MOBILE-FRIENDLY BULLETIN
Prelude "Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain" arr. Alex Guebert
Alex Guebert, organ
This arrangement sets all 5 verses of this ancient hymn.
If you would like to follow along with the text of the hymn, please turn to hymnal #487.
Weekly Church News
Welcome Pastor Tim Klinkenberg
Ringing of the Bell
Opening Hymn “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
verses 1, 2, 3 and 4
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 461.
I know that my Redeemer lives;
What comfort this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, He lives, who once was dead;
He lives, my ever-living head.
He lives triumphant from the grave;
He lives eternally to save;
He lives all-glorious in the sky;
He lives exalted there on high.
He lives to bless me with His love;
He lives to plead for me above;
He lives my hungry soul to feed;
He lives to help in time of need.
He lives to grant me rich supply;
He lives to guide me with His eye;
He lives to comfort me when faint;
He lives to hear my soul’s complaint.
Invocation
Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19b)
People: Amen.
Responsive Confession and Absolution (from 1 John 1:5a-2:2 NIV)
Pastor: This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light;
People: in Him there is no darkness at all.
Pastor: If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin. (1 John 1:5-7)
People: If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar and His Word is not in us. (1 John 1:8-10)
Pastor: My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning work for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. (1 John 2:1-2)
(silence for reflection)
Pastor: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. 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.
Pastor: “’Death has been swallowed up in victory.’
People: “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?’
Pastor: The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.
People: But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Amen. (1 Corinthians 15:54-57)
Hymn of Praise “See Ye First”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 712.
Seek ye first the kingdom of God,
And His righteousness.
And all these things shall be added unto you!
Allelu, alleluia!
Ask and it shall be given unto you,
Seek and ye shall find,
Knock and the door shall be opened unto you,
Allelu, alleluia!
Man does not live by bread alone,
But by ev’ry word
That proceeds from the mouth of the Lord,
Allelu, alleluia!
First Reading Acts 2:42–47 NIV
42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Anthem
"Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart" J. S. Bach
Jubilate Choir
Lord, Thee I love with all my heart;
I pray Thee, ne’er from me depart,
With tender mercy cheer me.
Earth has no pleasure I would share,
Yea, heav’n itself were void and bare
If Thou, Lord, wert not near me.
And should my heart for sorrow break,
My trust in Thee no one could shake.
Thou art the Portion I have sought;
Thy precious blood my soul has bought.
Lord Jesus Christ,
My God and Lord, my God and Lord,
Forsake me not! I trust Thy word.
Lord, let at last Thine angels come,
To Abram’s bosom bear me home,
That I may die unfearing;
And in its narrow chamber keep
My body safe in peaceful sleep
Until Thy reappearing.
And then from death awaken me
That these mine eyes with joy may see,
O Son of God, Thy glorious face,
My Savior and my Fount of grace.
Lord Jesus Christ,
My prayer attend, my prayer attend,
And I will praise Thee without end.
Holy Gospel John 10:1–10 NIV
10 “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5 But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice.” 6 Jesus used this figure of speech, but the Pharisees did not understand what he was telling them.
7 Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. 9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
Lector: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Hymn of the Day “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 711.
Savior, like a shepherd lead us;
Much we need Your tender care.
In Your pleasant pastures feed us,
For our use Your fold prepare.
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
You have bought us; we are Yours.
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
You have bought us; we are Yours.
We are Yours; in love befriend us,
Be the guardian of our way;
Keep Your flock, from sin defend us,
Seek us when we go astray.
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
Hear us children when we pray.
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
Hear us children when we pray.
You have promised to receive us,
Poor and sinful though we be;
You have mercy to relieve us,
Grace to cleanse, and pow’r to free.
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
Early let us turn to You.
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
Early let us turn to You.
Early let us seek Your favor,
Early let us do Your will;
Blessèd Lord and only Savior,
With Your love our spirits fill.
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
You have loved us, love us still.
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
You have loved us, love us still.
Message Pastor Tim Klinkenberg
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:
Pastor: Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings
Music at the Offering
"If Ye Love Me" Thomas Tallis
Jubilate choir
"The Lord Bless You and Keep You" (Choral Benediction) Peter Lutkin
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: 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 “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
verses 7 and 8
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 461.
