MOBILE-FRIENDLY BULLETIN
Prelude "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" arr. Alex Guebert
Alex Guebert, organ
Weekly Church News
Welcome Pastor Tim Klinkenberg
Ringing of the Bell
Opening Hymn “Song of Thankfulness and Praise”
verses 1, 2, 3, and 4
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 394.
Songs of thankfulness and praise,
Jesus, Lord, to Thee we raise,
Manifested by the star
To the sages from afar,
Branch of royal David’s stem
In Thy birth at Bethlehem:
Anthems be to Thee addressed,
God in man made manifest.
Manifest at Jordan’s stream,
Prophet, Priest, and King supreme;
And at Cana wedding guest
In Thy Godhead manifest;
Manifest in pow’r divine,
Changing water into wine;
Anthems be to Thee addressed,
God in man made manifest.
Manifest in making whole
Palsied limbs and fainting soul;
Manifest in valiant fight,
Quelling all the devil’s might;
Manifest in gracious will,
Ever bringing good from ill;
Anthems be to Thee addressed,
God in man made manifest.
Sun and moon shall darkened be,
Stars shall fall, the heav’ns shall flee;
Christ will then like lightning shine,
All will see His glorious sign;
All will then the trumpet hear,
All will see the Judge appear;
Thou by all wilt be confessed,
God in man made manifest.
Invocation
Liturgist: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19b)
People: Amen.
Confession and Absolution
Liturgist: Our help is in the name of the Lord,
People: who made heaven and earth.
Liturgist: If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand?
People: But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared.
Liturgist: Since we are gathered 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 consider our unworthiness and confess before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition. Together as His people let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and 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.
Liturgist: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a fellow servant of Christ, I announce to you the forgiveness of all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
Hymn of Praise “From All That Dwell Below the Skies”
verses 1 and 3
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 816.
From all that dwell below the skies
Let the Creator’s praise arise;
Alleluia, alleluia!
Let the Redeemer’s name be sung
Through ev’ry land by ev’ry tongue.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
All praise to God the Father be,
All praise, eternal Son, to Thee.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Whom with the Spirit we adore
Forever and forevermore:
Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Old Testament Reading Isaiah 49:1–7 NIV
49 Listen to me, you islands;
hear this, you distant nations:
Before I was born the Lord called me;
from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name.
2 He made my mouth like a sharpened sword,
in the shadow of his hand he hid me;
he made me into a polished arrow
and concealed me in his quiver.
3 He said to me, “You are my servant,
Israel, in whom I will display my splendor.”
4 But I said, “I have labored in vain;
I have spent my strength for nothing at all.
Yet what is due me is in the Lord’s hand,
and my reward is with my God.”
5 And now the Lord says—
he who formed me in the womb to be his servant
to bring Jacob back to him
and gather Israel to himself,
for I am honored in the eyes of the Lord
and my God has been my strength—
6 he says:
“It is too small a thing for you to be my servant
to restore the tribes of Jacob
and bring back those of Israel I have kept.
I will also make you a light for the Gentiles,
that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.”
7 This is what the Lord says—
the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel—
to him who was despised and abhorred by the nation,
to the servant of rulers:
“Kings will see you and stand up,
princes will see and bow down,
because of the Lord, who is faithful,
the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.”
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading 1 Corinthians 1:1–9 NIV
1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,
2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours:
3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4 I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— 6 God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8 He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Holy Gospel John 1:29–42a NIV
29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel.”
32 Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. 33 And I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 I have seen and I testify that this is God’s Chosen One.”
35 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”
37 When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. 38 Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?”
They said, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?”
39 “Come,” he replied, “and you will see.”
So they went and saw where he was staying, and they spent that day with him. It was about four in the afternoon.
40 Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. 41 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ). 42 And he brought him to Jesus.
Lector: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Hymn of the Day “Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 722.
Lord, take my hand and lead me
Upon life’s way;
Direct, protect, and feed me
From day to day.
Without Your grace and favor
I go astray;
So take my hand, O Savior,
And lead the way.
Lord, when the tempest rages,
I need not fear,
For You, the Rock of Ages,
Are always near.
Close by Your side abiding,
I fear no foe,
For when Your hand is guiding,
In peace I go.
Lord, when the shadows lengthen
And night has come,
I know that You will strengthen
My steps toward home.
Then nothing can impede me,
O blessèd Friend;
So take my hand and lead me
Unto the end.
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:
Liturgist: Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings
Music at the Offering "Holy Is He” arr. David Clydesdale
Jubilate Choir
Near the end of this anthem, the congregation will be invited to sing along with the first stanza of "Holy, Holy, Holy":
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessèd Trinity!
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.
Communion Song “What Feast of Love”
What feast of love is offered here,
what banquet come from heaven?
What food of everlasting life,
what gracious gift is given?
This, this is Christ the King,
the bread come down from heaven.
