Transfiguration of Our Lord 8:00am & 10:30am 26 February 2017 St. Peter Lutheran Church 2104 Geele Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53083 Pastor Kristin Berglund Pastor's Email: kberglund@stpetersheboygan.com Ministers: All members of St. Peter Lutheran Church Phone: (920) 452-4771 Church Email: stpeter@stpetersheboygan.com Web address: www.stpetersheboygan.com
WELCOME TO ALL WHO ARE WORSHIPING WITH US TODAY We are glad that you are here! We hope that you experience God in this place and that you find worship to be a meaningful experience. Below are some tips about how we worship at St. Peter that might be helpful. You can use this booklet (bulletin) to follow the worship service and participate if you desire. The parts marked P (pastor) and AM (assisting minister) will be read by worship leaders. Everything in bold print marked with a C (congregation) is for all to say together. Prayer requests that you would like to be read aloud during worship, can be written on a note card and handed to the pastor or assisting minister. They are the two people wearing white robes. Note cards are in boxes on tables near the glass doors of the worship space. Hearing assist devices are available. Our sanctuary is equipped with Telecoil through the sound system and microphones. If you re hearing aides already have the telecoil feature, just turn that on. If not, we have hearing assist devices available -please see an usher for assistance. Songs (hymns) can be found in the red ELW (Evangelical Lutheran Worship) or blue WOV (With One Voice) books in the holders in the pew in front of you. Instructions for how we do communion are found in the Meal portion of this booklet. The service may be heard from speakers located in the nursery and Fireside Room. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us using the information on the front cover of this bulletin booklet. 2
WELCOME CHILDREN Thank you for bringing children to church! We are glad to welcome children in worship and we value their presence. Here are some ways we can help each other have the best worship experience possible and also help young children learn how to worship. The Pray-Ground is intended to give our littlest ones some room to wiggle. It is the carpeted area in the front of the worship space because we recognize that kids are more engaged in worship when they can see what is going on. Small children, toddlers, and infants are welcome to use this space with supervision. The Pray-Ground is not intended to be a play area or activity zone. It is a quiet space, however, we understand that children make noise! Please help young children learn how to respect others in worship by using soft voices if talking is necessary. Busy Bags are located in the basket on the floor just inside the glass doors of the worship space. Inside, children will find fun things to keep little hands busy during worship. Please return the bag and its contents to the basket on your way out of worship. Nursery We understand that children sometimes need a place to be that is just for them. Feel free to use the nursery whenever your little ones might need it. The nursery is located next to the lobby. There is not a nursery attendant so an adult must stay in the nursery to supervise and keep children safe. Children s Message All young people are invited to the front of the church during this time. Sunday School (K4-5 th grade) meets on most Sunday mornings during the academic year from 9:15-10:15. 3
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 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who stretches out the heavens, who sends light to the nations, who gives breath to us all. C: Amen. P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. **Silence for reflection and self-examination.** P: Loving God, C: we confess that we have turned from your way to follow our own ways. Forgive us for the times we have spoken or acted too quickly; we have not spoken or acted at all; we have hurt those closest to us; we have hurt those we have yet to know; we have thought more about ourselves than others; we have thought less of ourselves than we ought. Turn us around, and give us a fresh start, so that we can live as your children. Amen. P: Even when we have done wrong, God makes us right. Even when we have messed up, God puts us together. God s love never runs out. God never tires of calling us beloved children. Hear God say to you now: Your sins are forgiven, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. C: Amen. 4
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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 6
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HYMN OF PRAISE He is Exalted 8
PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Let us pray. O God, C: in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of Moses and Elijah, and in the voice from the bright cloud declaring Jesus your beloved Son, you foreshadowed our adoption as your children. Make us heirs with Christ of your glory, and bring us to enjoy its fullness, 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 Exodus 24:12-18 12 The LORD said to Moses, Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction. 13 So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. 14 To the elders he had said, Wait here for us, until we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them. 15 Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. 16 The glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. 17 Now the appearance of the glory of the LORD was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. 18 Moses entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights. Word of God, word of life. C: Thanks be to God. SECOND LESSON 2 Peter 1:16-21 16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God 9
the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased. 18 We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain. 19 So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one s own interpretation, 21 because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. Word of God, word of life. C: Thanks be to God. CHILDREN'S MOMENT Nate Smith GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God WOV # 783 (verse 1) (Blue Hymnal) GOSPEL Matthew 17:1-9 P: The holy gospel according to Matthew the seventeenth chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord. P: 1 Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3 Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 Then Peter said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. 5 While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him! 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, Get up and do not be afraid. 8 And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. 10
9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead. This is the gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God WOV # 783 (verse 2) (Blue Hymnal) SERMON Pastor Kristin Berglund HYMN OF THE DAY Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord See page 16 APOSTLES' CREED P: With the whole church, let us confess our faith. 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. After each petition, the people respond.** AM: Lord, in your mercy. C: Hear our prayer. 11
MEAL THE PEACE **In an act of unity, blessing and reconciliation, we greet one another with the peace of Christ. You are invited to share a sign of peace with those around you.** P: The peace of Christ be with you always. C: And also with you. THE OFFERING Emmaus Singers **Our gratitude is expressed in gifts for the church's mission and the world's needs. Music invites us to reflect.** OFFERTORY PRAYER AM: Let us pray. Merciful God, C: receive the gifts we bring, ourselves, our time, and our possessions. Through this meal unite us as your body, shining with the light of your justice and mercy; for the sake of him who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 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; who, sharing our life, lived among us to reveal your glory and love, that our darkness should give way to your own brilliant light. 12
P: Holy God, you alone are holy, you alone are God. The universe declares your praise: beyond the stars; beneath the sea; within each cell; with every breath. C: We praise you, O God. P: Generations bless your faithfulness: through the water; by night and day; across the wilderness; out of exile; into the future. C: We bless you, O God. P: We give you thanks for your dear Son: at the heart of human life; near to those who suffer; beside the sinner; among the poor; with us now. C: We thank you, O God. 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: Remembering his love for us on the way, at the table, and to the end, we proclaim the mystery of faith: C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. P: We pray for the gift of your Spirit: in our gathering; within this meal; among your people; throughout the world. Blessing, praise, and thanks to you, holy God, through Christ Jesus, by your Spirit, in your church, without end. C: Amen. THE LORD'S PRAYER P: Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us. C: 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 13
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: We who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. Come. Be filled with light and life. **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 wine (purple cups) or grape juice (white cups). 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 Spirit Song See page 18 Spirit of the Living God See page 20 POST COMMUNION PRAYER P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C: Amen. AM: Let us pray. O Morning Star, fair and bright, you have refreshed us again with heavenly food. You are our dearest treasure. Go with us now today, tomorrow, every day that we tell the story of your neverending love and sing your praise both now and forever. C: Amen. 14
