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Reformation Sunday

October 25, 2026
8:30am 

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Prelude "When In Our Music God Is Glorified" Charles V. Stanford, arr. Alex Guebert
Cathedral Bells

 

Welcome Pastor Tim Klinkenberg

 

Ringing of the Bell

 

Procesional Hymn “Lift High the Cross” intro arr. Alex Guebert, hymn arr. Michael Burkhardt

verses 1, 2 3, 4, and 6
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 790.

All sing Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
Till all the world adore His sacred name.

All: Come, Christians, follow where our Captain trod,
Our king victorious, Christ, the Son of God. all sing refrain

All men: Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
The hosts of God in conqu’ring ranks combine.  all sing refrain

All women: All newborn soldiers of the Crucified
Bear on their brows the seal of Him who died.  all sing refrain

Choir: O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
As Thou hast promised, draw us all to Thee.  all sing refrain

All: So shall our song of triumph ever be:
Praise to the Crucified for victory! all sing refrain

 

Invocation
Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19b)
People: Amen.

 

Confession of Sins
Pastor: “See what great love the Father has lavished on us,
People: That we should be called children of God!
Pastor: Everyone who sins breaks the law;
People: in fact, sin is lawlessness.
Pastor: But you know that Christ appeared so that He might take away our sins.
People: And in Him is no sin.” (1 John 3:1a,4-5)
Pastor: Since we are gathered to hear God’s Word and call upon Him in prayer and praise, let us first consider our unworthiness and confess before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition. Together as His people let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a sinner.
People: Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen.

 

Hymn “God Loves Me Dearly” arr. Alex Guebert
verses 1 and 3
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 392.

Choir: God loves me dearly,
Grants me salvation,
God loves me dearly,
Loves even me.

Therefore I’ll say again:
God loves me dearly,
God loves me dearly,
Loves even me.

All sing: He sent forth Jesus,
My dear Redeemer,
He sent forth Jesus
And set me free.

Therefore I’ll say again:
God loves me dearly,
God loves me dearly,
Loves even me.

 
Adoration of the Trinity and Forgiveness of Sins
Pastor: “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23) Rejoice and take heart! You are a child of God.
People: Praise be to God the Father!
Pastor: He sees you washed clean of your sins, made spotless by the blood of the Lamb, who died to make you holy.
People: Praise be to God the Son!
Pastor: Be who the Holy Spirit has called you to be – serve Him in the world!
People: Praise be to God the Holy Spirit!
Pastor: 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.

 
Hymn of Praise “God Loves Me Dearly”
verse 5

Now I will praise You,
O Love Eternal;
Now I will praise You
All my life long.

Therefore I’ll say again:
God loves me dearly,
God loves me dearly,
Loves even me.

 
Salutation and Collect of the Day
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Pastor: Let us pray.
Almighty and gracious Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your faithful people. Keep us steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and deliver us in times of temptation, defend us against all enemies, and grant to Your Church Your saving peace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
People: Amen.
 
Anthem “Shine”
St. John’s School Choir
Jubilate Choir

This anthem is a paraphrase of Matthew 5:13-16, which includes our theme verse for the school year: "Let your light shine before others."

You are the salt of the earth.
But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can be it be salty again?
It's no longer good for anything.

Just as no one lights a lamp just to put it under a bowl,
instead they put it on a stand so everyone will know.
Let your light shine,
That others may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

You are the light of the world, like a city on a hill cannot be hidden away.
  

First Reading Revelation 14:6-7 NIV

⁶ Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth—to every nation, tribe, language and people. ⁷ He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.”

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

  

Epistle Reading  Romans 3:19-28 NIV

¹⁹ Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. ²⁰ Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.

²¹ But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. ²² This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, ²³ for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, ²⁴ and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. ²⁵ God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— ²⁶ he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.

²⁷ Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith. ²⁸ For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.

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

 

Anthem “Heroes of the Faith”
St. John’s 5th Grade Choir

  
Holy Gospel John 8:31-36 NIV

³¹ To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. ³² Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

³³ They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?”

³⁴ Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. ³⁵ Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. ³⁶ So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

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

 

Hymn of the Day “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” arr. Alex Guebert
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.

The Word they still shall let remain
Nor any thanks have for it;
He’s by our side upon the plain
With His good gifts and Spirit.
And take they our life,
Goods, fame, child, and wife,
Though these all be gone,
Our vict’ry has been won;
The Kingdom ours remaineth.

 

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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
Each petition concludes with:
Pastor:  Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.

  

Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings 


Music at the Offering

"More Than Conquerors" Mark Hayes
Jubilate Choir, brass, organ, percussion

This anthem is a paraphrase of Romans 8:37-39 and Ephesians 6:10-13. "Children, be strong in the Lord." These words are sung by the adult choir directly to the children this morning. Indeed, we can all be encouraged by the message of this anthem: we are more than conquerors through Christ, and nothing can separate us from His love.

We are more than conquerors through Christ who loved us so.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life,
Nor angels, nor rulers, nor things to come,
Nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything in creation
Will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ.

Children, be strong in the Lord,
Be strong in the strength of God's power,
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
But the rulers and the powers and the darkness
And the evil of this world.

Therefore take up the full armor of God,
That you may be able to stand.
And having done everything, lift up your head,
And then stand!

     

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 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 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. Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Liturgist: Pastor Micah Raebel
Organ: Karissa Raebel
Piano: Dr. Rachel Ehring
Choir: Jubilate Choir
Handbells: Cathedral Bells
Choir and Handbell Director: Alex Guebert
School Choirs: St. John’s 5th Grade Choir (8:30)
St. John’s 4th Grade Choir (10:30)
School Choir Director: Audrey Mink
Trumpets: Alfred Lang and Tamara Vaughan
Trombones: Karen Marston and Ben Devitt
Timpani: Wendy Castillo
Audio/Visual: Blaine Currer, Mark Todd, and Hector Cerda

Thanks for joining us today!

