1. Forgiving Others St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday, October 4 th

2. Welcome to St. Peter! Our hymns, prayers and Bible readings emphasize an important Christian responsibility that we have toward one another: we are to forgive one another, as God has forgiven us. As our knowledge and appreciation for God’s forgiveness to each one of us increases, may we be empowered and enabled to forgive those who sin against us!

3. 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!

4. 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.

5. 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

6. Prayer before Worship O Master of the Loving Heart, The friend of all in need, We pray that we may be like you In thought and word and deed. Oh, grant us hearts like yours, dear Lord, So joyous, free, and true, That all your children, ev’rywhere, Be drawn by us to you. Amen. (Christian Worship 491 vv 1 & 4)

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

8. “Page Flippers”  Monday, October 13 th  7:00pm  Fireside room  “Wine and War” By Don and Pete Kladstrup

9. Women in God’s Service  All ladies of St. Peter church are welcome to attend  October 9th at 1 p.m.  Pastor’s devotion, mission reports, dessert and fellowship

10. WELS School of Outreach  Saturday, October 11 th  9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  Receive encouragement and practical ideas for outreach from outside speakers and experts.

11. St. Peter School News  Hot lunch volunteers needed, contact the school office or Crystal Heil if interested  Donations of produce – Call the school office before bringing any due to limited storage space

12. Northland News  Coupon books – students are selling books for $20 each.  Falls Pops Concert, October 12 th at 3:00 p.m.  Volunteers needed for $CRIP table – see Lisa Fenske for more info.

13.  “Shapes”  Starts Fri., October 31 st  St. Peter School Gym  9:30-10:30 a.m. Power Hour

14. School Packer Party & Silent Auction October 19 th Kids’ games food Packer game! Clown Donations Needed

15. Forgiving Others St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday, October 4 th

16. Lutheran Pioneer Hymn Verse 1: We are Lutheran Pioneers, blazing paths of fellowship; May God bestow on us His grace ‘til we meet Him face to face.

17. Lutheran Pioneer Hymn Verse 2: Jesus, let my living be filled with services for Thee; Jesus ever keep Thy light in my heart and burning bright.

18. Lutheran Pioneer Hymn Verse 3: If my eyes should ere behold someone wandering from Thy fold, Let my feet accompany theirs returning, Lord to Thee.

19. Lutheran Pioneer Hymn Verse 4: Keep my ears alert to hear cries for help from far and near Help me teach them to rejoice in the blessing of Thy voice.

20. Lutheran Pioneer Hymn Verse 5: Let me be to fellow men as a good Samaritan; Teach my hands and lips to move in the goodness of my love.

21. Lutheran Pioneer Hymn Verse 6 (Please Rise): Jesus, let my living be filled with thankfulness to Thee; Let me ever keep Thy light through my living burning bright.

22. Opening Verses Pastor: In the name of the Father All: who has sent our sins away from us, as far as the east is from the west,

23. Opening Verses Pastor: and of the Son All: who came to redeem us from sin and for a life of joyful service,

24. Opening Verses Pastor: and of the Holy Spirit All: who lives in us and empowers us to be forgiving. Amen.

25. Confession of Sin Pastor: God, in forgiving love, has given us his very best: his one and only Son, Jesus Christ. But we have failed to appreciate God’s goodness and we have countless times not given our best back to him. Therefore, let us acknowledge our sinfulness and ask him to forgive us.

26. 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 failed to forgive others, as I have been forgiven by you.

27. Confession of Sin All: For this and all my wrongs, 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.

28. (Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Thanks be to God!

29. Chief of Sinners Though I Be CW #385 Verses 1-5 Text: William McComb, 1793-1870 Setting: GETHSEMANE Tune: Richard Redhead, 1820-1901

30. Verse 1: Chief of sinners though I be, Jesus shed his blood for me, Died that I might live on high, Lives that I might never die. As the branch is to the vine, I am his and he is mine!

31. Verse 2: Oh, the height of Jesus' love, Higher than the heav'ns above, Deeper than the depths of sea, Lasting as eternity, Love that found me—wondrous thought!— Found me when I sought him not.

32. Verse 5: Strengthen me, O gracious Lord, By your Spirit and your word. When my wayward heart would stray, Keep me in the narrow way; Grace in time of need supply While I live and when I die.

33. Prayer of the Day Pastor: Let us pray. (The pastor says the Prayer of the Day.) All: Amen.

34. God’s Word to His People Genesis 50:15-21 Joseph assured his brothers of forgiveness

35. Psalm # 103 All ♫ Refrain:

36. Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. He forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases; All ♫ Verses:

37. He redeems your life from the grave and crowns you with love and compassion. All ♫ Verses:

38. All ♫ Refrain:

39. The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. All ♫ Verses:

40. He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. All ♫ Verses:

41. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; All ♫ Verses:

42. as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. All ♫ Verses:

43. All ♫ Refrain:

44. As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; All ♫ Verses:

45. for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust. Our days are like grass, like a flower of the field; the wind blows over it and it is gone. All ♫ Verses:

46. But the LORD’s love is with those who fear him from everlasting to everlasting. All ♫ Verses:

47. 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:

48. All ♫ Refrain:

49. God’s Word to His People Ephesians 4:29-5:2 Forgive each other just as in Christ God forgave you

50. Pastor: Alleluia. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each over, just as in Christ God forgave you. Alleluia. Verse of the Day

51. God’s Word to His People Matthew 18:21-35 Forgive from the heart

52. Children’s Message

53. Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive CW #493 Verses 1-4 Text: Rosamond E. Herklots, 1905-87 Setting: DETROIT Tune: A Supplement to the Kentucky Harmony, Harrisonburg, 1820

54. Verse 1: "Forgive our sins as we forgive," You taught us, Lord, to pray, But you alone can grant us grace To live the words we say.

55. Verse 2: How can your pardon reach and bless The unforgiving heart That broods on wrongs and will not let Old bitterness depart?

56. Verse 3: In blazing light your cross reveals The truth we dimly knew: What trivial debts are owed to us; How great our debt to you!

57. Verse 4: Lord, cleanse the depths within our souls And bid resentment cease; Then, bound to all in bonds of love Our lives will spread your peace.

58. Another Christian Responsibility: Forgive Others, as You Have Been Forgiven!

59. Apostles’ Creed All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

60. Apostles’ Creed All: I believe 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.

61. Apostles’ Creed All: He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

62. Apostles’ Creed All: 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.

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

64. Offering Prayer Prayer of the Church

65. 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.

66. 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.

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

68. 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: Amen.

69. Love in Christ is Strong and Living CW #490 Verses 1-3 Text: Dorothy R. Schultz, b. 1934 Setting: DOROTHY Tune: Ralph C. Schultz, b. 1932

70. Verse 1: Love in Christ is strong and living, Binding faithful hearts in one; Love in Christ is true and giving— May his will in us be done!

71. Verse 2: Love is patient and forbearing, Clothed in Christ’s humility, Gentle, selfless, kind, and caring, Reaching out in charity.

72. Verse 3: Love in Christ abides forever, Fainting not when ills attend; Love, forgiving and forgiven, Shall endure until life’s end.

73. Silent Prayer