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Sending Sunday

September 7, 2025
8:30am 

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Prelude Prelude on "Deo Gratias" Healey Willan
Charlie Raasch, organ

 

Weekly Church News

 

Welcome Pastor Tim Klinkenberg

 

Ringing of the Bell

 

Invocation

Liturgist: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19b)
People: Amen.

 

Opening Hymn "God at Work" Text by Dr. Carol R. S. McDaniel
(sung to the tune REGENT SQUARE)

The Spirit of God is always at work in our lives, creating, relating, pursuing, renewing. On this Sending Sunday, this hymn acts as a joyful summation of all of the ways God works in us. The repeated line "Soli Deo Gloria", binds us to a common goal in all our work: to give all the glory to God alone.

God at work among His people,
Serving us in prayer and praise;
God at work in our vocations,
Gifting, leading, all our days.
God creating, God relating:
Soli Deo gloria!

God at work in Word and water,
Font and pulpit, Holy Meal,
God at work forgiving sinners;
Justified: His grace will heal.
God declaring, God repairing:
Soli Deo gloria!

God at work: He sends His Spirit,
Calling us to do our part;
God at work in sanctifying,
Breathing faith into the heart.
God exploring, God restoring:
Soli Deo gloria!

God at work among our neighbors
As we serve them day by day;
God at work in talent, treasure,
Time we give along the way.
God pursuing, God renewing:
Soli Deo gloria!

 

Opening Sentences
Liturgist: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Liturgist: The Spirit of the Lord fills the world!
People: Oh, come, let us worship Him.
Liturgist: Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful people;
People: and kindle in us the fire of Your love.
Liturgist: "With the heart one believes and is justified,
People: and with the mouth one confesses and is saved." (Romans 10:10)
Liturgist: “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted;
People: He has sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.” (Isaiah 61:1)

 

Confession and Absolution
Liturgist: 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.

silent for reflection

Liturgist: Let us confess together:
People: Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed. We have not always followed the guidance of the Holy Spirit, but have instead followed our own desires. We have neglected opportunities to share the love of Christ with those around us, and we have failed to listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking through Your Word. Forgive us, O Lord, and renew us by Your Spirit, that we may live and serve You in newness of life.
Liturgist: Almighty God, who sent His Holy Spirit to empower His people for service and mission, has heard your confession and forgives you all your sins. By the power of the Holy Spirit, you are renewed and strengthened to live as faithful witnesses to the gospel. Go in peace, serve the Lord, and may the Holy Spirit guide you in all truth.
People: Amen.

 

Hymn of Praise "God at Work"
final verse

▲ God at work before creation,
God at work on Calvary,
God at work in faith’s formation,
God at work eternally!
Triune God, we laud and praise You:
Alleluia, gloria!

 

Epistle Reading  James 1:19-27 NIV

¹⁹ My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, ²⁰ because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. ²¹ Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

²² Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. ²³ Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror ²⁴ and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ²⁵ But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.

²⁶ Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. ²⁷ Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

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

 

Holy Gospel John 3:1-17 NIV

3 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. ² He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.”

³ Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”

⁴ “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!”

⁵ Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. ⁶ Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. ⁷ You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ ⁸ The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

⁹ “How can this be?” Nicodemus asked.

¹⁰ “You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and do you not understand these things? ¹¹ Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. ¹² I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? ¹³ No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man. ¹⁴ Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, ¹⁵ that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.”

¹⁶ For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. ¹⁷ For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

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

   

Hymn of the Day “O Love, How Deep”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 544.

O love, how deep, how broad, how high,
Beyond all thought and fantasy,
That God, the Son of God, should take
Our mortal form for mortals’ sake!

He sent no angel to our race,
Of higher or of lower place,
But wore the robe of human frame,
And to this world Himself He came.

For us baptized, for us He bore
His holy fast and hungered sore;
For us temptation sharp He knew;
For us the tempter overthrew.

For us He prayed; for us He taught;
For us His daily works He wrought,
By words and signs and actions thus
Still seeking not Himself but us.

Choir:

For us by wickedness betrayed,
For us, in crown of thorns arrayed,
He bore the shameful cross and death;
For us He gave His dying breath.

All sing:

For us He rose from death again;
For us He went on high to reign;
For us He sent His Spirit here
To guide, to strengthen, and to cheer.

All glory to our Lord and God
For love so deep, so high, so broad;
The Trinity whom we adore
Forever and forevermore.

 

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Message Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom

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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:
Liturgist: Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.

