January 23/24, 2021

“Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” - Mark 1:17

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Epiphany III St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church January 23/24, 2021

We Exist to Share Christ!

TO OUR VISITORS: Thank you for joining us for our worship today. It is a pleasure to have you with us and please come again soon. May God bless you through this celebration!

IF YOUR CHILD becomes restless during the service, you are welcome to make use of the nursery which is located just off the front entryway to the church.

HEARING LOOP devices available or please set hearing aid to telecoil.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION about St. Peter’s and its activities, please speak with one of the pastors to arrange an appointment or call the church office at 920-743-4431 during the week.

Institutional Ministries Weekend This weekend is our annual

Institutional Ministries Weekend. Pastor Philip Henselin is our guest preacher. We thank him for sharing God’s Word with us. Institutional Ministries (IM) exists to share God’s Law and the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ with all individuals who are or have been institutionalized, and their families. IM works among people in prisons and jails, mental health institutions, hospitals, and nursing centers, in aftercare ministry, to ex-offenders and their families, and supporting individuals with PTSD. The goal is to provide a loving, compassionate presence for people facing difficult challenges in life, building a relationship / trust bridge by which we can bring the saving Gospel of Christ into their hearts and lives. Learn more about this ministry at www.IM.Life

The Season of Epiphany Epiphany is Greek for "manifestation" or "revealing". It is during this season of the Church Year that we hear the various lessons from the Bible that “reveal” Jesus Christ as the Son of God as the Savior of the whole world. From the glory of His baptism at the beginning of His ministry to the glory of His transfiguration at its culmination, the voice of the Father declares to the world: This is my beloved Son!

Colors of the Season Green is representative of life and suggests spiritual growth. It is used during the season of

Epiphany to symbolize the life we have in the Son of God, our Savior Jesus. White, a color associated with the festivals of Christ, will be displayed on the last Sunday of the

season of Epiphany when the Transfiguration of our Lord is celebrated.

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Opening Hymn 560 – I Hear the Savior Calling

Order of Service for

Epiphany III

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Please stand

INVOCATION . .

M: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you

C: And also with you.

CONFESSION 1 JOHN 1:8-9

M: We have come into the presence of God, who created us to love and 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.

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. 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.

ABSOLUTION John 20:21-23

M: God, our heavenly Father, has forgiven all your sins. By the perfect life and innocent death of our Lord Jesus Christ, He has removed your guilt forever. You are His own dear child. May God give you strength to live according to His will.

C: Amen.

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PRAYER AND PRAISE Oh, Taste and See

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

PRAYER OF THE DAY____________________ _______________________ ____ .

M: Let us pray.

Almighty God, You sent Your Son to proclaim Your kingdom and to teach with authority. Anoint us with the power of Your Spirit that we, too, may bring good news to the afflicted, bind up the brokenhearted, and proclaim liberty to the captive; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Please be seated

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God’s Word

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON PSALM 37:1-8 Letting Go and Trusting the Lord

1Do not fret because of evildoers. Do not be envious of those who do wrong, 2 for like grass they will wither quickly. Like green plants they will wilt. 3 Trust in the LORD, and do good. Dwell in the land and feed on faithfulness. 4 Take pleasure in the LORD, and he will grant your heart’s desires. 5 Commit your way to the LORD. Trust in him, and he will act. 6 He will make your righteousness shine like light, your justice like noon. 7 Be silent before the LORD. Wait patiently for him. Do not fret when an evil man succeeds in his ways, when he carries out his wicked schemes. 8 Let go of anger and abandon rage. Do not fret—it leads only to evil.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN GRADES 1-8 HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING?

1 My life goes on in endless song Above earth´s lamentations, I hear the real, though far-off hymn That hails a new creation

2 Through all the tumult and the strife I hear its music ringing, It sounds an echo in my soul. How can I keep from singing?

3 While though the tempest loudly roars, I hear the truth, it liveth. What though the darkness 'round me close, Songs in the night it giveth.

4 No storm can shake my inmost calm, While to that rock I´m clinging. Since love is lord of heaven and earth How can I keep from singing?

SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON ACTS 13:1-5

Set Apart for Service by the Holy Spirit

1Now in the church at Antioch there were some prophets and teachers: Barnabas; Simeon, who was called Niger; Lucius of Cyrene; Manaen, who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch; and Saul. 2 While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then, after they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them off. 4 So they were sent out by the Holy Spirit and went down to Seleucia. From there they sailed to Cyprus. 5 When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. They also had John as their assistant.

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Verse of the Day Matthew 4:23

Alleluia. Jesus traveled throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease. Alleluia.

Please stand for the reading of the Holy Gospel

GOSPEL OF THE DAY MARK 1:14-20 Called to the Mission of Fishing for Men

14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God. 15 “The time is fulfilled,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near! Repent, and believe in the gospel.” 16 As Jesus was going along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea, since they were fishermen. 17 Jesus said to them, “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 18 Immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19 Going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat mending the nets. 20 Immediately Jesus called them. They left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed him.

