1. Jesus deserves our worship as the Lord of all nations because he is the Lord of nations. St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday, January 4 th

2. Welcome to St. Peter! Epiphany is not only a day (January 6), but it’s also a season of the Church Year in which Jesus is revealed and made known to be the Savior for all people, both Jews and Gentiles (non-Jews) alike.

3. Welcome to St. Peter! In today’s gospel lesson the Christ Child accepts the worship of the Wise Men, and by doing so he reveals himself to be the Savior for the entire human race. As you kneel alongside the Wise Men of old to worship Jesus, may you also be richly blessed!

4. Welcome to St. Peter! There are friendship registers at the end of each row. Please take a moment to give us your information so that we have a record of your time with us today. Thank you!

5. For Our Guests If you have questions, let us try to help. Speak with an usher, greeter, or the person next to you. If you’d like to learn more about St. Peter and its ministry, please talk to a pastor or member after the service.

6. Need to Know what’s going on? Our church website has the info you need right at your fingertips Check the church calendar. Sign up for seminars or events. Get access to devotions, sermons, and more. www.stpeterschofield.org

7. Prayer before Worship “Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay Close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in your tender care, And take us to heaven to live with you there. Amen.” CW#68 v 3

8. Please be courteous and silence all pagers and cell phones. Thank you

9. Financial Peace University 9-week class begins Sunday, January 19 th 6-8 p.m. Key to Life See your service folder for more information

10. New Member Seminar January 11 th 9 am – 12 noon See your service folder for more information

11. Adult Bible Classes New classes start Sunday, January 5 th Pastor Mahnke will teach an overview of the New Testament Pastors Davidson & Schlenner will teach a new study on the person and work of the Holy Spirit

12. Boy & Girl Pioneers Cancelled for this Sunday due to weather Next meeting January 19 th

13. Baptism Seminar On Saturday, January 25 th, a seminar will be conducted at Key to Life for parents who are expecting a baby (or who have an un-baptized child at home). 9:00-11:30 a.m. For information and / or to pre-register please speak to Pastor Mahnke.

14. “Page Flippers”  Monday, January 13 th  7:00pm  Fireside room  “The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford

15. Jesus deserves our worship as the Lord of all nations because he is the Lord of nations. St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday January 4 th

16. Text: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Setting: REGENT SQUARE Tune: Henry T. Smart, 1813-79 Angels from the Realms of Glory CW #80 Verses 1-4

17. Verse 1: Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; Once you sang creation's story; Now proclaim Messiah's birth: Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

18. Verse 2: Shepherds, in the fields abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing-- Yonder shines the infant light. Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

19. Verse 3: Magi, leave your contemplations; Brighter visions beam afar. Seek the great desire of nations; You have seen the Savior's star. Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

20. Verse 4 (Please Rise): Saints before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord, descending, In his temple shall appear. Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

21. Opening Verses Pastor: In the name of the Father, who is the “Father of the heavenly lights,” and of the Son, who is the “Light of the world,” and of the Holy Spirit, who reveals that light to us through the gospel. All: Amen.

22. Opening Verses Pastor: Arise! Shine! Your light has come and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. All: The darkness of sin surrounds the earth. Nations upon nations are turning away from the Lord.

23. Opening Verses Pastor: But you are honored to live in the Light of the Lord. All: His glory and grace are shining on us.

24. Opening Verses Pastor: The Lord is present. All: Look! We are standing on holy ground!

25. Opening Verses Pastor: Let us reflect the light of God’s love All: So that others may live in his light!

26. Confession of Sin Pastor: God invites us to come into his presence and worship him with humble and penitent hearts. Therefore, let us acknowledge our sinfulness and ask him to forgive us.

27. Confession of Sin All: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful, and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good.

28. Confession of Sin All: For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

29. (Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Savior, empower us; Spirit, enlighten us to represent you well!

30. Song of Praise All (Sung): All glory unto Jesus be And praise for His epiphany, Whom with the Father we adore And Holy Spirit evermore.

