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Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

February 23, 2025
8:30am 

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Prelude "Come, Thou Fount of Ev'ry Blessing" arr. Molly Ijames
Carrie Bark, violin
Karissa Raebel, piano

 

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.

 

Opening Sentences (Revelation 5:10, 12 NIV)
Pastor: "Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.”
People: “Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!”

 

Opening Hymn

“Alabaré” (LSB 799)
verses 1 and 2
 
Refrain:
Alabaré alabaré alabaré a mi Señor.
Alabaré alabaré alabaré a mi Señor.

 
John saw the number of all those redeemed,
And all were singing praises to the Lord.
Thousands were praying,
Ten thousands rejoicing,
And all were singing praises to the Lord. refrain

 
Worthy is Christ the Lamb who was slain,
Whose blood has set us free from ev’ry sin.
Power and riches,
And wisdom and strength
And honor and all blessing shall be His. refrain x2

 

Confession and Absolution (Luke 6:27, 32, 37)
Pastor: Confident of our Lord’s victory over death, restoring all who follow Him by faith, let us confess our sins.
silence for reflection
Pastor: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” We confess our failure to love our enemies, O Lord.
People: We have responded to them as they have dealt with us. We have not done to them as we wish they would have done to us. Forgive us, Father.
Pastor: “If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you?” We confess our giving preference to people who are like us.
People: We have loved those near and dear to us and have often treated others without love and mercy. Forgive us, Lord Jesus.
Pastor: “Judge not, and you will not be judged.” We confess our judgment of people we think are not up to the standards we think we can meet.
People: We have failed to pass on the forgiveness we have received from You, O Holy Spirit. Forgive us, Lord.
Pastor: God hears your confession and assures you that your sins have been forgiven by the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ! As a called and ordained servant of Christ and by His authority, I 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 “You are My King (Amazing Love) with John 3:16”
St. John’s 3rd Grade Choir

 

Old Testament Reading Genesis 45:3-15 NIV

³ Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence.

⁴ Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.” When they had done so, he said, “I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt! ⁵ And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you. ⁶ For two years now there has been famine in the land, and for the next five years there will be no plowing and reaping. ⁷ But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance.

⁸ “So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt. ⁹ Now hurry back to my father and say to him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; don’t delay. ¹⁰ You shall live in the region of Goshen and be near me—you, your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and all you have. ¹¹ I will provide for you there, because five years of famine are still to come. Otherwise you and your household and all who belong to you will become destitute.’

¹² “You can see for yourselves, and so can my brother Benjamin, that it is really I who am speaking to you. ¹³ Tell my father about all the honor accorded me in Egypt and about everything you have seen. And bring my father down here quickly.”

¹⁴ Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin embraced him, weeping. ¹⁵ And he kissed all his brothers and wept over them. Afterward his brothers talked with him.

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

  

Holy Gospel   Luke 6:27-38 NIV

²⁷ “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, ²⁸ bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ²⁹ If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. ³⁰ Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. ³¹ Do to others as you would have them do to you.

³² “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. ³³ And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. ³⁴ And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. ³⁵ But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. ³⁶ Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

³⁷ “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. ³⁸ Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

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

 

Children's Message

   

Hymn of the Day “I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus” (LSB 729)
verses 1, 2, 4 and 5

Choir:

I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus,
Trusting only Thee;
Trusting Thee for full salvation,
Great and free.

 
All sing:

I am trusting Thee for pardon;
At Thy feet I bow,
For Thy grace and tender mercy
Trusting now.

 
I am trusting Thee to guide me;
Thou alone shalt lead,
Ev’ry day and hour supplying
All my need.

 
I am trusting Thee for power;
Thine can never fail.
Words which Thou Thyself shalt give me
Must prevail.

 

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Message Pastor Paul Elliott

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 Anthem of Response “Holy Is the Lord”
Jubilate Choir

 
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 "Sing a Joyful Song”
Jubilate and St. John’s 3rd Grade Choirs

 

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: 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.

 

Sending Hymn and Doxology 
“I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus” (LSB 729)
verse 6

 I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus;
Never let me fall.
I am trusting Thee forever
And for all.

 

“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” (LSB 805)

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host:
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.

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Worship Service Participants

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Paul Elliott
Liturgist: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Organ/ Piano: Karissa Raebel
Violin: Carrie Bark
School Choir: St. John’s 3rd Grade Choir
Choir Director: Audrey Mink
Choir: Jubilate Choir
Choir Director: Alex Guebert
Piano: Dr. Rachel Ehring
Third Grade Teachers: Kaylie Barcus, Sharon Lee, and Danielle Rineer
Audio/Visual: Hector Cerda, Cody Thomas, and Blaine Currer

   

Thanks for joining us today!

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PRAYER REQUEST

CONNECTION CARD

 

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February 23, 2025

Prayers of the Church
February 23, 2025

Almighty and everlasting God, through Your only Son, Jesus Christ,
You commanded us to love our enemies, do good to those who hate us,
and to pray for those who persecute us.