M: The Gospel of Our Lord

Please be seated

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Hymn 770 – O Christ, Who Called the Twelve

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SERMON PSALM 37:1-8

God’s Got It!

Please stand at the conclusion of the sermon

STATEMENT OF FAITH THE APOSTLES’ CREED

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

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. 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.

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.

Please be seated

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Offering Our Gifts of Love to the Lord (Offering plates are located in the entryways to the sanctuary. You may mail your gifts to our church

office or securely contribute online through a link found on our website – stpeterslutheran.net.)

PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER MATTHEW 6:9-13

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. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are Yours now and forever. Amen.

THE BLESSING Numbers 6:24-26

M: 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.

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Closing Hymn 562 – I Love to Tell the Story

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Acknowledgments ONE LICENSE, License number: A-718514 CCLI, License number: 1083946 Artwork: Artwork by Ian Welch (ianmwelch.com). Used by permission Liturgy: Adapted from Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal. © 1993 Northwestern Publishing House. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Hymns: Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal. © 1993 Northwestern Publishing House. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. How Can I Keep From Singing: Arranger Ginger Littleton Copyright © 2000 by Brilee Music Publishing Co. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture: Scripture is taken from The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version ©, EHV ©, © 2017 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved.

Assistants in Worship (Jan. 23/24) Preacher – Pastor Philip Henselin Liturgist – Pastor Carl Schroeder Organist – Emily Symons Broadcast – Jim Flinn and Levi Brunette

Last Week Weekend Offerings: $12,811.00 Missions: $805.00 Building: $200.00

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7:30 /10:05 AM Worship

10:05 AM Worship Broadcast Online /

Radio 8:45 AM Bible

Study: The Parables of

Jesus

6:30 AM Bible Study at St. Peter’s Social Hall

5:6:30pm 6-8 grade Catechism

6:30pm-8pm Foundations Bible Study at St. Peter’s

Social Hall

6:00 P.M.

GriefShare

5:00 PM Worship

7:30 /10:05 AM Worship

10:05 AM Worship Broadcast Online /

Radio

8:45 AM Bible Study: The Parables of Jesus

11:15 AM St. Peter’s Annual

Meeting

Church News In Memory of our brother Karl Plinke, whom the Lord called home on Dec 21, 2020. His mortal

remains will be laid to rest on Feb. 4, 2021 at Northshore Garden of Memories, Waukegan, IL. “Brothers we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

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Current Bible Studies:

Sundays: 8:45 – 9:45 am- The Parables of Jesus (taught by Bob Johnson) Social Hall

Wednesdays: 6:30 – 7:00 am 6:30 – 8:00pm

Breakfast Bible Study in St. Peter’s Social Hall. Beginning Esther (taught by Pastor Enstad) Social Hall The Foundations (taught by Leland Nelson) Social Hall

Sunday School Continues this Sunday Parents, we encourage you get materials for your

children which are available on the table in the Sun room and the whole family can grow in faith together. Christ Light Sunday School LESSON VIDEOS–for each week are available. For details, visit https://online.nph.net/ss-at-home

Annual Voters’ Meeting The Annual Voters’ meeting will take place on January 31 at 11:15 am.

At this meeting, the voters’ of St. Peter’s will adopt the ministry plan for 2021 and elect Elders. We encourage all to attend this meeting as we look forward to the opportunities and privileges to “Share Christ” in the New Year and pray the Lord will continue to bless our work. If you are not able to attend the Voters’ Meeting in person, please contact Pastor Sauer for the Zoom link to join the meeting online.

Annual Report for Voters’ Meeting – Please pick up the report at either entryway and learn

about the opportunities and blessings which God has given your church family.

Divine Call Received On Sunday, January 3, 2021, I received a Divine Call to teach 8th grade, be

Technology Coordinator, and serve as Vice Principal at Trinity-St. Luke’s (TSL) in Watertown, Wisconsin. My wife and I are boldly praying for God’s direction as I prayerfully deliberate where I may best use my God-given abilities to fully serve His lambs and His Kingdom. I welcome any thoughts, comments, or guidance from you who know St. Peter’s best- each and every one of you! If you wish to speak with me, I appreciate your insight- and, I humbly ask that you keep me in your prayers as I deliberate. The Lord’s continued blessings, now and always, Daniel Roemhildt.

GriefShare, Someone you know is hurting. Tell them about this

group. The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences we will face in our earthly lives. GriefShare can help. This group meets Thursdays from 6pm-8pm, in the church library. During the 13-weeks,

topics such as: why do I feel the way I feel, the journey of grief, lessons of grief, grief and my relationships, why, and heaven are discussed in an open, confidential setting with others that are suffering just as you are. This caring ministry is offered to everyone in the community that needs a shoulder to lean on during these difficult times. Call the Church Office for more information. Pre-registration not required, use the Larch Street entrance in the back of the church and follow the signs.

