Baptism of Our Lord

8:00am & 10:30am

10 January 2016

St. Peter Lutheran Church

2104 Geele Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53083

Pastor Kristin Berglund

Pastor's Email: kberglund@stpetersheboygan.com

Pastor's Phone: (773) 759-8686

Ministers: All members of St. Peter Lutheran Church

Phone: (920) 452-4771

Church Email: stpeter@stpetersheboygan.com

Web address: www.stpetersheboygan.com

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St. Peter Kingdom Concept:

We glorify God by building healthy relationships with God,

with one another, and with our community

following the example of Jesus Christ.

GATHERING

PRELUDE

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION & PRAYER REQUESTS

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, the fountain of living water, the rock who gave us birth, our light and our salvation.

C: Amen.

P: Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God's

mercy and forgiveness. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.

P: We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved

over the waters and by your Word you created the world, calling forth life

in which you took delight. Through the waters of the flood you delivered

Noah and his family. Through the sea you led your people Israel from

slavery into freedom. At the river your Son was baptized by John and

anointed with the Holy Spirit. By water and your Word you claim us as

daughters and sons, making us heirs of your promise and servants of all.

We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life, and above all we

praise you for the gift of new life in Jesus Christ. Shower us with your

Spirit, and renew our lives with your forgiveness, grace, and love. To you

be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the unity of

the Holy Spirit, now and forever.

C: Amen.

OPENING HYMN Waterlife ELW # 457

(Red Hymnal)

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GREETING

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the

communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C: And also with you.

KYRIE Kyrie Eleison

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HYMN OF PRAISE Lord, I Lift Your Name on High

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

P: Let us pray. Almighty God,

C: you anointed Jesus at his baptism with the Holy Spirit and

revealed him as your beloved Son. Keep all who are born of

water and the Spirit faithful in your service, that we may rejoice

to be called children of God, through Jesus Christ, our Savior

and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one

God, now and forever. Amen.

WORD

FIRST LESSON Isaiah 43:1-7 1But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who

formed you, O Israel:

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are

mine. 2When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the

rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;

when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall

not consume you. 3For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.

I give Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you. 4Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you,

I give people in return for you, nations in exchange for your life. 5Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east,

and from the west I will gather you; 6I will say to the north, “Give them up,” and to the south, “Do not

withhold;

bring my sons from far away and my daughters from the end of the

earth— 7everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I

formed and made.” Word of God, word of life.

C: Thanks be to God.

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SECOND LESSON Acts 8:14-17 14Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted

the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. 15The two went down

and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit 16(for as yet

the Spirit had not come upon any of them; they had only been baptized in

the name of the Lord Jesus). 17Then Peter and John laid their hands on

them, and they received the Holy Spirit. Word of God, word of life.

C: Thanks be to God.

CHILDREN'S MOMENT Carol Witt

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION God Will Make a Way

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GOSPEL Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

P: The holy gospel according to Luke the third chapter.

C: Glory to you, O Lord.

P: 15As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning

in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, 16John

answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is

more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his

sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His

winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather

the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable

fire.”

21Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, 22and the Holy

Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came

from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”

This is the gospel of the Lord.

C: Praise to you, O Christ.

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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION God Will Make a Way See page 8

SERMON Pastor Kristin Berglund

HYMN OF THE DAY Song Over the Waters

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APOSTLES' CREED

P: With the whole church, let us confess our faith.

C: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and

earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s 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 to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he

ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the

Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the

communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of

the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

THE PRAYERS (Time for silent prayer & meditation – See Yellow Prayer Sheet)

AM: Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer.

MEAL

THE PEACE

P: The peace of Christ be with you always.

C: And also with you.

THE OFFERING I Offer My Life See page 15

OFFERTORY PRAYER

AM: Let us pray. Merciful God,

C: as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered

together to become one bread, so let your church be gathered

together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours

is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever. Amen.

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SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

P: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

P: Lift up your hearts.

C: We lift them to the Lord.

P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times

and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful

God, through our Savior Jesus Christ. Sharing our life, he lived among

us to reveal your glory and love, that our darkness should give way to his

own brilliant light.

P: In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread,

and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and

eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to

drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you

and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance

of me.

P: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:

C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

P: With this bread and cup we remember your Word dwelling among us,

full of grace and truth. We remember our new birth in his death and

resurrection. We look with hope for his coming.

C: Come, Lord Jesus.

P: Holy God, we long for your Spirit. Come among us. Bless this meal.

May your Word take flesh in us. Awaken your people. Fill us with your

light. Bring the gift of peace on earth.

C: Come, Holy Spirit.

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P: All praise and glory are yours, Holy One of Israel, Word of God

incarnate, Power of the Most High, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

THE LORD'S PRAYER

P: Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us.

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. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from

evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now

and forever. Amen.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

P: Come to the table. Feast on God’s abundant life for you.

