MOBILE-FRIENDLY BULLETIN
Prelude
Karissa Raebel, organ
Weekly Church News
Welcome Vicar Micah Raebel
Ringing of the Bell
Opening Hymn “Earth and All Stars”
verses 1, 6 and 7
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 817.
Earth and all stars!
Loud rushing planets!
Sing to the Lord a new song!
Oh, victory!
Loud shouting army!
Sing to the Lord a new song!
Refrain:
He has done marvelous things.
I too will praise Him with a new song!
Knowledge and truth!
Loud sounding wisdom!
Sing to the Lord a new song!
Daughter and son!
Loud praying members!
Sing to the Lord a new song! refrain
Children of God,
Dying and rising,
Sing to the Lord a new song!
Heaven and earth,
Hosts everlasting,
Sing to the Lord a new song! refrain
Invocation and Psalm
Liturgist: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19b)
People: Amen.
Liturgist: “God is our refuge and strength,
People: an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)
Liturgist: “The LORD Almighty is with us;
People: the God of Jacob is our fortress.” (Psalm 46:7)
Confession and Absolution
Liturgist: We confess our sins to You, God our Father.
People: Merciful God, we confess that 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 and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.
Liturgist: “He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.” (Deuteronomy 7:9b)
People: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31b)
Liturgist: “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
People: “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:37-39)
Liturgist: Hear the good news: He has conquered death – your sins are utterly destroyed, the battle is won, and your Captain holds the field forever. It is my joy to 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 “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 656.
A mighty fortress is our God,
A trusty shield and weapon;
He helps us free from ev’ry need
That hath us now o’ertaken.
The old evil foe
Now means deadly woe;
Deep guile and great might
Are his dread arms in fight;
On earth is not his equal.
With might of ours can naught be done,
Soon were our loss effected;
But for us fights the valiant One,
Whom God Himself elected.
Ask ye, Who is this?
Jesus Christ it is,
Of Sabaoth Lord,
And there’s none other God;
He holds the field forever.
Though devils all the world should fill,
All eager to devour us,
We tremble not, we fear no ill;
They shall not overpow’r us.
This world’s prince may still
Scowl fierce as he will,
He can harm us none.
He’s judged; the deed is done;
One little word can fell him.
Sacrament of Baptism
Old Testament Reading Deuteronomy 7:6–9 NIV
6 For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession.
7 The Lord did not set his affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. 8 But it was because the Lord loved you and kept the oath he swore to your ancestors that he brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the land of slavery, from the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt. 9 Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading Romans 8:28–39 NIV
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34 Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written:
“For your sake we face death all day long;
we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”
37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Holy Gospel Matthew 13:44–52 NIV
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
47 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. 49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous 50 and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
51 “Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked.
“Yes,” they replied.
52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”
Lector: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Hymn of the Day “The Church’s One Foundation”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 644.
The Church’s one foundation
Is Jesus Christ, her Lord;
She is His new creation
By water and the Word.
From heav’n He came and sought her
To be His holy bride;
With His own blood He bought her,
And for her life He died.
The congregation sings verse 2 of this hymn without organ accompaniment.
Elect from ev’ry nation,
Yet one o’er all the earth;
Her charter of salvation:
One Lord, one faith, one birth.
One holy name she blesses,
Partakes one holy food,
And to one hope she presses
With ev’ry grace endued.
Though with a scornful wonder
The world sees her oppressed,
By schisms rent asunder,
By heresies distressed,
Yet saints their watch are keeping;
Their cry goes up, “How long?”
And soon the night of weeping
Shall be the morn of song.
Through toil and tribulation
And tumult of her war
She waits the consummation
Of peace forevermore
Till with the vision glorious
Her longing eyes are blest,
And the great Church victorious
Shall be the Church at rest.
Yet she on earth has union
With God, the Three in One,
And mystic sweet communion
With those whose rest is won.
O blessèd heav’nly chorus!
Lord, save us by Your grace
That we, like saints before us,
May see You face to face.
Message Vicar Micah Raebel
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
Each petition concludes with:
Liturgist: Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings
Music at the Offering
"The Lord Bless You and Keep You" (Choral Benediction) Peter Lutkin
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 “When Peace, like a River”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 763.
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way;
When sorrows, like sea billows, roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
It is well (It is well)
with my soul, (with my soul),
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
It is well (It is well)
with my soul, (with my soul),
It is well, it is well with my soul.
He lives—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought;
My sin, not in part, but the whole,
Is nailed to His cross, and I bear it no more.
