First Sunday in Lent8:00am and 10:30am

17 February 2013St. Peter Lutheran Church

2104 Geele Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53083Pastor Diane K. Loberger

Ministers: All members of St. Peter Lutheran Church Phone: (920) 452-4771

Fax: (920) 453-6691Pastor’s Home Phone: (920) 918-4496 Pastor’s Email: DianeLoberger@att.net

Church Email: stpeter@stpetersheboygan.comWeb address: www.stpetersheboygan.com

We glorify God by building healthy relationships with God, with one another, and with our community by

following the example of Jesus Christ.

GATHERING

PRELUDE

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AND PRAYER REQUESTS

BUILDING FAITHFUL FAMILIES MOMENT

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who brings us safely through the sea, who gives us water from the rock, who leads us into the land of milk and honey.C: Amen.

P: Let us come home to God, confessing our sin. Merciful Father,C: we have sinned against heaven and before you. We do not fully live as your sons and daughters. We use your gifts to our own ends. Forgive us and restore us, that we may resist all that draws us away from you, and be at peace with one another. Amen.

P: We are reconciled to God through Christ; for his sake, God does not count our trespasses against us. Once dead in sin, we are now alive to God. Once lost, we now are found. God clothes you in the finest robe of all, the

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WE WELCOME ALL in Christ’s name to our worship service today. All baptized Christians who believe the bread and wine are the body and blood of

Christ for the forgiveness of sins may receive the sacrament. Communion is by common cup (for drinking only), or with individual glasses, the center rings are grape juice and the outer rings are wine. Young persons not yet instructed in

the meaning of the Sacrament are invited forward for a blessing.

righteousness of + Jesus Christ, forgiving you all your sins and making of you a new creation. C: Amen.OPENING HYMN Out in the Wilderness See page 11

GREETING

P: The grace of Jesus Christ our Savior, the reconciling love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.C: And also with you.

KYRIE ELW p.193(Red Hymnal)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

P: Let us pray. O Lord God, C: you led your people through the wilderness and brought them to the promised land. Guide us now, so that, following your Son, we may walk safely through the wilderness of this world toward the life you alone can give, 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 READING Deuteronomy 26:1–11When you have come into the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance to possess, and you possess it, and settle in it, 2you shall take some of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which you harvest from the land that the LORD your God is giving you, and you shall put it in a basket and go to the place that the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for his name. 3You shall go to the priest who is in office at that time, and say to him, "Today I declare to the LORD your God that I have come into the land that the LORD swore to our ancestors to give us." 4When the priest takes the basket from your hand and sets it down before the altar of the LORD your God, 5you shall make this response before the LORD your God: "A wandering Aramean was

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my ancestor; he went down into Egypt and lived there as an alien, few in number, and there he became a great nation, mighty and populous. 6When the Egyptians treated us harshly and afflicted us, by imposing hard labor on us, 7we cried to the LORD, the God of our ancestors; the LORD heard our voice and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression. 8The LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with a terrifying display of power, and with signs and wonders; 9and he brought us into this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. 10So now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground that you, O LORD, have given me." You shall set it down before the LORD your God and bow down before the LORD your God. 11Then you, together with the Levites and the aliens who reside among you, shall celebrate with all the bounty that the LORD your God has given to you and to your house. Word of God, Word of life.C: Thanks be to God.

SECOND LESSON Romans 10:8b–13"The word is near you,on your lips and in your heart"

(that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. 11The scripture says, "No one who believes in him will be put to shame." 12For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. 13For, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved." Word of God, Word of life.C: Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery ELW # 334(verse 1) (Red Hymnal)

GOSPEL Luke 4:1–13P: The holy gospel according to Luke the fourth chapter.C: Glory to you, O Lord.

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P: Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 2where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. 3The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread." 4Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'One does not live by bread alone.'"

5Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6And the devil said to him, "To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. 7If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours." 8Jesus answered him, "It is written,

'Worship the Lord your God,and serve only him.'"

9Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, 10for it is written,

'He will command his angels concerning you,to protect you,'

11and'On their hands they will bear you up,so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.'"

12Jesus answered him, "It is said, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'" 13When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time. This is the gospel of the Lord.C: Praise to you, O Christ.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery ELW # 334(verse: Lent 1) (Red Hymnal)

CHILDREN’S MOMENT Nate Smith

SERMON Pastor Diane

HYMN OF THE DAY All Are Welcome ELW # 641(Red Hymnal)

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APOSTLES CREED

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: Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great.

