MOBILE-FRIENDLY BULLETIN
Prelude "How Firm a Foundation" arr. A. Guebert
Alex Guebert, organ
Weekly Church News
Welcome Vicar Micah Raebel
Ringing of the Bell
Opening Sentences (Psalm 27:1-2, 13-14)
Liturgist: The Lord is my light and my salvation—
People: whom shall I fear?
Liturgist: The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
People: of whom shall I be afraid?
Liturgist: I remain confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
People: Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.
Opening Hymn “Blessed Jesus, at Your Word”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 904.
Blessèd Jesus, at Your Word
We are gathered all to hear You.
Let our hearts and souls be stirred
Now to seek and love and fear You,
By Your teachings, sweet and holy,
Drawn from earth to love You solely.
All our knowledge, sense, and sight
Lie in deepest darkness shrouded
Till Your Spirit breaks our night
With the beams of truth unclouded.
You alone to God can win us;
You must work all good within us.
Gracious Savior, good and kind,
Light of Light, from God proceeding,
Open now our heart and mind;
Help us by Your Spirit’s pleading.
Hear the cry Your Church now raises;
Hear and bless our prayers and praises.
Father, Son, and Spirit, Lord,
Praise to You and adoration!
Grant that we may trust Your Word,
Confident of our salvation,
While we here below must wander,
Till we sing Your praises yonder.
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 (Colossians 1:13-14, 21-22)
Liturgist: Once we were alienated from God and were enemies in our minds because of our sins.
People: But now God has reconciled us by Christ’s physical body through death to present us holy in His sight,
Liturgist: in order to present us holy and blameless
People: and above reproach before Him.
Liturgist: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father, knowing that He is gracious and merciful and will forgive us all our sins.
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: Hear the word of God from Colossians. "For God has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." As a fellow servant of Christ, it is my joy to remind you that Your sins are forgiven in the name of Jesus.
People: Amen.
Hymn of Praise “How Firm a Foundation”
verses 1, 2, 3 and 5
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 728.
How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word!
What more can He say than to you He has said
Who unto the Savior for refuge have fled?
“Fear not! I am with you, O be not dismayed,
For I am your God and will still give you aid;
I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,
Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand.
“The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose
I will not, I will not, desert to his foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never, forsake!
“Throughout all their lifetime My people will prove
My sov’reign, eternal, unchangeable love;
And then, when gray hairs will their temples adorn,
Like lambs they will still in My bosom be borne.”
Sacrament of Baptism (8:30)
Old Testament Reading Genesis 18:1-14 NIV
18 The Lord appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. 2 Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he hurried from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.
3 He said, “If I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, do not pass your servant by. 4 Let a little water be brought, and then you may all wash your feet and rest under this tree. 5 Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed and then go on your way—now that you have come to your servant.”
“Very well,” they answered, “do as you say.”
6 So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah. “Quick,” he said, “get three seahs of the finest flour and knead it and bake some bread.”
7 Then he ran to the herd and selected a choice, tender calf and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. 8 He then brought some curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and set these before them. While they ate, he stood near them under a tree.
9 “Where is your wife Sarah?” they asked him.
“There, in the tent,” he said.
10 Then one of them said, “I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son.”
Now Sarah was listening at the entrance to the tent, which was behind him. 11 Abraham and Sarah were already very old, and Sarah was past the age of childbearing. 12 So Sarah laughed to herself as she thought, “After I am worn out and my lord is old, will I now have this pleasure?”
13 Then the Lord said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Will I really have a child, now that I am old?’ 14 Is anything too hard for the Lord? I will return to you at the appointed time next year, and Sarah will have a son.”
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading Colossians 1:21-29 NIV
21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— 23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
24 Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. 25 I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— 26 the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
28 He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. 29 To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Holy Gospel Luke 10:38-42 NIV
38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Lector: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Hymn of the Day “My Faith Looks Up to Thee”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 702.
My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Savior divine.
Now hear me while I pray;
Take all my guilt away;
O let me from this day
Be wholly Thine!
May Thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart;
My zeal inspire!
As Thou hast died for me,
Oh, may my love to Thee
Pure, warm, and changeless be,
A living fire!
While life’s dark maze I tread
And griefs around me spread,
Be Thou my guide;
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow’s tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
From Thee aside.
When ends life’s transient dream,
When death’s cold, sullen stream
Shall o’er me roll,
Blest Savior, then, in love,
Fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above,
A ransomed soul!
Message Vicar Micah Raebel
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
“Pie Jesu Domine” Gabriel Fauré
Clara Powers, vocal solo
Pie Jesu Domine,
dona eis requiem;
dona eis sempiternam requiem.
Blessed Lord Jesus,
grant them rest;
grant them everlasting rest.
Communion Prayer
Liturgist: We have come together rejoicing, Lord of heaven and earth, for Your eternal love knows no bounds. We give thanks that Your Son is present, giving us His body and blood to eat and drink. 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
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.
Words of Institution
Pax Domini
Liturgist: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
People: Amen.
Agnus Dei
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 180.
Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; grant us peace, grant us peace.
