MOBILE-FRIENDLY BULLETIN
Prelude “All Creatures of Our God and King" arr. Molly Ijames
Carrie Bark, violin
Karissa Raebel, piano
Weekly Church News
Welcome Vicar Micah Raebel
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.
Pentecost Responses
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)
Opening Hymn “Holy Spirit, Light Divine”
verses 1, 3 and 5
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 496.
Holy Spirit, light divine,
Shine upon this heart of mine;
Chase the shades of night away,
Turn the darkness into day.
Holy Spirit, pow’r divine,
Cleanse this guilty heart of mine;
In Thy mercy pity me,
From sin’s bondage set me free.
Holy Spirit, all divine,
Dwell within this heart of mine;
Cast down ev’ry idol throne,
Reign supreme, and reign alone.
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
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. Come, Holy Spirit, fill our hearts and kindle in them the fire of Your love.
Hymn of Praise “Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest”
sung to the tune “Duke Street” (I Know That My Redeemer Lives)
Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest,
And make our hearts Your place of rest;
Come with Your grace and heav’nly aid,
And fill the hearts which You have made.
▲ Praise we the Father and the Son
And Holy Spirit, with them One,
And may the Son on us bestow
The gifts that from the Spirit flow!
Old Testament Reading Genesis 11:1-9 NIV
11 Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. 2 As people moved eastward, they found a plain in Shinar and settled there.
3 They said to each other, “Come, let’s make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They used brick instead of stone, and tar for mortar. 4 Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves; otherwise we will be scattered over the face of the whole earth.”
5 But the Lord came down to see the city and the tower the people were building. 6 The Lord said, “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them. 7 Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other.”
8 So the Lord scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city. 9 That is why it was called Babel —because there the Lord confused the language of the whole world. From there the Lord scattered them over the face of the whole earth.
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Pentecost Reading Acts 2:1-21 NIV
2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
5 Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. 7 Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language? 9 Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome 11 (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” 12 Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?”
13 Some, however, made fun of them and said, “They have had too much wine.”
14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15 These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! 16 No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 “‘In the last days, God says,
I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your young men will see visions,
your old men will dream dreams.
18 Even on my servants, both men and women,
I will pour out my Spirit in those days,
and they will prophesy.
19 I will show wonders in the heavens above
and signs on the earth below,
blood and fire and billows of smoke.
20 The sun will be turned to darkness
and the moon to blood
before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.
21 And everyone who calls
on the name of the Lord will be saved.’
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Holy Gospel John 14:23-31 NIV
23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.
25 “All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
28 “You heard me say, ‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. 29 I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe. 30 I will not say much more to you, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold over me, 31 but he comes so that the world may learn that I love the Father and do exactly what my Father has commanded me.
“Come now; let us leave.
Lector: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Hymn of the Day “Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 650.
Holy Spirit, ever dwelling
In the holiest realms of light;
Holy Spirit, ever brooding
O’er a world of gloom and night;
Holy Spirit, ever raising
Those of earth to thrones on high;
Living, life-imparting Spirit,
You we praise and magnify.
Holy Spirit, ever living
As the Church’s very life;
Holy Spirit, ever striving
Through us in a ceaseless strife;
Holy Spirit, ever forming
In the Church the mind of Christ:
You we praise with endless worship
For Your gifts and fruits unpriced.
Holy Spirit, ever working
Through the Church’s ministry;
Quick’ning, strength’ning, and absolving,
Setting captive sinners free;
Holy Spirit, ever binding
Age to age and soul to soul
In communion never ending,
You we worship and extol.
Message Rev. Dr. Glenn Fluegge
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
Liturgist: Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings
Music at the Offering “Consecration" John Ness Beck
Summer Choir
The Lord's Prayer
Liturgist: 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
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 “Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise”
verses 1, 2 and 4
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 917.
Savior, again to Thy dear name we raise
With one accord our parting hymn of praise;
Once more we bless Thee ere our worship cease,
Then, lowly bending, wait Thy word of peace.
Grant us Thy peace upon our homeward way;
With Thee began, with Thee shall end, the day.
Guard Thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame,
That in this house have called upon Thy name.
Grant us Thy peace throughout our earthly life,
Our balm in sorrow and our stay in strife;
Then, when Thy voice shall bid our conflict cease,
Call us, O Lord, to Thine eternal peace.
Worship Service Participants*
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Glenn Fluegge
Liturgist: Vicar Micah Raebel
Organ/ Piano: Karissa Raebel
Violin: Carrie Bark
Choir: Summer Choir (8:30)
Choir Director: Alex Guebert
Handbells: Alex Guebert
Audio/Visual: Hector Cerda, Cody Thomas, and Blaine Currer
*Same service 8:30am and 10:30am
Thanks for joining us today!
June 8, 2025
Prayers of the Church
June 8, 2025
Almighty God, send Your Holy Spirit into our hearts
that He may rule and direct us according to Your will.
May Your Holy Spirit comfort us in all our temptations and afflictions,
defend us from all error, and lead us into all truth, that we may be steadfast in faith, increase in all good works and in the end obtain everlasting life.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Holy Spirit, light divine, we thank You for the gift of new birth in Baptism
for Kai Nathaniel Peters, son of Nathaniel and Amanda.
May Kai continue to hear the good news about Jesus
and find community in the communion of saints within Your church.
Watch over him and help him to grow in faith, hope, and love.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Holy Comforter, give hope to Your people who are enduring trials.