SENDING BLESSING P: The God of glory dwell in you richly, name you beloved, and shine brightly on your path; and the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. C: Amen. SENDING HYMN Shine, Jesus, Shine ELW # 671 (Red Hymnal) **You may turn to watch the cross as it leads us out into mission in the world.** DISMISSAL AM: Go in peace. Be the light of Christ. C: Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE 15
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SERVING THIS WEEK Presiding Minister: Pastor Kristin Berglund Assisting Minister: Dan Rostollan/Dione Knop Crucifer: AJ Durr/Jaxon Tyler Reader: Dawn Klein/Rowan Klein Ushers: 8:00am: Fred & Sheri Hutchison 10:30am: Kirchenwitz Family Communion: 8:00am: Myra Schneider, Kathy Dana, Pat Lueschow, Sue Seidemann 10:30am: Dave & Karen Berglund, Dione Knop, Zoee Schlueter Altar Guild: Weina Family, Weina Family, Dan Rostollan Children's Moment: Nate Smith Council Rep on Duty: Dan Rostollan Bread Baker: Dawn Klein Coffee Fellowship: Johnsen Family Music: Emmaus Singers SERVING ASH WEDNESDAY 03/01/17 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: Nate Smith Crucifer: Zoee Schlueter Reader: Lisa Smith Ushers: Pat Peters & Kay Regan Communion: Dettloff Family Altar Guild: Bossler Family Council Rep on Duty: Amy Kirchenwitz Soup and Sandwich: WELCA Music: Emily Davis and St. Peter Choir NEXT WEEK'S READINGS First Lesson Genesis 2: 15-17; 3: 1-7 Second Lesson Romans 5: 12-19 Gospel Matthew 4: 1-11 21
SERVING NEXT WEEK 03/05/17 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: Dick Seidemann/Barb Bubb Crucifer: Ben Hoyt/Dylan Dettloff Reader: Bernie Juday/Renee Rusch Ushers: 8:00am: Marge Byrum, Jim Scheunert 10:30am: Wendy Conto, Sue Morrelle Communion: 8:00am: Gerbitz Family 10:30am: Deb Wilson, Renee Rusch, Steve Bubb, Tracy Weimann Altar Guild: Hoyt Family, Wendy Conto, Wendy Conto Children's Moment: Janet Blank Council Rep on Duty: Renee Rusch Coffee Fellowship: Patty Kauger & Kelly Juday Music: Emily Davis & St. Peter Choir THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR Sunday, February 26, 2017 8:00 AM Worship Sanctuary 9:15 AM Sunday School Classrooms 10:30 AM Worship Sanctuary 3:00 PM COGIC Sanctuary & Fireside Room Tuesday, February 28, 2017 9:00 AM Quilting Quadrooms 5:00 PM Finance Team Conference Room 6:30 PM Harry Potter & Scripture Study Holiday's 7:30 PM Piano Lessons Music Room Wednesday, March 01, 2017 10:00 AM Wonderful Wednesday Music Room 11:30 AM Leah Circle Fireside Room 6:00 PM Worship Sanctuary 6:30 PM Choir Music Room Thursday, March 02, 2017 5:45 PM Council Meeting Fireside Room 22
Sunday, March 05, 2017 8:00 AM Worship Sanctuary 9:15 AM Sunday School Classrooms 9:15 AM WELCA Board Meeting Conference Room 10:30 AM Worship Sanctuary 3:00 PM COGIC Sanctuary & Fireside Room THE MITTEN TREE Thank you to ALL Who labored making these items throughout the season. Six schools were delivered to. Including, 93 hats, 57 scarves, 80 pair of mittens/gloves, 10 pair of boot cuffs and 2 pair of leg warmers. Thank you! Do you have OLD OR ODD LENGTH 2X4 LUMBER you want to get rid of? The Community Garden on the corner of 22 nd and Geele is planning to build some more planting boxes, and needs lumber to do that. The boxes will be 3 x6, so boards at least 3 in length will work. If you have some you want to donate to the cause, see Bernie Juday or Janet Blank. CHANGE IN JANET S OFFICE HOURS: Because of the new Noon Prayer Group, Janet s office hours will be different on the 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays of each month. She will be in on those days from 12:00pm- 5:00pm or later by appointment. Janet s other office hours remain the same: Tuesdays: 1:00pm-4:00pm 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays: 3:00pm-6:00pm Thursdays: 3:30pm-5:30pm 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. KNITTING/CROCHETING MINISTRY meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month in the Conference Room at St. Peter from 2:00-3:00pm. Contact Ruth Hartig for more information. Please join us! 23
The WELCA board is once again proud to offer THE LEROY G. KNAUB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a current high school senior who wishes to continue their education at an accredited university, college or technical school on a full time basis. The scholarship is in honor of the late LeRoy G. Knaub, who not only gave untold hours to the leadership, stewardship, and building & grounds committees of St. Peter, but also to WELCA and the community of Sheboygan. Applicant must be a confirmed member of St. Peter Lutheran Church Must be a 2017 high school graduate with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale The applicant and or parents must be active, participating members of St. Peter Lutheran. Deadline is the first Monday in April (4/3/2017), please give all applications to Kay Regan or place in her folder. The application is available on the St. Peter website or can contact Kay Regan for an application. The scholarship will be presented to the recipient at their high school s award program. MICKEY WINKEL MEMORIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is a non-renewable award of up to $1,000. To be