Seeing Yourself In The Story - The Story of a Lamp
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As Christians, we are called to let our light shine for others to see. This means sharing our love, kindness, and faith with the world. Today, we will hear Jesus tell a story about letting your light shine. The parable encourages us to be bold and unafraid while spreading hope and joy to those around us.
Light & Dark
Pastor: The Bible has many verses that remind us that we live in a world of darkness. But Jesus, the light of the world, has entered in!
All: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5)
Pastor: Jesus said: “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.” (John 12:46)
All: Scripture tells us that we were once darkness, but now we are light in the Lord. So live as children of light.” (Ephesians 5:8)
Confession & Forgiveness
Pastor: "This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all." (1 John 1:5)
All: "If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth." (1 John 1:6)
Pastor: "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin." (1 John 1:7)
All: Lord, today as I step into Your light, I see how much I prefer to stay in darkness so no one sees my sin. Deliver me from my sin and guilt. in Jesus name.
Pastor: "If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:8-9)
All: "If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us." (1 John 1:10)
Pastor: Jesus, the Light of the world, has taken your sin upon Himself on the cross. You have been forgiven. Live as children of the Light. Jesus said: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” (Matthew 5:14)
We Are
Every secret every shame
Every fear every pain
Live inside the dark
But that's not who we are
We are children of the day
So wake up sleeper lift your head
We were meant for more than this
Fight the shadows conquer death
Make the most of the time we have left
We are the light of the world
We are the city on a hill
We are the light of the world
And we gotta we gotta we gotta
Let the light shine
We are the light of the world
We are the city on a hill
We are the light of the world
And we gotta we gotta we gotta
Let the light shine
We are called to spread the news
To tell the world the simple truth
Jesus came to save there's freedom in His name
So let His love break through
We are the light of the world
We are the city on a hill
We are the light of the world
And we gotta we gotta we gotta
Let the light shine
We are the light of the world
We are the city on a hill
We are the light of the world
And we gotta we gotta we gotta
Let the light shine
We are the light we are the light we are the light
So let your light shine brighter
We are the light we are the light we are the light
Jesus You are the light You are the light
You are the light
We will lift You high and shine shine shine
We are the light of the world
We are the city on a hill
We are the light of the world
And we gotta we gotta we gotta
Let the light shine
We are the light of the world
We are the city on a hill
We are the light of the world
And we gotta we gotta we gotta
Let the light shine
Let the light shine let the light shine
Let the light shine let the light shine
Scripture Reading
Mark 4:21-22 (NIV) - He said to them, "Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don't you put it on its stand? For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open.
STP KIDS Dismissal
STP KIDS is the Children’s Ministry at St. Peter’s Edina, designed for all children from 6 months to 10 years old (Grade 5). Older children are welcome to participate as helpers. Our vision is to partner with parents in raising up a generation of children that will seek their God-given Kingdom mission and impact their world for Jesus!
Message
Mark 4:21-22 (NIV) - [Jesus] said to them, "Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don't you put it on its stand? For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open.
1. Don’t cover up your light.
2. No one hides their light under the bed.
3. Stand tall as a lamp stand.
Prayer
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Communion
The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod holds the Biblical teaching that in Communion we receive the true body and blood of Jesus Christ with the bread and wine for the forgiveness of sins. If you are a baptized Christian who has been instructed in the Biblical teaching of the real presence of the Christ in this meal and grace through faith in Christ, and if you agree with our confession of faith, please join with the fellowship of disciples in Holy Communion.
“Everyone should examine themselves first, and then eat the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.” (1 Corinthians 11:28-29)
The Lord’s Prayer
All: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Blessing
Matthew 5:16 (NIV) - In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Send Me
If it’s bandaging the broken
Or washing filthy feet
Here I am Lord send me
If it’s loving one another
Even when we don’t agree
Here I am Lord send me
If I’m poor or if I’m wealthy
I’ll serve You just the same
Here I am Lord send me
On the mountain or the valley
I will choose to praise
Here I am Lord send me
If I’m known by how I love
Let my life reflect how much
I love You I love You
And before You even ask
My answer will be yes
‘Cause I love You I love You
If the truth cuts like an arrow
I will say it anyway
Here I am Lord send me
If it means that they’ll reject me
Lord I will still obey
Here I am Lord send me
If I’m known by how I love
Let my life reflect how much
I love You I love You
And before You even ask
My answer will be yes
‘Cause I love You I love You
When I’m standing in Your glory
I’ll be glad I chose to say
Here I am Lord send me
Well done good and faithful
I live to hear You say
Here I am Lord send me
Here I am Lord send me
Here I am Lord send me
If I’m known by how I love
Let my life reflect how much
I love You I love You
And before You even ask
My answer will be yes
‘Cause I love You I love You
If I’m known by how I love
Let my life reflect
How much I love You I love You
And before You even ask
My answer will be yes
‘Cause I love You I love You
We Are
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