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Third Sunday in Advent

December 14, 2025
8:30am 

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Prelude “Hark the Glad Sound” arr. Alex Guebert
Alex Guebert, organ

 

Weekly Church News

 

Welcome Pastor Tim Klinkenberg

 

Ringing of the Bell

 

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

 

Advent Candle Lighting
Pastor: Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;
People: Let all creation sing for joy at the coming of the Lord. (Psalm 96)
Pastor: Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
People: Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song. (Psalm 95)
Pastor: Light dawns for the righteous and our hearts are filled with joy.
People: Rejoice in the Lord! Give thanks to God’s holy name. (Psalm 97; Psalm 4)
Pastor: Today we light three candles: hope, peace, and joy – a sign of the coming light of Christ and the joy we have in Him.

 

Opening Hymn “Hark the Glad Sound”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 349.

Hark the glad sound! The Savior comes,
The Savior promised long;
Let ev’ry heart prepare a throne
And ev’ry voice a song.

He comes the pris’ners to release,
In Satan’s bondage held.
The gates of brass before Him burst,
The iron fetters yield.

He comes the broken heart to bind,
The bleeding soul to cure,
And with the treasures of His grace
To enrich the humble poor.

Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace,
Thy welcome shall proclaim,
And heav’n’s eternal arches ring
With Thy belovèd name.

 

Confession and Absolution
Pastor: “For His anger lasts only a moment,
People: but His favor lasts a lifetime.” (Psalm 30:5a)
Pastor: The joy that we have in Christ is the greatest joy of all. It brings us together in a shared confession of sins, with the firm knowledge that we will be forgiven of those sins. We confess together:
People: We have sinned and fallen short of Your glory. We have been unworthy of Your grace. Savior of the nations, come. Make our hearts your home. Abide with us, our Lord Immanuel.
silence for reflection
Pastor: Christ came to earth to save you. He died for your sins. “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” (John 15:11) 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.

 

Hymn of Praise “Joy to the World”
verses 1 and 3
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 387.

Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room
And heav’n and nature sing,
And heav’n and nature sing,
And heav’n, and heav’n and nature sing.

No more let sins and sorrows grow
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as the curse is found.

  

Old Testament Reading  Malachi 4:1-3 NIV

4 “Surely the day is coming; it will burn like a furnace. All the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble, and the day that is coming will set them on fire,” says the Lord Almighty. “Not a root or a branch will be left to them. ² But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves. ³ Then you will trample on the wicked; they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day when I act,” says the Lord Almighty.

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

 

Anthem "Sing We Now of Christmas" arr. Kevin McChesney
Jubilate Choir

 

Holy Gospel Matthew 2:1-12 NIV

2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem ² and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”

³ When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. ⁴ When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. ⁵ “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:

⁶ “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
    are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for out of you will come a ruler
    who will shepherd my people Israel.’”

⁷ Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. ⁸ He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.” 

⁹ After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. ¹⁰ When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. ¹¹ On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. ¹² And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.

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

 

Hymn of the Day “What Child Is This”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 370.

What child is this, who, laid to rest,
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the king,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The babe, the son of Mary!

Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear; for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.
Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,
The cross be borne for me, for you;
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
The babe, the son of Mary!

So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh;
Come, peasant, king, to own Him.
The King of kings salvation brings;
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
Raise, raise the song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby;
Joy, joy, for Christ is born,
The babe, the son of Mary!

 

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Message Pastor Tim Klinkenberg

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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 

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

 

Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings 


Music at the Offering "Christmas Medley” arr. Alex Guebert
(“Angels from the Realms of Glory”, “Gentle Mary”, “Lo, How a Rose”)
Jubilate 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: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!
People: Hosanna in the highest!
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 “The Advent of Our King”
verses 1, 2, and 6
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 331.

The advent of our King
Our prayers must now employ,
And we must hymns of welcome sing
In strains of holy joy.

The everlasting Son
Incarnate deigns to be,
Himself a servant’s form puts on
To set His servants free.

▲ All glory to the Son,
Who comes to set us free,
With Father, Spirit, ever one
Through all eternity.

 

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Worship Service Participants*

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Organ: Alex Guebert
Choir: Jubilate Choir
Choir Director: Alex Guebert
Piano: Dr. Rachel Ehring
Audio/Visual: Krey Pillei, Hector Cerda, David Kruse

*10:30am Service:

Preacher: Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Preschool Christmas Program

Thanks for joining us today!

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December 14, 2025

Prayers of the Church (8:30 Sanctuary || 10:30/6:30 Walker Hall)
December 14, 2025

Lord God Almighty, with expectant hearts, we Your people await Christ’s coming.

As once He came in humility, so now may He come in glory,
that He may make all things perfect in Your everlasting kingdom. Lord, in Your mercy,

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – we thank You for our Baptisms,
water comprehended in Your command and connected with Your Word.

We give You thanks for the Baptism of Max Scott Sutherland.

May Max, and all Your baptized children, walk in the grace of our Baptisms,
so that our old sinful selves would be destroyed with daily repentance,
and our new creations in Christ would be displayed daily and made known.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Eternal and merciful God, You have loved us with a love beyond our understanding.

