Joining Jesus as a Family
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Greeting & Announcements
God designed children to watch you, to imitate you, and become a version of you... for better or worse. So the question for you is: how are you living out your faith, and is that what you want the kids around you to grow up and imitate? We are all a part of a family - may I challenge you to join Jesus as a family?
Call to Action
Pastor: We know that faith is not just about what we say but is shown through our actions. The Bible teaches us that if we truly believe in God’s word, our deeds will reflect that belief.
All: But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. (James 1:22 (NLT))
Pastor: Each act of kindness, compassion, and love that we show to others makes our faith come alive. It’s a reminder that we should not only profess our beliefs but also live them out daily.
All: Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. (1 John 3:18 (NLT))
Pastor: By bringing faith to life through our actions, we not only grow closer to God but also inspire those around us. Our actions can lead others to Him, displaying His love and grace in tangible ways.
All: Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8)
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
Scripture Reading
1 John 3:16-18 (NIV) - This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
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
John 13:15 (NIV) - I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 (NLT) - ...whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble…For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
Prayer
If you are in need of prayer, we would love the opportunity to pray with you! You can post a prayer on our online prayer wall, or submit a private prayer to our prayer team.
Confession & Forgiveness
Questions and answers from the Small Catechism
Pastor: Do you believe that you are a sinner?
All: Yes, I believe it; I am a sinner.
Pastor: How do you know this?
All: From the Ten Commandments; these I have not kept.
Pastor: Are you sorry for your sins?
All: Yes, I am sorry that I have sinned against God.
Pastor: What have you deserved of God by your sins?
All: His wrath and displeasure, temporal death, and eternal damnation.
Pastor: Do you also hope to be saved?
All: Yes, that is my hope.
Pastor: In whom then do you trust?
All: In my dear Lord Jesus Christ.
Pastor: What has Christ done for you that you trust in Him?
All: He died for me and shed His blood for me on the cross for the forgiveness of sins.
Pastor: Why should we remember and proclaim His death?
All: First, so we may learn to believe that no creature could make satisfaction for our sins. Only Christ, true God and man, could do that. Second, so we may learn to be horrified by our sins, and to regard them as very serious. Third, so we find joy and comfort in Christ alone, and through faith in Him be saved.
Pastor: What motivated Christ to die and make full payment for your sins?
All: His great love to His Father and for me and other sinners.
Pastor: As you believe, so let it be. In the stead and by the command of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
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 ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves.” (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
Philippians 3:17 (NIV) - Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do.
I Will Follow
All Your ways are good
All Your ways are sure
I will trust in You alone
Higher than my sight
High above my life
I will trust in You alone
Where You go I'll go
Where You stay I'll stay
When You move I'll move
I will follow You
Who You love I'll love
How You serve I'll serve
If this life I lose
I will follow You
I will follow You
Light into the world
Light into my life
I will live for You alone
You're the One I seek
Knowing I will find
All I need in You alone
In You alone
Where You go I'll go
Where You stay I'll stay
When You move I'll move
I will follow You
Who You love I'll love
How You serve I'll serve
If this life I lose
I will follow You
I will follow You
In You there's life everlasting
In You there's freedom for my soul
In You there's joy unending joy
In You there's life everlasting
In You there's freedom for my soul
In You there's joy unending joy
And I will follow
Who You love I'll love
How You serve I'll serve
If this life I lose
I will follow
Where You go I'll go
Where You stay I'll stay
When You move I'll move
I will follow You
Who You love I'll love
How You serve I'll serve
If this life I lose
I will follow You
I will follow You
I will follow You
I will follow You
I Will Follow
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