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Palm Sunday

March 29, 2026
8:30am 

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Prelude "The Mind of Christ" (Philippians 2:5-11) Mark Hayes
Jubilate Choir

 

Welcome Pastor Tim Klinkenberg

 

Ringing of the Bell

 

Palm Sunday Responses
Liturgist: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Liturgist: Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord.
People: Hosanna to the Son of David!

 
Procession with Palms “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” (LSB 442)
verses 1, 2, 3 and 4

Refrain:
All glory, laud, and honor
To You, Redeemer, King,
To whom the lips of children
Made sweet hosannas ring.

You are the King of Israel
And David’s royal Son,
Now in the Lord’s name coming,
Our King and Blessèd One. refrain

 
The company of angels
Is praising You on high,
And we with all creation
In chorus make reply. refrain

 
The multitude of pilgrims
With palms before You went;
Our praise and prayer and anthems
Before You we present. refrain

 
To You before Your passion
They sang their hymns of praise;
To You, now high exalted,
Our melody we raise. refrain

 

Confession and Absolution
Liturgist: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
People: Hosanna in the highest.
Liturgist: Lord, we confess our sins to You, and ask Your forgiveness, for the sake of Your Son.
People: We proclaim “hosanna” to You, Lord, yet we turn from Your ways and Your commandments. We say, “blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord,” yet we fail to worship Christ as King in our daily actions and attitudes. Grant us humble hearts. Grant us wisdom to know Your will. Grant us courage to do what is right, and grant us the strength of will to follow Your commandments.
Liturgist: Almighty God, You sent Your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ, to take our flesh upon Himself and to suffer death on the cross. Grant that we may share in His obedience to Your will and in the glorious victory of His resurrection.
People: Amen.
Liturgist: It is now my joy and privilege, as a servant of Christ, to announce to you the forgiveness of all our sins, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.

 

Processional Hymn (conclusion) “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”
verse 5
All glory, laud, and honor
To You, Redeemer, King,
To whom the lips of children
Made sweet hosannas ring.

 
As You received their praises,
Accept the prayers we bring,
O Source of ev’ry blessing,
Our good and gracious King.

 
Choir:

All glory, laud, and honor
To You, Redeemer, King,
To whom the lips of children
Made sweet hosannas ring.

 

Palm Sunday Story (Read from the midst of the people.) John 12:12-19 NIV

¹² The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. ¹³ They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting,

“Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the king of Israel!” ¹⁴ Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, as it is written:

¹⁵ “Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion;
    see, your king is coming,
    seated on a donkey’s colt.”

¹⁶ At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that these things had been done to him.

¹⁷ Now the crowd that was with him when he called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to spread the word. ¹⁸ Many people, because they had heard that he had performed this sign, went out to meet him. ¹⁹ So the Pharisees said to one another, “See, this is getting us nowhere. Look how the whole world has gone after him!”
Liturgist: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.

 

Anthem “Hosanna to Our Savior King” arr. Sondra Tucker
St. John’s 1st Grade Choir and Jubilate Choir

 
Old Testament Reading Isaiah 50:4-9a NIV

⁴ The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue,
    to know the word that sustains the weary.
He wakens me morning by morning,
    wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.
⁵ The Sovereign Lord has opened my ears;
    I have not been rebellious,
    I have not turned away.
⁶ I offered my back to those who beat me,
    my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard;
I did not hide my face
    from mocking and spitting.
⁷ Because the Sovereign Lord helps me,
    I will not be disgraced.
Therefore have I set my face like flint,
    and I know I will not be put to shame.
⁸ He who vindicates me is near.
    Who then will bring charges against me?
    Let us face each other!
Who is my accuser?
    Let him confront me!
⁹ It is the Sovereign Lord who helps me.

    Who will condemn me?
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.

 
Epistle Lesson Philippians 2:5-11 NIV

⁵In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: ⁶Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; ⁷rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. ⁸And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death- even death on a cross! ⁹Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, ¹⁰that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, ¹¹and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is LORD, to the glory of God the Father.
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.

Hymn of the Day “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” (LSB 443)

Hosanna, loud hosanna,
The little children sang;
Through pillared court and temple
The lovely anthem rang.
To Jesus, who had blessed them,
Close folded to His breast,
The children sang their praises,
The simplest and the best.

 
From Olivet they followed
Mid an exultant crowd,
The victor palm branch waving
And chanting clear and loud.
The Lord of earth and heaven
Rode on in lowly state
Nor scorned that little children
Should on His bidding wait.

