1. Count the cost of discipleship St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday, September 3 rd

2. Welcome to St. Peter! For the past three Sundays we have seen that the narrow path to heaven is marked by division and humility. Yet another warning is heard this week: the life of faith may come at great personal expense. Counting the cost of discipleship leads to true wisdom.

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 Savior, help me to realize the cost of following you. It’s not cheap – it costs everything. But then so did our salvation which you earned on the cross. Teach us to use that as our motivation to follow you at all costs to one day share heaven with you! Amen

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

8. Sunday JAM News  Begins September 11 th at 9:10 a.m.  For ALL kids ages 3- 6 th grade  Pre-registration not required.

9. Adult/Teen (Gr. 11 & 12) Bible Classes Start Sunday, September 11 th 9:10 – 10:10 a.m. Idols We Never Knew We Had Bible History for Adults

10. Good Morning in the Word Starts Wednesday, September 7 th 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. A Study of 2 Corinthians (The Glory of the Gospel Ministry)

11. Baptism Seminar Saturday, September 10 th 9-11:30 a.m. Key to Life Informational inserts available from the kiosk in the entryway

12. Handbell Choir Rehearsals begin on Monday, September 12 th at 6:30 p.m. NEW ringers are always welcome!

13. Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsals begin on Wednesday, September 7 th at 12:30 p.m. during school. All interested youth 4 th – 8 th grade welcome. See Deb Traeder with questions.

14. Singers Arise St. Peter Senior Choir moves back into action starting Wednesday, September 7 th at 7:00 pm. If you can carry a tune, come join us on Wednesdays in the lower level of our church.

15. H.I.S. Choir (Hearts in Song) Open to St. Peter Youth, 1 st – 8 th grade Rehearsals start Wednesday, September 7 th at 6 p.m.

16. Men’s Club  Packer Party  Sunday, September 18 th  Bull Falls  Please bring $5 for pizza

17. Open to all Ladies of St. Peter Thursday, Spetember 8 th 1:00 p.m. Bring along or wear your favorite apron – enclose your favorite Bible verse in the pocket!

18. Count the cost of discipleship St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday, September 3 rd

19. Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult CW #463 Verses 1-5 Text: Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-95 Setting: STUTTGART Tune: Christian F. Witt, 1660-1716, alt.

20. Verse 1: Jesus calls us o'er the tumult Of our life's wild, restless sea; Day by day his voice invites us, Saying, "Christian, follow me!"

21. Verse 2: As the first disciples heard it By the Galilean lake, Turned from home and toil and kindred, Leaving all for his dear sake.

22. Verse 3: Jesus calls us from the worship Of the vain world's golden store, From each idol that would keep us, Saying, "Christian, love me more."

23. Verse 4: In our joys and in our sorrows, Days of toil and hours of ease, Still he calls, in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love me more than these."

24. Verse 5 (Please Rise): Jesus calls us! In your mercy, Savior, help us hear your call; Give our hearts to your obedience. Serve and love you best of all!

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

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

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

31. Oh Taste and See All (♫): 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.

32. 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.

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 Proverbs 9:8-12 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom

35. Psalm # 19 Refrain (All ♫):

36. Pastor: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. All: Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.

37. Pastor: The law of the LORD is perfect, giving joy to the heart. All: The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

38. Refrain (All ♫):

39. Pastor: They are more precious than gold; they are sweeter than honey. All: By them is your servant taught; in keeping them there is great reward.

40. Pastor: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart All: Be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

41. Refrain (All ♫):

42. God’s Word to His People Philemon 1:1, 10-21 Paul’s plea for Onesimus

43. Verse of the Day Pastor: Alleluia. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Alleluia.

44. God’s Word to His People Luke 14:25-33 Remembering Christ’s love leads us to follow Him at any cost

45. All (♫): Praise be to you, O Christ! (Be seated)

46. Children’s Message

47. Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken CW #465 Verse 1-4 Text: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Setting: HYFRYDOL Tune: Rowland H. Prichard, 1811-87

48. Verse 1: Jesus, I my cross have taken, All to leave and follow you. Destitute, despised, forsaken, You on earth once suffered, too.

49. Verse 1: Perish ev’ry fond ambition, All I’ve ever hoped or known; Yet how rich is my condition! God and heav’n are still my own.

50. Verse 2: Let the world despise and leave me; They have left my Savior, too. Human hearts and looks deceive me; You are not, like them, untrue.

51. Verse 2: And since you have smiled upon me, God of wisdom, love, and might, Foes may hate and friends may shun me—Show your face, and all is bright.

52. Verse 3: Go, then, earthly fame and treasure! Come, disaster, scorn, and pain! In your service pain is pleasure; With your favor loss is gain.

53. Verse 3: I have called you Abba, Father! You my all in all shall be. Storms may howl, and clouds may gather; All must work for good to me.

54. Verse 4: Haste, my soul, from grace to glory, Armed by faith and winged by prayer. All but heav’n is transitory; God’s own hand shall guide you there.

55. Verse 4: Soon shall end this earthly story; Swift shall pass the pilgrim days, Hope soon change to heav’nly glory, Faith to sight and prayer to praise.

56. How Much Does It Cost to Follow Jesus 1.It costs everyone 2.It costs everything

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

58. 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.

59. 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.

60. 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.

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

62. Prayer of the Church

63. 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.

64. 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.

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

66. 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.

67. Forth in Your Name, O Lord, I Go CW #456 Verses 1, 2, 5 Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Tune: LAKEWOOD Setting: Barry L. Bobb, b. 1951

68. Verse 1: Forth in your name, O Lord, I go, My daily labor to pursue, Determined only you to know In all I think or speak or do.

69. Verse 2: Oh, let me cheerfully fulfill The task your wisdom has assigned And do your good and perfect will-- In all my works your presence find!

70. Verse 5: For you I joyously employ Whatever you in grace have giv'n; I run my daily course with joy And closely walk with you to heav'n.

71. Silent Prayer