(United in our shared baptism, we gather at Christ’s table. We believe

that our Lord Jesus Christ is truly present in the bread and wine of Holy

Communion, bringing to us the gift of forgiveness and the promise of

eternal life. Please come forward via the side aisles and receive the

bread. After you receive the bread, you may choose an individual glass of

red wine or white grape juice. A chalice of wine is available in the center

for those who wish to drink from a common cup. You may return to your

pew via the center aisle. If you do not desire to receive communion, you

may come forward for a blessing or remain seated.)

COMMUNION HYMNS A Simple Word of Grace See page 17

Come and See See page 19

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep

you in his grace.

C: Amen.

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AM: Let us pray. We thank you, O God, that you have fed us at your

banqueting table with bread and wine beyond compare, the very life of

Christ for us. Send your Spirit with us now, that we may set the captive

free, use your gifts to build one another up, and in everything reflect your

glory revealed in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

C: Amen.

SENDING

BLESSING

P: God Almighty send you light and truth to keep you all the days of

your life. The hand of God protect you; the holy angels accompany you;

and the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the ☩ Son, and the Holy Spirit, be with you now and forever.

C: Amen.

SENDING HYMN The River is Here See page 20

DISMISSAL

AM: Go in peace. Remember the poor.

C: Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE

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I Offer My Life

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A Simple Word of Grace

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Come and See

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The River is Here

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WELCOME TO ALL WHO ARE WORSHIPPING

WITH US TODAY, ESPECIALLY THOSE VISITING. All visitors are invited to sign and put a Pew Card in the offering plate

or hand it to the ushers, or sign the guest book in the narthex. Other

opportunities to use the Pew Card would be to inform Pastor of a prayer

request or a future hospital visit. Thank you.

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SERVING THIS WEEK

Presiding Minister: Pastor Kristin Berglund

Assisting Minister: Cindy Weina/Eric Brunnich

Crucifer: Connor Reinemann/Janette Neils

Reader: Dawn Bossler/Carol Witt

Ushers: 8:00am: Bossler Family

10:30am: Tracy & Autumn Weimann

Communion: 8:00am: Carolyn Watson, Pam Wilhelm, Ruth Hartig,

Carole Lawrence

10:30am: Dave & Karen Berglund, Kevin & Carol Witt

Altar Guild: Bossler Family, Bossler Family, Renee Lauritsen & Janette

Neils

Children's Moment: Carol Witt

Council Rep on Duty: Steve Weina

Bread Baker: Linda Rasmussen

Coffee Fellowship: Janet Blank & Michele Nordhagen

Organist: Lori Ristow

SERVING NEXT WEEK 01/17/16 If you are unable to serve, please find a

replacement and call the church office to report the change. Thank you!

Presiding Minister: Pastor Kristin Berglund

Assisting Minister: Wendy Bertram/Barb Bubb

Crucifer: Ben Hoyt/Austin Stiebs

Reader: Gary Klein/Amy Kirchenwitz

Ushers: 8:00am: Heather & Dylan Martens

10:30am: Kirchenwitz Family

Communion: 8:00am: Lisa & Brett Smith, Tom & Jean Hoyt

10:30am: Steve Bubb, 3 People Please Help!!

Altar Guild: Hoyt Family, Hoyt Family, Housey Family

Children's Moment: Nate Smith

Council Rep on Duty: Nate Smith

Bread Baker: Sue Morrelle

Coffee Fellowship: Joya Cox & Brandon Housey

Organist: Judy Brunnich

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NEXT WEEK'S READINGS

Fist Lesson: Isaiah 62: 1-5

Second Lesson: I Corinthians 12: 1-11

Gospel: John 2: 1-11

THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

9:00 AM Quilting Quadrooms

5:30 PM Worship Team Meeting Music Room

6:30 PM Knitting & Crocheting Fireside Room

7:00 PM NA Meeting Chapel

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

10:00 AM Wonderful Wednesday Music Room

1:00 PM Tutoring Fireside Room

6:00 PM Worship

6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Music Room

6:45 PM Budget Listening Session Fireside Room

6:45 PM Confirmation Youth Room

Thursday, January 14, 2016

2:00 PM Adult Education Fireside Room

Sunday, January 17, 2016

8:00 AM Worship Sanctuary

9:00 AM Sunday School

10:30 AM Worship Sanctuary

3:00 PM COGIC Sanctuary &

Fireside Room

WEATHER CANCELLATIONS When it is necessary to cancel

services due to weather this information will be posted on our St. Peter

website: www.stpetersheboygan.com as early as possible after the

decision is made by Pastor Kristin and the Executive Team. The

information will also be communicated in a mass e-mail, when possible,

to members we have email addresses for, and through local TV and radio

stations such as WTMJ-4, WHBL, and WISN.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting and a light lunch will be held on

Sunday, January 24th, 2016 at 11:45am in the Fellowship Hall.