 
“Hosanna in the highest!”
That ancient song we sing;
For Christ is our Redeemer,
The Lord of heav’n our King.
Oh, may we ever praise Him
With heart and life and voice
And in His blissful presence
Eternally rejoice!

 

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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 

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

 

Hymn of Response “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 967.

Choir: 
Ride on, ride on in majesty!
Hark! All the tribes hosanna cry.
O Savior meek, pursue Thy road,
With palms and scattered garments strowed.

Ride on, ride on in majesty!
In lowly pomp ride on to die.
O Christ, Thy triumphs now begin
O’er captive death and conquered sin.

Ride on, ride on in majesty!
The angel armies of the sky
Look down with sad and wond’ring eyes
To see the approaching sacrifice.

 

All sing:

Ride on, ride on in majesty!
Thy last and fiercest strife is nigh.
The Father on His sapphire throne
Awaits His own anointed Son.

Ride on, ride on in majesty!
In lowly pomp ride on to die.
Bow Thy meek head to mortal pain,
Then take, O God, Thy pow’r and reign.

 

Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings 


Music at the Offering “Ride Through Jerusalem”
St. John’s 1st Grade 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 “How Great Thou Art” (LSB 801)
verse 3

But when I think that God, His Son not sparing,
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in—
That on the cross my burden gladly bearing
He bled and died to take away my sin;

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!

 

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Worship Service Participants

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Liturgist: Vicar Micah Raebel
Organ: Karissa Raebel
School Choir: St. John’s 1st Grade Choir (8:30)
School Choir: St. John’s 4th Grade Choir (10:30)
School Choir Director: Audrey Mink
Piano: Dr. Rachel Ehring
Choir: Jubilate Choir
Choir Director: Alex Guebert
St. John’s 1st Grade Teachers: Anna Christian-Reeve, Pilar Demarest, Carolyn Willett
St. John’s 4th Grade Teachers: Jessica Fink, Jenny Lewis, Lauren Morner
Audio/Visual: Blaine Currer, Hector Cerda, and Mark Todd

Thanks for joining us today!

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March 29, 2025

Prayers of the Church
March 29, 2026

Almighty and everlasting God, You sent Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ,
to take upon Himself our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross.

By Your Spirit, lead us to follow the example of His great humility and patience,
and to share in His resurrection. Lord, in Your mercy,

O Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world:
To You, the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring on that first Palm Sunday.

Thank you for the voices of children in worship today.
Through the praise of children and infants,
You establish a stronghold against Your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.

Guard and nourish the hearts of teachers, students, and families,
that the Son of David would receive all glory, laud, and honor. Lord, in Your mercy,

We give You thanks, Lord Jesus, that we are united to You in Baptism.

We praise You for the Baptisms today of Wyatt James and Hudson Clark Taylor,
sons of Jason and Courtney, grandsons of Kelli Jo Paul.

Through the work of the Spirit, may they, and all Your baptized children,
have the same mindset as Christ Jesus, living in humility and obedience to You,
and bearing fruit in love and service. Lord, in Your mercy,

Lord of hosts, Your Son, Jesus, came to deliver His people from all evil.

Take away the fear of all who are experiencing suffering and affliction in this world, especially Gerardo Angiuli, Odas Glaser, Laurel Graichen, the Lazar family, Elise Kilmer, Tony Lopez, Michael and Kathy Margolis, Susan Uriarte, Rick and Nellie Valles, Rev. David Wobrock, those on our printed prayer lists, and those we name silently before You now….

As they await the fullness of their salvation, mercifully grant them healing,
and fix their eyes upon the love of their crucified Savior. Lord, in Your mercy,

God of compassion, through Your walk to the cross,
You opened the path to forgiveness and eternal life.

We pray for comfort for the grieving, especially for…
the family and friends of Ashley Booher, friend and family of Nancy Whitmore,
the family and friends of Alex Lehrer, husband of Jenny Lehrer,
the family and friends of George Malek, friend and family of Chris Landry,
the family and friends of Skyler Miller, friend and family of Rhonda Sparks,
the family and friends of George Toyeas, father of Jodi Holte.

May the bereaved take comfort in You, the Father of compassion
and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles. Lord, in Your mercy,

Mighty Lord, You have appointed earthly realms and rulers
to punish evil and honor good.

We pray for our leaders – President Trump, Governor Newsom, and Mayor Slater – that You would strengthen their faith in You and their service with honor, integrity, and wisdom.