31. God’s Word to His People Isaiah 60:1-6 The nations come to Zion’s light

32. Psalm #72 All Sing Refrain:

33. All Sing Verses: Endow the King with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness. He will defend the afflicted among the people and save the children of the needy.

34. He will endure as long as the sun, as long as the moon, through all generations. He will be like rain falling on a mown field, like showers watering the earth. All Sing Verses:

35. All Sing Refrain:

36. All kings will bow down to him and all nations will serve him. All nations will be blessed through him, and they will call him blessed. All Sing Verses:

37. Praise be to the LORD God, who alone does marvelous deeds. May the whole earth be filled with his glory. All Sing Verses:

38. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. All Sing:

39. All Sing Refrain:

40. God’s Word to His People Ephesians 3:2-12 The Gospel is for all people

41. God’s Word to His People Matthew 2:1-12 The wise men worship the Christ Child

42. Children’s Message

43. As With Gladness Men of Old CW #83 Verses 1-5 Text: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Setting: DIX Tune: Conrad Kocher, 1786-1872, alt.

44. Verse 1: As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold, As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright, So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore your followers be.

45. Verse 2: As with joyful steps they sped, Savior to your lowly bed, There to bend the knee before You whom heav'n and earth adore, So may we with willing feet Ever seek your mercy seat.

46. Verse 3: As they offered gifts most rare At your cradle, rude and bare, So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to you, our heav'nly King.

47. Verse 4: Holy Jesus, ev'ry day Keep us in the narrow way; And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds your glory hide.

48. Verse 5: In the heav'nly country bright Need they no created light; You its light, its joy, its crown, You its sun which goes not down. There forever may we sing Alleluias to our King!

49. “WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM!”

50. In thankfulness for our salvation, we support God’s work with our offerings.

51. Offering Prayer Prayer of the Church

52. Lord’s Prayer All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.

53. Lord’s Prayer All: Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

54. Lord’s Prayer All: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen

55. What Child Is This CW # 67 Verses 1-3

56. Verse 1: What child is this who, laid to rest, On Mary's lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet With anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping?

57. Verse 1: This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Haste, haste to bring him laud, The babe, the Son of Mary!

58. Verse 2: Why lies he in such mean estate Where oxen now are feeding? Good Christian, fear; For sinners here The silent Word is pleading.

59. Verse 2: Nails, spear shall pierce him through; The cross he'll bear for me, for you. Hail, hail the Word made flesh, The babe, the Son of Mary!

60. Verse 3 (Please Rise): So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh; Come, peasant king, to own him. The King of kings Salvation brings; Let loving hearts enthrone him.

61. Verse 3: Raise, raise the song on high; The virgin sing her lullaby. Joy, joy, for Christ is born, The babe, the Son of Mary!

62. Pastor: Lord God, by the leading of a star you once made known to the nations your one and only Son. Guide us, also, who know him now by faith, to come at last to the perfect joy of your heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. All: Amen.

63. God’s Blessing Pastor: In peace, Lord, you let your servant depart according to your word. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for every people. All: A light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory of your people Israel.

64. God’s Blessing Pastor: May the blessing of the eternal God be upon us: his light to guide us, his presence to shelter us, his peace to unite us. All: Amen.

65. Songs of Thankfulness and Praise CW #82 Verses 1&5 Text: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-85 Setting: ST. GEORGE'S, WINDSOR Tune: George J. Elvey, 1816-93

66. Verse 1: Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesus, Lord, to you we raise, Manifested by the star To the Magi from afar,

67. Verse 1: Branch of royal David’s stem, In your birth at Bethlehem. Anthems be to you addressed, God in man made manifest.

68. Verse 5: Grant us grace to see you, Lord, Mirrored in your holy Word. May our lives and all we do Imitate and honor you

69. Verse 5: That we all like you may be At your great epiphany And may praise you, ever blest, God in man made manifest.

70. Silent Prayer