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PRAYER REQUEST

CONNECTION CARD

 

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October 25, 2026

Prayers of the Church
October 18, 2026

Almighty God, You are the LORD and there is no other.

Through Your Spirit, level the mountains that we cannot climb;
Break down the bronze gates that attempt to silence Your name;
Cut through the iron bars of sin that try to imprison us.

God of Israel, who summons each of us by name,
enable us to remain faithful in thought, word and deed. Lord, in Your mercy,

Lord Jesus, You are both true man and true God of integrity,
and You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.

We uplift all who will be communing for the first time today at Your table.
May our first communicants, and all who commune today, trust in Your Word of truth.
Strengthen our faith, that we may know with certainty
that our sins are forgiven by Your atoning sacrifice on the cross.

Give us what You declare – the forgiveness of sins – and therefore live in You and for You.
Lord, in Your mercy,

From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised.

We give You thanks for 20 years of marriage for Ron and Lianne Leiss.

Bless them and all spouses to open their hearts always to receive more of Your love,
that their love for each other may never grow weary,
but deepen and grow through every joy and sorrow shared. Lord, in Your mercy,

O Lord, our help comes from You, the Creator of heaven and earth.

Have mercy upon the afflicted and anxious, the hungry and hurting, and the recovering.

We pray especially for Ralph Daebritz, Ursula Dornen, Janet Gonzalez, Barb Lentz, Tim Rush, Sharon Voien, those on our printed prayer lists, and those whose needs are known to You and spoken from our hearts… Keep us from all evil and shade us from all harm.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Lord of life, comfort all who mourn the death of loved ones.

We pray especially for the family and friends of Don Rosholm.
By the proclamation of Christ’s victory over death, assure them that all who die in Christ will surely rise to eternal life on the Last Day. Help us all to live each day so that we may face our final hour in confidence and hope. Lord, in Your mercy,

Heavenly Father, we render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s and unto You what is Yours.

Help us to acknowledge that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given by You.

Grant wisdom to our leaders and governing officials;
vigilance to our active and reserve military and our first responders;
and compassion to those in health care and those who care for us. Lord, in Your mercy,

Almighty God, turn us from idols to serve You, the living and true God.

Give us courage and anticipation to wait for Jesus from heaven -
the firstborn over all creation and the firstborn from among the dead -
for He will rescue us and take us home.

Hear our prayers, deliver and preserve us;
for Jesus lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

WALKER HALL  |  Church Online

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Reformation Sunday

Sunday, October 25, 2026
10:30am

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Welcome Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom

Invocation

Confession and Absolution

Worship Set

“Only King Forever”
“A Mighty Fortress”
“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”

Sacrament of Baptism

Scripture Readings

Message Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom

“Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me”

Apostles’ Creed

Prayers of the Church

Gathering of the Offering

"Still"

The Lord’s Prayer

“Death Was Arrested”

Benediction

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Worship Service Participants

Preacher: Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Contemporary Worship Leader:  Adam Friedrich

Thanks for joining us today!

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  ONLINE GIVING

PRAYER REQUEST

CONNECTION CARD

 

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October 25, 2026

Prayers of the Church
October 18, 2026

Almighty God, You are the LORD and there is no other.

Through Your Spirit, level the mountains that we cannot climb;
Break down the bronze gates that attempt to silence Your name;
Cut through the iron bars of sin that try to imprison us.

God of Israel, who summons each of us by name,
enable us to remain faithful in thought, word and deed. Lord, in Your mercy,

Lord Jesus, You are both true man and true God of integrity,
and You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.

We uplift all who will be communing for the first time today at Your table.
May our first communicants, and all who commune today, trust in Your Word of truth.
Strengthen our faith, that we may know with certainty
that our sins are forgiven by Your atoning sacrifice on the cross.

Give us what You declare – the forgiveness of sins – and therefore live in You and for You.
Lord, in Your mercy,

From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised.

We give You thanks for 20 years of marriage for Ron and Lianne Leiss.

Bless them and all spouses to open their hearts always to receive more of Your love,
that their love for each other may never grow weary,
but deepen and grow through every joy and sorrow shared. Lord, in Your mercy,

O Lord, our help comes from You, the Creator of heaven and earth.

Have mercy upon the afflicted and anxious, the hungry and hurting, and the recovering.

We pray especially for Ralph Daebritz, Ursula Dornen, Janet Gonzalez, Barb Lentz, Tim Rush, Sharon Voien, those on our printed prayer lists, and those whose needs are known to You and spoken from our hearts… Keep us from all evil and shade us from all harm.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Lord of life, comfort all who mourn the death of loved ones.

We pray especially for the family and friends of Don Rosholm.
By the proclamation of Christ’s victory over death, assure them that all who die in Christ will surely rise to eternal life on the Last Day. Help us all to live each day so that we may face our final hour in confidence and hope. Lord, in Your mercy,

Heavenly Father, we render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s and unto You what is Yours.

Help us to acknowledge that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given by You.

Grant wisdom to our leaders and governing officials;
vigilance to our active and reserve military and our first responders;
and compassion to those in health care and those who care for us. Lord, in Your mercy,

Almighty God, turn us from idols to serve You, the living and true God.

Give us courage and anticipation to wait for Jesus from heaven -
the firstborn over all creation and the firstborn from among the dead -
for He will rescue us and take us home.

Hear our prayers, deliver and preserve us;
for Jesus lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.