MOBILE-FRIENDLY BULLETIN
Prelude "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" arr. K. Raebel
Karissa Raebel, organ
Weekly Church News
Welcome Pastor Tim Klinkenberg
Ringing of the Bell
Opening Sentences (Psalm 136:1, 4, 23, 25-26)
Pastor: Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good,
People: His love endures forever.
Pastor: To Him who alone does great wonders,
People: His love endures forever.
Pastor: He remembered us in our low estate,
People: His love endures forever.
Pastor: He gives food to every creature.
People: His love endures forever.
Pastor: Give thanks to the God of heaven,
People: His love endures forever.
Opening Hymn “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 700.
Love divine, all loves excelling,
Joy of heav’n, to earth come down!
Fix in us Thy humble dwelling,
All Thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, Thou art all compassion,
Pure, unbounded love Thou art;
Visit us with Thy salvation,
Enter ev’ry trembling heart.
Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit
Into ev’ry troubled breast;
Let us all in Thee inherit;
Let us find Thy promised rest.
Take away the love of sinning;
Alpha and Omega be;
End of faith, as its beginning,
Set our hearts at liberty.
Come, Almighty, to deliver;
Let us all Thy life receive;
Suddenly return, and never,
Nevermore Thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
Serve Thee as Thy hosts above,
Pray and praise Thee without ceasing,
Glory in Thy perfect love.
Finish then Thy new creation,
Pure and spotless let us be;
Let us see Thy great salvation
Perfectly restored in Thee,
Changed from glory into glory,
Till in heav’n we take our place,
Till we cast our crowns before Thee,
Lost in wonder, love, and praise!
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: Jesus is able to empathize with our weaknesses, having been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us approach the throne of mercy, humbly, and in need of forgiveness. We confess together,
People: Lord our God, we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We do not always reflect Your love, Heavenly Father, in the way we treat others. Forgive us.
Pastor: We confess, gracious Lord Jesus,
People: that we do not always give You the due honor and glory for all that You have done for us in Your life, death, and resurrection. Forgive us.
Pastor: We confess, O Holy Spirit,
People: that we forget that even our faulty attempts at loving as You have loved us are covered by Your overarching grace and mercy.
Pastor: Our gracious God has done all that was needed for us to be reconciled through Jesus Christ. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, 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 “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”
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.
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!
Old Testament Reading Leviticus 18:1-5, 19:9-18 NIV
18 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘I am the Lord your God. 3 You must not do as they do in Egypt, where you used to live, and you must not do as they do in the land of Canaan, where I am bringing you. Do not follow their practices. 4 You must obey my laws and be careful to follow my decrees. I am the Lord your God. 5 Keep my decrees and laws, for the person who obeys them will live by them. I am the Lord.
9 “‘When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. 10 Do not go over your vineyard a second time or pick up the grapes that have fallen. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the Lord your God.
11 “‘Do not steal.
“‘Do not lie.
“‘Do not deceive one another.
12 “‘Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God. I am the Lord.
13 “‘Do not defraud or rob your neighbor.
“‘Do not hold back the wages of a hired worker overnight.
14 “‘Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I am the Lord.
15 “‘Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.
16 “‘Do not go about spreading slander among your people.
“‘Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life. I am the Lord.
17 “‘Do not hate a fellow Israelite in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in their guilt.
18 “‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading Colossians 1:1-14 NIV
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
2 To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ:
Grace and peace to you from God our Father.
3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people— 5 the faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven and about which you have already heard in the true message of the gospel 6 that has come to you. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world—just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God’s grace. 7 You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf, 8 and who also told us of your love in the Spirit.
9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Holy Gospel Luke 10:25-37 NIV
25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”
27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”
29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’
36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”
37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”
Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
Lector: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Hymn of the Day “Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace”
verses 1, 2, 4 and 5
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.
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 Tim Klinkenberg
Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended into hell.
The third day He rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Prayers of the Church
Pastor: Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings
Music at the Offering “It Is Well with My Soul" arr. John Ness Beck
If you wish to follow the lyrics, refer to hymnal 763.
Summer Choir
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.
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 “Beautiful Savior”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 537.
Beautiful Savior,
King of creation,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Truly I’d love Thee,
Truly I’d serve Thee,
Light of my soul, my joy, my crown.
Fair are the meadows,
Fair are the woodlands,
Robed in flow’rs of blooming spring;
Jesus is fairer,
Jesus is purer,
He makes our sorr’wing spirit sing.
Fair is the sunshine,
Fair is the moonlight,
Bright the sparkling stars on high;
Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels in the sky.
Beautiful Savior,
Lord of the nations,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor,
Praise, adoration
Now and forevermore be Thine!
