The Fifth Sunday of Easter

“I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.” John 14:6

St. Peters Ev. Lutheran

108 W. Maple St. Sturgeon Bay, WI

920-743-4431 www.stpeterslutheran.net

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Easter V St.Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church May 10, 2020

We Exist to Share Christ!

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

Jesus Lives to be the Only Way to Heaven Jesus proclaimed – “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6) There is only one way to the Father, and that way is a person. He does not say, ‘I show you the way,’ like a second Moses, but I AM the way. He doesn’t say, ‘I have the truth,’ like another Elijah, but I AM the truth. Not only ‘I lead unto life,’ as one of His apostles, but I AM the life. This is your Savior, your Jesus – the Way, the Truth, the Life.

SILENT PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP:

Almighty Father, everlasting God, Your Son has revealed You to me as a merciful Lord. Give to me Your Holy Spirit, that I may believe in Him whom You have sent and do the greater works He has told us we will do in His name. Lord God, You have promised to build up Your Church to be a holy priesthood, that Your people might offer the spiritual sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving acceptable to You. Bless us and bring us all back together again soon. Be with each of us as we serve You and each other in Jesus. In His name, I pray. Amen.

Worship With Us

Sunday, May 10, 10:05 am - Radio, Facebook, YouTube

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Opening Hymn 145:1-4 – Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won

Order of Service for

Easter V

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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.

O God, You form the minds of Your faithful people into a single will. Make us love what You command and desire what You promise, that among the many changes of this world, our hearts may ever yearn for the lasting joys of heaven; through Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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THE WORD OF GOD Jesus Lives to Be the Only Way to Heaven!

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON ACTS 17:1-12 He Lives as the true God

1 When Paul and Silas had traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. 2 As was his custom, Paul went to the Jews, and on three Sabbath days he led them in a discussion from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. He also said, “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ.” 4 Some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a great number of God-fearing Greeks and more than a few of the prominent women.5 But the Jews became jealous and gathered from the marketplace some wicked men, who formed a mob and started a riot in the city. They rushed to Jason’s house and searched for Paul and Silas in order to bring them out to the mob. 6 When they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men, who have stirred up trouble all over the world, have come here too, 7 and Jason has welcomed them as guests! They are all acting contrary to Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, Jesus!” 8 The crowd and the city officials were stirred up when they heard these things. 9 They took a security bond from Jason and the others and then let them go.10 That same night, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. 11 Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians. They received the word very eagerly and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these things were so. 12 Many of them believed, along with more than a few prominent Greek women and men.

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SOLO A MOTHER’S PRAYER by Rebekah Thoma

I look in their faces, in their innocent eyes. I tell them it’s ok, please don’t cry.

Your dear Savior loves you, He died for you.

His arms will uphold you and carry you through. [Refrain]

I see them dear Jesus, the steps that they take. I want to be with them when they make mistakes.

But I know dear Jesus, when I can’t be there. You’ll be their direction. Your compass You’ll share.

[Refrain]

I hurt when they hurt, Lord. I cry when they cry. How dearly I love them. How I want them to fly.

Fill them with Your Spirit, to serve You well. Give peace and protection, in Your arms they dwell.

[Refrain]

Hold hands with them, Jesus, and lead them through life. Their faith ever leading their days and their nights.

Forgive them their sins, Lord, when they choose to stray. So they will be with me in heaven someday. . [Refrain] Refrain:

It’s a mother’s prayer, be with them Lord. Help them to dance, help them to soar. Give them peace and knowledge, Lord. You will direct, You will restore. I trust You Lord… It’s a mother’s prayer.

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SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON I PETER 2:4-10 He Lives to make you His people

4 As you come to him, the Living Stone, rejected by men but chosen by God and precious, 5 you also, like living stones, are being built as a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, in order to bring spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it says in Scripture: See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who believes in him will certainly not be put to shame.7 Therefore, for you who believe, this is an honor. But for those who do not believe: The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone, 8 and, a stone over which they stumble and a rock over which they fall. Because they continue to disobey the word, they stumble over it. And that is the consequence appointed for them.9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, the people who are God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 At one time you were not a people, but now you are the people of God. At one time you were not shown mercy, but now you have been shown mercy.

Verse of the Day John 14:6

Alleluia. Alleluia. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life.” Alleluia!

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GOSPEL JOHN 14:1-12 He Lives as your only Savior

1 “Do not let your heart be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to be with me, so that you may also be where I am. 4 You know where I am going, and you know the way.” 5 “Lord, we don’t know where you are going,” Thomas replied, “so how can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. 7 If you know me, you would also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” 8 “Lord,” said Philip, “show us the Father, and that is enough for us.” 9 “Have I been with you so long,” Jesus answered, “and you still do not know me, Philip? The one who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 Don’t you believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I am telling you I am not speaking on my own, but the Father who remains in me is doing his works. 11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father is in me. Or else believe because of the works themselves. 12 “Amen, Amen, I tell you: The one who believes in me will do the works that I am doing. And he will do even greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. M: The Gospel of Our Lord

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Hymn 170 – Draw Us to Thee

THE SERMON 1 PETER 2:4-10

Rock-Solid

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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.

