St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Put On The Gospel Armor: The Orders of the Day for Christian Soldiers St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday, June 4th

Welcome to St. Peter! “Put on the Gospel Armor” will be the theme for a series of 8 sermons this summer based on Ephesians 6:10-20 beginning this weekend. We encourage you to make a special effort to hear them all. As Christian soldiers for our Savior may we “fight the good fight” of the saving faith!

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Prayer before Worship Lord Jesus, in the waters of my baptism you called me both to faith and to be a part of your army of believers. The spiritual battle against sin and unbelief is intense and difficult. I confess that I have lost many struggles, and at times don’t even seem to try hard to overcome temptation. Forgive me, and wash away my sins in your holy blood. Through this series of sermons and worship services this summer, help me put on your full armor so that I might win the victory that you have already obtained for me and for all people through your cross and empty tomb. Amen.

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Summer Service Schedule 7:45 & 10:30

ALL ages invited to attend!! Family Bible Class 9:10 – 10:10 ALL ages invited to attend!! This week’s lesson: Abraham & Isaac Next week’s lesson: Joseph in Egypt

Men’s Club Annual Spring Fling at Redeemer, Tomahawk Wednesday, June 8th 6:00 p.m. Car-pool leaving school lot at 5:00 p.m. Register in the Member Center

WinGS All ladies of St. Peter church are welcome to attend Thursday, June 9th 11:30 a.m. Denny’s Annual luncheon & Bingo party Please bring 2 inexpensive prizes for Bingo, and pay for your own meal.

WELS International Youth Rally Notes wrap-up meeting after late service on Sunday, June 12th

July 25-29 Register NOW: www.stpeterschofield.org

Slam the Summer Slump! Place service folders from other WELS congregations you visit this summer on the bulletin board in the church entry

St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Put On The Gospel Armor: The Orders of the Day for Christian Soldiers St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday, June 4th

Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus CW #376 Text: George Duffield, Jr., 1818-88 Setting: WEBB Tune: George J. Webb, 1803-87

Verse 1: Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross! Lift high his royal banner; it must not suffer loss. From vict’ry unto vict’ry his army shall he lead Till ev’ry foe is vanquished and Christ is Lord indeed.

Verse 2: Stand up, stand up for Jesus! The trumpet call obey; Forth to the mighty conflict in this his glorious day! Ye that are brave, now serve him against unnumbered foes; Let courage rise with danger and strength to strength oppose.

Verse 3: Stand up, stand up for Jesus! Stand in his strength alone. The arm of flesh will fail you; ye dare not trust your own. Put on the gospel armor; each piece put on with prayer; Where duty calls or danger, be never wanting there.

Verse 4 (Please Rise): Stand up, stand up for Jesus! The strife will not be long; This day the noise of battle, the next, the victor’s song. To him that overcometh a crown of life shall be; He with the King of glory shall reign eternally.

Opening Verses 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.

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.

Lord, Have Mercy Kyrie Pastor: For all that we need in life and for the wisdom to use all your gifts with gratitude and joy, hear our prayer, O Lord. All (Sung): Lord, have mercy.

Lord, Have Mercy Kyrie Pastor: For the steadfast assurance that nothing can separate us from your love and for the courage to stand firm against the assaults of Satan and every evil, hear our prayer, O Christ. All: Christ, have mercy.

Lord, Have Mercy Kyrie Pastor: For the well-being of your holy Church in all the world and for those who offer here their worship and praise, hear our prayer, O Lord. All: Lord, have mercy.

Lord, Have Mercy Kyrie Pastor: Merciful God, maker and preserver of life, uphold us by your power and keep us in your tender care: All: Amen.

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

O Lord, Our Lord All (Sung): O Lord, our Lord, how glorious is your name in all the earth. Almighty God, merciful Father, you crown our life with your love.

O Lord, Our Lord All: You take away our sin; you comfort our spirit; you make us pure and holy in your sight. You did not spare your only Son, but gave him up for us all.

O Lord, Our Lord All: O Lord, our Lord, how glorious is your name in all the earth. O Son of God, eternal Word of the Father, you came to live with us; you made your Father known; you washed us from our sins in your own blood.

O Lord, Our Lord All: You are the King of glory; you are the Lord! O Lord, our Lord, how glorious is your name in all the earth.

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

God’s Word to His People Genesis 3:1-6 The first spiritual battle

Psalm #30 All ♫ Refrain:

All ♫ Verses: Sing to the LORD, you saint of his; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime;

weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. All ♫ Verses: weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

All ♫ Refrain:

All ♫ Verses: To you, O LORD, I called; to the LORD I cried for mercy. Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me; O LORD, be my help.

All ♫ Verses: You turned my wailing into dancing, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.