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 12

OFFERTORY PRAYER

AM: Let us pray. God our provider,C: you have not fed us with bread alone, but with words of grace and life. Bless us and these your gifts, which we receive from your bounty, through 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.

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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. You call your people to cleanse their hearts and prepare with joy for the paschal feast, that renewed in the gift of baptism, we may come to the fullness of your grace. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

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P: You are indeed holy, almighty and merciful God. You are most holy, and great is the majesty of your glory. You so loved the world that you gave your only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but have eternal life. We give you thanks for his coming into the world to fulfill for us your holy will and to accomplish all things for our salvation.

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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.

For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

P: Remembering, therefore, his salutary command, his life-giving passion and death, his glorious resurrection and ascension, and the promise of his coming again, we give thanks to you, O Lord God Almighty, not as we ought but as we are able; we ask you mercifully to accept our praise and thanksgiving and with your Word and Holy Spirit to bless us, your servants, and these your own gifts of bread and wine, so that we and all who share in the body and blood of Christ may be filled with heavenly blessing and grace, and, receiving the forgiveness of sin, may be formed to live as your holy people and be given our inheritance with all your saints.

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P: To you, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory in your holy church, now and forever.C: Amen

THE LORD'S PRAYER

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: All who thirst, all who hunger, come and be filled with the goodness of God.

COMMUNION HYMN Jesus, Lamb of God See page 14A Place at the Table See page 15

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 God, in this holy meal you have embraced us and gathered us into your arms of compassion and protection. Release us now to go on our way in these forty days, ready to see our work as prayer, ready to fast from complacency, and ready to share with those in need; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: Amen.

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SENDING

BLESSING P: God our Father bless you and shield you. Christ our Mother shelter you and carry you. God the Holy Spirit guide your journey + both now and forever.C: Amen.

SENDING HYMN No Longer Strangers See page 17

DISMISSAL

AM: Go in peace. Remember the poor.C: Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS

Presiding Minister: Pastor Diane LobergerAssistant Minister: Cindy Weina/Carol WittCrucifer: Ben Hoyt/Brandon HouseyReader: Wendy Bertram/Kevin WittUshers: 8:00am: Bob & Jean Stichert

10:30am: Dione Knop & Autumn WeimannCommunion: 8:00am: Tom, Jean, and Sammy Hoyt, Kathy Dana

10:30am: Tracy & Karlee Weimann, Dan & Cheryl RostollanAltar Guild: Susan Ubbelohde, Susan Ubbelohde, Rostollan FamilyChildren’s Moment: Nate SmithCouncil Representative: Nate SmithBread Baker: Judy BrunnichCoffee Fellowship: Doug & Beth Hawkins, Dione Knop, Shirley Robek, Pam Wilhelm, Eric & Kelly Cruz, Julia Robek, Myra SchneiderOrganist: Kurt Zempel

Out in the Wilderness11

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I Offer My Life

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Jesus, Lamb of God

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A Place at the Table

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No Longer Strangers

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SERVING NEXT WEEK (02/24/13) If you are unable to serve, please find a replacement and call the church office to report the change. Thank you!Presiding Minister: Pastor Diane LobergerAssistant Minister: LOgan Gerbitz/Eric BrunnichCrucifer: Ben Gerbitz/Austin StiebsReader: Gary Klein/Hope StiebsUshers: 8:00am: Patty Kauger, Allison Markus

10:30am: Steve & Barb BubbCommunion: 8:00am: Pat Peters, Linda Rasmussen, Carolyn Watson, Pat Lueschow

10:30am: Wendy Conto, Deb Wilson, Ed & Amy KirchenwitzAltar Guild: Amy Reinholtz, Amy Reinholtz, Wendy ContoChildren’s Moment: Amy ReinholtzCouncil Representative: Wendy ContoBread Baker: JoAnne KrysakCoffee Fellowship: Russ & Wina Topel, Anne Moe, Linda Rasmussen, Brenda Ahlstrom, Doug Karst, Garrett Eaton, Dave & Karen BerglundOrganist: Judy Brunnich

THIS WEEKS CALENDARSunday, February 17, 2013

8:00 AM Worship Commitment Sunday9:15 AM Sunday School/Confirmation Classrooms

10:30 AM Worship Sanctuary12:45 PM M/M Mosque Trip Meet at St. Peter

Monday, February 18, 20139:00 AM NEWSLETTER DEADLINE3:30 PM Jams & Jellies Kitchen6:00 PM Boy Scouts Fellowship Hall6:30 PM Council Meeting Conference Room