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
It is well (It is well)
with my soul, (with my soul),
It is well, it is well with my soul.
And, Lord, haste the day when our faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll,
The trumpet shall sound and the Lord shall descend;
Even so it is well with my soul.
It is well (It is well)
with my soul, (with my soul),
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Worship Service Participants
Preacher/ Liturgist: Vicar Micah Raebel
Organ: Karissa Raebel
Piano: Dr. Rachel Ehring
Flute: Krista Elliott
Timpani: Alex Guebert
Choir: Summer Choir (8:30)
Choir Director: Alex Guebert
Vocal Trio: Krista Elliott, Lena Elliott, and Evie Elliott (10:30)
Audio/Visual: Hector Cerda, Mark Todd, and Blaine Currer
Thanks for joining us today!
July 26, 2026
Prayers of the Church
July 19, 2026
O Lord, the whole earth is Yours and You have made us caretakers of Your creation.
Make us good stewards, until that time when You set creation free
from its bondage to decay and give it to us anew in the kingdom of Your Son.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Merciful Father, we thank You for the gift of marriage,
and for the faithful love with which You have loved us in Christ.
We give thanks to You for yesterday’s marriage of Ethan Korb and Brooke Waldrup,
7 years of marriage for Greg and Nicole Beringer,
10 years of marriage for Tim and Edna Goeppinger,
33 years of marriage for Rolf and Colleen Knapp,
60 years of marriage for Walt and Kathy Ashford,
and 60 years of marriage for Chuck and Libby Markworth.
Bless spouses with wisdom, compassion, and steadfast devotion.
Renew their love day by day, help them forgive as You have forgiven them,
and let the peace of Christ rule in their hearts and homes. Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Pastor Trevor and those gathered in Phoenix for the convention of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Give wisdom to those who propose and deliberate, guard all who listen and speak,
bless our plans and actions, and provide free course for the spread of the Gospel.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Loving God, we thank You for the gift of health and wellbeing.
Hear our prayers on behalf of the hurting, the sick, the infirmed, and the recovering.
We pray especially for Kathy Baird, Emma Dimas, Ian Dimas, Dave Kroh, Karen Littelfield, Bob Odle, Allen Reed, LaVonne Rohm, Willy Smelt, those on our printed prayer lists, and those we quietly lift before You…
Grant them healing in accord with Your will and grace to sustain them in their time of need.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, You invite us to cast all our anxieties upon You
because You care for us.
Receive the burdens of all who grieve this day, especially…
the family and friends of Bill Gallio, husband of Karen Gallio,
the family and friends of Don Murray, father of Debbie Scott,
and the family and friends of Myron Rosenwinkel, brother of Joline Beck.
Give them confidence that we do not grieve as others do who have no hope,
for Christ has conquered sin, death, and the grave. Lord, in Your mercy,
God of compassion, You are our refuge and strength in times of trouble.
Defend the innocent, bring justice where there is injustice, and let Your truth prevail.
Grant hope to those who are afraid and mercy to those in need.
Guide our leaders – President Trump, Governor Newsom, and Mayor Slater –
and all who exercise authority, that we may lead peaceful and quiet lives.
Protect our first responders and the active and reserve members of our armed forces.
Grant them courage tempered by humility, wisdom in difficult moments, and strength to carry out their duties with honor and integrity. Keep them safe as they serve their neighbors. Lord, in Your mercy,
Gracious God, Your Word tells us of Your faithfulness in the lives of Your people.
May we confidently live in the peace and hope that come from being Your children,
so that we may share Your love with others. 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. Bring your Bible and grab a donut. Together we learn, reflect, and grow...
Every Sunday, from 07/05/2026 to 07/26/2026, 6:30 PM
Join us in The Courtyard after 6:30pm worship for dessert, connection, and time together.
Sunday, August 30, 2026, 10:30 AM
ONE 10:30am Service Worship TOGETHER - After the service: Community, Food, & Fun. --Enjoy a free lunch, tasty treats, fun & games!
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Get inspired! Missions & Outreach Ministries will have representatives and information in The Courtyard...
Sunday, September 13, 2026, 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 17, 2026, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
A class for 5th – 7th grade students interested in partaking in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 11:45 AM
Get equipped to help us share Christ with our homebound congregation members through phone calls and in-person visits.
Every Sunday, from 09/20/2026 to 11/08/2026, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Our seven-session Membership Class is intended for those that are new to St. John's, either as a new member, transfer member, or anyone who is interested!