eligible for the scholarship the following criteria must be met: Applicant must be a confirmed member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. The applicant must be attending or will be attending an accredited public or not for profit institution of higher education. The application must be completed in full: including transcripts from your last school attended, references, and essay. Applications can be obtained in the office at St. Peter Lutheran Church, or from the website at www.stpetersheboygan.com. All applications must be returned to St. Peter Lutheran Church by April 15, 2017 for disbursement in fall of 2017. Please return completed application and any inquires to: Mickey Winkel Scholarship Committee St Peter Lutheran Church 2104 Geele Avenue Sheboygan, WI 53083 The scholarship will be disbursed as a onetime payment in the name of the scholarship recipient and the institution attending. 24
Join us for NOON TIME PRAYER on the 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays of each month from 12:15pm-12:45pm, in the Prayer Chapel PRAYER CHAIN is starting soon. Details are coming soon. Contact Janet Blank regarding each of these opportunities. 414-330-2718 or jblank@stpetersheboygan.com Sunday School will NEED 25-30 EMPTY PIE tins for a Lent project on April 2. If you have any aluminum tins or old ones you don t want back, please give them to us! They should be at least 8 in diameter and able to contain water. Please get them to Janet Blank, Jacquie Gerbitz or Ruth Hartig. Thank you! Feel free to come and we what we are doing with them on April 2. LENTEN SOUP AND SANDWICH IS BACK St. Peter will host soup and sandwich dinners before Lenten Wednesday Services. A sign up for soup makers and dessert bakers is posted on the kiosk. We are also looking for help to set up and clean up. The Soup and Sandwich dinners will be held from 5:00pm - 5:45pm. Any questions please contact Wendy Conto. THE CUT UPS The quilting group for Lutheran World Relief will meet the 2 nd and 4 th 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. 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. 25
2017 HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SERVICE TRIP WHERE: Minneapolis, MN. We are working with Urban Immersion Service Retreats and will spend five days doing service projects, learning, and meeting people in the city. We will travel by van and stay in a building with beds and showers. (Check it out at www.uisr-mn.org) WHEN: Sunday, July 9 th - Saturday, July 15 th WHO: Youth currently in grades 8-12 are invited to attend. HOW: Complete the registration form and return it to Pastor Kristin by Sunday, March 5 th with a $200 deposit to reserve your spot. Scholarships and payment plans are available. Please don t let the money stop you from coming! We will only have to fundraise a little to cover other costs. WHY: Experience the gift of community in unique and powerful ways while serving in agencies and partnerships in the city that are focused on educating participants about the complexities of poverty and how to respond as change-makers in our own community. The Sewing ladies are looking for PILLOW CASES for dog beds. If you have any extras, or find some on sale, please drop them off at church - in the cabinet across from the bathrooms in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you very much for your help!! 26
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO DELIVER MEALS Fresh Meals on Wheels is a wonderful program that does so much. It ensures that people don t go hungry by providing them tasty nutritious meals, it helps keep people in their homes, it provides a safety check to help families know their loved ones are safe, and it provides a friendly face and social contact for those receiving meals. There are many churches, organizations, and individuals who volunteer their time and open up their hearts to the clients receiving Meals on Wheels. Lori Ristow will be coordinating a group from St. Peter Lutheran Church to deliver meals to those in need. St. Peter is looking to fill the following dates: the 1st Monday of each month, the 2nd Tuesday of each month, the 5th Wednesday and Thursday (when it occurs in a month), and the 3rd Friday of each month. For more information or to request an application, please contact Lori Ristow at (home) 920.309.2302, (work) 920.401.7011, or email: loriannristow@gmail.com. Frequently Asked Questions: What is required to volunteer? A big heart, at least 18 years of age, a valid driver s license and proof of insurance, and must complete an application and pass a background check. What is the time commitment? One hour, one day a month When are the meals delivered? Monday through Friday. Pick up time is 11:10am and routes take 30 minutes to an hour. Will I deliver alone? You can deliver alone or with a spouse/partner. From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2005 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #22432. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Hymns reprinted with permission. CCLI#116214 27