SANCTUARY | In-Person & Online
Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 28, 2024
8:30am
Prelude "Alleluia, Jesus Is Risen!" arr. K. Kolander
Karissa Raebel, organ
Welcome Pastor Tim Klinkenberg
Ringing of the Bell
Opening Hymn “Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen” (LSB 474)
verses 1 and 2
Alleluia!
Jesus is risen!
Trumpets resounding in glorious light!
Splendor, the Lamb,
Heaven forever!
Oh, what a miracle God has in sight!
Refrain:
Jesus is risen and we shall arise:
Give God the glory! Alleluia!
Walking the way,
Christ in the center
Telling the story to open our eyes;
Breaking our bread,
Giving us glory:
Jesus our blessing, our constant surprise. refrain
Invocation
Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19b)
People: Amen.
Pastor: He is risen!
People: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Confession and Absolution based on John 15 and 1 John 4
Pastor: Christ is the Vine and we are the branches.
People: If we remain in Him, we will bear much fruit; apart from Him, we can do nothing. (John 15:5)
Pastor: “Dear friends, let us love one another,
People: for love comes from God.” (1 John 4:7)
Pastor: Today we reflect on the love we have shown to our neighbors – to our friends and family, and to strangers. Have we shown them perfect love? We look with honesty on our actions and words.
silence for reflection
People: We admit that our actions and words do not paint a picture of perfect love. We have neglected our loved ones. We have said hurtful things. We have failed to give freely. We have been silent when we should have shared Your Gospel. All of us have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. All of us need His forgiveness.
Pastor: “God is love. This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him.” (1 John 4:8b-9) Christ Jesus loved you so much that He gave His life for you, covering all your sin. 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.
Pastor: Rejoice in the living Savior, the Vine, the Head of the Church – He who rose triumphant from the grave! In Him we have the promise of eternal life!
People: Amen.
Hymn of Praise “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” (LSB 461)
verses 1, 2 and 8
I know that my Redeemer lives;
What comfort this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, He lives, who once was dead;
He lives, my ever-living head.
He lives triumphant from the grave;
He lives eternally to save;
He lives all-glorious in the sky;
He lives exalted there on high.
He lives, all glory to His name!
He lives, my Jesus, still the same;
Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives:
I know that my Redeemer lives!
First Reading Acts 8:26-40 NIV
26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” 27 So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of the Kandake (which means “queen of the Ethiopians”). This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship, 28 and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the Book of Isaiah the prophet. 29 The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.”
30 Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked.
31 “How can I,” he said, “unless someone explains it to me?” So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.
32 This is the passage of Scripture the eunuch was reading:
“He was led like a sheep to the slaughter,
and as a lamb before its shearer is silent,
so he did not open his mouth.
33 In his humiliation he was deprived of justice.
Who can speak of his descendants?
For his life was taken from the earth.”
34 The eunuch asked Philip, “Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?” 35 Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.
36 As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?” 38 And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. 39 When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. 40 Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he reached Caesarea.
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading 1 John 4:1-11NIV
Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.
4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 5 They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. 6 We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood.
7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Anthem “Halle, Halle, Halle”
Jubilate Choir
When cued, congregation sing along with refrain:
Halle, halle, hallelujah.
Halle, halle, hallelujah.
Halle, halle, hallelujah.
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
Holy Gospel John 15:1-8 NIV
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
Lector: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Hymn of the Day “Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen"
verses 3, 4, and 5
Jesus the vine,
We are the branches;
Life in the Spirit the fruit of the tree;
Heaven to earth,
Christ to the people,
Gift of the future now flowing to me.
Refrain:
Jesus is risen and we shall arise:
Give God the glory! Alleluia!
Weeping, be gone;
Sorrow, be silent:
Death put asunder, and Easter is bright.
Cherubim sing:
“O grave, be open!”