Music during the Distribution
“I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 618.
I come, O Savior, to Thy table,
For weak and weary is my soul;
Thou, Bread of Life, alone art able
To satisfy and make me whole:
Refrain:
Lord, may Thy body and Thy blood
Be for my soul the highest good!
Thy heart is filled with fervent yearning
That sinners may salvation see
Who, Lord, to Thee in faith are turning;
So I, a sinner, come to Thee. refrain
Unworthy though I am, O Savior,
Because I have a sinful heart,
Yet Thou Thy lamb wilt banish never,
For Thou my faithful shepherd art: refrain
Weary am I and heavy laden;
With sin my soul is sore oppressed;
Receive me graciously and gladden
My heart, for I am now Thy guest. refrain
What higher gift can we inherit?
It is faith’s bond and solid base;
It is the strength of heart and spirit,
The covenant of hope and grace. refrain
“Behold the Lamb”
Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away,
Slain for us - and we remember
The promise made that all who come in faith
Find forgiveness at the cross.
So we share in this bread of life,
And we drink of His sacrifice
As a sign of our bonds of peace
Around the table of the King.
The body of our Savior Jesus Christ,
Torn for you - eat and remember
The wounds that heal, the death that brings us life
Paid the price to make us one.
So we share in this bread of life,
And we drink of His sacrifice
As a sign of our bonds of love
Around the table of the King.
The blood that cleanses every stain of sin,
Shed for you - drink and remember
He drained death's cup that all may enter in
To receive the life of God.
So we share in this bread of life,
And we drink of His sacrifice
As a sign of our bonds of love
Around the table of the King.
Dismissal
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 ““Behold the Lamb”
verse 4
And so with thankfulness and faith we rise
To respond
And to remember
Our call to follow in the steps of Christ
As His body here on earth.
As we share in His suffering,
We proclaim: "Christ will come again!"
And we'll join in the feast of heav'n
Around the table of the King.
Worship Service Participants
Preacher: Vicar Micah Raebel
Organ/ Piano: Alex Guebert
Vocalist: Clara Powers
Audio/Visual: Hector Cerda, Cody Thomas, and Mark Todd
Thanks for joining us today!
July 20, 2025
Prayers of the Church
July 20, 2025
O Lord, grant us Your Spirit to hear Your Word and to know the one thing needful, that we may live according to Your will.
Lord, in Your mercy,
We thank You, O God, for our baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection.
Hear our gratitude for the Baptism of Weston Neath Curless, son of Jeffrey and Jenna.
Continually look upon him and Your children with compassion and goodness.
Enable Your servants to abound in love and establish our homes in holiness.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Lord Jesus, Your mercies are new every morning.
We thank You for 6 years of marriage for Greg and Nicole Beringer, and 60 years of marriage for David and Carmen Lara.
Continue to accompany them and all spouses in our congregation with Your mercy and loving-kindness, strengthen them in sorrow and sickness, and preserve them in faith and wedded bliss.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Compassionate Father, in Your mercy, You behold all people in their needs,and by Your grace You supply all that we need and for everlasting life.
Hear us on behalf of the sick and those who suffer, especially Bob Birschbach, Delilah Delgado, Karen, Lilian Salmeron, John Wojcik, those on our printed prayer lists, and those we name in our hearts…
Help them all to rejoice in their sufferings for the sake of Christ, and give healing and grace according to Your will, until You deliver Your people to everlasting life.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Lord Jesus, Your death on the cross has death wholly defeated, and thereby our righteousness is fully completed.
We pray for those who grieve the loss of loved ones, especially the family and friends of Carole Keane, wife of Ken Keane.
And we continue to pray for those grieving the loss of loved ones in the floods. Abide with those who grieve in their loss.
Strengthen them in faith, encourage them with the truth of Your resurrection, and sustain them with the truth of Your authority over creation and death.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Gracious Lord, Your Son endured the cross for our sakes, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Be with the youth of our church and our leaders as they gather in New Orleans this week.
Fix their eyes on Jesus and strengthen them with hope and confidence to endure all trials and challenges as His disciples. Lord, in Your mercy,
Almighty God, we live in a land of great abundance, and we carry great responsibility for the good things of this nation.
Bless all who make, judge, and administer our laws. Guide President Trump, Governor Newsom, Mayor Slater, and our elected leaders in wisdom and integrity.
Protect our military and first responders who serve and protectus.
Lord, in Your mercy,
O Lord, our God, we bless and thank You for the gift of Your Word.
In the reading of the Scriptures, may Your Word be heard; In the meditations of our hearts, may Your Word be known; and in the faithfulness of our lives, may Your Word be shown.
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...
Every Sunday, 6:30 PM
Join us in The Courtyard after 6:30pm worship for dessert, connection, and time together.
Sunday, July 27, 2025, 5:00 PM
SIGN UP TO COMPETE — OR JUST COME TO EAT! We're turning up the heat for our Community Summer Nights final session. Chili Cookoff at 5pm, Bluegrass style worship service at 6:30pm, Bluegrass...
