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Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

November 15, 2026
8:30am 

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Prelude “Now the Silence” arr. Charles Ore
Alex Guebert, organ
 

Welcome Pastor Micah Raebel

 

Ringing of the Bell

  
Opening Hymn “Now the Silence”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 910.

Now the silence Now the peace
Now the empty hands uplifted
Now the kneeling Now the plea
Now the Father’s arms in welcome
Now the hearing Now the pow’r
Now the vessel brimmed for pouring
Now the body Now the blood
Now the joyful celebration
Now the wedding Now the songs
Now the heart forgiven leaping
Now the Spirit’s visitation
Now the Son’s epiphany
Now the Father’s blessing
Now Now Now

 
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: 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.

Liturgist: 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.
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 therefore 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 “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 411.

I want to walk as a child of the light.
I want to follow Jesus.
God set the stars to give light to the world.
The star of my life is Jesus.

Refrain:
In Him there is no darkness at all.
The night and the day are both alike.
The Lamb is the light of the city of God.
Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.

I want to see the brightness of God.
I want to look at Jesus.
Clear Sun of Righteousness, shine on my path,
And show me the way to the Father. refrain

I’m looking for the coming of Christ.
I want to be with Jesus.
When we have run with patience the race,
We shall know the joy of Jesus. refrain

 

Salutation and Collect of the Day
Liturgist: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Liturgist: Let us pray.
Almighty and ever-living God, You have given exceedingly great and precious promises to those who trust in You. Dispel from us the works of darkness and grant us to live in the light of Your Son, Jesus Christ, that our faith may never be found wanting; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
People: Amen.

 

Sacrament of Baptism

  

Epistle Reading 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 NIV

5 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, ² for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. ³ While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

⁴ But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. ⁵ You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. ⁶ So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. ⁷ For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. ⁸ But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. ⁹ For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. ¹⁰ He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. ¹¹ Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

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

 
Holy Gospel Matthew 25:14–30 NIV

¹⁴ “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. ¹⁵ To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. ¹⁶ The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. ¹⁷ So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. ¹⁸ But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money.

¹⁹ “After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. ²⁰ The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have gained five more.’

²¹ “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

²² “The man with two bags of gold also came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with two bags of gold; see, I have gained two more.’

²³ “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

²⁴ “Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. ²⁵ So I was afraid and went out and hid your gold in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.’

²⁶ “His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? ²⁷ Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest.

²⁸ “‘So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags. ²⁹ For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. ³⁰ And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

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

 

Hymn of the Day “Rise, My Soul, to Watch and Pray”
verses 1, 2, 4, and 5
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 663.

Rise, my soul, to watch and pray;
From your sleep awaken!
Be not by the evil day
Unawares o’ertaken;
For the foe,
Well we know,
Is a harvest reaping
While the saints are sleeping.

Watch against the devil’s snares
Lest asleep he find you;
For indeed no pains he spares
To deceive and blind you.
Satan’s prey
Oft are they
Who secure are sleeping
And no watch are keeping.

Watch against yourself, my soul,
Lest with grace you trifle;
Let not self your thoughts control
Nor God’s mercy stifle.
Pride and sin
Lurk within,
All your hopes to shatter;
Heed not when they flatter.

But while watching, also pray
To the Lord unceasing.
God protects you day by day,
Strength and faith increasing,
So that still
Mind and will
Shall unite to serve Him
And forever love Him.

 

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Message Pastor Micah Raebel

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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 "Come Let Us Sing" Allen Pote
Jubilate Choir 

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.

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!
(Psalm 95 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 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 Communion

“Jesus Comes Today with Healing”
verses 1, 2, 5 and 6
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 620.

Jesus comes today with healing,
Knocking at my door, appealing,
Off’ring pardon, grace, and peace.
He Himself makes preparation,
And I hear His invitation:
“Come and taste the blessèd feast.”

Christ Himself, the priest presiding,
Yet in bread and wine abiding
In this holy sacrament,
Gives the bread of life, once broken,
And the cup, the precious token
Of His sacred covenant.

Let me praise God’s boundless favor,
Whose own feast of love I savor,
Bidden by His gracious call.
Wedding garments He provides me,
With a robe of white He hides me,
Fits me for the royal hall.

