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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

June 28, 2026  
8:30am 

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Prelude "Primavera" Ludovico Einaudi
Andrew Parker, saxophone
Dr. Rachel Ehring, piano

 

Weekly Church News

 

Welcome Vicar Micah Raebel

 

Ringing of the Bell

 

Invocation and Psalm
Liturgist: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19b)
People: Amen.
Liturgist: Praise the LORD, my soul;
People: my inmost being, praise His holy name.
Liturgist: He who forgives all your sins
People: and heals all your diseases,
Liturgist: who redeems your life from the pit
People: and crowns you with love and compassion,
Liturgist: who satisfies your desires with good things
People: so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. (Psalm 103:1-5)

 

Opening Hymn “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
verses 1, 2 and 4
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 790.

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is your health and salvation!
Let all who hear
Now to His temple draw near,
Joining in glad adoration!

Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things is wondrously reigning
And, as on wings of an eagle, uplifting, sustaining.
Have you not seen
All that is needful has been
Sent by His gracious ordaining?

Praise to the Lord, who will prosper your work and defend you;
Surely His goodness and mercy shall daily attend you.
Ponder anew
What the Almighty can do
As with His love He befriends you.

 

Confession of Sins
Liturgist: Amazing love – how can it be, that the Lord of all creation should love each of us as His children;
People: that He should promise good to us;
Liturgist: that He should be our shield and portion;
People: that He should forgive our sins?
Liturgist: And yet He does. He does all this, and more. We therefore lay all our sins down at His feet:
People: 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 have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

 

All sing:

Amazing grace—how sweet the sound—
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind but now I see!

The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.

Through many dangers, toils, and snares
I have already come;
His grace has brought me safe thus far,
His grace will lead me home.

 

Absolution
Liturgist: Because of that grace, He sent His only Son to save us from the death of sin. Because of that grace, we are free. “Because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.” (Ephesians 2:4-5) Rejoice and take heart! You are a child of God.
People: His grace will lead us home.
Liturgist: As a servant of Christ, I 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 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
verse 5
Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that has life and breath, come now with praises before Him!
Let the Amen
Sound from His people again;
Gladly forever adore Him!

 

Sacrament of Baptism

 

Old Testament Reading Jeremiah 28:5–9 NIV

7 Do you not know, brothers and sisters—for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law has authority over someone only as long as that person lives? ² For example, by law a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her husband dies, she is released from the law that binds her to him. ³ So then, if she has sexual relations with another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress. But if her husband dies, she is released from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man.

⁴ So, my brothers and sisters, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God. ⁵ For when we were in the realm of the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in us, so that we bore fruit for death. ⁶ But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.

⁷ What shall we say, then? Is the law sinful? Certainly not! Nevertheless, I would not have known what sin was had it not been for the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, “You shall not covet.” ⁸ But sin, seizing the opportunity afforded by the commandment, produced in me every kind of coveting. For apart from the law, sin was dead. ⁹ Once I was alive apart from the law; but when the commandment came, sin sprang to life and I died. ¹⁰ I found that the very commandment that was intended to bring life actually brought death. ¹¹ For sin, seizing the opportunity afforded by the commandment, deceived me, and through the commandment put me to death. ¹² So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good.

¹³ Did that which is good, then, become death to me? By no means! Nevertheless, in order that sin might be recognized as sin, it used what is good to bring about my death, so that through the commandment sin might become utterly sinful.

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

  

Anthem "He Looked Beyond My Fault" Traditional, arr. Dottie Rambo/Camp Kirkland
Summer Choir

 
Holy Gospel  Matthew 10:34–42 NIV

³⁴ “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. ³⁵ For I have come to turn

“‘a man against his father,
    a daughter against her mother,
a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—
³⁶     a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’

³⁷ “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. ³⁸ Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. ³⁹ Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.

⁴⁰ “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. ⁴¹ Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. ⁴² And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”

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

 

Hymn of the Day “God of Grace and God of Glory”
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 850.

God of grace and God of glory,
On Your people pour Your pow’r;
Crown Your ancient Church’s story;
Bring its bud to glorious flow’r.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage
For the facing of this hour,
For the facing of this hour.

Lo, the hosts of evil round us
Scorn the Christ, assail His ways!
From the fears that long have bound us
Free our hearts to faith and praise.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage
For the living of these days,
For the living of these days.

Cure Your children’s warring madness;
Bend our pride to Your control;
Shame our wanton, selfish gladness,
Rich in things and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage
Lest we miss Your kingdom’s goal,
Lest we miss Your kingdom’s goal.

Save us from weak resignation
To the evils we deplore;
Let the gift of Your salvation
Be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
Serving You whom we adore,
Serving You whom we adore.

 

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Message Vicar Micah Raebel

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

 

Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings 


Music at the Offering

"Arabesque no. 1" Claude Debussy, arr. James Rae
Andrew Parker, alto saxophone
Dr. Rachel Ehring, piano

  

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 “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”
verses 1, 2, 3 and 6
If you wish to follow the music, refer to hymnal 733.

O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home:

Under the shadow of Thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is Thine arm alone,
And our defense is sure.

Before the hills in order stood
Or earth received her frame,
From everlasting Thou art God,
To endless years the same.

O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Be Thou our guard while troubles last
And our eternal home!

 

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Worship Service Participants

Preacher/ Liturgist: Vicar Micah Raebel (8:30)
Rev. Dr. Michael P. Middendorf (10:30)
Organ: Karissa Raebel
Alto Saxophone: Andrew Parker
Piano: Dr. Rachel Ehring
Choir: Summer Choir (8:30)
Choir Director: Alex Guebert
Audio/Visual: Hector Cerda, Mark Todd, and Blaine Currer

Thanks for joining us today!

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June 28, 2026

Prayers of the Church
June 28, 2026

Almighty God, Your Word will not return to You empty,
but will accomplish what You desire and achieve the purpose for which You sent it.

By the working of Your Holy Spirit,
grant that we may gladly hear Your Word proclaimed among us and follow its directing.
Lord, in Your mercy,

O God, by water and the Spirit, You claim us as Your own, wash us from sin,
and set us free from the power of death.

We give You thanks for the Baptism of Paisyn Emmerson Madden,
daughter of Scott and Brittany.

Keep Paisyn and all Your baptized children in the palm of Your hand,
and may Your Spirit separate us from sin and mark us with a faith
that can stand the light of day and endure the dark of night. Lord, in Your mercy,

Heavenly Father, our times are in Your hands.

Look with favor on Luke Wobrock and Julie Wobrock as they celebrate birthdays.
May they continue to grow in wisdom and grace.

And we pray for those moving from familiar homes to new communities,
for Jesse and Julie Wobrock and Ron and Susan Whitney.

Support them in times of challenge or loneliness,
and surround them with caring Christian people,
that they may find welcome and peace in their new locations. Lord, in Your mercy,

For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is Your steadfast love, O Lord, toward those who fear You.

We give You thanks for 66 years of marriage for Floyd and Betty Beisner.

Open the hearts of all spouses 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,

Most merciful Lord, grant to those in trouble, sickness, fatigued, or any other adversity
the healthful Spirit of Your grace for healing, strength, and relief.

Hear us on behalf of June, Julia Gibson, Odas Glaser, Ken Gratz, Richard Hahs, Nancy Huck, Gail Nishijima, Shannon Ream, John and LaVonne Rohm, Joan Shimamoto, those on our printed prayer lists, and those we name in our hearts…

Bless especially those who suffer for the sake of Your name and Your Word.
Give us courage and patience to stand firm in afflictions until Your day of deliverance.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Father of compassion and God of all comfort, comfort those who grieve.

We pray especially for the family and friends of Carolyn Corder, sister of Ed Haarberg,
and the family and friends of Ross Vogelgesang, father of Paul and Brooke Vogelgesang.
Give consolation to Darla Hullinger, as she grieves the loss of her husband.

