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Second Sunday in Lent

March 1, 2026
8:30am 

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Prelude "Canzonetta No. 1: An Elusive Thought" Alex Guebert
Andrew Parker, alto saxophone
Alex Guebert, piano

 

Weekly Church News

 

Welcome Pastor Tim Klinkenberg

 

Ringing of the Bell

 

Opening Hymn “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less”
verses 1, 2 and 3
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 575.

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
No merit of my own I claim
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

Refrain:
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In ev’ry high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil. refrain

His oath, His covenant and blood
Support me in the raging flood;
When ev’ry earthly prop gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay. refrain

 

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
Liturgist: God said to Abram, “This is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. No longer will you be called Abram, your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations.” (Genesis 17:4)
People: Our God is a God of covenants.
Liturgist: “Abram believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” (Romans 4:3)
People: Our God is a God who keeps His promises.
Liturgist: Take comfort in your future: in His grace, God has promised you everlasting life!
People: Amen.

All sing:

When God saw Abram’s faith,
He called it righteousness,
Re-named him “Abraham”
And swore an oath to bless
His legacy:
Our souls, full-grown,
Re-named God’s own,
Renewed and free!

Liturgist: “The words ‘it was credited to him’ were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness;
People: For us who believe in God, who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.” (Romans 4:23-24)
Liturgist: And yet, “many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things.
People: But our citizenship is in heaven.” (Philippians 3:18b-20a)
silence for reflection
Liturgist: We confess our sins to God our Father.
People: Most 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 desire, wholeheartedly, to be Yours, yet we act as enemies of the cross. Our minds are set on earthly things.
Liturgist: But rest assured in the God who keeps His promises. He has spoken through His servant Paul in Philippians: “Our citizenship is in heaven.”
People: “And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables Him to bring everything under His control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like His glorious body.” (Philippians 3:20b-21)
Liturgist: Just as God provided manna in the desert, just as Jesus fed the five thousand, so also the Holy Spirit has given all of us saving faith by the Holy Spirit. God provides.
People: Our God is the God of covenants.
Liturgist: As He promised Abraham, He delivered unto all God’s people: Abraham and Sarah, Jacob, Joseph and all his brothers, St. Paul, and countless others, including you and me.
People: “Christ was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.” (Romans 4:25)
Liturgist: The gift is nothing less than full, eternal life in the presence of the transcendent God of all creation. And it comes by way of forgiveness through Christ, the Bread of Heaven. “Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!” (Philippians 4:1) It is my privilege to announce to you that your sins are forgiven in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.

All sing:

So shall our song live on
Through nature’s endless years:
Convicted of our sin
But free of all our fears!
Christ’s triumph sure,
The oath complete,
On death’s defeat
We rest secure.

 

Old Testament Reading  Genesis 12:1-9 NIV

12 The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.

² “I will make you into a great nation,
    and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
    and you will be a blessing.
³ I will bless those who bless you,
    and whoever curses you I will curse;
and all peoples on earth
    will be blessed through you.”

⁴ So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Harran. ⁵ He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, all the possessions they had accumulated and the people they had acquired in Harran, and they set out for the land of Canaan, and they arrived there.

⁶ Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the great tree of Moreh at Shechem. At that time the Canaanites were in the land. ⁷ The Lord appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring I will give this land.” So he built an altar there to the Lord, who had appeared to him.

⁸ From there he went on toward the hills east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. There he built an altar to the Lord and called on the name of the Lord.

⁹ Then Abram set out and continued toward the Negev.

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

 

Traveling Song
"I'm Just a Poor Wayfaring Stranger" arr. Hart Morris
Cathedral Bells
Andrew Parker, alto saxophone

 
Epistle Reading Romans 4:1–8, 13–17 NIV

4 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? ² If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. ³ What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

⁴ Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. ⁵ However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness. ⁶ David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

⁷ “Blessed are those
    whose transgressions are forgiven,
    whose sins are covered.
⁸ Blessed is the one
    whose sin the Lord will never count against them.”