Tuesday, February 19, 20136:30 AM Election Fireside Room/Narthex3:00 PM Community Meal Prep Kitchen6:00 PM Serenity Fellowship Conference Room6:15 PM Cub Scouts Classrooms

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6:30 PM Knitting Ministry Youth Room7:00 PM NA Meeting Chapel

Wednesday, February 20, 20134:30 PM Finance Team Classrooms5:00 PM Soup and Sandwich Fellowship Hall6:00 PM Worship Sanctuary6:30 PM Choir Music Room7:00 PM Confirmation Quadrooms

Thursday, February 21, 20135:30 PM St. Peter's Cafe Fellowship Hall7:00 PM Faith Formation Webinars Conference Room

Saturday, February 23, 20139:00 AM Mutual Ministry Arabella's

Sunday, February 24, 20138:00 AM Worship Sanctuary9:15 AM Sunday School/Confirmation Classrooms9:15 AM WELCA Quilting Event Fellowship Hall

10:30 AM Worship Sanctuary

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS

First Lesson Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18Second Lesson Philippians 3: 17-4:1 Gospel Luke 13: 31-35

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 basket or hand it to the ushers. Other opportunities to use the Pew Card would be to inform Pastor Diane of a prayer request or a future hospital visit. Thank you.

THE WHOLYISTIC FITNESS CLASS will be held Monday, February 25, 2013, from 7:00-8:00 PM. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 2104 Geele Avenue, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, 53081. It is taught by Brenda Rahe, WNBF Professional Natural Bodybuilder Owner, CPFT, Wellness Coach,

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Competition Prep Coach ,ABSolute Definition. The class is free and open to congregation members as well as the public. This month’s topic is: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. Stroke ranks fourth, and stroke is also a leading cause of severe, long-term disability. This month show your heart some love by learning how to strengthen it inside and out. (Hint: We will be enjoying 15 minutes of heart-healthy movement toward the end of the hour - dress comfortably if you plan to participate, otherwise please stay and enjoy learning while observing!) The class is free, however, donations to St. Peter Lutheran Church are gladly accepted.

LENTEN WORSHIP SCHEDULE 2013Wednesdays, 2/20—3/3/20

Soup & Sandwich 5:00pm, Worship at 6:00pm

Thursday, March 28th – Maundy Thursday Worship at 7:00pm

Friday, March 29th– Good FridayWorship at 12:15pm at St. Peter & 7:00pm at Grace Episcopal Church

Sunday, March 31st – Easter Sunday Worship at 6:30am, 8:00am & 10:30am

Easter Breakfast 7:30am-10:00am

LENTEN SOUP AND SANDWICH IS BACK St. Peter will again have its soup and sandwich dinner this year before Lenten Wednesday Services. A sign up for soup makers and dessert bakers will be posted on the kiosk. We will also be looking for help to set up and clean up. The Soup and Sandwich dinners will begin on February 20th from 5:00 - 6:00pm. Any questions please contact Wendy Conto.

10 MINUTES X 30 PEOPLE = 1 LWR QUILT TOP! Everyone Welcome on Sunday, February 24th. For 10 minutes (or more) during the educational hour AND after 2nd service to help create quilts for LWR Quilt Project. *sign – up on kioskQualifications: able to use a pencil, can cut with a scissors, enjoy coloring, able to tie a knot, and not afraid of pins

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Benefits: free food & drink /unlimited coffee breaks AND lunch will be served after 2nd service, job security (can not be layed off or fired), on the job training, and opportunity to “love one another"

FOUND! Headbands for Adults board game. Left at Camp Y Koda - Frozen Fellowship on January 27. Please contact Aimee Dettloff (457-4579) if it's yours! LEROY G. KNAUB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 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, 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 2013 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 Church· Deadline is the first Monday in April.

The application is available on the St. Peter website or you can contact Kay Regan for an application. The scholarship will be presented to the recipient at their high school’s award program. RETURN TO THE BWCA – AUGUST 2013 St. Peter will return to the Boundary Waters Wilderness Canoe Area in Northern Minnesota the third week in August. We already have broad interest, including several families, so we expect to be able to offer a choice of experiences – from casual with lots of time for swimming, playing and just plain relaxing, or a trip deeper into the wilderness to focus on fishing some of the best lakes in the world, or possibly a traditional adventure trip for those looking for a more physical challenge. The cost should be between $350 - $375 per person. Contact Ron Wilson for additional information 946-2525.

