God has entrusted his people with gifts to use Saturday, February 4 th

Welcome to St. Peter! The Lord has entrusted many different gifts to his people in this world. The one requirement he makes is that we are faithful in using them. If you uncover a spiritual gift today, use it to God’s glory and for service in his kingdom. May God bless your presence.

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Prayer before Worship Lord, make me a servant to offer myself as a living sacrifice which is pleasing to you only by the grace you’ve shown me. In your name, Amen

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

Pioneer Sunday Sunday, February 5 th

“Page Flippers”  Monday, February 13 th  7:00pm  Fireside room  “Left Neglected” by Lisa Genova

Ladies’ Aid  All ladies of St. Peter church are welcome to attend  Thursday, February 9 th  1:30pm  Pastor’s devotion  Discussion on the Lenten Soup Supper

Ash Wednesday  February 22 nd  Worship Services with Holy Communion 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.  Outreach Ministry Board will host the supper between services

Christian Estate Planning Seminar  February 26 th  Between Services  “Wills & Trusts 101”

Learn About the Blessings of Christian Education  February 7 th  6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Key to Life  Parents of 4 yr old children

God has entrusted his people with gifts to use Saturday, February 4 th

Take My Life and Let It Be CW #469 Verses 1-4 Text: Frances R. Havergal, Setting: PATMOS Tune: William H. Havergal,

Verse 1: Take my life and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to thee. Take my moments and my days; Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Verse 2: Take my hands and let them move At the impulse of thy love. Take my feet and let them be Swift and beautiful for thee.

Verse 3: Take my voice and let me sing Always, only for my King. Take my lips and let them be Filled with messages from thee.

Verse 4 (Please Rise): Take my silver and my gold; Not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect and use Ev'ry pow'r as thou shalt choose.

Invocation & Opening Verses Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen

Invocation & Opening Verses Pastor: We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, All: Let Him use it in proportion to His faith.

Invocation & Opening Verses Pastor: If it is serving, All: Let him serve; Pastor: If it is teaching, All: Let him teach; Pastor: If it is encouraging, All: Let him encourage;

Invocation & Opening Verses Pastor: If it is contributing to the needs of others, All: Let him give generously; Pastor: If it is leadership, All: Let him govern diligently; Pastor: If it is showing mercy, All: Let him do it cheerfully.

Confession of Sin Pastor: As baptized children of God, we confess our sins.

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: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

Glory to God All: All glory be to God on high! Your name, O Lord, we glorify; We praise you for your peace and grace, Your favor toward our fallen race.

Glory to God All: Our grateful thanks to you we bring, For your great glory, heav’nly King, For all, O Father, you have done Through Jesus Christ, your only Son.

Glory to God All: O Lamb of God, to you we pray. You take all human sin away. Have mercy, Lord; receive our prayer; From God’s right hand, your mercy share.

Glory to God All: You, Christ, are holy--Lord alone; The Father’s glory you made known. We by your Spirit sing again: “All glory be to God!” Amen.

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

God’s Word to His People Exodus 35:30-36:7 God gave gifts for the common good

God’s Word to His People Galatians 5:13-15 Serve one another in love

Pastor: Alleluia. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Alleluia. Verse of the Day

God’s Word to His People Matthew 25:14-30 The parable of the talents

Children’s Message

O God, Your Hand the Heavens Made CW # 481 Verses 1-3 Text: Frank L. Cross, b Setting: KINGSFOLD Tune: English folk tune, 19th cent., adapt.

Verse 1: O God, your hand the heavens made And all that they contain; The world appeared at your command, And in it now you reign.

Verse 1: The restless sea, the land, the sky Your handiwork declare; The touch of your creative pow’r Is present ev’ry where.

Verse 2: To us are given gifts divine, All talents you have sent. Inspire us now to use them well Your kingdom to extend.

Verse 2: We hold each gift a trust from you Nor claim it as our own; We gratefully acknowledge, Lord, All things are yours alone.

Verse 3: Deliver us from selfish aims; True stewards we would be. Inspire us now to use them well Your kingdom to extend.

Verse 3: A full accounting we must give And see you face to face; Let us approach your throne with joy, Supported by your grace.

“You Are a Gifted Servant!” 1. How generously the Master gives you gifts 2. How joyously for you to use your gifts

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

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

O Master of the Loving Heart CW # 491 Verses 1-4 Text: Calvin W. Laufer, Setting: AZMON Tune: Carl G. Gläser, , alt.

Verse 1: 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.

Verse 2: Your days were full of kindly acts; Your speech was true and plain; Of those who ever sought you, Lord, None came to you in vain.

Verse 3: Your face was warm with sympathy; Your hand God's strength revealed; Who saw your face or felt your touch Were comforted and healed.

Verse 4: 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.

Pastor: O Lord God, our heavenly Father, pour out the Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep us strong in your grace and truth, protect and comfort us in all temptation, and bestow on us your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. All: 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: Amen

Take My Life and Let It Be CW #469 Verses 5&6 Text: Frances R. Havergal, Setting: PATMOS Tune: William H. Havergal,

Verse 5: Take my will and make it thine; It shall be no longer mine. Take my heart--it is thine own; It shall be thy royal throne.

Verse 6: Take my love, my Lord, I pour At thy feet its treasure store. Take myself, and I will be Ever, only, all for thee.

Silent Prayer