The work of the Gospel is invisible, yet real St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday, June 23rd

Welcome to St. Peter! Gospel is like a tiny mustard seed. At first it appears too tiny to do anything, but when it is planted, its growth is astounding! So is God’s kingdom. We ask God’s blessings on the Gospel seed in your heart that you may grow in faith.

Welcome to St. Peter! There are friendship registers at the end of each row of chairs. 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.

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Prayer before Worship As plants grow around us after being seeded and watered, so bless our hearts with the nutrients and watering of the Means of grace so our spiritual roots grow deeply into your precious promises and remain strong until we are transplanted into glory!

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

OUR COMMUNION PRACTICE In the Sacrament of Holy Communion, Jesus gives us his true body and blood. 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 our church or the WELS. Visitors and guests who wish to commune are asked to speak to a pastor before the service begins.

Community Wide Blood Drive At St. Peter Monday, June 25 th, 1:00 – 6:00 pm You may sign up in advance by calling the church or by using the sign up sheet in the Information Center.

VOLUNTEERS Needed at St. Peter Church Cleaning Team Altar Guild Greeter Team PLEASE contact Pastor Davidson or RuthAnn in the church office at to learn more about these urgent requests for assistance, also known as opportunities to serve your Savior! PLEASE contact Pastor Davidson or RuthAnn in the church office at to learn more about these urgent requests for assistance, also known as opportunities to serve your Savior!

Sport’s Camps Northland is hosting girls’ basketball camps this week, and walk ins are certainly welcome. Brochures are in the Information Center with information!

The work of the Gospel is invisible, yet real St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday, June 23rd

Here I Am to Worship

CHOIR SINGS: Light of the World, You stepped down into darkness, Opened my eyes, let me see Beauty that made this heart adore you, Hope of a life spent with you.

Here I Am to Worship ALL SING: Here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that you’re my God. You’re altogether lovely, altogether worthy, Altogether wonderful to me.

Here I Am to Worship ALL SING: King of all days, oh so highly exalted, Glorious in heaven above, Humbly you came to the earth you created, All for love’s sake became poor.

Here I Am to Worship ALL SING: Here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that you’re my God. You’re altogether lovely, altogether worthy, Altogether wonderful to me.

Here I Am to Worship ALL SING: And I’ll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross. I’ll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross.

Here I Am to Worship ALL SING: I’ll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross.

Here I Am to Worship ALL SING: Here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that you’re my God. You’re altogether lovely, altogether worthy, Altogether wonderful to me.

Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. All: And also with you. Opening Verses

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.

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. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity.

Confession of Sin All: But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

(Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen.

Pastor: The works of the Lord are great and glorious; his name is worthy of praise. Confession of Sin

Shout to the North

CHOIR SINGS: Shout to the north and the south, Sing to the east and the west, Jesus is Savior to all, Lord of heaven and earth.

ALL SING (X2): Shout to the north and the south, Sing to the east and the west, Jesus is Savior to all, Lord of heaven and earth.

Prayer of the Day Pastor: Let us pray. (The pastor says the Prayer of the Day.) All (Sung): Amen. (Please be seated)

God’s Word to His People Jonah 3:1-10 Jonah’s message of Law & Gospel to Nineveh changes hearts

He Reigns by: Peter Furler & Steve Taylor

CHOIR SINGS: It’s the song of the redeemed rising from the African plain. It’s the song of the forgiven drowning out the Amazon rain.

CHOIR SINGS: The song of Asian believers filled with God’s holy fire. It’s every tribe, every tongue, every nation; a love song born of a grateful choir.

CHOIR SINGS: It’s all God’s children singing, “Glory, glory, hallelujah! He reigns, He reigns!” It’s all God’s children singing, “Glory, glory, hallelujah! He reigns, He reigns.”

CHOIR SINGS: Let it rise above the four winds, caught up in the heavenly sound. Let praises echo from the towers of cathedrals to the faithful gathered underground.

CHOIR SINGS: Of all the songs sung from the dawn of creation, some were meant to persist. Of all the bells rung from a thousand steeples, non rings truer than this:

ALL SING: It’s all God’s children singing, “Glory, glory, hallelujah! He reigns, He reigns!” It’s all God’s children singing, “Glory, glory, hallelujah! He reigns, He reigns.”