Clothe us in wonder, adorn us in light. refrain
City of God,
Easter forever,
Golden Jerusalem, Jesus the Lamb,
River of life,
Saints and archangels,
Sing with creation to God the I AM! refrain
Message Pastor Larry Stoterau
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
Each petition concludes with:
Pastor: Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings
Music at the Offering “Awake, My Heart with Gladness” arr. J. Marriott/ K. Raebel
Jubilate Choir
The Lord's Prayer
Pastor: Hear us as we pray in His name and as He has taught us:
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
Liturgist: 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 “Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven” (LSB 477)
Alleluia, alleluia!
Hearts to heav’n and voices raise:
Sing to God a hymn of gladness,
Sing to God a hymn of praise;
He who on the cross a victim
For the world’s salvation bled—
Jesus Christ, the King of Glory,
Now is risen from the dead.
Alleluia, Christ is risen!
Death at last has met defeat:
See the ancient pow’rs of evil
In confusion and retreat;
Once He died, and once was buried:
Now He lives forevermore,
Jesus Christ, the world’s Redeemer,
Whom we worship and adore.
▲ Alleluia, alleluia!
Glory be to God on high:
Alleluia to the Savior
Who has gained the victory;
Alleluia to the Spirit,
Fount of love and sanctity!
Alleluia, alleluia
To the triune Majesty!
Worship Service Participants
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Larry Stoterau
Liturgist: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Organ: Karissa Raebel
Choir: Jubilate Choir
Choir Directors: Alex Guebert and Karissa Raebel
Piano: Dr. Rachel Ehring and Karissa Raebel
Audio/Visual: Cody Thomas, John Primm, Blaine Currer, Hector Cerda, and Rick Beville
Thanks for joining us today!
Prayers of the Church
April 28, 2024
Heavenly Father, You sent Your Son, Lord Jesus Christ,
to be a Vine that reconciled and connected us to You and to one another.
By Your Spirit, lead us through the refining fire of pruning to be more fruitful for Your glory
and to show ourselves to the world that we are Your disciples.
Lord, in Your mercy,
God of grace, we give thanks that nothing can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus.
We thank You for the Baptisms of Amanda Renee Kressin and her son, Nash Ryan Kressin.
May Amanda and Nash continue to hear the good news about Jesus
and find community in the communion of saints within Your church.
Watch over them and help them to grow in faith, hope, and love.
And may their Baptisms be a witness to those not yet baptized.
Remove barriers and roadblocks for those with questions about faith and Baptism,
and guide, by Your Spirit, the sheep not yet of Your sheep pen to ask indeed,
“What can stand in the way of my being baptized?”
Lord, in Your mercy,
O God, You are love, and You always reveal Your love through Your Son.
We praise You for 25 years of marriage for Brad and Amy Nygren.
Continue to help them grow in their love for each other and for You.
Strengthen them through challenges and renew gratitude in times of joy.
Bless all marriages in our congregation,
that they would reflect the sacrificial love that You have for Your Church.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Merciful God, You hear and answer Your children in their hour of need.
Give aid to…
Awaiting Tests and Surgeries, Sick, Recovering and Discerning, and Caregivers
The Appleby Family, Candy Araiza, Ryan Bartholmew, Amy and Lee Bramson, Don and Nancy Brooks, Marlene Burian, Larry Busch, Gwen Clark, Peggy Sue Costello, Marianne Covington, Angelo Cruz, Leslie Doberneck, Allen Duemey, Beth Frederick, Angela Biang Gass, Odas Glaser, Thea Glenn, Debbie Gunther, Thomas Hanscom, Pastor Nathan Huse, Austin Jauregui, Jack Jauregui, Linda Johnson, Sallie Keller, Michelle Kiley, the Kim family, Vicki King, Luke Kolb, Kathy Laurel, George Lawyer, Colleen and Joe McDonough, Xavier Meza, Charlotte Morner, Ragni Nelson, Pastor Greg Otte, Jeff Otten, Patrick Pattison, Allyn Primrose, Ken Roberts, Geoff Sardo, Millie Seetin-Arroya, Tom Sorensen, Todd and Brenda Thames, Peter Toghia, the Tumser family, Mark Tway, Nola Vroom, Heather Walk, Jeff and Christie Whitted, Janice Zabel, Roxanne Zimmerman
Cancer
Briana Attaway, Sara Ausbon, Rudy Barba, Kirsten Berry, Olivia Biele, Patrick Burke, Tizoc Ceballos, Jim Covington, Scarlett Cruz, Dorothy Dale, Mikey Enriquez, Mike Farina, Gail Forbes, Judy Fukuda, Jim Hetherington, Carol Holmes, Von Holt, Todd Peterson, Brandon Reynolds, Rhoena Ross, Gina Santanello, Bob Schlueter, Megan Small, Frank Soto, Dave Tibbs, Steve Tyler, Denise Weyhrich, Howard and Louise Worthington, George Zaun, Heather Zelenka
Grant that they would bear their crosses with faith, looking to You,
and so fix their hearts where true joy is found.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Almighty God, give health and guidance to our president and all in authority, that they may serve honorably and in accord with Your good order and gracious will.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Lord God, we pray that You would implant in the people of every nation
the desire to live peaceably with others.