Now have I found consolation,
Comfort in my tribulation,
Balm to heal the troubled soul.
God, my shield from ev’ry terror,
Cleanses me from sin and error,
Makes my wounded spirit whole.

 
"You Raise Me Up” arr. Joseph 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 “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 643.

Sent forth by God’s blessing,
Our true faith confessing,
The people of God from His dwelling take leave.
The Supper is ended.
O now be extended
The fruits of this service in all who believe.
The seed of His teaching,
Receptive souls reaching,
Shall blossom in action for God and for all.
His grace did invite us,
His love shall unite us
To work for God’s kingdom and answer His call.

With praise and thanksgiving
To God ever-living,
The tasks of our ev’ryday life we will face.
Our faith ever sharing,
In love ever caring,
Embracing His children of each tribe and race.
With Your feast You feed us,
With Your light now lead us;
Unite us as one in this life that we share.
Then may all the living
With praise and thanksgiving
Give honor to Christ and His name that we bear.

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Worship Service Participants

Preacher: Pastor Micah Raebel (8:30)
Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg (10:30)
Liturgist: Caleb Martin
Organ: Alex Guebert
Choir: Jubilate Choir (8:30)/ Jubilate Ensemble (10:30)
Choir Director: Alex Guebert
Audio/Visual: Katie Todd, Hector Cerda, and Cody Thomas

Thanks for joining us today!

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November 15, 2026

Prayers of the Church
November 8, 2026

Lord Jesus, our Redeemer and Bridegroom,
You are coming soon to take us to the final wedding feast that shall have no end.

Keep our lamps burning by the fuel of Your Word,
for Your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Lord, in Your mercy,

Father in heaven, we thank You for Jesus, for the new life given in Him, and for the one faith, one hope, and one baptism that Your people have shared throughout the ages.

We thank You for the baptisms today of…
Sophia Grace Shannon, daughter of Michael and Karen,
Selah Addison Rapp, daughter of Ron and Kristi,
and Mallory Liz Gonzales, daughter of Steven and Samantha.

Guide them, throughout their lives, in the Christian life,
and sustain them and us all in the fellowship and service of our Lord. Lord, in Your mercy,

Merciful God, may love among us abound more and more
in knowledge and depth of insight.

We thank You for 20 years of marriage for Ryan and Carla Martin.
May they, and all spouses, grow in love and be able to discern what is best for each other,
and be pure and blameless for the day of Christ’s return. Lord, in Your mercy,

Heavenly Father, show mercy to those who cry aloud to You in their suffering,
and hear their prayers for healing, strength, and trust in You.

We pray especially for the Birschbach family, Jenny Buajardo, Debbie Christensen, Diane Dahlaky, Kent and Lori, Jordon Killion, Marguerite, Timothy Mahshi, Myron Martin, Gladys Mueller, those on our printed prayer lists, and those we commend to Your gracious care…Answer their prayers, O Lord, with comfort and hope. Lord, in Your mercy,

Lord Jesus Christ, You died and rose again,
and You will bring home those who have fallen asleep in You.

Comfort and console the grieving, especially the family and friends of Joan Gregory.
Sustain us through every grief in the hope of the resurrection. Lord, in Your mercy,

Almighty God, let justice roll on like a river
and righteousness like a never-failing stream!

We give You thanks for those who serve in our active and reserve military
to defend and promote justice here and around the world.

We pray for Your protection of our military: Wyatt Alford, Royel Augustine, Sarah M. Baermann, Sydney Bender, Sam Bourne, Landon Carter, Ryan Cunningham, Connor Dudley, Bryan Farrell, George Fairchild, Jordan George, Nate Hartman, Storm Henry, Wesley Kronberger, Jr., Jacob Miles, Alexei Olivo, Riley O’Neal, Brendan B. Reina, John Patrick Schellman, Justin Smith, Alondra Ugalde, Cameron Wegener, Robert Zakasky, and acknowledge Your gracious provision of military veterans who have sacrificed for us and served our country well.

Support us in defending our liberties and give those to whom we have entrusted the authority of government the spirit of wisdom, that there may be justice, righteousness, and peace in our land. Lord, in Your mercy,

Almighty God, You have called Your church to witness that in Christ,
You have reconciled us to Yourself.