CHOIR SINGS: And all the powers of darkness tremble at what they’ve just heard, ‘cause all the powers of darkness can’t drown out a single word.

ALL SING: It’s all God’s children singing, “Glory, glory, hallelujah! He reigns, He reigns!” It’s all God’s children singing, “Glory, glory, hallelujah! He reigns.”

God’s Word to His People Colossians 1:3-8 The power of the Word is hidden, but its fruits should not be

All (Sung): Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! These words are written that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Verse of the Day (Please stand)

God’s Word to His People Mark 4:26-34 Internal and external growth of God’s Kingdom

Children’s Message

Good News of God Above CW #568 Verses 1-4 Text: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b Setting: DOUSMAN Tune: Kermit G. Moldenhauer, b. 1949

Verse 1: Good news of God above is ours to tell abroad, The Father's everlasting love in Christ the risen Lord. For neighbors near and far the seed of life is sown; Then spread the seed by word and deed to make the Savior known.

Verse 2: The love of Christ proclaim who left his home on high; To live our human life he came, our human death to die. The Father's only Son became the sinners friend, Our lot to share, our sin to bear, and death's dominion end.

Verse 3: The Lord of Glory lives! From cross and death and grave His own abundant life he gives to those he died to save. His righteousness and peace declare from sea to sea; His praises sound the world around for Christ has made us free.

Verse 4: Hear now the Master's word to those who bear his name: "So send I you; till all have heard, Make known, declare, proclaim!" Go forth in all the earth; Embrace the path he trod With Christ beside as friend and guide to bring good news of God.

“ Tiny Beginnings – TREMENDOUS RESULTS!” 1.That’s how God’s kingdom starts 2.That’s what God’s kingdom becomes

Nicene Creed All: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

Nicene Creed All: We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father.

Nicene Creed All: Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and became fully human.

Nicene Creed All: For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures.

Nicene Creed All: He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

Nicene Creed All: We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,

Nicene Creed All: who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

Nicene Creed All: We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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

Prayer of the Church

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.

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.

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

The Sacrament Pastor: The Lord be with you. All (Sung): And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. All: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Pastor: Praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In love he has blessed us with every spiritual blessing. He sends the Holy Spirit to testify that we are his children and to strengthen us when we are weak. Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ. To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and thanks and honor and glory for ever and ever. Seasonal Sentence

Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus) All (Sung): Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts. The whole earth is full of your glory. You are my God, and I will exalt you. I will give you thanks, for you have become my salvation. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts. The whole earth is full of your glory.

Words of Institution Pastor: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

Words of Institution Pastor: Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. All (Sung): Amen.

O Christ, Lamb of God All (Sung): O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us your peace. Amen.

Distribution of Holy Communion

Thank the Lord All (Sung): Thank the Lord and sing his praise. Tell ev’ryone what he has done. Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and proudly bear his name. He renews his promises and leads his people forth in joy with shouts of thanksgiving. Alleluia!

Pastor: Hear the prayer of your people, O Lord, that the lips which have praised you here may glorify you in the world, that the eyes which have seen the coming of your Son may long for his coming again, and that all who have received in his true body and blood the pledge of your forgiveness may be restored to live a new and holy life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. All (Sung): Amen.

God’s Blessing Pastor: Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another. Serve the Lord with gladness. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace. All (Sung): Amen, Amen, Amen.

“Ancient Words”

Verse 1: Holy words, long preserved, for our walk in this world; They resound with God’s own heart, Oh let the ancient words impart. Words of life, words of hope, give us strength, help us cope; In this world wheree’er we roam. Ancient words will guide us home.

Refrain: Ancient words, ever true, changing me and changing you; We have come with open hearts, Oh let the ancient words impart.

Verse 2: Holy words of our faith handed down to this age; Came to us through sacrifice, Oh heed the faithful words of Christ. Ancient words, long preserved, for our walk in this world; They resound with God’s own heart, Oh let the ancient words impart.

Refrain 2X: Ancient words, ever true, changing me and changing you; We have come with open hearts, Oh let the ancient words impart.

Silent Prayer