We pray for our college campuses in the United States.
Send Your wisdom from heaven that is pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive,
full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
Send peacemakers who sow in peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.
We pray for the places in our world filled with conflict and tension.
Put an end to acts of terrorism, aggression, and rebellion.
Make wars cease to the ends of the earth.
Protect our military here and abroad, and those who serve our community.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, hear and answer our prayers for the sake of Jesus,
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, from 04/28/2024 to 06/02/2024, 9:45 AM
Inspired by Psalm 127:4, this eight-session aims to help you make FAITH the core of your parenting plan.
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Get inspired! Missions & Outreach Ministries will have representatives and information in The Courtyard...
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Dinner before the Meeting - Begins at 5:30pm // MEETING 7pm -- Members 18 years and older please attend and participate. Senior Pastor's REPORT, Financial Report, Proposed Budget, Election of New...
Friday, June 14, 2024
Our St. John's Mission Team will continue our efforts at Mi Roca Fuerte Church.
Sunday, July 21, 2024, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
One donation can save 3 lives. Please register online before the event.
Every Sunday, from 09/22/2024 to 11/03/2024, 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!
find links to featured events and opportunities:
www.stjohnsorange.org/links
ONLINE GIVING
PRAYER REQUEST
CONNECTION CARD
April 28, 2024
WALKER HALL | In-Person and Online
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, April 28, 2024
10:30am
Welcome//
Invocation//
Worship Set//
Songs
Confession and Absolution
Scripture Readings//
Message// Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Apostles' Creed//
Prayers of the Church//
Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings//
The Lord's Prayer//
Benediction//
Worship Service Participants
Preacher: Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Guitar, Violin and Vocals: Stephan Nosrat
Guitar and Vocals: Abby Schwichtenberg
Vocals: Adriana De La Rosa
Keys: Daivd Pighin
Drums: Tony Sigala
Electric Guitar: Joshua DeLaVictoria
Audio/Visual: Jonathan Casper, Laura Kruse, Katie Todd, and David Kruse
Thanks for joining us today!
Prayers of the Church
April 28, 2024
Heavenly Father, You sent Your Son, Lord Jesus Christ,
to be a Vine that reconciled and connected us to You and to one another.
By Your Spirit, lead us through the refining fire of pruning to be more fruitful for Your glory
and to show ourselves to the world that we are Your disciples.
Lord, in Your mercy,
God of grace, we give thanks that nothing can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus.
We thank You for the Baptisms of Amanda Renee Kressin and her son, Nash Ryan Kressin.
May Amanda and Nash continue to hear the good news about Jesus
and find community in the communion of saints within Your church.
Watch over them and help them to grow in faith, hope, and love.
And may their Baptisms be a witness to those not yet baptized.
Remove barriers and roadblocks for those with questions about faith and Baptism,
and guide, by Your Spirit, the sheep not yet of Your sheep pen to ask indeed,
“What can stand in the way of my being baptized?”