Sunday, August 24, 2025, 10:30 AM
ONE 10:30am Service Worship TOGETHER - After the service: Community, Food, & Fun... enjoy; lunnch together, bounce houses, popcorn, games & more...
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...
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
A class for 5th – 7th grade students interested in partaking in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 4:00 PM
Led by Dr. Judd Bonner, the Bonner Singers will present worshipful original anthems, as well as inspiring versions of the tried-and-true classics.
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!
Saturday, October 04, 2025, 4:00 PM
Concordia University - Fall Festival of Hymns
Saturday, October 4 4:00pm
For the second year in a row, Concordia’s hymn festival comes to St. John’s! This time...
Weekly Church News
Welcome// Pastor Tim Klinkenberg
Invocation
Confession and Absolution
Worship Set
“I Thank God”
“This I Believe”
“The Blessing”
Scripture Readings
Message// Pastor Tim Klinkenberg
Apostle’s Creed
Prayers
Gathering of Tithes and Offering
Holy Communion
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus/ Old Rugged Cross”
“I Will Glory in the Cross”
Dismissal
Benediction
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Acoustic Guitar and Vocals: Eric Reyes
Vocals: Jacquelynn Cuellar, Patrick Sims, & Lauren Warners
Keys and Vocals: Karissa Raebel
Drums: Dru Huston
Electric Guitar: Zane Johnson
Bass Guitar: Michael Selfridge
Audio/Visual: Blaine Currer, David Kruse, Chanel Kruse, Dean Fritchle, Rick Shima, and Jonathan Casper
Thanks for joining us today!
July 20, 2025
Prayers of the Church
July 20, 2025
O Lord, grant us Your Spirit to hear Your Word and to know the one thing needful, that we may live according to Your will.
Lord, in Your mercy,
We thank You, O God, for our baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection.
Hear our gratitude for the Baptism of Weston Neath Curless, son of Jeffrey and Jenna.
Continually look upon him and Your children with compassion and goodness.
Enable Your servants to abound in love and establish our homes in holiness.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Lord Jesus, Your mercies are new every morning.
We thank You for 6 years of marriage for Greg and Nicole Beringer, and 60 years of marriage for David and Carmen Lara.
Continue to accompany them and all spouses in our congregation with Your mercy and loving-kindness, strengthen them in sorrow and sickness, and preserve them in faith and wedded bliss.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Compassionate Father, in Your mercy, You behold all people in their needs,and by Your grace You supply all that we need and for everlasting life.
Hear us on behalf of the sick and those who suffer, especially Bob Birschbach, Delilah Delgado, Karen, Lilian Salmeron, John Wojcik, those on our printed prayer lists, and those we name in our hearts…
Help them all to rejoice in their sufferings for the sake of Christ, and give healing and grace according to Your will, until You deliver Your people to everlasting life.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Lord Jesus, Your death on the cross has death wholly defeated, and thereby our righteousness is fully completed.
We pray for those who grieve the loss of loved ones, especially the family and friends of Carole Keane, wife of Ken Keane.
And we continue to pray for those grieving the loss of loved ones in the floods. Abide with those who grieve in their loss.
Strengthen them in faith, encourage them with the truth of Your resurrection, and sustain them with the truth of Your authority over creation and death.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Gracious Lord, Your Son endured the cross for our sakes, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Be with the youth of our church and our leaders as they gather in New Orleans this week.
Fix their eyes on Jesus and strengthen them with hope and confidence to endure all trials and challenges as His disciples. Lord, in Your mercy,
Almighty God, we live in a land of great abundance, and we carry great responsibility for the good things of this nation.
Bless all who make, judge, and administer our laws. Guide President Trump, Governor Newsom, Mayor Slater, and our elected leaders in wisdom and integrity.
Protect our military and first responders who serve and protectus.
Lord, in Your mercy,
O Lord, our God, we bless and thank You for the gift of Your Word.
In the reading of the Scriptures, may Your Word be heard; In the meditations of our hearts, may Your Word be known; and in the faithfulness of our lives, may Your Word be shown.
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...
Every Sunday, 6:30 PM
Join us in The Courtyard after 6:30pm worship for dessert, connection, and time together.
Sunday, July 27, 2025, 5:00 PM
SIGN UP TO COMPETE — OR JUST COME TO EAT! We're turning up the heat for our Community Summer Nights final session. Chili Cookoff at 5pm, Bluegrass style worship service at 6:30pm, Bluegrass...
Sunday, August 24, 2025, 10:30 AM
ONE 10:30am Service Worship TOGETHER - After the service: Community, Food, & Fun... enjoy; lunnch together, bounce houses, popcorn, games & more...
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...
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
A class for 5th – 7th grade students interested in partaking in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 4:00 PM
Led by Dr. Judd Bonner, the Bonner Singers will present worshipful original anthems, as well as inspiring versions of the tried-and-true classics.
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!
Saturday, October 04, 2025, 4:00 PM
Concordia University - Fall Festival of Hymns
Saturday, October 4 4:00pm
For the second year in a row, Concordia’s hymn festival comes to St. John’s! This time...