He lives and grants me daily breath;
He lives, and I shall conquer death;
He lives my mansion to prepare;
He lives to bring me safely there.
He lives, all glory to His name!
He lives, my Jesus, still the same;
Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives:
I know that my Redeemer lives!
Worship Service Participants
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Organ: Alex Guebert
Choir: Jubilate Choir (8:30)
Choir Director: Alex Guebert
Piano: Dr. Rachel Ehring
School Choir: St. John’s 3rd Grade (10:30)
School Choir Director: Audrey Mink
Audio/Visual: Hector Cerda, Mark Todd, and Blaine Currer
Thanks for joining us today!
April 26, 2026
Prayers of the Church
April 19, 2026
God of all compassion,
Your Spirit opens the Holy Scriptures to the hearts of Your people.
Enlighten us by the resurrection light that never fades,
that our hearts may burn in faith toward You. Lord, in Your mercy,
Gracious God, we thank You for Jesus, for the new life given in Him, and for the one faith, one hope, and one Baptism that Your people have shared through the ages.
We celebrate the Baptisms of Jake, Jessie, and Jax Gaffey,
children of John and Jamie Gaffey, and the Baptism of Clara Rae Bloomfield,
daughter of Keegan and Anna Bloomfield.
Strengthen them daily with the gift of the Holy Spirit, deepen their faith,
and unfold to them the incredible riches of Your love. Lord, in Your mercy,
O Lord and God, in You alone we live and move and have our being.
We celebrate the upcoming 93rd birthday of Barney Barnhouse.
Thank You for the blessings You have given Barney,
both in this life here and in eternity to come.
May he continue to grow in wisdom and grace,
and strengthen his trust in Your goodness all the days of his life. Lord, in Your mercy,
O God, You have not forgotten us in our afflictions or abandoned us in our weakness.
Deliver the sick and suffering according to Your will, especially to those who have requested our prayers including Michael Dexter, Dave Kroh, Russ Leach, Paula Martin, Lauren Montano, those on our printed prayer lists, and those known to You in our hearts and minds…
Give comfort to the grieving,
especially the family and friends of Martin Cerda Garcia, father of Hector Cerda.
Guard us against despair and remind us the living hope we have.
Grant us patience in days of trouble as we await Your perfect healing. Lord, in Your mercy,
Almighty God, stifle the powers of darkness,
and end the reign of war, violence, and terror.
Give leaders who will seek peace and work for the common good.
Bless President Trump, Governor Newsom, and Mayor Slater,
all national, state, and local officials and public servants,
all medical and emergency workers, and all members of our armed forces.
Instill in them a love of righteousness,
and guide them in the pursuit of justice for all. Lord, in Your mercy,
O Lord, grant that Your Word may be the foundation of every Christian home
and our Christian classrooms.
May singles and spouses, parents and guardians be rooted in faith and hope,
teachers be encouraged by the spiritual, physical, and emotional growth of their students,
and children be nurtured in the love of Jesus. Lord, in Your mercy,
Merciful Lord, Your compassion is made known to us
through Your Son’s breaking of the bread.
Open our hearts and mouths to receive forgiveness in the body and blood of Christ,
who suffered for us and entered into His glory. Lord, in Your mercy,
These things and whatever else You know that we need, kind and gracious Father,
grant us for the sake of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 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...
Thursday, May 07, 2026, 9:00 AM
Prayer Gathering - St. John's Sanctuary - We Gather to Pray for our Nation. 2026 Theme: "Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples."
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 7:00 PM
Dinner: 5:30pm // Meeting: 7pm // Members 18 years and older please attend and participate. Senior Pastor's REPORT, Financial Report, Proposed Budget, Election of New Leaders, Very Important...
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
All volunteers welcome // Free Live Scan Event // For everyone's safety, all volunteers who are working with children in any capacity must have valid Live Scan fingerprints on file.
Daily, from 06/22/2026 to 06/26/2026, 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Five days of fun for kids age 3 to grade 6 -- incredible worship, engaging Bible lessons, games, crafts, snacks, mission project, and more... June 22-26, 2026.