¹³ It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. ¹⁴ For if those who depend on the law are heirs, faith means nothing and the promise is worthless, ¹⁵ because the law brings wrath. And where there is no law there is no transgression.

¹⁶ Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. ¹⁷ As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not.

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

 

Holy Gospel John 3:1–17 NIV

3 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. ² He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.”

³ Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”

⁴ “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!”

⁵ Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. ⁶ Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. ⁷ You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ ⁸ The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

⁹ “How can this be?” Nicodemus asked.

¹⁰ “You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and do you not understand these things? ¹¹ Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. ¹² I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? ¹³ No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man. ¹⁴ Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, ¹⁵ that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.”

¹⁶ For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. ¹⁷ For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

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

 

Hymn of the Day “God Loved the World So That He Gave”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 571.

God loved the world so that He gave
His only Son the lost to save,
That all who would in Him believe
Should everlasting life receive.

Christ Jesus is the ground of faith,
Who was made flesh and suffered death;
All then who trust in Him alone
Are built on this chief cornerstone.

God would not have the sinner die;
His Son with saving grace is nigh;
His Spirit in the Word declares
How we in Christ are heaven’s heirs.

Be of good cheer, for God’s own Son
Forgives all sins which you have done;
And, justified by Jesus’ blood,
Your Baptism grants the highest good.

If you are sick, if death is near,
This truth your troubled heart can cheer:
Christ Jesus saves your soul from death;
That is the firmest ground of faith.

Glory to God the Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One!
To You, O blessèd Trinity,
Be praise now and eternally!

 

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Message Pastor Tim Klinkenberg

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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 "Sonatina" J. S. Bach
from "Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit“
Cathedral Bells

  
Communion Prayer 
Pastor: Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom You created and out of perfect love sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear our sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on the cross. We thank You for all the work of Your hands and for all the words You have spoken and kept, as You come to us still now with Your healing grace through Christ’s body and blood given and shed for us.
People: Amen.

 
 
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

 

Words of Institution

 

Pax Domini
Pastor: 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 Communion

“Just as I Am, without One Plea”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 570.

Just as I am, without one plea
But that Thy blood was shed for me
And that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, though tossed about
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;
Sight, riches, healing of the mind,
Yea, all I need, in Thee to find,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because Thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am; Thy love unknown
Has broken ev’ry barrier down;
Now to be Thine, yea, Thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

 
"Sicilienne" Gabriel Fauré
Andrew Parker, soprano saxophone
Alex Guebert, piano

 

Dismissal

 
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 “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less”
verse 4
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 575.

When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found,
Clothed in His righteousness alone,
Redeemed to stand before His throne!

On Christ, the solid rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

 

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Worship Service Participants

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg (8:30)
Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom (10:30)
Liturgist: Vicar Micah Raebel (8:30)
Organ: Alex Guebert
Handbell Choir: Cathedral Bells
Choir Director: Alex Guebert
Alto Saxophone: Andrew Partker
Audio/Visual: Blaine Currer, Hector Cerda, and Mark Todd

Thanks for joining us today!

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March 1, 2026

Prayers of the Church
March 1, 2026

God of rushing wind, pour out Your Spirit upon us.

In knowing Your Word, may we know Your presence,
and in following Your ways, we might live in Your light. Lord, in Your mercy,

Holy Spirit, Breath of God, give to the newly baptized today
the fruit of the Spirit and Your gifts of equipping.

We give You thanks for the Baptisms today of…
Jessimae Kay Samuelson, daughter of Daniel and Marya,
and Jordan Gouws, son of Riaan and Selmarie.

May they reflect Your glory throughout their lives,
and tell of Your awesome deeds so that the world might believe. Lord, in Your mercy,

Holy Spirit, You hovered over the waters at creation.
Renew Your creation polluted by sin and disease.