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Door Offering Today Institutional Ministries is not funded by the Synod

budget but rather operates on offerings from individuals, congregations, organizations, Sunday Schools, School, and others. The ministry exists because individuals, churches, and foundations have a passion for and support the work being done. You are encouraged to support this ministry by means of the door offering at each entryway. Thank you!

2020 GIVING TREE Contributions As Outreach chairman, it is my privilege to give you the total

of the contributions that were given to the ministries on the Giving Tree list this year. A total of $1,605.00 was given to twelve different ministries this year. Fifteen different donors contributed to the ministry, or ministries of their choice, as six contributed to more than one ministry. Fourteen donors listed their names and one donor preferred to remain anonymous. The percentage each ministry received is as follows:

St. Peter’s School Hot Lunch Program 41.7% St. Peter’s Tuition Assistance 15.6% St. Peter’s School 9.0% African Missions 6.2% Institutional Ministries 6.2% St. Peter’s Youth Group 5.9% Christian Life Resources 4.7% Native American Missions 3.1% St. Peter’s Building Fund 3.1% Manitowoc Lutheran High School 1.6% Wis. Lutheran Child & Family Services 1.6% Martin Luther College 1.3%

The Outreach Team would like to thank all of the contributors who so generously supported these

ministries. The contributions will be forwarded to each ministry.

Sincerely, Bob Hanson

2021 Offering Envelopes are available on the tables next to the library. Please pick up your

envelopes and those of your family members and/or friends if they are not currently attending church in person and you are able to deliver them. Thank you for your continued support of your church as we share Christ together!

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Bible Study Opportunities

The Foundations Wednesday Evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm

Have you ever wanted to be able to answer people who ask about your faith?

What do you say to those who don’t believe in Jesus? What do you say to

those who question whether the Bible is the truth?

Join us for this class that brings us back to our foundation – God’s Word. This

Bible Class will use a DVD series by Ken Ham that uses modern events to

emphasize biblical answers to today’s most important issues.

What you will take home: Throughout this class you will be given the tools so that you can confidently respond to those who ask you about your faith and be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. (1 Peter 3:15)

The class continues on Wednesday at 6:30pm and will meet in the Social Hall at St. Peters. (Taught by Leland Nelson)

The Parables of Jesus Sundays at 8:45 am in St. Peter’s Social Hall

The parables of Jesus were stories He told to illustrate spiritual truths with everyday things. As we look at the parables we see that the spiritual truths they illustrate are very relevant today. Some of the truths you will learn in this study:

• How to be and care for your neighbor • How to forgive one who has hurt you

• How to grow in your Christian life • How God enables you to serve your neighbor and Him. • Much more.

What you will take home: A deeper understanding of how Jesus and His forgiveness affect your everyday life, as you interact with those around you.

Join Online: If you are not able to attend the Sunday class in-person, you can join and participate with the class by using Zoom. Sign up on your computer/phone by going to zoom.us and creating an account. Email Pastor Sauer and he will send you the password to join the meeting (please do so before Sunday mornings). Thank you!

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Privileged to Share the Revelation of Jesus Christ!

Thank you for worshiping with us. St. Peter’s is a part of a group of more than 1,200 churches called the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). The WELS is a worldwide church with congregations serving all 50 states and Canada and also serves over 25 foreign countries through world mission work. If you are new to our area or looking for a church home, please accept our invitation to meet our pastors (after the service, or by appointment at your convenience). Please worship with us again.

Worship Services: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 7:30 am & 10:05 am, Holy Communion: 1st & 3rd weekends

Sunday 10 am Worship Service broadcast live over WDOR, 93.9 FM.

Local Cable Channel 989 broadcasts our weekly service Wednesdays at 9 am and 6 pm, and Sundays at 10 am and 7 pm.

Time of Grace broadcast Sunday: 6:30 am-WGBA (NBC26)

Restrooms are located near the Maple Street entrance in the parents’ room, the church basement, and also the education wing. For further directions, please ask an usher.

Pastor Joel T. Sauer Pastor Carl Schroeder Principal Paul Lutze 1940 Cedar Circle 329 N. 18th Place 7 Baraboo Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 743-4431, ext. 164 743-4431, ext. 165 743-4431, ext. 148 Residence: 920-746-0373 Residence: 608-477-3374 Residence: 920-493-0255 jsauer@stpeterssb.net cschroeder@stpeterssb.net plutze@stpeterssb.net

St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and School

“We exist to share Christ” 108 W. Maple Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235

Church Office 920-743-4431 School 920-743-4432 www.stpeterslutheran.net Fax 920-743-5388

“St. Peter’s is a confessional congregation affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and the worldwide Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference (CELC).”