Business to be conducted at the Annual Meeting

on the 24th will include:

Council Elections, Endowment Board Elections, Voting to change Pastor

Kristin’s call from a 2 year term to a permanent call, Looking Ahead to

2016, and Approval of the Budget for 2016

If you have any questions, please contact Renee Rusch, Barb Bubb,

Amy Kirchenwitz or Steve Weina

The meeting agenda and proposed 2016 budget will be available

by January 10th, 2016

BUDGET LISTENING SESSIONS

Sunday, January 10th, 2016

at 9:30-10:15am in the Fireside Room

~ and ~

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

at 6:45-7:30pm in the Fireside Room

The Executive Team will be holding Listening/Q&A sessions to cover the

budget and get all the discussion out before the vote at the annual

meeting. If you feel strongly about the budget or have questions, this is

the time for you to get your answers, so please plan to attend one of

these sessions.

1st and 2nd year CONFIRMATION students will meet on Wednesday,

January 13th, 20th, and 27th from 6:45-8:00pm.

Emily Davis will be giving a VOCAL RECITAL on Sunday, January 31

at 4:00pm with a reception to follow. It will take place at St. John's

Lutheran Church in Brookfield. Tickets are available at the door, and all

are welcome to attend! Any questions , or for directions to the church

please talk with Emily Davis (emilydavis1315@gmail.com).

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EMMAUS SINGERS NEED YOUR HELP!!

We have decided that it’s time to change our name and we want your

suggestions. So…over the next couple of weeks we will run this article.

Please provide your input and drop your suggestions in the envelope

hanging on the bulletin board in the narthex. The Emmaus singers will

pick their favorite suggestions and we will let you make the final

decision! The person who suggests the winning name will get a special

prize. Please fill out your name and suggestion in the spot below and

drop it in the envelope. Thank you for your help.

Your Name ______________________________________________________

New Name for Emmaus Singers ___________________________________

CONFIRMATION CAMP is Sunday, June 19th through Friday, June

24th at Imago Dei! Current 6th-8th graders are invited to attend.

Registration forms and more information will be distributed during

confirmation class. If you have any questions please talk to Pastor

Kristin.

8th-12th grade youth and their friends are invited to attend YOUTH

GROUP on Sunday, January 10th from 11:45am-1:00pm. We will have

lunch and do a fun activity.

SUMMER SERVICE TRIP! Current 8th-12th graders are invited to

attend a week of service and fun in Fort Morgan, Colorado July 8-17,

2016. Please pick up a registration form by the youth bulletin board and

return it to Pastor Kristin with the $200 deposit to reserve your spot.

Scholarships are available. Talk to Pastor Kristin if you have any

questions.

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8th - 12th Graders!! Join us for Breakfast Club

on Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:15am.

SUNDAY SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND! Stop in between

services to see all the fun stuff the kids are doing as they learn about

Jesus! Find Aimee Dettloff, Amy Kirchenwitz or Janet Blank to see how

you can help out! Lots of help needed after Christmas!

KNITTING AND CROCHET MINISTRY meets from 6:30-7:30pm in

the Fireside Room at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Contact Ruth Hartig

at rhartig@excel.net with any questions. Hope to see you there!!

TRIPARTITE COVENANT RENEWAL with St. Dominic Parish and

Grace Episcopal Church will be on held Sunday, January 24th at each

church. Signing this covenant expresses our willingness to continue

building Christ filled relationships with our tripartite brothers and

sisters though joint church services and various community activities.

THE CUT UPS A quilting group for Lutheran World Relief, will meet

the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at St. Peter. There is no

experience necessary, so please join us for fun, fellowship, and a chance

to help others ~ all at the same time!! Please bring along: a snack to

share, a desire to help others and a smile. Please call Karen Berglund at

458-5849 if you have any questions.

The WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY continues at

10:00am in the Music Room. If you’d like to join in, or have questions,

please call Myra Schneider at: 458.1530.

ST PETER'S ANNUAL FROZEN FELLOWSHIP! Mark your

calendars! January 31st at Camp Y Koda. Outdoor fun! Indoor fun!

Fun for the whole family! Watch the kiosk for signup sheets.

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STEWARDSHIP NEWS

Did you know that out of every $100.00 of your offering to St. Peter, $5.00 goes

to benevolence? From that $3.50 or 70% goes to The Greater Milwaukee Synod.

The following is just a sample the ministries we support with our $3.50.

� 55% is shared with the ELCA. The ELCA in turn spends these funds on

� Global Missions

� World Hunger

� Disaster Relief

� Lutheran World Relief and Missionary Support

� Lutheran Social Services

� Church camps and homes for the aged

� Congregational and Synodical Mission

� New Congregational ad

� Congregational renewal

� Assist in impoverished areas

� Mission Advancement

� Office of our Presiding Bishop, ELCA Secretary and Treasurer

� Synod and Congregational support

� 13% is used for supporting synod ministries

� Campus ministries

� 2 Lutheran Seminaries

� 32% Care of synod Congregations

� Bishops staff

� Youth and family ministry

� Camp Ministry

� Pastoral support

� Leadership development - Lay training

Your giving through November of this year of $5,698 is living out our Kingdom

Concept.

We glorify God by building healthy relationships with God, with one another,

and with our community following the example of Jesus Christ.

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