Worship Service Participants*
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg (8:30)
Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom (10:30)
Organ/ Piano: Karissa Raebel
Choir: Summer Choir (8:30)
Choir Director: Karissa Raebel
Audio/Visual: Hector Cerda, Cody Thomas, and Krey Pillei
Thanks for joining us today!
July 13, 2025
Prayers of the Church
June 29, 2025
God of our salvation, when Your Son resolutely set out for Jerusalem and the cross,
He would not be deterred.
Grant us to pray with the same fervor and boldness,
trusting that You hear us for the sake of Jesus.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Merciful Father, through Holy Baptism, You called us to be Your own possession.
We give You thanks for the Baptisms of…
Cassius Robert Mayers, son of Robert and Elizabeth;
Brodie Jaxson Orr, son of Zachary and Ashley, great-grandson of Pat Sparks;
Harper Grace Primrose, daughter of Jacob and Katie.
Grant that their lives and ours may evidence the working of Your Holy Spirit
in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, according to the image of Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, our times are in Your good and gracious hands.
We give You thanks for 101 years You have blessed Claude Patton.
May he continue to grow in wisdom and grace.
Strengthen his trust in Your goodness,
and bless him with Your abiding love all the days of his life.
Lord, in Your mercy,
God of refuge, Your salvation draws near to all who trust in You.
Grant peace to Your people and show us Your salvation.
Hear our petitions for healing, strength and comfort for Willa Becker, Johnny Finger, Angel Jenkins, Wayne and Kathyrn Lacey, Susan Lopez, Libby Markworth, Bailey Mercier, Stephan Nosrat, and all for whom we pray….
Be near them as the refuge of the weary and the God who preserves His people.
Lord, in Your mercy,
God of rest, though we are sojourners upon this earth,
we pray that You would grant us safety and strength in all our travels
and most especially for the journey of this mortal life.
We pray for comfort for those whose loved ones have reached the end of their earthly journey and the beginning of their heavenly one.
We pray for the family and friends of…
Bob Ashe-Everest, friend of Kathy and Brian Burkett
Joyce Bredehoft
Bill Darlin, father of Bill, Jr. and Doug
Susi Williamson, sister of Kelly Medina and Laurel Herold
Until that day when we rest in Your presence and know the fullness of Your promise,
when all things will be brought to their perfect consummation and bliss,
keep us in Christ, holy and blameless in Him, and always trusting in His victory.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Almighty God, give Your grace and Spirit to the nations and those who lead them.
We pray especially for President Trump and Congress; Governor Newsom and our legislature; and all who make, administer and judge our laws. Protect our military and first responders.
Teach us to wisely contend for the faith so that Your voice may be heard by all people. Inspire and equip us by Your Spirit,
that we may be led to every virtue in character and holiness of life.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Lord Jesus, You took children into Your arms, placed Your hands on them,
and blessed them.
Send Your blessings upon all who participated in Vacation Bible School this past week.
May they always know the wonders of Your great love for them through the cross and empty tomb. Lord, in Your mercy,
Hear our prayers for the sake of Christ, our Lord,
who lives and reigns 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. Grab coffee and a donut, grow in God's Word, and connect with your church...
Every Sunday, 6:30 PM
Join us in The Courtyard after 6:30pm worship for dessert, connection, and time together.
Sunday, July 27, 2025, 5:00 PM
SIGN UP TO COMPETE — OR JUST COME TO EAT! We're turning up the heat for our Community Summer Nights final session. Chili Cookoff at 5pm, Bluegrass style worship service at 6:30pm, Bluegrass...
Sunday, August 24, 2025, 10:30 AM
ONE 10:30am Service Worship TOGETHER - After the service: Community, Food, & Fun... enjoy; lunnch together, bounce houses, popcorn, games & more...
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 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...
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
A class for 5th – 7th grade students interested in partaking in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 4:00 PM
Led by Dr. Judd Bonner, the Bonner Singers will present worshipful original anthems, as well as inspiring versions of the tried-and-true classics.
Every Sunday, from 09/21/2025 to 11/02/2025, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Our Membership Class includes 7 weekly sessions intended for those that are new to St. John's, either as a new member, transfer member, or anyone who is interested!
Saturday, October 04, 2025, 4:00 PM
Concordia University - Fall Festival of Hymns
Saturday, October 4 4:00pm
For the second year in a row, Concordia’s hymn festival comes to St. John’s! This time...