 

Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings 

 

Sending Sunday Speaker - Nila Villasenor

 

Music at the Offering

"Nun Danket Alle Gott" (Now Thank We All Our God) stanza 3 arr. J. S. Bach (BWV 192.3)
Cathedral Singers
Carrie Bark, violin
Charles Raasch, organ
Alex Guebert, harpsichord

Lob, Ehr und Preis sei Gott,
Dem Vater und dem Sohne
Und dem, der beiden gleich
Im hohen Himmelsthrone,
Dem dreieinigen Gott,
Als der ursprünglich war
Und ist und bleiben wird
Jetzund und immerdar.

Glory, honor, and praise be to God;
to the Father and to the Son
and to Him who is equal to both
on heaven's high throne;
to the triune God;
as He was from the beginning
and is and will remain
now and forever.

 

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

 

The Lord's Prayer
Pastor: Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:
People: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name,
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven;
give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory
forever and ever. Amen.

 

Words of Institution

 

Pax Domini
Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
People: Amen.

 

Agnus Dei
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 198.

O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us.
O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us.
O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, grant us Thy peace. Amen.

 

 Music during the Distribution

“O Christ, Who Called the Twelve"
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 856.

O Christ, who called the Twelve
To rise and follow You,
Forsaking old, familiar ways
For ventures bold and new:
Grant us to hear Your call
To risk security
And, bound in heart and will to You,
Find perfect liberty.

O Christ, who taught the Twelve
The truth for ages sealed,
Whose words and works awakened faith,
The ways of God revealed:
Instruct us now, we pray,
By Your empow’ring Word.
True teacher, be for all who seek
Their light, their life, their Lord.

O Christ, who led the Twelve
Among the desolate
And broke as bread of life for all
Your love compassionate:
Lead us along the ways
Where hope has nearly died
And help us climb the lonely hills
Where love is crucified.

O Christ, who sent the Twelve
On roads they’d never trod
To serve, to suffer, teach, proclaim
The nearer reign of God:
Send us on ways where faith
Transcends timidity,
Where love informs and hope sustains
Both life and ministry.

O Christ, the apostles’ Lord,
The martyrs’ strength and song,
The crucified and risen King
To whom the saints belong:
Though generations pass,
Our tribute still we bring,
Our hymns a sacrifice of praise,
Our lives an offering.

 

"Grant Peace We Pray" Felix Mendelssohn
Cathedral Singers

Grant peace, we pray, in mercy, Lord;
In our time, peace, O send us!
For there is none on earth but Thee,
None other to defend us.
Thou only, Lord, can fight for us.

 

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 “Lift High the Cross”
verses 1 and 6
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 837.

Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
Till all the world adore His sacred name.

Come, Christians, follow where our Captain trod,
Our king victorious, Christ, the Son of God. refrain

So shall our song of triumph ever be:
Praise to the Crucified for victory! refrain
 

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Worship Service Participants

Preacher: Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Liturgist: Caleb Martin
Organ: Charles Raasch
Violin: Carrie Bark
Piano and Harpsichord: Alex Guebert
Choir: Cathedral Singers
Choir Director: Alex Guebert
Audio/Visual: Hector Cerda, Blaine Currer, and Cody Thomas

Thanks for joining us today!

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September 7, 2025

Prayers of the Church
September 7, 2025

Merciful Father, we thank You that You did not send Your Son, Jesus Christ,
into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

As You, O Father, sent Jesus with Your message of grace and truth, send us, too.
Breathe Your Holy Spirit upon us, that people may know the gift of forgiveness in You.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Father of the heavenly lights,
You supply Your people with every good and perfect gift from above.

Guide Your people to find their place and part in the body of Christ –
as listeners, teachers, healers, helpers, guiders – and to desire the greater gifts.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Lord Jesus, You love us with a perfect, unconditional, sacrificial love,
modeled in the laying down of Your life at the cross for us.

We give You thanks for Your preservation and sustenance of love in our congregation,
as we celebrate 50 years of marriage for Steve and Thea Gavin.

Bless Steve and Thea and all spouses to love one another as You have loved us,
and to center their marriage upon You, our cornerstone, our rock, our firm foundation.
Lord, in Your mercy,

O God, our King, You promise blessing to those who follow in Your way,
yet You also call Your people to carry their crosses.

Grant Your peace to those who suffer among us, especially Dave Behrman, Kelly, Yasmin Kwentus, William Porrazzo, Kathryn Voigt, Bob Wolff, Audrey Wright, those on our prayer lists, and those we name silently in our minds and hearts…

Guide them by Your Word to follow Your way through the pains of this world to the glories of the world to come. Lord, in Your mercy,

Faithful God, help us to look to You in our time of grief and sorrow,
remembering the cloud of faithful witnesses with which we are surrounded.

