Online Bulletin

SANCTUARY  |  Church Online

---

Reformation Sunday

October 26, 2025
8:30am 

---

Weekly Church News

 

Prelude "Praise Him with Cymbals and Drums" (Psalm 150) Hart Morris
Cathedral Bells
Wendy Castillo, percussion

 

Welcome Pastor Tim Klinkenberg

 

Ringing of the Bell

 

Processional Hymn “Lift High the Cross” intro arr. Alex Guebert, hymn arr. Michael Burkhardt (LSB 837)

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

 
Confession of Sins
Liturgist: “See what great love the Father has lavished on us,
People: That we should be called children of God!
Liturgist: Everyone who sins breaks the law;
People: in fact, sin is lawlessness.
Liturgist: 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)
Liturgist: 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, 3 and 4
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.

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

Jesus, my Savior,
Himself did offer;
Jesus, my Savior,
Paid all I owed. refrain

 

Adoration of the Trinity and Forgiveness of Sins
Liturgist: “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!
Liturgist: 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!
Liturgist: Be who the Holy Spirit has called you to be – serve Him in the world!
People: Praise be to God the Holy Spirit!
Liturgist: As a fellow servant of Christ, I therefore 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 “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.

 
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.

 

Anthem “Shine”
St. John’s School Choir
Jubilate Choir

 

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 “Who You Say I Am”
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. Jeffrey Blersch
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 656.

All sing: 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.

Choir: 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.

All sing: 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.

 

---

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 

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

 

Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings 


Music at the Offering "How Great Thou Art" arr. David Clydesdale
Jubilate Choir

The congregation will be invited to stand and sing along with the closing refrain:
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!

 

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.

 

Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” arr. William Heide and Alex Guebert
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.

 

---

Worship Service Participants*

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Liturgist: Vicar Micah Raebel
Organ: Charles Raasch
Piano: Dr. Rachel Ehring
Choir: St. John’s Jubilate Choir
Handbells: Cathedral Bells
Choir and Handbell Director: Alex Guebert
School Choirs: St. John’s 5th Grade Choir (8:30)
St. John’s 2nd 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 and Hector Cerda

Thanks for joining us today!

---

 

  ONLINE GIVING

PRAYER REQUEST

CONNECTION CARD

 

---

October 26, 2025

Prayers of the Church
October 26, 2025 Reformation Sunday Observed

Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning.

Grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that,
by patience and comfort of Your holy word, we may embrace and ever hold fast
the blessed hope of everlasting life. Lord, in Your mercy,

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. Lord, in Your mercy,

Merciful God, You call us by name and promise to each of us Your constant love.

Thank You for the adult Baptism of Izabel “Izzy” Rolince this evening.
Deepen her understanding of the Gospel, keep her in the faith and communion of Your church, and bring her to the fullness of Your peace and glory. Lord, in Your mercy,

Everlasting God, when the nations are in uproar and kingdoms fall,
teach us to be still and know that You are God.

Guide all who govern us – President Trump, Governor Newsom, Mayor Slater –
and protect all who defend us, so that evil is thwarted, righteousness rewarded,
and all Your ways are upheld. Lord, in Your mercy,

Merciful Lord, hear our prayers for the sick, the joyful, and those in any need.

We pray especially for Gordon Lehman, Karen Lund, Billy-Jett Peatey, Sunie,
those listed in our prayers, and those known to You…
Answer their prayers, preserve them by Your promises,
and bring them safely through this world to everlasting life. Lord, in Your mercy,

God of compassion, graciously comfort all who mourn.

We pray especially for the family and friends of Patricia Lehman, mother of Karyl,
the family and friends of Bob Schlueter, husband of Julie, father of Lauren and Leah,
and the family and friends of Phyllis Talmage, mother of Randy and Matt

Grant, O Lord, to all who are bereaved, renewed faith and courage,
that they may have strength to meet the days ahead with living hope,
and, in thankful remembrance of Your resurrection,
to have joyful anticipation and expectation of eternal life with those they love.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Almighty God, You have called Your church to witness that in Christ,
You have reconciled us to Yourself.

Richly bless the growth of Your kingdom in Ethiopia and Kenya.
Thank You for Your safe keeping of our senior pastor.