Lord, in Your mercy,
O God, You are love, and You always reveal Your love through Your Son.
We praise You for 25 years of marriage for Brad and Amy Nygren.
Continue to help them grow in their love for each other and for You.
Strengthen them through challenges and renew gratitude in times of joy.
Bless all marriages in our congregation,
that they would reflect the sacrificial love that You have for Your Church.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Merciful God, You hear and answer Your children in their hour of need.
Give aid to…
Awaiting Tests and Surgeries, Sick, Recovering and Discerning, and Caregivers
The Appleby Family, Candy Araiza, Ryan Bartholmew, Amy and Lee Bramson, Don and Nancy Brooks, Marlene Burian, Larry Busch, Gwen Clark, Peggy Sue Costello, Marianne Covington, Angelo Cruz, Leslie Doberneck, Allen Duemey, Beth Frederick, Angela Biang Gass, Odas Glaser, Thea Glenn, Debbie Gunther, Thomas Hanscom, Pastor Nathan Huse, Austin Jauregui, Jack Jauregui, Linda Johnson, Sallie Keller, Michelle Kiley, the Kim family, Vicki King, Luke Kolb, Kathy Laurel, George Lawyer, Colleen and Joe McDonough, Xavier Meza, Charlotte Morner, Ragni Nelson, Pastor Greg Otte, Jeff Otten, Patrick Pattison, Allyn Primrose, Ken Roberts, Geoff Sardo, Millie Seetin-Arroya, Tom Sorensen, Todd and Brenda Thames, Peter Toghia, the Tumser family, Mark Tway, Nola Vroom, Heather Walk, Jeff and Christie Whitted, Janice Zabel, Roxanne Zimmerman
Cancer
Briana Attaway, Sara Ausbon, Rudy Barba, Kirsten Berry, Olivia Biele, Patrick Burke, Tizoc Ceballos, Jim Covington, Scarlett Cruz, Dorothy Dale, Mikey Enriquez, Mike Farina, Gail Forbes, Judy Fukuda, Jim Hetherington, Carol Holmes, Von Holt, Todd Peterson, Brandon Reynolds, Rhoena Ross, Gina Santanello, Bob Schlueter, Megan Small, Frank Soto, Dave Tibbs, Steve Tyler, Denise Weyhrich, Howard and Louise Worthington, George Zaun, Heather Zelenka
Grant that they would bear their crosses with faith, looking to You,
and so fix their hearts where true joy is found.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Almighty God, give health and guidance to our president and all in authority, that they may serve honorably and in accord with Your good order and gracious will.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Lord God, we pray that You would implant in the people of every nation
the desire to live peaceably with others.
We pray for our college campuses in the United States.
Send Your wisdom from heaven that is pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive,
full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
Send peacemakers who sow in peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.
We pray for the places in our world filled with conflict and tension.
Put an end to acts of terrorism, aggression, and rebellion.
Make wars cease to the ends of the earth.
Protect our military here and abroad, and those who serve our community.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, hear and answer our prayers for the sake of Jesus,
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, from 04/28/2024 to 06/02/2024, 9:45 AM
Inspired by Psalm 127:4, this eight-session aims to help you make FAITH the core of your parenting plan.
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Get inspired! Missions & Outreach Ministries will have representatives and information in The Courtyard...
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Dinner before the Meeting - Begins at 5:30pm // MEETING 7pm -- Members 18 years and older please attend and participate. Senior Pastor's REPORT, Financial Report, Proposed Budget, Election of New...
Friday, June 14, 2024
Our St. John's Mission Team will continue our efforts at Mi Roca Fuerte Church.
Sunday, July 21, 2024, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
One donation can save 3 lives. Please register online before the event.
Every Sunday, from 09/22/2024 to 11/03/2024, 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!
find links to featured events and opportunities:
www.stjohnsorange.org/links
ONLINE GIVING
PRAYER REQUEST
CONNECTION CARD
April 28, 2024
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