♫ All: 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 ♫ Refrain:

God’s Word to His People Ephesians 6:10-20 Put on the full armor of God

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

God’s Word to His People Luke 4:1-13 Jesus defeats Satan for us

Praise be to you, O Christ! All (Sung): Praise be to you, O Christ! (Be seated)

Children’s Message

Onward Christian Soldiers CW #537 Text: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Setting: ST. GERTRUDE Tune: Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900

Verse 1: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ, the royal master, leads against the foe;

Verse 1: forward into battle see his banners go! Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before.

Verse 2: Like a mighty army moves the Church of God; brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod. We are not divided, all one body we,

Verse 2: one in hope and doctrine, one in charity. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before.

Verse 3: Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane, but the Church of Jesus constant will remain. Gates of hell can never ‘gainst that Church prevail;

Verse 3: we have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before.

Verse 4: Onward, then, ye faithful; join the happy throng, blend with ours your voices in the triumph song: Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King;

Verse 4: this through countless ages saints and angels sing. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before.

Christian Soldiers, here are your battle orders: Be Strong in the Lord and in his mighty power!

Ephesians 6:10-13 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.  For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.  Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

James Montgomery Flagg “Most famous poster in the world” 4 million copies printed from 1917-1918

With the call to faith comes the call to serve in Jesus’ army

Paul’s 2nd Missionary Journey Kept from going there, call to Macedonia Very briefly visited at end (Acts 18:19-21) “I will come back”

Paul’s 3rd Missionary Journey Stayed for nearly 2 & ½ years! (Acts 19) “Good-bye” to elders in Miletus at end

Paul’s Arrest & Trip to Rome Acts 21-28 Slow trial, appeals to Caesar Taken to Rome, under “house arrest” for 2 years

Paul’s “Captivity Letters” Ephesians Philippians Colossians Philemon

Paul’s “Captivity Letters” Ephesians Philippians Colossians Philemon

Ephesians 6:10-13 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.  For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.  Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

Truth #1 Understand the enemy!

Ephesians 6:10-13 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.  For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.  Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

The day of evil will come… Truth #2 The day of evil will come… Not “if”, but “when” Smooth sailing at times A crisis that tests faith A particular sin looks so good! Job, Joseph, David, Peter

Ephesians 6:10-13 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.  For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.  Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

Be always made strong in the Lord and in his mighty power Truth #3 Be always made strong in the Lord and in his mighty power Jesus’ strength and power! Constant! God’s work! By the gospel!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Prayer of the Church Pastor: Gracious God and Father, we praise you for the countless blessings, which we receive from your hand; the beauties of creation and bounties of the earth, the joy of life and the pleasure of friendship, the good of work and the gift of rest, the privilege to share happiness and sorrow with one another. Above all we praise and thank you for your saving Word and for the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion. Through these means of grace, you send the Holy Spirit into our hearts, unite us to Jesus and to the whole Christian Church on earth and give us the armor to fight against the devil.

Prayer of the Church All: Strengthen us through this heavenly food; increase our trust in Christ and our love for one another.

Prayer of the Church Pastor: Great God and Lord, without your continuing help we easily waver in our faith, lose courage, and grow careless in our watchfulness. The times and days are perilous. Give us strength to face the evils of each day with fresh confidence. Open our lips to speak of your grace, and move us to use your full armor to fight our spiritual battles. Protect and prosper the family, the school, the government, and all good institutions that you have established for the benefit of society. Remember in mercy those who are sick and suffering, and bring your healing to troubled homes and lives.

Prayer of the Church All: Move us to pray for those in need and to help them with deeds of kindness.

Prayer of the Church Pastor: (Special prayers and intercessions may follow.) Hear us, Lord, as we bring you our private petitions and silently pray…. (Silent Prayer)

Prayer of the Church Pastor: Now, eternal God and Father, keep us in the saving faith and so enable us to overcome all things through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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

God’s Blessing All: Amen. Pastor: Fellow soldiers in the Lord’s army, 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.

Fight the Good Fight CW #457 Verses 1 - 4 Text: John S. B. Monsell, 1811-75 Setting: MENDON Tune: F. D. Allen, New York Selections, 1822, adapt.

Verse 1: Fight the good fight With all your might; Christ is your strength and Christ your light. Lay hold on life, and it shall be Your joy and crown eternally.

Verse 2: Run the straight race Through God’s good grace; Lift up your eyes and seek his face. Life with its way before us lies; Christ is the path and Christ the prize.

Verse 3: Cast care aside, Lean on your guide; His boundless mercy will provide. Lean, and the trusting soul shall prove Christ is its life and Christ its love.

Verse 4: Faint not nor fear; His arms are near. He changes not, and you are dear. Only believe, and you will see That Christ is Lord eternally.

Silent Prayer