Weekly Church News
Welcome// Pastor Tim Klinkenberg
Invocation
Confession and Absolution
Worship Set//
“Take You At Your Word”
“You’ve Already Won”
“I Know A Name”
Scripture Readings
Message// Pastor Tim Klinkenberg
Apostles' Creed
Prayers of the Church
Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings
"Proof Of Your Love"
The Lord's Prayer
“I Know A Name”
Benediction
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Guitar, Violin & Vocals: Stephan Nosrat
Vocals: Lily Elliott
Drums: Tony Sigala
Electric Guitar: Joshua DeLaVictoria
Bass Guitar: Michael Selfridge
Audio/Visual: David Kruse, Mark Todd, Chanel Kruse, Katie Todd, and Rick Shima
Thanks for joining us today!
July 13, 2025
Prayers of the Church
June 29, 2025
God of our salvation, when Your Son resolutely set out for Jerusalem and the cross,
He would not be deterred.
Grant us to pray with the same fervor and boldness,
trusting that You hear us for the sake of Jesus.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Merciful Father, through Holy Baptism, You called us to be Your own possession.
We give You thanks for the Baptisms of…
Cassius Robert Mayers, son of Robert and Elizabeth;
Brodie Jaxson Orr, son of Zachary and Ashley, great-grandson of Pat Sparks;
Harper Grace Primrose, daughter of Jacob and Katie.
Grant that their lives and ours may evidence the working of Your Holy Spirit
in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, according to the image of Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, our times are in Your good and gracious hands.
We give You thanks for 101 years You have blessed Claude Patton.
May he continue to grow in wisdom and grace.
Strengthen his trust in Your goodness,
and bless him with Your abiding love all the days of his life.
Lord, in Your mercy,
God of refuge, Your salvation draws near to all who trust in You.
Grant peace to Your people and show us Your salvation.
Hear our petitions for healing, strength and comfort for Willa Becker, Johnny Finger, Angel Jenkins, Wayne and Kathyrn Lacey, Susan Lopez, Libby Markworth, Bailey Mercier, Stephan Nosrat, and all for whom we pray….
Be near them as the refuge of the weary and the God who preserves His people.
Lord, in Your mercy,
God of rest, though we are sojourners upon this earth,
we pray that You would grant us safety and strength in all our travels
and most especially for the journey of this mortal life.
We pray for comfort for those whose loved ones have reached the end of their earthly journey and the beginning of their heavenly one.
We pray for the family and friends of…
Bob Ashe-Everest, friend of Kathy and Brian Burkett
Joyce Bredehoft
Bill Darlin, father of Bill, Jr. and Doug
Susi Williamson, sister of Kelly Medina and Laurel Herold
Until that day when we rest in Your presence and know the fullness of Your promise,
when all things will be brought to their perfect consummation and bliss,
keep us in Christ, holy and blameless in Him, and always trusting in His victory.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Almighty God, give Your grace and Spirit to the nations and those who lead them.
We pray especially for President Trump and Congress; Governor Newsom and our legislature; and all who make, administer and judge our laws. Protect our military and first responders.
Teach us to wisely contend for the faith so that Your voice may be heard by all people. Inspire and equip us by Your Spirit,
that we may be led to every virtue in character and holiness of life.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Lord Jesus, You took children into Your arms, placed Your hands on them,
and blessed them.
Send Your blessings upon all who participated in Vacation Bible School this past week.
May they always know the wonders of Your great love for them through the cross and empty tomb. Lord, in Your mercy,
Hear our prayers for the sake of Christ, our Lord,
who lives and reigns 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. Grab coffee and a donut, grow in God's Word, and connect with your church...
Every Sunday, 6:30 PM
Join us in The Courtyard after 6:30pm worship for dessert, connection, and time together.
Sunday, July 27, 2025, 5:00 PM
SIGN UP TO COMPETE — OR JUST COME TO EAT! We're turning up the heat for our Community Summer Nights final session. Chili Cookoff at 5pm, Bluegrass style worship service at 6:30pm, Bluegrass...
Sunday, August 24, 2025, 10:30 AM
ONE 10:30am Service Worship TOGETHER - After the service: Community, Food, & Fun... enjoy; lunnch together, bounce houses, popcorn, games & more...
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 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...
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
A class for 5th – 7th grade students interested in partaking in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 4:00 PM
Led by Dr. Judd Bonner, the Bonner Singers will present worshipful original anthems, as well as inspiring versions of the tried-and-true classics.
Every Sunday, from 09/21/2025 to 11/02/2025, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Our Membership Class includes 7 weekly sessions intended for those that are new to St. John's, either as a new member, transfer member, or anyone who is interested!
Saturday, October 04, 2025, 4:00 PM
Concordia University - Fall Festival of Hymns
Saturday, October 4 4:00pm
For the second year in a row, Concordia’s hymn festival comes to St. John’s! This time...