Oh, taste and see and sing!
How sweet the manna given!
What wine of love is offered here,
what holy drink from heaven?
What stream of everlasting life,
what precious blook is given?
This, this is Christ the King,
the sweetest wine of heaven.
Oh, taste and see and sing!
The Son of God is given!
Music During Communion
“I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 699.
I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“Come unto Me and rest;
Lay down, thou weary one, lay down
Thy head upon My breast.”
I came to Jesus as I was,
So weary, worn, and sad;
I found in Him a resting place,
And He has made me glad.
I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“Behold, I freely give
The living water; thirsty one,
Stoop down and drink and live.”
I came to Jesus, and I drank
Of that life-giving stream;
My thirst was quenched, my soul revived,
And now I live in Him.
I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“I am this dark world’s light.
Look unto Me; thy morn shall rise
And all thy day be bright.”
I looked to Jesus, and I found
In Him my star, my sun;
And in that light of life I’ll walk
Till trav’ling days are done.
"You Raise Me Up” Rolf Lovland, arr. Joseph M. Martin
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 “Song of Thankfulness and Praise”
verse 5
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 394.
Grant us grace to see Thee, Lord,
Present in Thy holy Word—
Grace to imitate Thee now
And be pure, as pure art Thou;
That we might become like Thee
At Thy great epiphany
And may praise Thee, ever blest,
God in man made manifest.
Worship Service Participants
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Liturgist: Vicar Micah Raebel
Organ: Alex Guebert
Choir: Jubilate Choir
Choir Director: Alex Guebert
Piano: Dr. Rachel Ehring
Audio/Visual: Hector Cerda, Blaine Currer, and Mark Todd
Thanks for joining us today!
January 18, 2026
Prayers of the Church
January 18, 2026
Almighty and everlasting God, who governs all things in heaven and on earth…
Mercifully hear the prayers of Your people and grant us Your peace through all our days.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, Your Son, Jesus Christ, summoned Andrew and Peter to follow Him.
Equip us for service when we feel ill-equipped,
and by Your Spirit, make evident the spiritual gifts of Your people.
Raise up servant leaders for Your harvest field,
that all would grow in godly wisdom and faithfully make known Your Word.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Gracious God and heavenly Father, we thank You for the one faith, one hope,
and one Baptism that Your people have shared through the ages.
Hear our thanks for the Baptisms of Jacob Vincent Theiss, Jackson Theodore Theiss, Joshua David Theiss, and Joseph James Theiss, sons of David and Mirissa;
for the Baptism of Calvin Micheal Driggers, son of Alex and Jennifer,
and for the Baptism of Ryan Richardson McArthur.
Guide them in the Way of the Truth and the Life,
and sustain them, and us all, in the fellowship and service of the Lord.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Lord God, we give You thanks for the celebrations and milestones in our congregation.
For 22 years of marriage for Greg and Anna Marie Fitzgerald;
and for 80 years of life You have blessed David Lara, we give You thanks.
Lord, You are good and Your love endures forever.
May Your redeemed people tell of Your love and grace to all generations.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Holy God, Your Son became the Lamb of God to take away
all of our sins and infirmities by His death and resurrection.
Remember all who need Your help and healing,
especially Lucien Bachar, Emma Dimas, Ruth Gordon, Rose Huddleston, Marshall Lopez, the Pipgras family, Gaby Valle, Joanne Wells, those names written on our prayer lists and those names lifted up from our hearts…
Deliver and heal them from their pain and ailments, according to Your merciful will.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, Your salvation reaches to the ends of the earth.
We pray for comfort for those who mourn the loss of loved ones,
especially the family and friends of Tom Strack,
father of Jennifer, Rebecca, Andrea, Christina, and Ben;
and the family and friends of Carlos Perez, father of Manuel Perez.
O LORD, You comfort Your people and will have compassion on Your afflicted ones.
Through Your Spirit, guide and strengthen in faith those who need Your encouragement.
Lord, in Your mercy,
O King of Kings, kings will see you and stand up, and princes will see and bow down.
Give wisdom to the nation and our president, our governor, our mayor,
and all judges and magistrates. Protect those who serve us as firefighters,
police, disaster workers, and medical personnel. Lord, in Your mercy,
Almighty God, heavenly Father, richly bless our church and school,
and our homes and families.
May we, with Andrew, be ready to tell family and friends, first thing,
“We have found the Messiah.”
All these prayers and petitions we bring to You –
Father, Son, and 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. Grab coffee and a donut, grow in God's Word, and connect with your church...
Sunday, January 25, 2026, 10:30 AM
ONE 10:30am Service Worship TOGETHER - After the service: Community, Food, & Fun... enjoy; lunch together, games & more...
Every Sunday, from 01/25/2026 to 03/22/2026, 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!