Monday, October 05, 2026, 11:30 AM
BINGO and Lunch with Emcee “Vev Trev” $10 each.
Weekly Church News
Welcome Pastor Tim Klinkenberg
Invocation
Confession and Absolution
Worship Set
“Your Love Awakens Me”
“Open The Eyes Of My Heart”
“Trust In God”
Scripture Readings
Message Pastor Tim Klinkenberg
"Surrounding Me"
Apostles’ Creed
Prayers of the Church
"The Blessing"
The Lord’s Prayer
Benediction
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Director of Worship & Music: Alex Guebert
Thanks for joining us today!
July 26, 2026
Prayers of the Church
July 19, 2026
O Lord, the whole earth is Yours and You have made us caretakers of Your creation.
Make us good stewards, until that time when You set creation free
from its bondage to decay and give it to us anew in the kingdom of Your Son.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Merciful Father, we thank You for the gift of marriage,
and for the faithful love with which You have loved us in Christ.
We give thanks to You for yesterday’s marriage of Ethan Korb and Brooke Waldrup,
7 years of marriage for Greg and Nicole Beringer,
10 years of marriage for Tim and Edna Goeppinger,
33 years of marriage for Rolf and Colleen Knapp,
60 years of marriage for Walt and Kathy Ashford,
and 60 years of marriage for Chuck and Libby Markworth.
Bless spouses with wisdom, compassion, and steadfast devotion.
Renew their love day by day, help them forgive as You have forgiven them,
and let the peace of Christ rule in their hearts and homes. Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Pastor Trevor and those gathered in Phoenix for the convention of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Give wisdom to those who propose and deliberate, guard all who listen and speak,
bless our plans and actions, and provide free course for the spread of the Gospel.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Loving God, we thank You for the gift of health and wellbeing.
Hear our prayers on behalf of the hurting, the sick, the infirmed, and the recovering.
We pray especially for Kathy Baird, Emma Dimas, Ian Dimas, Dave Kroh, Karen Littelfield, Bob Odle, Allen Reed, LaVonne Rohm, Willy Smelt, those on our printed prayer lists, and those we quietly lift before You…
Grant them healing in accord with Your will and grace to sustain them in their time of need.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, You invite us to cast all our anxieties upon You
because You care for us.
Receive the burdens of all who grieve this day, especially…
the family and friends of Bill Gallio, husband of Karen Gallio,
the family and friends of Don Murray, father of Debbie Scott,
and the family and friends of Myron Rosenwinkel, brother of Joline Beck.
Give them confidence that we do not grieve as others do who have no hope,
for Christ has conquered sin, death, and the grave. Lord, in Your mercy,
God of compassion, You are our refuge and strength in times of trouble.
Defend the innocent, bring justice where there is injustice, and let Your truth prevail.
Grant hope to those who are afraid and mercy to those in need.
Guide our leaders – President Trump, Governor Newsom, and Mayor Slater –
and all who exercise authority, that we may lead peaceful and quiet lives.
Protect our first responders and the active and reserve members of our armed forces.
Grant them courage tempered by humility, wisdom in difficult moments, and strength to carry out their duties with honor and integrity. Keep them safe as they serve their neighbors. Lord, in Your mercy,
Gracious God, Your Word tells us of Your faithfulness in the lives of Your people.
May we confidently live in the peace and hope that come from being Your children,
so that we may share Your love with others. 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. Bring your Bible and grab a donut. Together we learn, reflect, and grow...
Every Sunday, from 07/05/2026 to 07/26/2026, 6:30 PM
Join us in The Courtyard after 6:30pm worship for dessert, connection, and time together.
Sunday, August 30, 2026, 10:30 AM
ONE 10:30am Service Worship TOGETHER - After the service: Community, Food, & Fun. --Enjoy a free lunch, tasty treats, fun & games!
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Get inspired! Missions & Outreach Ministries will have representatives and information in The Courtyard...
Sunday, September 13, 2026, 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 17, 2026, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
A class for 5th – 7th grade students interested in partaking in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 11:45 AM
Get equipped to help us share Christ with our homebound congregation members through phone calls and in-person visits.
Every Sunday, from 09/20/2026 to 11/08/2026, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Our seven-session Membership Class is intended for those that are new to St. John's, either as a new member, transfer member, or anyone who is interested!
Monday, October 05, 2026, 11:30 AM
BINGO and Lunch with Emcee “Vev Trev” $10 each.