Words To Live By - Come
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Today’s word to live by: COME
Perhaps you use the common table prayer: "Come Lord Jesus..." It would be good to think about what we are praying, who we are inviting. Are we simply inviting Jesus to our table or are we asking Him to come now; to return again; to bring the end of the world; to hasten the judgement day and the final victory?
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Lion and The Lamb
He's coming on the clouds
Kings and kingdoms will bow down
And every chain will break
As broken hearts declare His praise
For who can stop the Lord Almighty
Our God is the Lion
The Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power
And fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before Him
Our God is the Lamb
The Lamb that was slain
For the sins of the world
His blood breaks the chains
And every knee will bow before
The Lion and the Lamb
Every knee will bow before Him
So open up the gates
Make way before the King of kings
The God who comes to save
Is here to set the captives free
For who can stop the Lord Almighty
Our God is the Lion
The Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power
And fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before Him
Our God is the Lamb
The Lamb that was slain
For the sins of the world
His blood breaks the chains
And every knee will bow before
The Lion and the Lamb
Every knee will bow before Him
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Who can stop the Lord
Our God is the Lion
The Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power
And fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before Him
Our God is the Lamb
The Lamb that was slain
For the sins of the world
His blood breaks the chains
And every knee will bow before
The Lion and the Lamb
Every knee will bow before Him
Greeting
Revelation Song
Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain
Holy holy is He
Sing a new song to Him Who sits on
Heaven's mercy seat
Holy holy holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of kings
You are my everything
And I will adore You
Clothed in rainbows of living color
Flashes of lightning rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor strength and
Glory and power be
To You the only wise King
Holy holy holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of kings
You are my everything
And I will adore You
Filled with wonder
Awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your name
Jesus Your name is power
Breath and living water
Such a marvelous mystery
Holy holy holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of kings
You are my everything
And I will adore You
Holy holy holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of kings
You are my everything
And I will adore You
Scripture Reading
Luke 24:45-52 - “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.” The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll. He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
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). 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: Come
Genesis 3:15 -“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”
Job 19:25-26 - I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God;
Isaiah 9:6 - For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:7 - Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 - For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.
1 Thessalonians 5:1-2 - Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
Titus 2:13 - While we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ
1 John 2:28 - And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming.
Jude 14 - “See, the Lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones”
Revelation 1:7 - “Look, he is coming with the clouds,” and “every eye will see him, even those who pierced him”; and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.” So shall it be! Amen.
Revelation 3:3 - Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; hold it fast, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you.
Revelation 22:12 - "Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.”
Matthew 24:27 - For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
Matthew 24:29 - “Immediately after the distress of those days“’the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’”
Matthew 24:30 - “Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven. And then all the peoples of the earth will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory.”
Matthew 24:31 - “And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.”
Matthew 24:36 - “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.”
Acts 1:11 - “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”
Revelation 22:17 - The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.
Revelation 22:20 - “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
People: 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
Revelation 22:20-21 - He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.
See A Victory
The weapon may be formed but it won't prosper
When the darkness falls it won't prevail
'Cause the God I serve knows only how to triumph
My God will never fail
My God will never fail
I'm gonna see a victory
I'm gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You Lord
I'm gonna see a victory
I'm gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You Lord
There's power in the mighty Name of Jesus
Every war He wages He will win
I'm not backing down from any giant
I know how this story ends
I know how this story ends
I'm gonna see a victory
I'm gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You Lord
I'm gonna see a victory
I'm gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You Lord
You take what the enemy meant for evil
And You turn it for good
You turn it for good
You take what the enemy meant for evil
And You turn it for good
You turn it for good
You take what the enemy meant for evil
And You turn it for good
You turn it for good
You take what the enemy meant for evil
And You turn it for good
You turn it for good
I'm gonna see a victory
I'm gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You Lord
I'm gonna see a victory
I'm gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You Lord
Offerings
Thank you for those who responded this week by increasing your automated offerings. The leadership will be providing ministry updates and an opportunity for worshippers to make pledges to help us prepare for the work that is before us in sharing the Good News.