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“But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” Joshua 24: 15

We are asking you to bring a picture(s) of your faithful family to church. We will post these in a special place for all to see the number of faithful families we have at St. Peter. Your family photo could include your immediate family, your extended families, your church family, your work family, etc, you get the idea. Please insert these photos in an envelope marked, Faithful Families. If you would like the photos returned, make sure you put your name on the envelope and request that they be returned. You may start dropping these off at the church office or in the offering plate as soon as you’ve read this. We then are asking you to invite your faithful families to one of our regular services on Sunday February 17, 2013 to thank them.

SUMMER SYNOD DELEGATION TO EL SALVADOR Are you interested in learning more about El Salvador or considering a deeper involvement in our companion relationship with El Salvador? We are hoping to have a Greater Milwaukee Synod delegation to El Salvador in the summer of 2013. This will be a "beginners" trip -- no Spanish needed, just a desire to experience a wonderful culture and a loving people living out their faith. If you are interested in participating, please come to the committee meeting on Monday night, or send a message to Tim Muth atrtim98@yahoo.com.

An Encounter with Oscar Romero Inspiration and Challenge for the 21st Century on Saturday, March 9th 8:00am-3pm St. Mary Parish 9520 W. Forest Home Ave, Hales Corners. Join us for this workshop based on the new film, “Monseñor, The Last Journey of Oscar Romero,” which will explore his struggles as a pastor and as a man to accompany the Salvadoran people in their fight for justice. With our dynamic panelists, we will reflect on the meaning his life can have for us and how his journey can inspire and challenge us today. Day includes screening of the film, presentations, time for group discussion and reflection along with lunch. For more details,

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including the day’s schedule and link to RSVP, please visit http://www.archmil.org/offices/world-mission/RomeroWorkshop.htm Cost is $10.

Hola Amigos! IT IS TIME TO WRITE YOUR SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT AT OUR SISTER CONGREGATION, APOSTLES OF CHRIST. Nine women from St. Peter will be hand delivering your letters in March. It is so important that EVERY student receives a letter. Photographs are treasured so if you took a family photo by the Christmas tree this year—SEND IT! Otherwise we may send Dick Johnsen after you! Please put your completed letters in Carol Witt’s file folder at church or email the letter to her at cewitt28@charter.net. Place all labeled photos in the file folder. Deadline is March 3, 2013. Gracias! Students in need of letters...the following students do not have specific sponsors and need a St. Peter family to write to them. Would you be willing to be their contact family at St. Peter? Let Dick Johnsen, Amy Reinholtz or Carol Witt know which student you want to write to. Thank you!* Andrea Raquel Perez Martinez age 6 in Kindergarten* Alison Nicole Hernandez age 7 in Second grade* Jhonathan Guillen age 16 in Tenth grade

Mark your calendars!

� 2nd Annual Taste of St Peter - Pot Luck with a Twist! Bring your favorite dish AND submit the recipe! This is a great way to gather new recipes and share your favorites with others! Sunday, April 21 after the late service. Watch the Narthex for a sign up!

� July 19-21, 2012 — St Peter Camping Weekend - Make your reservations now at Kohler Andrae State Park (www.reserveamerica.com)Contact Aimee Dettloff (457-4579) with questions about either!

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EASTER FLOWERS ORDER FORM

Quantity Price Total(Please Circle Color Choice)

________ Easter Lily (White) $ 9.50 ________

________ Hydrangea (Pink, Blue) $15.00 ________

________ Tulips (Red, Pink, $ 9.00 ________ Purple, Yellow)

________ Hyacinth (Pink, Purple, $ 9.00 ________ White)

________ Daffodils (Yellow) $ 9.00 ________

Total ________

All plants are in 6” pots MONEY MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER

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Orders must be turned into the church office by Sunday, March 10th, 2013.

Name ___________________________________________

St. Peter 2013 Approved Budget Status

Approved 2013 annual budget $255,231 Subtract TLC building use income $32,400

Offerings needed to meet approved budget $222,831 Offerings needed every Sunday $4,204

Weekly Offerings Compared To Budget

Offerings Needed Every

Sunday

Offerings Received Last Sunday

2/10/2013

Received as % of Budget

Surplus or (Shortfall)

Week Number As % Of Budget6 Amount

$4,204 $3,511 84% ($693) -16%Benevolence $176

Year-To-Date Offerings Compared To Budget

Offerings As Of Last SundayReceived

as % of Budget

Surplus or (Shortfall) As % Of

BudgetNeeded Received Amount

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$25,226 $29,198 116% $3,972 16%Benevolence $1,398 Oper. Expenses $27,800

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