The Risen Lord brings hope St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday, May 8

Welcome to St. Peter! In the name of our risen Savior and living Lord, we welcome you to St. Peter. As our joyful celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead continues, it is our prayer that the risen Lord Jesus would bring you the sure hope of eternal life in heaven and the resurrection of the body.

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!

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Prayer before Worship Lord Jesus, because of your resurrection from the dead I have the certain hope of living forever in heaven with both my body and my soul. Bless my worship. Amen.

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.

Page Flippers Will meet on Monday May 9 th at 7pm in the Fireside Room to discuss the book “Saving Graces” by Elizabeth Edwards. The book chosen for summer is “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand”

Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon, May 12 at 1:30 in the lower level of the church. We will enjoy devotion by pastor, dessert luncheon, and brief business meeting The fellowship rewards are a great addition to a relaxing afternoon.

Play Ball Come cheer us on to victory at our first game! Monday May 16 th at 7:45 pm at Sunnyvale

If you have a rake and some free time we could use your help in raking away the gravel that has collected from the plows. Please contact Randy Durst or Ruth Ann in the church office Spring Clean Up

Serving at Key to Life Key to Life Christian Childcare Center is currently looking for: 1.One Lead Preschool teacher position 2.One part time Assistant Director Position. Please contact Pam Lauber or for details

The Risen Lord brings hope St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday, May 8

I Am Content! My Jesus Lives Again CW #158 Verses 1-4 Text: Johann J. Möller, Setting: ES IST GENUG Tune: Johann R. Ahle, , alt.

Verse 1: I am content! My Jesus lives again, In whom my heart is pleased. He has fulfilled the law of God for me; God's wrath he has appeased. Since he in death could perish never I also shall not die forever. I am content!

Verse 2: I am content! My Jesus is my head; His member I will be. He bowed his head when on the cross he died With cries of agony. Now death is brought into subjection For me, too, by his resurrection. I am content!

Verse 3: I am content! My Jesus is my light, My radiant sun of grace. His cheering rays beam blessings forth for all: Sweet comfort, hope, and peace. This Easter sun has brought salvation And everlasting exultation. I am content!

Verse 4 (Please Stand): I am content! Lord, set me ever free And wake me from the dead That I may rise forevermore to be With you, my living head. The chains that hold my body, sever; Then shall my soul rejoice forever. I am content!

Opening Verses Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit All (Sung): Amen.

Confession of Sin Pastor: Beloved in the Lord: let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins to God our Father, asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness.

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.

Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie) All (Sung): Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.

(Pastor announces our forgiveness) All (sung): Amen.

Pastor: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord. Prayer and Praise

Glory be to God (Gloria in Excelsis) All (Sung): Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will toward men. We praise you, we bless you, we worship you, we glorify you, we give thanks to you, for your great glory,

Glory be to God (Gloria in Excelsis) All: O Lord God, heav’nly King, God the Father almighty. O Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

Glory be to God (Gloria in Excelsis) All: You take away the sin of the world; receive our prayer. You sit at the right hand of God the Father; have mercy on us. For you only are holy; you only are the Lord.

Glory be to God (Gloria in Excelsis) All: You only, O Christ, with the Holy Spirit, are most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Prayer of the Day Pastor: The Lord be with you. All (Sung): And also with you.

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 Acts 2:14a, Christians live in the hope of the Risen Savior

Psalm #67 All Sing Refrain:

All Sing Verse: May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us; may your ways be known on earth, your salvation among all nations.

All Sing Verse: May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the people justly and guide the nations of the earth.

All Sing Refrain:

All Sing Verse: Then the land will yield its harvest, and God, our God, will bless us. God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth will fear him.

All Sing: 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 Sing Refrain:

God’s Word to His People 1 Peter 1:17-21 God raised the Lamb who shed His blood for us

Pastor: Alleluia. Alleluia. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia. Our hearts were burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us. Alleluia All (Sung): Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Verse of the Day (Please stand)

(After the announcement of the Gospel the worship assembly responds:) All (Sung): Glory be to you, O Lord!

God’s Word to His People Luke 24:13-35 The Risen Lord revived the hopes of the Emmaus disciples

All (sung): Praise be to you, O Christ!

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. (Please be seated)

Children’s Message

Christ Is Arisen CWS #144 Verses 1 Text: German hymn, c Setting: CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN Tune: Latin melody, c. 1100, alt.

Verse 1: Christ is arisen From the grave’s dark prison. We now rejoice with gladness; Christ will end all sadness. Lord, have mercy. All our hopes were ended Had Jesus not ascended

Verse 1: From the grave triumphantly. For this, Lord Christ, our thanks shall be. Lord, have mercy. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! We now rejoice with gladness; Christ will end all sadness. Lord, have mercy.

God’s Word to His People Acts 2:14a, 36-47

Easter’s Meaning for Me & My Church!

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

Offering Prayer

Prayer of the Church Pastor: …. Lord, in your mercy: All: Hear our prayer

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: What blessing do we receive through this eating and drinking in Holy Communion? All: That is shown us by these words, “Given and poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins.” Through these words we receive forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation in this sacrament. For where there is forgiveness of sins, there is also life and salvation.

The Sacrament Pastor: How can eating and drinking do such great things? All: It is certainly not the eating and drinking that does such things, but the words, “Given and poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins.” These words are the main thing in this sacrament, along with the eating and drinking. And whoever believes these words has what they plainly say, the forgiveness of sins.

The Sacrament Pastor: Who, then, is properly prepared to receive this sacrament? All: Fasting and other outward preparations may serve a good purpose, but he is properly prepared who believes these words, “Given and poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins.” But whoever does not believe these words or doubts them is not prepared, because the words “for you” require nothing but hearts that believe.

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.”

The Sacrament 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

Pastor: We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us with this holy supper. We pray that through it you will strengthen our faith in you and increase our love for one another. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. All (Sung): Amen. Prayer

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. The Blessing

He Is Arisen! Glorious Word CW #162 Verses 1 Text: Birgitte K. Boye, Setting: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET Tune: Philipp Nicolai, , alt.

Verse 1: On my heart imprint your image, Blessed Jesus, King of grace, That life's riches, care, and pleasures Have no pow'r to hide your face.

Verse 1: This the superscription be: Jesus, crucified for me, Is my life, my hope's foundation, And my glory and salvation.

Silent Prayer