Monday, January 26, 2026, 5:30 PM
A Leadership Event Series for Women - With three dynamic and accomplished speakers you’ll be inspired, energized and better equipped to be the leader He wants you to be.
Sunday, February 01, 2026, 11:45 AM
Get equipped to help us share Christ with our homebound congregation members through phone calls and in-person visits.
Thursday, February 05, 2026, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
A class for 5th – 7th grade students interested in partaking in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 4:00 PM
Orange Lutheran High School
Small Ensemble and Solo Concert
Sunday, February 224:00pm
The Orange Lutheran High School Instrumental Program is proud to present a Small...
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
One donation can save 3 lives. Please register online before the event.
Sunday, March 15, 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...
Welcome Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Invocation
Worship Set
“House of the Lord”
“Touch of Heaven”
Confession and Absolution
Scripture Readings
Message Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Apostles’ Creed
Prayers of the Church
“Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me"
Holy Communion
Communion Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Words of Institution
“Agnus Dei”
“Jesus Paid It All”
Dismissal
Benediction
Preacher: Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Director of Contemporary Worship: Stephan Nosrat
Thanks for joining us today!
January 18, 2026
Prayers of the Church
January 18, 2026
Almighty and everlasting God, who governs all things in heaven and on earth…
Mercifully hear the prayers of Your people and grant us Your peace through all our days.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, Your Son, Jesus Christ, summoned Andrew and Peter to follow Him.
Equip us for service when we feel ill-equipped,
and by Your Spirit, make evident the spiritual gifts of Your people.
Raise up servant leaders for Your harvest field,
that all would grow in godly wisdom and faithfully make known Your Word.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Gracious God and heavenly Father, we thank You for the one faith, one hope,
and one Baptism that Your people have shared through the ages.
Hear our thanks for the Baptisms of Jacob Vincent Theiss, Jackson Theodore Theiss, Joshua David Theiss, and Joseph James Theiss, sons of David and Mirissa;
for the Baptism of Calvin Micheal Driggers, son of Alex and Jennifer,
and for the Baptism of Ryan Richardson McArthur.
Guide them in the Way of the Truth and the Life,
and sustain them, and us all, in the fellowship and service of the Lord.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Lord God, we give You thanks for the celebrations and milestones in our congregation.
For 22 years of marriage for Greg and Anna Marie Fitzgerald;
and for 80 years of life You have blessed David Lara, we give You thanks.
Lord, You are good and Your love endures forever.
May Your redeemed people tell of Your love and grace to all generations.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Holy God, Your Son became the Lamb of God to take away
all of our sins and infirmities by His death and resurrection.
Remember all who need Your help and healing,
especially Lucien Bachar, Emma Dimas, Ruth Gordon, Rose Huddleston, Marshall Lopez, the Pipgras family, Gaby Valle, Joanne Wells, those names written on our prayer lists and those names lifted up from our hearts…
Deliver and heal them from their pain and ailments, according to Your merciful will.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, Your salvation reaches to the ends of the earth.
We pray for comfort for those who mourn the loss of loved ones,
especially the family and friends of Tom Strack,
father of Jennifer, Rebecca, Andrea, Christina, and Ben;
and the family and friends of Carlos Perez, father of Manuel Perez.
O LORD, You comfort Your people and will have compassion on Your afflicted ones.
Through Your Spirit, guide and strengthen in faith those who need Your encouragement.
Lord, in Your mercy,
O King of Kings, kings will see you and stand up, and princes will see and bow down.
Give wisdom to the nation and our president, our governor, our mayor,
and all judges and magistrates. Protect those who serve us as firefighters,
police, disaster workers, and medical personnel. Lord, in Your mercy,
Almighty God, heavenly Father, richly bless our church and school,
and our homes and families.
May we, with Andrew, be ready to tell family and friends, first thing,
“We have found the Messiah.”
All these prayers and petitions we bring to You –
Father, Son, and 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. Grab coffee and a donut, grow in God's Word, and connect with your church...
Sunday, January 25, 2026, 10:30 AM
ONE 10:30am Service Worship TOGETHER - After the service: Community, Food, & Fun... enjoy; lunch together, games & more...
Every Sunday, from 01/25/2026 to 03/22/2026, 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!
Monday, January 26, 2026, 5:30 PM
A Leadership Event Series for Women - With three dynamic and accomplished speakers you’ll be inspired, energized and better equipped to be the leader He wants you to be.
Sunday, February 01, 2026, 11:45 AM
Get equipped to help us share Christ with our homebound congregation members through phone calls and in-person visits.
Thursday, February 05, 2026, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
A class for 5th – 7th grade students interested in partaking in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 4:00 PM
Orange Lutheran High School
Small Ensemble and Solo Concert
Sunday, February 224:00pm
The Orange Lutheran High School Instrumental Program is proud to present a Small...
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
One donation can save 3 lives. Please register online before the event.
Sunday, March 15, 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...