1. The Authority of Jesus’ Words and Works St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday, January 28 th

2. Welcome to St. Peter! In the Scripture readings for today, Jesus reveals himself as God’s Son by the authority of his words (what he taught) and works (what he did, his miracles). As we worship, let us rejoice in the blessings of being Jesus’ followers: we are secure in his power and made strong in our faith by his Word!

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 Lord Jesus, thank you for revealing yourself as my Savior by the power of your miracles and words. Help me follow you so that I might become stronger in my faith and have the certainty of eternal salvation. In your name I ask this. Amen.

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

8. Kindergarten 2012-2013 St Peter School is hosting an informational meeting on Monday, January 30 st at 7:00 pm for the parents of children entering Kindergarten this fall term 2012-2013. Come with your questions and get answers. See the value of beginning your youngster at an early age in a Christian environment.

9. Pre-Marriage Seminar Saturday, February 4 th, 9am - 2pm For those planning a wedding or a refresher for those looking at refocusing their marriage. For additional information or to register, check out Event Registrations on our website, or contact RuthAnn at the church office [715.359.2829] or Pastor Mahnke at Key to Life [715.359.5451].

10. Help Needed Ushers Greeters Altar Guild Outdoor Sign Changers Contact RuthAnn if interested 715-359-2829

11. S.P.Y. Planning Meeting Sunday, January 29 at 12 noon  Easter breakfast  Youth Rally

12. Northland News Help needed to coordinate families from our congregation willing to host students for the WELS Regional Band Festival in March.

13. The Authority of Jesus’ Words and Works St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday, January 28 th

14. Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness CW #353 Verses 1- 3 Text: Rusty Edwards, b. 1955 Setting: BEACH SPRING Tune: attr. Benjamin F. White, 1800-79

15. Verse 1: Praise the one who breaks the darkness With a liberating light; Praise the one who frees the pris’ners, Turning blindness into sight.

16. Verse 1: Praise the one who preached the gospel, Healing ev’ry dread disease, Calming storms and feeding thousands With the Father’s word of peace.

17. Verse 2: Praise the one who blessed the children With a strong, yet gentle, word; Praise the one who drove out demons With the piercing, two-edged sword.

18. Verse 2: Praise the one who brings cool water To the desert’s burning sand; From this well comes living water, Quenching thirst in ev’ry land.

19. Verse 3 (Please Rise): Let us praise the Word incarnate, Christ, who suffered in our place; Jesus died and rose victorious That we may know God by grace.

20. Verse 3: Let us sing for joy and gladness, Seeing what our God has done; Let us praise the true Redeemer, Praise the one who makes us one.

21. Invocation Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. Confession of Sin All: I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity.

25. 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.

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

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

28. Verse 3: Crown him the Lord of life, Who triumphed o'er the grave And rose victorious in the strife For those he came to save. His glories now we sing Who died and rose on high, Who died eternal life to bring And lives that death may die.

29. Prayer of the Day Pastor: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.

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

31. God’s Word to His People Deuteronomy 18:15-20 A Prophet like Moses will come

32. God’s Word to His People Revelation 12:7-12 The Authority of Christ

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

34. God’s Word to His People Mark 1:21-28 Jesus’ words and works have authority

35. Children’s Message

36. Seek Where You May to Find a Way CW #395 Verses 1-4 Text: Georg Weissel, 1590-1635 Setting: SUCH, WER DA WILL Tune: Johann Stobäus, 1580-1646, alt.

37. Verse 1: Seek where you may To find a way That leads to your salvation. My heart is stilled; On Christ I build-- He is the one foundation.

38. Verse 1: His Word is sure; His works endure, He will o'erthrow My ev'ry foe; Through him I more than conquer.

39. Verse 2: Seek whom you may To be your stay; None can redeem his brother. All helpers failed; This man prevailed, The God-Man, and none other.

40. Verse 2: The Servant-Lord Our life restored. We're justified, For he has died, The guiltless for the guilty.

41. Verse 3: Seek him alone, Who did atone, Who did your souls deliver; Oh, seek him first, All you who thirst For grace that fails you never.

42. Verse 3: In ev'ry need Seek him indeed; To ev'ry heart He will impart His blessings without measure.

43. Verse 4: My heart's delight, My crown most bright, Jesus, you are forever. Not wealth or pride Or aught beside Our bond of love shall sever.

44. Verse 4: You are my Lord; Your precious Word Shall be my guide Whate'er betide. Oh, teach me, Lord, to trust you!

45. “Thank You, O Christ, For Your Chapel Here At This Place!”

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

47. 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.

48. 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.

49. 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.

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

51. Prayer of the Church Pastor: …let us pray to the Lord, All: Lord, have mercy.

52. 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.

53. 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.

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

55. Pastor: Blessed Lord, you have given us your Holy Scriptures for our learning. May we so hear them, read, learn, and take them to heart, that being strengthened and comforted by your Holy Word, we may cling to the blessed hope of everlasting life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. All: Amen.

56. God’s Blessing Pastor: 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

57. Rise, Shine, You People CW #556 Verses 1-4 Text: Ronald A. King, b. 1939 Setting: WOJTKIEWIECZ Tune: Dale Wood, 1934-2003

58. Verse 1: Rise, shine, you people! Christ the Lord has entered Our human story; God in him is centered. He comes to us, by death and sin surrounded, With grace unbounded.

59. Verse 2: See how he sends the pow’rs of evil reeling; He brings us freedom, light and life and healing. All men and women, who by guilt are driven, Now are forgiven.

60. Verse 3: Come, celebrate, your banners high unfurling, Your songs and prayers against the darkness hurling. To all the world go out and tell the story Of Jesus’ glory.

61. Verse 4: Tell how the Father sent his Son to save us. Tell of the Son, who life and freedom gave us. Tell how the Spirit calls from ev’ry nation His new creation.

62. Silent Prayer