Offering Our Gifts of Love to the Lord (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.

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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.

Closing Hymn 145:5 – Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won

5 Jesus lives! And now is death

But the gate to life immortal; This shall calm my trembling breath When I pass its gloomy portal. Faith shall cry, as fails each sense: “Jesus is my confidence!”

Text: Christian F. Gellert, 1715–69, abr.; tr. Frances E. Cox, 1812–97, alt.

Announcements

Assistants in Worship (May 10)

Preacher/Liturgist – Pastor Joel Sauer Pianist – Char Brauer Broadcast – James Flinn Soloist – Rebekah Thoma

Last Week

Weekend Offerings: $8,836 Missions: $140.00 Building Fund: $275.00

The Radio Broadcast is sponsored by Jeanette Spiegle in loving memory

of her husband Reuben, parents Henry and Ethel Baumann and brother Donald Baumann!

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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 Sermon Artwork: Clip Art for Year A © 1992 Archdiocese of Chicago. All rights reserved. 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. Scripture: Scripture is taken from The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version ©, EHV ©, © 2017 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved.

This Week at St. Peter’s Sunday

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10:05 AM Worship

Broadcast Online /

Radio

Distance Learning Continues for Our School

as we strive for Excellence in Education

to Grow in Christ and to Share Christ

Through the Power of God’s Holy Word

10:05 AM

Worship

Broadcast

Online / Radio

Offerings: At St. Peter’s, we ask for your continued offerings to the Lord

and to the ministry here in Sturgeon Bay. They are especially needed at this time as we bring God’s Word to you and the community.

For those of you who wish to give your offerings online, you may do so at stpeterslutheran.net or scan the code to the right or click here and then click on “Donate Online”

You can also mail or drop off your offerings at the church. (address: 108 W. Maple Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235)

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Church News

Worship Services over the internet and radio We will make use

of digital and other means to reach out and share the gospel with our congregation and others. If you desire a DVD of the worship services, you may request one from our church office.

10:05 am Sundays – Internet and Radio Broadcast

o WDOR 93.9FM

o Visit stpeterslutheran.net under “Internet Worship” for links to Live internet worship and the worship folder. (YouTube and Facebook)

Television Broadcast (replay of previous week)

o Local Cable Channel 989

o Wednesdays at 9am and 6pm Sundays at 10am and 7pm

Pastor Home Visits: Last summer, Pastor Schroeder

and Pastor Sauer began making home visits to every member household of St. Peter’s. They sought to visit all members whose names began with A through F. They wereable to visit with most, some didn’t wish a visit, others, they were not able to set up a time to visit. The visits went well and they were looking to continue visiting the next quarter of the congregation in the summer of 2020. However, with the issues surrounding the pandemic, they will be postponing their visits. Please be assured they will continue these visits when safety allows. Just a reminder, these visits are simply causal visits – be it 10 minutes or 2 hours - and are purely an effort to know and serve you better. Thank you and your pastors look forward seeing you soon after this pandemic is over!

Video and Audio Operators: Do you enjoy working with

computers? Have you ever made a video on your phone? Then St. Peter’s has an opportunity for you! St. Peter’s video/audio broadcast is a vital part of our “sharing Christ” with our community. We are looking for volunteers (age High School on up) to help with the video and audio broadcast. Interested? contact Jim Flinn by email – jim.flinn@gmail.com. Thank you!

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Bulletin Printers Needed Over the years we have been blessed with

those individuals that wanted to serve the Lord but do not want to sit in a

meeting. Year ago, Paul Eggert and Bob Johnson printed in a storage room

downstairs, later on Wally Peterson and Richard Lindemeyer served as

printers in the church office. Over the last few years, it has been Tom and

Chris Whipple making the bulletin copies. We are thankful for all those that

have served St. Peter’s as printers. Tom and Chris are retiring from printing

and so we have the opportunity for someone or two people to be printers. If

you are interested, please contact Kari Anderson in the church office to find

out the details. When we are past our “stay at home days” we will NEED

bulletin printers once again. Why not call and volunteer for this now?

Call for St. Peter’s Graduates If you are a student who is graduating

from high school or college this year or you know of someone who is graduating, please contact the church office (743-4432) so we can acknowledge their accomplishments.

Stay Connected! During this time of uncertainty, strengthen your faith,

connect with your community, and grow in God’s truth with digital resources, feed your faith with virtual opportunities all for free. Just click on the links below. Good resources abound such as: WELS Devotions

WELS Family Devotions (Audio or printed)

WELS App for phone (devotions and much more!)

St. John – Valmy Devotions for healthcare and emergency personnel

Forward in Christ magazine, Podcasts, Videos, Wels Connections, etc.

Interactive Faith Bible Studies

Downloadable Bible Studies

Christ-Light Sunday School Lessons and Videos

Grace Talks (Video Devotions)

Prayers

Daily Chapel Services from Martin Luther College, Luther Prep School, and Manitowoc Lutheran High School

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Jesus Lives to the Only Way to Heaven!

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).

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)

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).”