Graciously working through Your Word and Spirit,
humble us all to true repentance and unity of mind and heart,
that friends and enemies may love one another as they love themselves.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Heavenly Father, You reconciled the world to Yourself through Jesus,
and have given us the ministry of reconciliation.

As Joseph embraced his brothers, wept over them, and reconciled with them,
help us to forgive as You have forgiven us.

Silence the weapons of war and the dialogue of discord.

Heal the divisions that separate Your children from one another,
that they may keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Lord, in Your mercy,

O Lord our God, You are forever faithful to Your promises.

We thank You for the Baptism of Zooey Isabel Silveira, daughter of Rui and Ashley.
Fill her with Your Spirit, make her life fruitful, and give her strength to endure trials.

And when Christ returns, let her celebrate with all the people of God
Your greatness and goodness forever in the joy of Your new creation.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Heavenly Father, grant healing to the sick and infirm.

We pray especially for Carol Bock, Dr. Jeff Hendrix, Jayleen Sanchez, Mark Tway,
those on our printed prayer lists, and those we name before You now…

Grant them patience to endure in their time of suffering,
and crown them with healing and strength.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Merciful God, give guidance and comfort to those who grieve the loss of loved ones.

We pray for the Toll family, as they grieve the loss of the father, Amic,
and for the family and friends of Jeff Otten, cousin of Jimmy Williams.

Support them with the knowledge, power, and comfort of Jesus’ Resurrection,
for the body sown perishable is raised imperishable,
the body sown in dishonor is raised in glory,
and the body sown in weakness is raised in power.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Righteous Lord, uphold civil authority,
and those responsible for the welfare of our nation, state, and community.

Help them steadfastly to pursue the cause of justice,
and protect life from beginning to natural end.
Guard all first responders, and protect those who defend us here or abroad.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray,
trusting in Your mercy, through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.

WALKER HALL  |  Church Online

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Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

Sunday, February 23, 2025
10:30am

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Weekly Church News

Welcome// Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom

Invocation

Worship Set//

“Praise”
“Your Love Never Fails”
Confession and Absolution
“Reckless Love”

Scripture Readings

Message// Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom

Apostles' Creed

Prayers of the Church

Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings

"One Thing Remains"

The Lord's Prayer

“Build My Life"

Benediction

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Worship Service Participants

Preacher: Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Guitar, Violin, & Vocals: Stephan Nosrat
Electric Guitar: Joshua DeLaVictoria
Vocals: Jacquelynn Cuellar and Patrick Sims
Keys: David Pighin
Drums: Tony Sigala
Audio/Visual: Laura Kruse, Chanel Kruse, Katie Todd, Rich Shima, and Jonathan Casper

Thanks for joining us today!

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  ONLINE GIVING

PRAYER REQUEST

CONNECTION CARD

 

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February 23, 2025

Prayers of the Church
February 23, 2025

Almighty and everlasting God, through Your only Son, Jesus Christ,
You commanded us to love our enemies, do good to those who hate us,
and to pray for those who persecute us.

Graciously working through Your Word and Spirit,
humble us all to true repentance and unity of mind and heart,
that friends and enemies may love one another as they love themselves.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Heavenly Father, You reconciled the world to Yourself through Jesus,
and have given us the ministry of reconciliation.

As Joseph embraced his brothers, wept over them, and reconciled with them,
help us to forgive as You have forgiven us.

Silence the weapons of war and the dialogue of discord.

Heal the divisions that separate Your children from one another,
that they may keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Lord, in Your mercy,

O Lord our God, You are forever faithful to Your promises.

We thank You for the Baptism of Zooey Isabel Silveira, daughter of Rui and Ashley.
Fill her with Your Spirit, make her life fruitful, and give her strength to endure trials.

And when Christ returns, let her celebrate with all the people of God
Your greatness and goodness forever in the joy of Your new creation.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Heavenly Father, grant healing to the sick and infirm.

We pray especially for Carol Bock, Dr. Jeff Hendrix, Jayleen Sanchez, Mark Tway,
those on our printed prayer lists, and those we name before You now…

Grant them patience to endure in their time of suffering,
and crown them with healing and strength.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Merciful God, give guidance and comfort to those who grieve the loss of loved ones.

We pray for the Toll family, as they grieve the loss of the father, Amic,
and for the family and friends of Jeff Otten, cousin of Jimmy Williams.

Support them with the knowledge, power, and comfort of Jesus’ Resurrection,
for the body sown perishable is raised imperishable,
the body sown in dishonor is raised in glory,
and the body sown in weakness is raised in power.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Righteous Lord, uphold civil authority,
and those responsible for the welfare of our nation, state, and community.

Help them steadfastly to pursue the cause of justice,
and protect life from beginning to natural end.
Guard all first responders, and protect those who defend us here or abroad.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray,
trusting in Your mercy, through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.