For those deployed in the Middle East and those awaiting deployment,
we pray for Your protection over our active and reserve military,
and we give You thanks for their defense of our liberties and freedoms.
Bring a swift end to wars and conflicts, and usher in peace to our world.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Lord Jesus Christ, by reconciling us to God through the cross,
You have made us ambassadors of reconciliation.

Protect local and global missionaries wherever they labor,
keeping them and their families from all harm and danger.

May Your Word, wherever it is preached and shared, not return to You void,
but accomplish Your purpose of bringing sinners to repentance. Lord, in Your mercy,

O God, we praise You for Your redemption of the world through Jesus Christ,
who entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph as Messiah and King.

Just as we shout Hosanna and carry palm branches today,
may we daily follow Christ in the way of the cross,
that we may die and rise with Him, and enter into Your kingdom.
All this we pray, in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen.

WALKER HALL  |  Church Online

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Palm Sunday

Sunday, March 29, 2026
10:30am

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Welcome Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom

Invocation

Worship Set

“I Thank God”
“Look To The Son”
Confession and Absolution
“Hosanna”

Sacrament of Baptism

Scripture Readings

Message Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom

Apostles’ Creed

Prayers of the Church

Gathering of the Offering

The Lord’s Prayer
“I Speak Jesus”

Benediction

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Worship Service Participants

Preacher: Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
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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March 29, 2026

Prayers of the Church
March 29, 2026

Almighty and everlasting God, You sent Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ,
to take upon Himself our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross.

By Your Spirit, lead us to follow the example of His great humility and patience,
and to share in His resurrection. Lord, in Your mercy,

O Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world:
To You, the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring on that first Palm Sunday.

Thank you for the voices of children in worship today.
Through the praise of children and infants,
You establish a stronghold against Your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.

Guard and nourish the hearts of teachers, students, and families,
that the Son of David would receive all glory, laud, and honor. Lord, in Your mercy,

We give You thanks, Lord Jesus, that we are united to You in Baptism.

We praise You for the Baptisms today of Wyatt James and Hudson Clark Taylor,
sons of Jason and Courtney, grandsons of Kelli Jo Paul.

Through the work of the Spirit, may they, and all Your baptized children,
have the same mindset as Christ Jesus, living in humility and obedience to You,
and bearing fruit in love and service. Lord, in Your mercy,

Lord of hosts, Your Son, Jesus, came to deliver His people from all evil.

Take away the fear of all who are experiencing suffering and affliction in this world, especially Gerardo Angiuli, Odas Glaser, Laurel Graichen, the Lazar family, Elise Kilmer, Tony Lopez, Michael and Kathy Margolis, Susan Uriarte, Rick and Nellie Valles, Rev. David Wobrock, those on our printed prayer lists, and those we name silently before You now….

As they await the fullness of their salvation, mercifully grant them healing,
and fix their eyes upon the love of their crucified Savior. Lord, in Your mercy,

God of compassion, through Your walk to the cross,
You opened the path to forgiveness and eternal life.

We pray for comfort for the grieving, especially for…
the family and friends of Ashley Booher, friend and family of Nancy Whitmore,
the family and friends of Alex Lehrer, husband of Jenny Lehrer,
the family and friends of George Malek, friend and family of Chris Landry,
the family and friends of Skyler Miller, friend and family of Rhonda Sparks,
the family and friends of George Toyeas, father of Jodi Holte.

May the bereaved take comfort in You, the Father of compassion
and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles. Lord, in Your mercy,

Mighty Lord, You have appointed earthly realms and rulers
to punish evil and honor good.

We pray for our leaders – President Trump, Governor Newsom, and Mayor Slater – that You would strengthen their faith in You and their service with honor, integrity, and wisdom.

For those deployed in the Middle East and those awaiting deployment,
we pray for Your protection over our active and reserve military,
and we give You thanks for their defense of our liberties and freedoms.
Bring a swift end to wars and conflicts, and usher in peace to our world.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Lord Jesus Christ, by reconciling us to God through the cross,
You have made us ambassadors of reconciliation.

Protect local and global missionaries wherever they labor,
keeping them and their families from all harm and danger.

May Your Word, wherever it is preached and shared, not return to You void,
but accomplish Your purpose of bringing sinners to repentance. Lord, in Your mercy,

O God, we praise You for Your redemption of the world through Jesus Christ,
who entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph as Messiah and King.

Just as we shout Hosanna and carry palm branches today,
may we daily follow Christ in the way of the cross,
that we may die and rise with Him, and enter into Your kingdom.
All this we pray, in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen.