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Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 30, 2025
8:30am
Prelude “Jesus Paid It All/ O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” arr. B. Adams
Krista Elliott, flute
Karissa Raebel, piano
Weekly Church News
Welcome Pastor Tim Klinkenberg
Ringing of the Bell
Opening Hymn “Jesus Sinners Doth Receive” (LSB 609)
verses 1, 2, 3 and 4
Jesus sinners doth receive;
Oh, may all this saying ponder
Who in sin’s delusions live
And from God and heaven wander!
Here is hope for all who grieve:
Jesus sinners doth receive.
We deserve but grief and shame,
Yet His words, rich grace revealing,
Pardon, peace, and life proclaim;
Here our ills have perfect healing.
Firmly in these words believe:
Jesus sinners doth receive.
Sheep that from the fold did stray
No true shepherd e’er forsaketh;
Weary souls that lost their way
Christ, the Shepherd, gently taketh
In His arms that they may live:
Jesus sinners doth receive.
I, a sinner, come to Thee
With a penitent confession.
Savior, mercy show to me;
Grant for all my sins remission.
Let these words my soul relieve:
Jesus sinners doth receive.
Invocation
Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19b)
People: Amen.
Lenten Liturgy
Pastor: Hear us, holy Jesus.
People: We are weak and sinful.
Pastor: Hear us, faithful Jesus.
People: We need Your strength.
Pastor: Hear us, compassionate Jesus.
People: We need Your forgiveness.
All sing: Jesus, remember me
when You come into Your kingdom;
Jesus, remember me
when You come into Your kingdom.
Confession and Absolution
Pastor: “Even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart.”
People: Return to the LORD your God, for He is gracious and compassionate. (Joel 2:12a, 13a)
Pastor: Like the prodigal son, we return to the Lord our God, our compassionate Father.
All sing: Lord, have mercy.
Pastor: The prodigal son said, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.” (Luke 15:21)
All sing: Lord, have mercy.
Pastor: We, the prodigal sons and daughters of God, now return to Him with all our heart.
All sing: Lord, have mercy.
(silence for reflection)
Pastor: But the father said to his son, “Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” (Luke 15:22-24a)
All sing: Jesus, remember me
when You come into Your kingdom;
Jesus, remember me
when You come into Your kingdom.
Pastor: You are God’s own children. Like the prodigal son, you have returned to Him with all your heart. Christ’s death covers and protects you, and cancels the debt of your sin. It is my joy, then, as a called and ordained servant of Christ, to therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
All sing: Jesus, remember me
when You come into Your kingdom;
Jesus, remember me
when You come into Your kingdom.
Sacrament of Baptism
Old Testament Reading Isaiah 12:1–6 NIV
12 In that day you will say:
“I will praise you, Lord.
Although you were angry with me,
your anger has turned away
and you have comforted me.
2 Surely God is my salvation;
I will trust and not be afraid.
The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense;
he has become my salvation.”
3 With joy you will draw water
from the wells of salvation.
4 In that day you will say:
“Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;
make known among the nations what he has done,
and proclaim that his name is exalted.
5 Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things;
let this be known to all the world.
6 Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion,
for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.”
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Hymn “The Lord Is My Salvation”
Choir:
The grace of God has reached for me,
And pulled me from the raging sea,
And I am safe on this solid ground:
The Lord is my salvation.
I will not fear when darkness falls;
His strength will help me scale these walls.
I'll see the dawn of the rising sun:
The Lord is my salvation.
Who is like the Lord our God?
Strong to save, faithful in love.
My debt is paid and the victory won:
The Lord is my salvation.
My hope is hidden in the Lord;
He flow'rs each promise of His Word.
When winter fades, I know spring will come:
The Lord is my salvation.
In times of waiting, times of need,
When I know loss, when I am weak,
I know His grace will renew these days:
The Lord is my salvation.
All sing:
Who is like the Lord our God?
Strong to save, faithful in love.
My debt is paid and the victory won:
The Lord is my salvation.
Choir:
And when I reach the final day,
He will not leave me in the grave.
But I will rise, He will call me home:
The Lord is my salvation.
All sing:
Who is like the Lord our God?
Strong to save, faithful in love.
My debt is paid and the victory won:
The Lord is my salvation.
Choir:
Glory be to God, the Father,
Glory be to God, the Son,
Glory be to God, the Spirit;
The Lord is our salvation.
Glory be to God, the Father,
Glory be to God, the Son,
Glory be to God, the Spirit;
The Lord is our salvation.
The Lord is our salvation,
The Lord is our salvation.
Epistle Reading 2 Corinthians 5:16–21 NIV
16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: 19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Lenten Theme Hymn (part 1) “To the Rock of Our Salvation” Arden W. Mead
(Sung to the tune of “HOLY MANNA”)
To the Rock of our salvation
Let us turn with trusting hearts
For the grace and tender mercy
He abundantly imparts.
Seek not earthly strength or wisdom
Lest they be a stumbling block.
Come repentant, for the Father
Waits to welcome back His flock.
Holy Gospel Luke 15:1–3, 11b–32 NIV
15 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
3 Then Jesus told them this parable:
11b “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.
13 “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. 14 After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. 16 He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.
17 “When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ 20 So he got up and went to his father.
“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.
21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.
25 “Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 ‘Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’
28 “The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. 29 But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!’
31 “‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”
Lector: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Lenten Theme Hymn (part 2) “To the Rock of Our Salvation”
Seek not earthly strength or wisdom
Lest they be a stumbling block.
Come repentant, for the Father
Waits to welcome back His flock.
To the Rock of our salvation
Let us turn with trusting hearts
For the grace and tender mercy
He abundantly imparts.
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
Pastor: Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings
Music at the Offering "Be Still My Soul" arr. John Purifoy
Jubilate Choir
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to your God to order and provide;
In every change, God faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Be still, my soul: your God will undertake
To guide the future, as in ages past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below.
Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past
All safe and blessèd we shall meet at last.
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 “On My Heart Imprint Your Image” (LSB 422)
On my heart imprint Your image,
Blessèd Jesus, King of grace,
That life’s riches, cares, and pleasures
Never may Your work erase;
Let the clear inscription be:
Jesus, crucified for me,
Is my life, my hope’s foundation,
And my glory and salvation!
Worship Service Participants
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Klinkenberg
Organ/ Piano: Karissa Raebel
Flute: Krista Elliott
Piano: Dr. Rachel Ehring
Choir: Jubilate Choir
Choir Director: Karissa Raebel
Audio/Visual: Hector Cerda, Cody Thomas
Thanks for joining us today!
March 30, 2025
Prayers of the Church
March 30, 2025
God of mercy, through the sending of Your Son, Jesus Christ,
You long to gather wayward children in the wide embrace of Your love.
By Your Spirit, move our feet and open our mouths to share Your good news,
and turn those who have forsaken the faith, wandering, and in doubt toward Your truth.
Mercifully visit and restore them, that in gladness of heart,
they may take joy in Your Word and be made wise to salvation through faith in Jesus.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Holy One of Israel, great are You among us.
We praise You for the Baptisms of…
Charles Michael Buchanan, son of Michael & Candice;
Henry Arthur Staudenmayer, son of Steven & Ashley, grandson of Joe & Lori Shackelford.
and Hunter Ray Cress, son of Justin & Alisen, grandson of Jill & Bill Endsley.
We give You thanks for Your gift of Baptism,
where Charles, Henry, and Hunter joyfully draw water from the wells of salvation.
Strengthen them as they grow in faith and bless their homes.
May they give praise to the LORD, proclaim His name,
and make known among the nations what He has done.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, hear our prayers for all
who cry out to You for mercy, healing, comfort, and help.
We pray especially for Peter Almaguer, Demetrius Brown, Melissa Hadinger, Karen Jakob, Katie, Craig Miller, Lauren Montano, Debbie Romanoff, Hendrix Royer, those on our printed prayer lists, and those close to us on our minds and hearts…
Deliver them according to Your will and,
as You have made them a new creation in Christ,
keep them mindful of the day when sorrow and sickness will be no more.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Surely, O God, You are our salvation, in whom we will trust and not be afraid.
We pray for Your consolation of those who grieve,
especially the family and friends of Juan “Armando” Marrujo, father of Matt,
and the family and friends of Jim Schroeder, brother of Jack Schroeder and Carol Wold
O Lord, You are our strength and defense, the Rock of our salvation.
May those who mourn be upheld and supported by Your everlasting arms.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Almighty God, in Christ, You reconciled the world to Yourself.
Defend and protect our armed forces and first responders.
Shatter the bow, and bring an end to war and conflict.
Watch over our nation and all whom You have placed in authority,
especially President Trump, Governor Newsom, and Mayor Slater.
Give wisdom and prudence to all who serve and lead,
that Your people may live in peace and freely make known the message of reconciliation.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, You made us in Your own image
and redeemed us through Jesus Your Son.
Look with compassion upon our families and communities, our church and school.
Take away any arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts,
break down any walls that may separate us, and unite us in bonds of love.
Lord, in Your mercy,
O God, 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.
Upcoming Events
Lent Wednesdays
Every Wednesday from 03/05/2025 to 04/09/2025
Wednesdays during Lent // Dinner 5pm // Worship 6:30pm
Men's Breakfast
Saturday, April 05, 2025, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
a great breakfast and fellowship with other men
Teaching Church
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. Grab coffee and a donut, grow in God's Word, and connect with your church...
Authentic Leadership
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 5:30 PM
A Leadership Event Series for Women - With three dynamic and accomplished speakers you’ll be inspired, energized and better equipped to be the leader He wants you to be.
Holy Thursday Worship & Dinner
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Worship Services at 12:15pm and 7pm - Holy Communion - St. John's Sanctuary - Dinner at 5:30pm - St. John's Walker Hall Dining Room
Good Friday Worship
Friday, April 18, 2025
This service of darkness takes us through the scriptures of The Passion Story - Jesus' journey to the cross.
Live Scan Fingerprinting Event
Sunday, April 27, 2025, 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.
Annual Congregational Assembly
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
MEETING 7pm -- Members 18 years and older please attend and participate. Senior Pastor's REPORT, Financial Report, Proposed Budget, Election of New Leaders, Important Updates...
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Fourth Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 30, 2025
10:30am
Weekly Church News
Welcome// Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Invocation
Worship Set//
“Praise”
“Promises”
Confession and Absolution
“Reckless Love”
Sacrament of Baptism
Children's Message
Scripture Readings
Message// Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Apostles' Creed
Prayers of the Church
Gathering of Our Tithes and Offerings
The Lord's Prayer
“Run To The Father”
Benediction
Worship Service Participants
Preacher: Pastor Trevor Van Blarcom
Guitar, Violin, & Vocals: Stephan Nosrat
Electric Guitar: Zack Edenhofer
Vocals: Adriana De La Rosa and Jacquelynn Cuellar
Keys and Vocals: David Pighin
Bass Guitar: Michael Selfridge
Drums: Alex Guebert
Audio/Visual: Jonathan Casper, Katie Todd, Jay Edwards, David Kruse, and Rick Shima
Thanks for joining us today!
March 30, 2025
Prayers of the Church
March 30, 2025
God of mercy, through the sending of Your Son, Jesus Christ,
You long to gather wayward children in the wide embrace of Your love.
By Your Spirit, move our feet and open our mouths to share Your good news,
and turn those who have forsaken the faith, wandering, and in doubt toward Your truth.
Mercifully visit and restore them, that in gladness of heart,
they may take joy in Your Word and be made wise to salvation through faith in Jesus.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Holy One of Israel, great are You among us.
We praise You for the Baptisms of…
Charles Michael Buchanan, son of Michael & Candice;
Henry Arthur Staudenmayer, son of Steven & Ashley, grandson of Joe & Lori Shackelford.
and Hunter Ray Cress, son of Justin & Alisen, grandson of Jill & Bill Endsley.
We give You thanks for Your gift of Baptism,
where Charles, Henry, and Hunter joyfully draw water from the wells of salvation.
Strengthen them as they grow in faith and bless their homes.
May they give praise to the LORD, proclaim His name,
and make known among the nations what He has done.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, hear our prayers for all
who cry out to You for mercy, healing, comfort, and help.
We pray especially for Peter Almaguer, Demetrius Brown, Melissa Hadinger, Karen Jakob, Katie, Craig Miller, Lauren Montano, Debbie Romanoff, Hendrix Royer, those on our printed prayer lists, and those close to us on our minds and hearts…
Deliver them according to Your will and,
as You have made them a new creation in Christ,
keep them mindful of the day when sorrow and sickness will be no more.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Surely, O God, You are our salvation, in whom we will trust and not be afraid.
We pray for Your consolation of those who grieve,
especially the family and friends of Juan “Armando” Marrujo, father of Matt,
and the family and friends of Jim Schroeder, brother of Jack Schroeder and Carol Wold
O Lord, You are our strength and defense, the Rock of our salvation.
May those who mourn be upheld and supported by Your everlasting arms.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Almighty God, in Christ, You reconciled the world to Yourself.
Defend and protect our armed forces and first responders.
Shatter the bow, and bring an end to war and conflict.
Watch over our nation and all whom You have placed in authority,
especially President Trump, Governor Newsom, and Mayor Slater.
Give wisdom and prudence to all who serve and lead,
that Your people may live in peace and freely make known the message of reconciliation.
Lord, in Your mercy,
Heavenly Father, You made us in Your own image
and redeemed us through Jesus Your Son.
Look with compassion upon our families and communities, our church and school.
Take away any arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts,
break down any walls that may separate us, and unite us in bonds of love.
Lord, in Your mercy,
O God, 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.
Upcoming Events
Easter Lilies for the Worship Center
Friday, March 14, 2025 - Tuesday, April 08, 2025
Donate Lilies to decorate our Worship Centers for Easter Sunday
Lent Wednesdays
Every Wednesday from 03/05/2025 to 04/09/2025
Wednesdays during Lent // Dinner 5pm // Worship 6:30pm
Men's Breakfast
Saturday, April 05, 2025, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
a great breakfast and fellowship with other men
Teaching Church
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. Grab coffee and a donut, grow in God's Word, and connect with your church...
Authentic Leadership
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 5:30 PM
A Leadership Event Series for Women - With three dynamic and accomplished speakers you’ll be inspired, energized and better equipped to be the leader He wants you to be.
Holy Thursday Worship & Dinner
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Worship Services at 12:15pm and 7pm - Holy Communion - St. John's Sanctuary - Dinner at 5:30pm - St. John's Walker Hall Dining Room
Good Friday Worship
Friday, April 18, 2025
This service of darkness takes us through the scriptures of The Passion Story - Jesus' journey to the cross.
Live Scan Fingerprinting Event
Sunday, April 27, 2025, 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.
Annual Congregational Assembly
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
MEETING 7pm -- Members 18 years and older please attend and participate. Senior Pastor's REPORT, Financial Report, Proposed Budget, Election of New Leaders, Important Updates...