The Advent Savior is The Sun of Righteousness St. Peter Worship Sunday, December 13

Welcome to St. Peter! We welcome you to worship this Third Week in Advent. Have you noticed? The Advent wreath is glowing more and more brightly because soon we will celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Light of the world! Our Advent worship continues today as we focus on the Third Candle of Advent, the pink Shepherd’s Candle. May the Chief Shepherd bless our joyful worship just as he accepted the shepherds’ worship on Christmas Eve.

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

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.

Need to Know what’s going on? www.stpeterschofield.org 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.

Prayer before Worship Lord Jesus, the very first people to hear about your birth were the shepherds who were just doing their jobs at night. I’m greatly comforted knowing that you came, not just for the rich and famous, but especially for the poor and the lonely. As the shepherds came and worshiped you, so am I here to praise and honor you for being my Good Shepherd and Savior. Amen.

OUR COMMUNION PRACTICE In the Sacrament of Holy Communion, we express unity with our Savior and those who share our faith and stand on the teachings of God’s Word. Therefore, we invite to our altar those who are members of St. Peter or members of the WELS/ELS. Visitors who wish to commune are asked to speak to a pastor before the service begins.

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

$CRIP Gift Guide Please use $crip to shop for your loved ones as you support the ministry done at NLHS. This weekend is your last opportunity to guarantee delivery before Christmas.

“Journey to Bethlehem” This is a unique way to experience the miracle of our Savior’s birth first hand. Hear the prophecies, talk with the shepherds, make your way through busy Bethlehem, and ponder the birth of Jesus. Please sign-up at Northland website at www.nlhs.org/journey-to-bethlehem.html.

You can find your envelopes in the entryway. 2016 Offering Envelopes You can find your envelopes in the entryway.