We pray for Your blessing upon the marriage of Harrison and Sara Cooke,
and we give You thanks for 55 years of marriage for Greg and Ellen Hendren,
and for 60 years of marriage for Bob and Susan Odle.

Through the gift of Your Spirit, supply and provide Your help, comfort, and mutual joy,
in times of adversity and suffering, and in times of prosperity and good health.
Accompany them and all spouses with Your constant mercy and loving-kindness.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Gracious God, Sun of Righteousness, rise with healing in Your rays.

Until the final day of restoration, draw near to all who have requested our prayers,
especially Brianna Burkett, Tricia Enell, Danielle Frederikson, Chuck Markworth, Joan, Teresa Prentiss, Bob Zweig, for all who will attend our prayer and healing service this afternoon, those listed in our prayers, and those in listed in our hearts…
Give them healing and restoration according to Your gracious will. Lord, in Your mercy,

O Lord, the prophet Isaiah prophesied after Jesus’ suffering
that He will see the light of life and be satisfied.

We pray for family members and friends of those whose suffering has come to an end.
We pray for the family and friends of Ben Bright, brother of Sarah Bright,
and for the family and friends of Bobby Higgins, nephew of Wayne and Kathryn Lacey.

Bind up those who grieve, that they may look for the resurrection of all flesh.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Almighty God, give guidance to those entrusted with positions of leadership in government.

We pray for wisdom for President Trump, Governor Newsom, and Mayor Slater.
Protect service men and women who defend us against the enemies of our nation,
and those who enact and enforce laws that uphold justice. Lord, in Your mercy,

Eternal God, You taught us that the night is far spent and the day is at hand.

Keep us awake and alert, watching for Your kingdom, and make us strong in faith,
so that when Christ comes in glory to judge the earth,
we may joyfully give Him praise - who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.

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Third Sunday in Advent

Sunday, December 14, 2025
10:30am

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Weekly Church News

Welcome Pastor Tim Klinkenberg

Invocation

Lighting of the Joy Candle

Confession and Absolution

Worship Set
"Joyful, Joyful”
“O Come All Ye Faithful”
“What Child Is This”

Scripture Readings

Message Pastor Tim Klinkenberg

Apostles’ Creed

Prayers of the Church

Gathering of the Offering
“Light Of The World”

The Lord’s Prayer
"Joy the The World"

Benediction

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Worship Service Participants

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Director of Contemporary Worship: Stephan Nosrat

Thanks for joining us today!

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  ONLINE GIVING

PRAYER REQUEST

CONNECTION CARD

 

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December 14, 2025

Prayers of the Church (8:30 Sanctuary || 10:30/6:30 Walker Hall)
December 14, 2025

Lord God Almighty, with expectant hearts, we Your people await Christ’s coming.

As once He came in humility, so now may He come in glory,
that He may make all things perfect in Your everlasting kingdom. Lord, in Your mercy,

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – we thank You for our Baptisms,
water comprehended in Your command and connected with Your Word.

We give You thanks for the Baptism of Max Scott Sutherland.

May Max, and all Your baptized children, walk in the grace of our Baptisms,
so that our old sinful selves would be destroyed with daily repentance,
and our new creations in Christ would be displayed daily and made known.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Eternal and merciful God, You have loved us with a love beyond our understanding.

We pray for Your blessing upon the marriage of Harrison and Sara Cooke,
and we give You thanks for 55 years of marriage for Greg and Ellen Hendren,
and for 60 years of marriage for Bob and Susan Odle.

Through the gift of Your Spirit, supply and provide Your help, comfort, and mutual joy,
in times of adversity and suffering, and in times of prosperity and good health.
Accompany them and all spouses with Your constant mercy and loving-kindness.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Gracious God, Sun of Righteousness, rise with healing in Your rays.

Until the final day of restoration, draw near to all who have requested our prayers,
especially Brianna Burkett, Tricia Enell, Danielle Frederikson, Chuck Markworth, Joan, Teresa Prentiss, Bob Zweig, for all who will attend our prayer and healing service this afternoon, those listed in our prayers, and those in listed in our hearts…
Give them healing and restoration according to Your gracious will. Lord, in Your mercy,

O Lord, the prophet Isaiah prophesied after Jesus’ suffering
that He will see the light of life and be satisfied.

We pray for family members and friends of those whose suffering has come to an end.
We pray for the family and friends of Ben Bright, brother of Sarah Bright,
and for the family and friends of Bobby Higgins, nephew of Wayne and Kathryn Lacey.

Bind up those who grieve, that they may look for the resurrection of all flesh.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Almighty God, give guidance to those entrusted with positions of leadership in government.

We pray for wisdom for President Trump, Governor Newsom, and Mayor Slater.
Protect service men and women who defend us against the enemies of our nation,
and those who enact and enforce laws that uphold justice. Lord, in Your mercy,

Eternal God, You taught us that the night is far spent and the day is at hand.

Keep us awake and alert, watching for Your kingdom, and make us strong in faith,
so that when Christ comes in glory to judge the earth,
we may joyfully give Him praise - who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.