We pray that You would comfort… the family and friends of Cathy Mitosinka, the family and friends of Jane Mundhenk, and for the family and friends of the victims in Minnesota and for Annunciation Church and School.
Give strength and peace to all who grieve, that although we will have trouble in the world, we may take heart because You have overcome the world. Lord, in Your mercy,

Give Your aid, O Lord, to all elected and appointed public officials.

We pray especially for our president, the Congress of the United States, our governor, the legislature of this state and all who serve us in Your name in government. We also pray for our military and for those who uphold and protect our freedoms.

Grant peace to the nations, and prosper, to the benefit of all people, the cause of justice. Lord, in Your mercy,

O God, not by any merit or worthiness of our own,
but only by Your fatherly divine grace and mercy are we graciously called
Your chosen people, royal priesthood, holy nation, and Your special possession.

By Your Spirit, enable, equip, and empower us to declare Your praises.
As we have received mercy, send us today and always with grateful hearts,
ready to speak words of mercy and to serve in works of mercy.
In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

WALKER HALL  |  In-Person and Online

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Sending Sunday

Sunday, September 7, 2025
10:30am

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Weekly Church News

Welcome// Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom

Invocation

Worship Set
“Praise”
“How Great Thou Art”
Confession and Absolution
“Trust In God”

Sending Sunday Speaker - Nila Villasenor

Gathering of Tithes and Offering

"What a Friend We Have in Jesus/ Old Rugged Cross"

Scripture Readings

Message// Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom

Apostle’s Creed

Prayers/ The Lord's Prayer

Holy Communion
Words of Institution
“Refiner’s Fire”
“Make Room”
Dismissal

Benediction

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Worship Service Participants

Preacher: Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Guitar, Violin, and Vocals: Stephan Nosrat
Keys: Adam Friedrich
Vocals: Jacquelynn Cuellar
Drums: Lang Zhao
Bass Guitar: Michael Selfridge
Electric Guitar: Joshua DeLaVictoria
Audio/Visual: David Kruse, Laura Kruse, Dean Fritchle, Rick Shima, and Jonathan Casper

Thanks for joining us today!

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  ONLINE GIVING

PRAYER REQUEST

CONNECTION CARD

 

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September 7, 2025

Prayers of the Church
September 7, 2025

Merciful Father, we thank You that You did not send Your Son, Jesus Christ,
into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

As You, O Father, sent Jesus with Your message of grace and truth, send us, too.
Breathe Your Holy Spirit upon us, that people may know the gift of forgiveness in You.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Father of the heavenly lights,
You supply Your people with every good and perfect gift from above.

Guide Your people to find their place and part in the body of Christ –
as listeners, teachers, healers, helpers, guiders – and to desire the greater gifts.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Lord Jesus, You love us with a perfect, unconditional, sacrificial love,
modeled in the laying down of Your life at the cross for us.

We give You thanks for Your preservation and sustenance of love in our congregation,
as we celebrate 50 years of marriage for Steve and Thea Gavin.

Bless Steve and Thea and all spouses to love one another as You have loved us,
and to center their marriage upon You, our cornerstone, our rock, our firm foundation.
Lord, in Your mercy,

O God, our King, You promise blessing to those who follow in Your way,
yet You also call Your people to carry their crosses.

Grant Your peace to those who suffer among us, especially Dave Behrman, Kelly, Yasmin Kwentus, William Porrazzo, Kathryn Voigt, Bob Wolff, Audrey Wright, those on our prayer lists, and those we name silently in our minds and hearts…

Guide them by Your Word to follow Your way through the pains of this world to the glories of the world to come. Lord, in Your mercy,

Faithful God, help us to look to You in our time of grief and sorrow,
remembering the cloud of faithful witnesses with which we are surrounded.

We pray that You would comfort… the family and friends of Cathy Mitosinka, the family and friends of Jane Mundhenk, and for the family and friends of the victims in Minnesota and for Annunciation Church and School.
Give strength and peace to all who grieve, that although we will have trouble in the world, we may take heart because You have overcome the world. Lord, in Your mercy,

Give Your aid, O Lord, to all elected and appointed public officials.

We pray especially for our president, the Congress of the United States, our governor, the legislature of this state and all who serve us in Your name in government. We also pray for our military and for those who uphold and protect our freedoms.

Grant peace to the nations, and prosper, to the benefit of all people, the cause of justice. Lord, in Your mercy,

O God, not by any merit or worthiness of our own,
but only by Your fatherly divine grace and mercy are we graciously called
Your chosen people, royal priesthood, holy nation, and Your special possession.

By Your Spirit, enable, equip, and empower us to declare Your praises.
As we have received mercy, send us today and always with grateful hearts,
ready to speak words of mercy and to serve in works of mercy.
In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.