Every Sunday, from 09/20/2026 to 11/01/2026, 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!
Weekly Church News
Welcome Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Invocation
Worship Set
“Christ The Lord Is Risen Today”
“Praise”
Confession and Absolution
“Come To Bethany”
Scripture Readings
Message Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Apostles’ Creed
Prayers of the Church
“Ashokan Farewell”
The Lord’s Prayer
“Praise To The Lord The Almighty”
Benediction
Preacher: Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Director of Contemporary Worship: Stephan Nosrat
Thanks for joining us today!
April 26, 2026
Prayers of the Church
April 19, 2026
God of all compassion,
Your Spirit opens the Holy Scriptures to the hearts of Your people.
Enlighten us by the resurrection light that never fades,
that our hearts may burn in faith toward You. Lord, in Your mercy,
Gracious God, we thank You for Jesus, for the new life given in Him, and for the one faith, one hope, and one Baptism that Your people have shared through the ages.
We celebrate the Baptisms of Jake, Jessie, and Jax Gaffey,
children of John and Jamie Gaffey, and the Baptism of Clara Rae Bloomfield,
daughter of Keegan and Anna Bloomfield.
Strengthen them daily with the gift of the Holy Spirit, deepen their faith,
and unfold to them the incredible riches of Your love. Lord, in Your mercy,
O Lord and God, in You alone we live and move and have our being.
We celebrate the upcoming 93rd birthday of Barney Barnhouse.
Thank You for the blessings You have given Barney,
both in this life here and in eternity to come.
May he continue to grow in wisdom and grace,
and strengthen his trust in Your goodness all the days of his life. Lord, in Your mercy,
O God, You have not forgotten us in our afflictions or abandoned us in our weakness.
Deliver the sick and suffering according to Your will, especially to those who have requested our prayers including Michael Dexter, Dave Kroh, Russ Leach, Paula Martin, Lauren Montano, those on our printed prayer lists, and those known to You in our hearts and minds…
Give comfort to the grieving,
especially the family and friends of Martin Cerda Garcia, father of Hector Cerda.
Guard us against despair and remind us the living hope we have.
Grant us patience in days of trouble as we await Your perfect healing. Lord, in Your mercy,
Almighty God, stifle the powers of darkness,
and end the reign of war, violence, and terror.
Give leaders who will seek peace and work for the common good.
Bless President Trump, Governor Newsom, and Mayor Slater,
all national, state, and local officials and public servants,
all medical and emergency workers, and all members of our armed forces.
Instill in them a love of righteousness,
and guide them in the pursuit of justice for all. Lord, in Your mercy,
O Lord, grant that Your Word may be the foundation of every Christian home
and our Christian classrooms.
May singles and spouses, parents and guardians be rooted in faith and hope,
teachers be encouraged by the spiritual, physical, and emotional growth of their students,
and children be nurtured in the love of Jesus. Lord, in Your mercy,
Merciful Lord, Your compassion is made known to us
through Your Son’s breaking of the bread.
Open our hearts and mouths to receive forgiveness in the body and blood of Christ,
who suffered for us and entered into His glory. Lord, in Your mercy,
These things and whatever else You know that we need, kind and gracious Father,
grant us for the sake of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 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...
Thursday, May 07, 2026, 9:00 AM
Prayer Gathering - St. John's Sanctuary - We Gather to Pray for our Nation. 2026 Theme: "Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples."
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 7:00 PM
Dinner: 5:30pm // Meeting: 7pm // Members 18 years and older please attend and participate. Senior Pastor's REPORT, Financial Report, Proposed Budget, Election of New Leaders, Very Important...
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
All volunteers welcome // Free Live Scan Event // For everyone's safety, all volunteers who are working with children in any capacity must have valid Live Scan fingerprints on file.
Daily, from 06/22/2026 to 06/26/2026, 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Five days of fun for kids age 3 to grade 6 -- incredible worship, engaging Bible lessons, games, crafts, snacks, mission project, and more... June 22-26, 2026.
Every Sunday, from 09/20/2026 to 11/01/2026, 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!