We ask You to watch over our St. John’s Mission Team heading to Kenya next week.
Guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, and with the Advocate of Your Holy Spirit,
may they proclaim the good news of Your salvation so that all may hear it and believe.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Hear our prayers spoken and unspoken, O Lord, for the sake of Your Son, Jesus,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, November 15, 2026
10:30am

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Welcome Pastor Micah Raebel

Invocation

Confession and Absolution

Worship Set
“God So Loved”
“Firm Foundation (He Won’t)"
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

Salutation and Collect of the Day

Scripture Readings

Message Pastor Micah Raebel

Nicene Creed

Prayers of the Church

Gathering of the Offering

“Goodness of God"

Holy Communion
Communion Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Words of Institution
“Holy Forever”
“I Love You Lord”
Dismissal

Benediction

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Worship Service Participants

Preacher: Pastor Micah Raebel
Contemporary Worship Leader: Adam Friedrich

Thanks for joining us today!

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  ONLINE GIVING

PRAYER REQUEST

CONNECTION CARD

 

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November 15, 2026

Prayers of the Church
November 8, 2026

Lord Jesus, our Redeemer and Bridegroom,
You are coming soon to take us to the final wedding feast that shall have no end.

Keep our lamps burning by the fuel of Your Word,
for Your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Lord, in Your mercy,

Father in heaven, we thank You for Jesus, for the new life given in Him, and for the one faith, one hope, and one baptism that Your people have shared throughout the ages.

We thank You for the baptisms today of…
Sophia Grace Shannon, daughter of Michael and Karen,
Selah Addison Rapp, daughter of Ron and Kristi,
and Mallory Liz Gonzales, daughter of Steven and Samantha.

Guide them, throughout their lives, in the Christian life,
and sustain them and us all in the fellowship and service of our Lord. Lord, in Your mercy,

Merciful God, may love among us abound more and more
in knowledge and depth of insight.

We thank You for 20 years of marriage for Ryan and Carla Martin.
May they, and all spouses, grow in love and be able to discern what is best for each other,
and be pure and blameless for the day of Christ’s return. Lord, in Your mercy,

Heavenly Father, show mercy to those who cry aloud to You in their suffering,
and hear their prayers for healing, strength, and trust in You.

We pray especially for the Birschbach family, Jenny Buajardo, Debbie Christensen, Diane Dahlaky, Kent and Lori, Jordon Killion, Marguerite, Timothy Mahshi, Myron Martin, Gladys Mueller, those on our printed prayer lists, and those we commend to Your gracious care…Answer their prayers, O Lord, with comfort and hope. Lord, in Your mercy,

Lord Jesus Christ, You died and rose again,
and You will bring home those who have fallen asleep in You.

Comfort and console the grieving, especially the family and friends of Joan Gregory.
Sustain us through every grief in the hope of the resurrection. Lord, in Your mercy,

Almighty God, let justice roll on like a river
and righteousness like a never-failing stream!

We give You thanks for those who serve in our active and reserve military
to defend and promote justice here and around the world.

We pray for Your protection of our military: Wyatt Alford, Royel Augustine, Sarah M. Baermann, Sydney Bender, Sam Bourne, Landon Carter, Ryan Cunningham, Connor Dudley, Bryan Farrell, George Fairchild, Jordan George, Nate Hartman, Storm Henry, Wesley Kronberger, Jr., Jacob Miles, Alexei Olivo, Riley O’Neal, Brendan B. Reina, John Patrick Schellman, Justin Smith, Alondra Ugalde, Cameron Wegener, Robert Zakasky, and acknowledge Your gracious provision of military veterans who have sacrificed for us and served our country well.

Support us in defending our liberties and give those to whom we have entrusted the authority of government the spirit of wisdom, that there may be justice, righteousness, and peace in our land. Lord, in Your mercy,

Almighty God, You have called Your church to witness that in Christ,
You have reconciled us to Yourself.

We ask You to watch over our St. John’s Mission Team heading to Kenya next week.
Guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, and with the Advocate of Your Holy Spirit,
may they proclaim the good news of Your salvation so that all may hear it and believe.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Hear our prayers spoken and unspoken, O Lord, for the sake of Your Son, Jesus,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.