opportunity to come forward and be prayed over if...
First Communion Class
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
A class for 5th – 7th grade students interested in partaking in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Called to Care TRAINING Event
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 11:45 AM
Get equipped to help us share Christ with our homebound congregation members through phone calls and in-person visits.
Membership Class - Fall 2026
Every Sunday, from 09/20/2026 to 11/08/2026, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Our seven-session Membership Class is intended for those that are new to St. John's, either as a new member, transfer member, or anyone who is interested!