Hear our prayers for healing for Betty Beisner, Steve Burton, Beatriz Cerda, Mickey Cunningham, Laurel Graichen, Joan Grant-Hecox, Norma Lopez, Judy Ricard, Tom Scavuzzo, Allan Uyesugi, those listed in our printed prayers, and those listed on our hearts and minds…

Heal the sick, strengthen the weak, and protect the vulnerable.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Holy Spirit, our Comforter, give consolation to all who mourn the loss of loved ones.

We pray especially for the family and friends of Vi Brelje.
Comfort all who mourn with the glorious hope of the resurrection and of life eternal.
Give strength and help to the weary through Your Gospel.
Lord, in Your mercy,

O God, from whom come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works,
give to us that peace which the world cannot give.

We pray especially for areas of conflict in Mexico and Iran.

Save them, and us, from violence, discord, and confusion,
from pride and arrogance, and from every evil course of action.
Defeat the plans of all those who would stir up violence and strife.

Give wisdom to our leaders – President Trump, Governor Newsom, and Mayor Slater.
Protect those sent into areas of war, especially our active military and those in reserve.

Help us, by Your Word and Spirit,
to search our hearts and root out the evil that would lead to strife,
so that in our lives we may be at peace with all people. Lord, in Your mercy,

Grant us, dear Father, all these things and whatever else you know that we need.

For the sake of Him who died and rose again,
and now lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.

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Second Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 1, 2026
10:30am

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Welcome Pastor Tim Klinkenberg

Invocation

Confession and Absolution

Worship Set
“God So Loved”
“Same God”
“In Christ Alone”

Sacrament of Baptism

Scripture Readings

Message Pastor Tim Klinkenberg

Apostles’ Creed

Prayers of the Church

Gathering of the Offering
“Lay It All Down”

Holy Communion
Communion Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Words of Institution
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
“Surrounding Me”
“Run To The Father”
Dismissal

Benediction

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Worship Service Participants

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg
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 1, 2026

Prayers of the Church
March 1, 2026

God of rushing wind, pour out Your Spirit upon us.

In knowing Your Word, may we know Your presence,
and in following Your ways, we might live in Your light. Lord, in Your mercy,

Holy Spirit, Breath of God, give to the newly baptized today
the fruit of the Spirit and Your gifts of equipping.

We give You thanks for the Baptisms today of…
Jessimae Kay Samuelson, daughter of Daniel and Marya,
and Jordan Gouws, son of Riaan and Selmarie.

May they reflect Your glory throughout their lives,
and tell of Your awesome deeds so that the world might believe. Lord, in Your mercy,

Holy Spirit, You hovered over the waters at creation.
Renew Your creation polluted by sin and disease.

Hear our prayers for healing for Betty Beisner, Steve Burton, Beatriz Cerda, Mickey Cunningham, Laurel Graichen, Joan Grant-Hecox, Norma Lopez, Judy Ricard, Tom Scavuzzo, Allan Uyesugi, those listed in our printed prayers, and those listed on our hearts and minds…

Heal the sick, strengthen the weak, and protect the vulnerable.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Holy Spirit, our Comforter, give consolation to all who mourn the loss of loved ones.

We pray especially for the family and friends of Vi Brelje.
Comfort all who mourn with the glorious hope of the resurrection and of life eternal.
Give strength and help to the weary through Your Gospel.
Lord, in Your mercy,

O God, from whom come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works,
give to us that peace which the world cannot give.

We pray especially for areas of conflict in Mexico and Iran.

Save them, and us, from violence, discord, and confusion,
from pride and arrogance, and from every evil course of action.
Defeat the plans of all those who would stir up violence and strife.

Give wisdom to our leaders – President Trump, Governor Newsom, and Mayor Slater.
Protect those sent into areas of war, especially our active military and those in reserve.

Help us, by Your Word and Spirit,
to search our hearts and root out the evil that would lead to strife,
so that in our lives we may be at peace with all people. Lord, in Your mercy,

Grant us, dear Father, all these things and whatever else you know that we need.

For the sake of Him who died and rose again,
and now lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.