Preserve the bereaved in the way of the Holy Spirit,
until we stand with You and our loved ones in glory. Lord, in Your mercy,

Lord Jesus, You took children into Your arms,
placed Your hands on them, and blessed them.

Send Your blessings upon all who participated in Vacation Bible School this past week.
May they always know the wonders of Your great love for them through the cross and empty tomb. Lord, in Your mercy,

Graciously receive our prayers, deliver and preserve us,
for to You alone we give all glory, honor, and worship,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, June 28, 2026
10:30am

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Weekly Church News

Welcome  Vicar Micah Raebel

Invocation

Worship Set

“Our God Is Love”
Confession and Absolution
“Our God”

VBS Celebration

Children’s Message

Scripture Readings

Message Vicar Micah Raebel

Apostles’ Creed

Prayers of the Church

Gathering of the Offering

The Lord’s Prayer

“Who You Say I Am"

Benediction

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Worship Service Participants

Preacher: Vicar Micah Raebel
Director of Worship & Music: Alex Guebert

Thanks for joining us today!

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  ONLINE GIVING

PRAYER REQUEST

CONNECTION CARD

 

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June 28, 2026

Prayers of the Church
June 28, 2026

Almighty God, Your Word will not return to You empty,
but will accomplish what You desire and achieve the purpose for which You sent it.

By the working of Your Holy Spirit,
grant that we may gladly hear Your Word proclaimed among us and follow its directing.
Lord, in Your mercy,

O God, by water and the Spirit, You claim us as Your own, wash us from sin,
and set us free from the power of death.

We give You thanks for the Baptism of Paisyn Emmerson Madden,
daughter of Scott and Brittany.

Keep Paisyn and all Your baptized children in the palm of Your hand,
and may Your Spirit separate us from sin and mark us with a faith
that can stand the light of day and endure the dark of night. Lord, in Your mercy,

Heavenly Father, our times are in Your hands.

Look with favor on Luke Wobrock and Julie Wobrock as they celebrate birthdays.
May they continue to grow in wisdom and grace.

And we pray for those moving from familiar homes to new communities,
for Jesse and Julie Wobrock and Ron and Susan Whitney.

Support them in times of challenge or loneliness,
and surround them with caring Christian people,
that they may find welcome and peace in their new locations. Lord, in Your mercy,

For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is Your steadfast love, O Lord, toward those who fear You.

We give You thanks for 66 years of marriage for Floyd and Betty Beisner.

Open the hearts of all spouses 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,

Most merciful Lord, grant to those in trouble, sickness, fatigued, or any other adversity
the healthful Spirit of Your grace for healing, strength, and relief.

Hear us on behalf of June, Julia Gibson, Odas Glaser, Ken Gratz, Richard Hahs, Nancy Huck, Gail Nishijima, Shannon Ream, John and LaVonne Rohm, Joan Shimamoto, those on our printed prayer lists, and those we name in our hearts…

Bless especially those who suffer for the sake of Your name and Your Word.
Give us courage and patience to stand firm in afflictions until Your day of deliverance.
Lord, in Your mercy,

Father of compassion and God of all comfort, comfort those who grieve.

We pray especially for the family and friends of Carolyn Corder, sister of Ed Haarberg,
and the family and friends of Ross Vogelgesang, father of Paul and Brooke Vogelgesang.
Give consolation to Darla Hullinger, as she grieves the loss of her husband.

Preserve the bereaved in the way of the Holy Spirit,
until we stand with You and our loved ones in glory. Lord, in Your mercy,

Lord Jesus, You took children into Your arms,
placed Your hands on them, and blessed them.

Send Your blessings upon all who participated in Vacation Bible School this past week.
May they always know the wonders of Your great love for them through the cross and empty tomb. Lord, in Your mercy,

Graciously receive our prayers, deliver and preserve us,
for to You alone we give all glory, honor, and worship,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.