Mission Update - Investing in the Kingdom
Prayer Requests
May 29: Pray for our ECEC teachers as they share Jesus with children every day. Pray for our new Director, Jenna Pitkanen as she steps up to provide leadership for our ministry to ECEC families. Jenna has been identified as the new Early Childhood Education Center Director. Read the announcement here. Jenna holds a bachelors in Child Development from Concordia University - St. Paul and has served at St. Peter's as a lead teacher for 6 years. Please pray for her leadership of our ministry to ECEC families as she begins her new role. Jenna was installed in the worship service on May 22.
Berniece Ruthenbeck has been hospitalized with another compression fracture. Please pray for pain relief and daily encouragement. Her husband, Norm, is thankful for her bright & positive spirit.
Marjorie Simwanza offers the following prayer: “O Lord if you are willing to give me my voice back so that I can talk properly with friends and my familiy. I am under your cross. In Jesus I pray. Amen. “
Ron Fullerton passed away at the age of 92. They had been long time members of St. Peter’s. Marilyn can be reached at 952-836-6410. Their address is 13933 Falcon Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Birthdays
5/30 Derek Arens
5/31 Maxwell Pitkanen
6/8 Adam Licht
6/9 Laura Hjertstedt
6/10 Roy Reed
New Address for Jim, Tosca, Naomi, & Jamie Grimm
8912 Brigade Trail
Pensacola, FL 32534
The Grimms are beginning a new journey in their ministry. They are headed to Pensacola, Florida where Tosca will serve as Preschool Director and Jim will teach on staff. Read the announcement here. May God bless them as they transition and may they be a blessing to the people of Pensacola, as they were to us here at St. Peter’s.
Pastor Led Sunday Bible Class
We had to add two tables - now there is room for you! Every Sunday you are invited to join with fellow worshipers to study the Sunday texts more in depth. Examine the context to see the setting of the story. Be challenged to apply Biblical truth to your life. At 10:30am in the Discipleship Room to the right as you exit the sanctuary. Bring a cup of coffee and pick up a treat to enjoy on your way in. Life Application Bibles are provided for your study. Get a deeper look at the Revelation of Jesus Christ during the month of May. We will not be meeting on June 5 or 12 due to other Sunday events but will resume for the summer on June 19.
Update on St. Peter's Facility Development
AbleLight has made the difficult decision not to move forward building the proposed Cornerstone Village project on our campus. Rising inflation impacting construction and supply costs, operating expenses, and interest rates have affected the ability to deliver a solution that works for all the parties involved. These external factors, combined with the push for a smaller, lower density development have led to the determination that the project is not financially sustainable and AbleLight will not be moving forward.
In the end, resident affordability is a key requirement for the success of the project. A smaller building that is being suggested by the city council and the neighbors would not serve as many individuals with disabilities. AbleLight remains committed to serving the housing needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and as such, will continue to support inclusive housing options.
St. Peter’s will continue to explore solutions for our under-utilized facility centered around our mission and strategic plan, and will continue to engage members and neighbors in the process. We still face building repair issues that must be addressed. The St. Peter's Board of Directors and the Exploration Task Force will come back to the congregation at a later time with a report after giving consideration to options going forward.
Voters' Assembly - Next Sunday
A regularly scheduled Voters’ Assembly will be held Sunday, June 5 following the worship service. All are invited to learn about our 2022-2023 Annual Ministry Plan. The Ministry Plan and supporting budget will come before the members for approval. Given that AbleLight has decided that it is not feasible to move forward in developing housing for those with disabilities on our property, we will also be bringing forward an AbleLight Termination of Option to dissolve the previous exploration agreement that was in place. This has been approved by our congregation's attorney. You may review the legal document here.
Minneapolis Lutheran High School Alumni Gathering
On Sunday, June 12, St. Peter’s will welcome alumni from the area and those who have moved out of state. The service, led by a son of the congregation, Pastor Paul Koehn, will include the participation of other pastors who attended MLHS. Even the music will be provided by a former music teacher. The special service will be held at St. Peter’s during our regular Sunday 9:30am worship and will be followed by a reception to reunite with faces from the past. We give God the glory for the impact that Christian education has had on the lives of so many.
COVID-19
To find out more about how St. Peter’s is addressing COVID-19 pandemic, click below to view our preparedness & Safety Plan.
Lion and the Lamb
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Revelation Song
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See A Victory
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