The Savior’s Sermon: Trust in God’s Strength St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday, February 1 st

Welcome to St. Peter! During the Epiphany season Jesus reveals himself to be the Savior of all people through the worship of the Wise Men, his baptism in the Jordan River and by performing his miracles. But there is another way that Jesus reveals himself as our Savior – by the powerful way he preached and proclaimed God’s Word to the people. This week we begin a month long series of sermons based on portions of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. As we listen anew to our Savior’s Sermon, may we be encouraged to trust in God’s Strength!

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Prayer before Worship Lord Jesus, through the preaching and teaching of your Word, please touch my heart by your Spirit and bring me spiritual blessings and true treasures that the world cannot ever give. Amen.

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Preparing for Marriage  Saturday, February 15 th  9:00am – 1:00pm  Talk to Pastor Mahnke for details

“Page Flippers”  Monday, February 10 th  7:00pm  Fireside room  “In Plain Sight” by Lorena McCourtney

Women in God’s Service  All ladies of St. Peter church are welcome to attend  Thursday, February 13 th  1:00 pm

NLHS Lock-In  St. Peter members in grades 7-10  Friday, February 14 th

Men’s Basketball Practice Sunday, February 16 th at 4:00 p.m. St. Peter School Gym

The Savior’s Sermon: Trust in God’s Strength St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday, February 1 st

Oh, Worship the King CW #243 Verses 1-5 Text: Robert Grant, Setting: HANOVER Tune: William Croft,

Verse 1: Oh, worship the King, all-glorious above; Oh, gratefully sing his pow'r and his love, Our shield and defender, the Ancient of Days, Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise.

Verse 2: Oh, tell of his might; oh, sing of his grace, Whose robe is the light, whose canopy, space. His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form, And dark is his path on the wings of the storm.

Verse 3: This earth, with its store of wonders untold, Almighty, your pow'r has founded of old, Established it fast by a changeless decree, And round it has cast, like a mantle, the sea.

Verse 4: Your bountiful care what tongue can recite? It breathes in the air, it shines in the light, It streams from the hills, it descends to the plain, And sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.

Verse 5 (Please Rise): Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail, In you do we trust nor find you to fail. Your mercies, how tender, how firm to the end, Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend!

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: We have come into the presence of God, who created us to love and to serve him as his dear children. But we have disobeyed him and deserve only his wrath and punishment. Therefore, let us confess our sins to him and plead for his mercy.

Confession of Sin All: Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether sinful from birth. In countless ways I have sinned against you and do not deserve to be called your child.

Confession of Sin All: But trusting in Jesus, my Savior, I pray: Have mercy on me according to your unfailing love. Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt.

(Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen.

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

Oh, Taste and See All (Sung): Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they who take refuge in him. Your Word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.

Oh, Taste and See All: Your faithfulness continues forever. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they who take refuge in him.

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

God’s Word to His People Daniel 3:13-27 Three men trust God for deliverance

Psalm # 1 Spoken Responsively Pastor: Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked All: or stand in the way of sinners

Pastor: But his delight is in the law of the LORD, All: and on his law he meditates day and night.

Pastor: He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yield its fruit in season All: and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

Pastor: Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, All: nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. Pastor: For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, All: but the way of the wicked will perish

God’s Word to His People 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 God chose the lowly things of this world

Pastor: Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord is on me; he has anointed me to preach good news. Alleluia. Verse of the Day

God’s Word to His People Matthew 1:1-12 The blessedness of the Christian life

Children’s Message

Jesus Sat With His Disciples CWS #763 Text: Stephen P. Starke, b Setting: JOYOUS LIGHT Tune: Marty Haugen, b. 1950

Verse 1: Jesus sat with his disciples On a mountainside one day; As the crowds of people gathered He began to teach and say:

Verse 1: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, Heaven’s kingdom they will share. Blessed are the sad and mourning, Joy and comfort will be theirs.

Verse 2: “Blessed are the meek and humble, All the earth to them is willed. Those who hunger to be holy, They are bless’d and will be filled.

Verse 2: Yes, the merciful are blessed, Mercy will to them be shown. And the pure in heart are blessed, They have eyes for God alone.

Verse 3: “Blessed are God’s sons and daughters, Making peace where there is strife. Blessed are the persecuted, Who for righteousness lose life;

Verse 3: Their reward is great in heaven, In the kingdom up above— So be glad to share my suff’ring, And rejoice to know my love.”

Congratulations - You Are A Champion!

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: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God and Mary’s son, in the fullness of time you came into our world to save us from sin and death:

Prayer of the Church All: You ushered in the day of grace so long foretold.

Prayer of the Church Pastor: Beloved Son of the Father, revered by the Magi, baptized by John, you came preaching and teaching, healing and comforting, forgiving and encouraging:

Prayer of the Church All: You brought the light of life to those walking in darkness, and the joy of salvation to those doomed to death.

Prayer of the Church Pastor: Prince of Peace, shine like a beacon for us and the people of our world. Let the good news of salvation be heard in the remotest corners of the earth. Open our own lips to speak your name to those around us who still live without faith or hope:

Prayer of the Church All: Arouse us and our missionaries to flood the world with the light of your gospel.

Prayer of the Church Pastor: Lord of the Church, let your peace rule our hearts that we may use our gifts and treasures to serve you and each other in willing gratitude and joy. Watch over our loved ones near and far, that they may remember your love and rejoice in your salvation. Strengthen the faith of the sick and the disheartened. Give hope to those in despair and comfort those who mourn:

Prayer of the Church All: Be gracious to all and lead us to reflect your love in everything we say and do.

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

Prayer of the Church Pastor: Finally, bring us and all your believers to the heavenly home where we will stand in the full light of your glory and with all your saints and angels sing the everlasting song of triumph.

Prayer of the Church All: Amen.

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 Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. All: Amen.

How Blest Are They Who Hear CW # 325 Verses 1&2 Text: Johan N. Brun, Setting: OM HIMMERIGES RIGE Tune: H. Thomissön, Den danske Psalmebog, Copenhagen, 1529, alt.

Verse 1: How blest are they who hear God's Word And keep and heed what they have heard! They daily grow in wisdom.

Verse 1: Their light shines brighter day by day, And while they tread life's weary way, They have the oil of gladness To soothe their pain and sadness.

Verse 2: God's Word a treasure is to me, Through sorrow's night my sun shall be, The shield of faith in battle.

Verse 2: The Father's hand has written there My title as his child and heir, "The kingdom's yours forever." That promise fails me never.

Silent Prayer