Hear our prayers for Cesar Arana, Kevin Borg, Linda Clark, Eric Ender, Diane Hunt, Tim Lowry, Clifford Mink, Hal Prange, Karen Schumm, Susi and Gary Williamson, those on our printed prayer lists, and those we name in our hearts now…
Renew and heal in body and soul, look with favor on Your creatures,
and fill the hearts of Your faithful to trust in You, kindling in them the fire of Your love.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Lord of rest, You know the struggles of Your people
and have promised rest from our labors and peace at the last.
Give comfort to those who mourn, especially the family and friends of Reggie Turcotte, father of Nancy Turcotte-Roberts, and the family and friends of Tom Cook, husband of Yvonne Cook, sister-in-law of Elisa Arellano.
Raise up our hearts with the promise of the resurrection and the blest reunion
when we shall stand before You without fear and enjoy Your perfect peace forevermore. Lord, in Your mercy,
Holy Spirit, power divine, we pray for missionaries here at home and around the world.
Bless all translators of the Holy Scriptures,
that every nation may hear the good news of the mighty works of God in their own language.
We pray for Your blessing upon Rev. Dr. Glenn Fluegge, as he prepares to deploy to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to serve with Lutheran Bible Translators at Mekane Yesus Seminary.
Grant that Your Word, wherever it is preached, will not return to You void,
but accomplish Your purpose of bringing Your children to call upon the name of the Lord.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Holy Fire, grant us the will to do Your work and to abide in Your service.
We pray for the ministries, missions, and outreach of our church at St. John’s.
We give You thanks for Pastor Trevor, Erica Berlen, Mary Salgado,
and all who lead, equip, and serve our community and congregation.
Send forth laborers into Your harvest,
and strengthen Your people in their Christian vocation of witness to the world
and service to their neighbor in Christ’s name.
In the name of Jesus we pray. 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, June 22, 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...
Daily, from 06/23/2025 to 06/27/2025, 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Five days of fun for kids age 3 to grade 6 -- incredible worship, engaging Bible lessons, games, crafts, snacks, mission project, and more... June 23-27, 2025.
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...
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!
Weekly Church News
Welcome// Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Invocation
Worship Set//
"Rattle!"
“Set a Fire"
Confession and Absolution
“Holy Fire"
Sacrament of Baptism
Scripture Readings
Message// Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Apostles' Creed
Prayers of the Church
Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings
"Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest"
The Lord's Prayer
"Holy Fire"
Benediction
Preacher: Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Guitar, Violin, & Vocals: Stephan Nosrat
Electric Guitar: Joshua DeLaVictoria
Vocals: Lauren Warners
Keys: Glenn Swanson
Drums: Tony Sigala
Bass Guitar: Michael Selfridge
Audio/Visual: Jonathan Casper, Mark Todd, David Kruse, Chanel Kruse, and Rick Shima
Thanks for joining us today!
June 8, 2025
Prayers of the Church
June 8, 2025
Almighty God, send Your Holy Spirit into our hearts
that He may rule and direct us according to Your will.
May Your Holy Spirit comfort us in all our temptations and afflictions,
defend us from all error, and lead us into all truth, that we may be steadfast in faith, increase in all good works and in the end obtain everlasting life.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Holy Spirit, light divine, we thank You for the gift of new birth in Baptism
for Kai Nathaniel Peters, son of Nathaniel and Amanda.
May Kai continue to hear the good news about Jesus
and find community in the communion of saints within Your church.
Watch over him and help him to grow in faith, hope, and love.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Holy Comforter, give hope to Your people who are enduring trials.
Hear our prayers for Cesar Arana, Kevin Borg, Linda Clark, Eric Ender, Diane Hunt, Tim Lowry, Clifford Mink, Hal Prange, Karen Schumm, Susi and Gary Williamson, those on our printed prayer lists, and those we name in our hearts now…
Renew and heal in body and soul, look with favor on Your creatures,
and fill the hearts of Your faithful to trust in You, kindling in them the fire of Your love.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Lord of rest, You know the struggles of Your people
and have promised rest from our labors and peace at the last.
Give comfort to those who mourn, especially the family and friends of Reggie Turcotte, father of Nancy Turcotte-Roberts, and the family and friends of Tom Cook, husband of Yvonne Cook, sister-in-law of Elisa Arellano.
Raise up our hearts with the promise of the resurrection and the blest reunion
when we shall stand before You without fear and enjoy Your perfect peace forevermore. Lord, in Your mercy,
Holy Spirit, power divine, we pray for missionaries here at home and around the world.
Bless all translators of the Holy Scriptures,
that every nation may hear the good news of the mighty works of God in their own language.
We pray for Your blessing upon Rev. Dr. Glenn Fluegge, as he prepares to deploy to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to serve with Lutheran Bible Translators at Mekane Yesus Seminary.
Grant that Your Word, wherever it is preached, will not return to You void,
but accomplish Your purpose of bringing Your children to call upon the name of the Lord.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Holy Fire, grant us the will to do Your work and to abide in Your service.
We pray for the ministries, missions, and outreach of our church at St. John’s.
We give You thanks for Pastor Trevor, Erica Berlen, Mary Salgado,
and all who lead, equip, and serve our community and congregation.
Send forth laborers into Your harvest,
and strengthen Your people in their Christian vocation of witness to the world
and service to their neighbor in Christ’s name.
In the name of Jesus we pray. 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, June 22, 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...
Daily, from 06/23/2025 to 06/27/2025, 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Five days of fun for kids age 3 to grade 6 -- incredible worship, engaging Bible lessons, games, crafts, snacks, mission project, and more... June 23-27, 2025.
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...
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!