Give Your preservation, Your protection, and Your provision to all families,
especially vulnerable children and their caregivers.

Through the work of Your Spirit, may Your children at St. John’s
feed the hungry, satisfy the thirsty, clothe the needy, and care for the sick and lonely.
Lord, in Your mercy,

O Christ, our firm foundation,
the confession of Your name is the Rock upon which the Church shall stand.

Build and bring Your people together, as living stones,
to become a spiritual house and body of Christ
in which Your Holy Spirit moves and works among us.

Faith Alone. Grace Alone. Christ Alone. Scripture Alone.
To God alone – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit –
be all glory, honor, and praise, now and forever. Amen.

WALKER HALL  |  Church Online

---

Reformation Sunday

Sunday, October 26, 2025
10:30am

---

Weekly Church News

Welcome// Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom

Invocation

Worship Set
“A Mighty Fortress:
“I Thank God”
Confession and Absolution
“Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me”
“Living Hope”

Scripture Readings

Message// Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom

Apostles’ Creed

Prayers of the Church

Gathering of the Offering

The Lord’s Prayer
“A Mighty Fortress”
“Living Hope”

Benediction

---

Worship Service Participants

Preacher: Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Guitar, Violin, & Vocals: Stephan Nosrat
Drums: Adam Friedrich
Electric Guitar: Tony Sigala
Vocals: Olivia Faulis
Keys: David Pighin
Audio/Visual: Matthew Todd, Laura Kruse, Jonathan Casper, and David Kruse

Thanks for joining us today!

---

 

  ONLINE GIVING

PRAYER REQUEST

CONNECTION CARD

 

---

October 26, 2025

Prayers of the Church
October 26, 2025 Reformation Sunday Observed

Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning.

Grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that,
by patience and comfort of Your holy word, we may embrace and ever hold fast
the blessed hope of everlasting life. Lord, in Your mercy,

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. Lord, in Your mercy,

Merciful God, You call us by name and promise to each of us Your constant love.

Thank You for the adult Baptism of Izabel “Izzy” Rolince this evening.
Deepen her understanding of the Gospel, keep her in the faith and communion of Your church, and bring her to the fullness of Your peace and glory. Lord, in Your mercy,

Everlasting God, when the nations are in uproar and kingdoms fall,
teach us to be still and know that You are God.

Guide all who govern us – President Trump, Governor Newsom, Mayor Slater –
and protect all who defend us, so that evil is thwarted, righteousness rewarded,
and all Your ways are upheld. Lord, in Your mercy,

Merciful Lord, hear our prayers for the sick, the joyful, and those in any need.

We pray especially for Gordon Lehman, Karen Lund, Billy-Jett Peatey, Sunie,
those listed in our prayers, and those known to You…
Answer their prayers, preserve them by Your promises,
and bring them safely through this world to everlasting life. Lord, in Your mercy,

God of compassion, graciously comfort all who mourn.

We pray especially for the family and friends of Patricia Lehman, mother of Karyl,
the family and friends of Bob Schlueter, husband of Julie, father of Lauren and Leah,
and the family and friends of Phyllis Talmage, mother of Randy and Matt

Grant, O Lord, to all who are bereaved, renewed faith and courage,
that they may have strength to meet the days ahead with living hope,
and, in thankful remembrance of Your resurrection,
to have joyful anticipation and expectation of eternal life with those they love.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Almighty God, You have called Your church to witness that in Christ,
You have reconciled us to Yourself.

Richly bless the growth of Your kingdom in Ethiopia and Kenya.
Thank You for Your safe keeping of our senior pastor.

Give Your preservation, Your protection, and Your provision to all families,
especially vulnerable children and their caregivers.

Through the work of Your Spirit, may Your children at St. John’s
feed the hungry, satisfy the thirsty, clothe the needy, and care for the sick and lonely.
Lord, in Your mercy,

O Christ, our firm foundation,
the confession of Your name is the Rock upon which the Church shall stand.

Build and bring Your people together, as living stones,
to become a spiritual house and body of Christ
in which Your Holy Spirit moves and works among us.

Faith Alone. Grace Alone. Christ Alone. Scripture Alone.
To God alone – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit –
be all glory, honor, and praise, now and forever. Amen.