Words To Live By - Joy
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Today’s word to live by: JOY
“Do you smile all the time?” This was my daughters questions. “I do when you’re with me.” The truth is, finding joy in spite of our circumstances is a huge struggle. If we’re not careful, even the smallest frustration can rob us of joy. Jesus told His disciples that there is a brand of joy that is complete joy – the kind He experienced even when He knew the cross was just around the corner. Now that’s a circumstance we have never faced. This kind of joy is available to you and me as well, if we stay close to Him. We can experience joy in spite of any circumstance that comes our way. Every time you choose to smile genuinely even through your circumstances are less than joyful, you give evidence that the same joy Jesus experienced in spite of the cross is in you.
Believe
It is one thing to know the story of the Bible. It’s another thing to live it. We are going to pull out our Believe topical Bibles and look at the 3rd section. It will help us answer the Who am I becoming? question. To do this we will find clear Biblical guidance to help us live fruitful lives. Our themes over the next 10 Sundays will be the fruit of the Spirit. So please dig out your Believe Bible (or pick up a copy to use these weeks). Remember if you can’t be with us that the messages are available on our St. Peter’s website / YouTube channel. We previously covered Discover & Connect. Now we move on to the third part of our next step: Engage. Please bring the Believe Bible each week to use during the message.
Bible reference to read this week about JOY (Chapter 22, p. 353 in Believe):
Psalm 16:1-11
Luke 2:1-21
John 15:1-11
Nehemiah 8:13-17
1 Chronicles 16:7-36
Habakkuk 3:16-19
John 13:1
John 16:16-24
James 1:2-17
Philippians 1:1-8
Philippians 1:12-19
Philippians 2:14-18
Philippians 3:1-21
Philippians 4:1
Philippians 4:4
Philippians 4:10-13
1 Peter 1:3-9
1 Peter 4:12-16
1 Peter 5:6-11
Order of Worship
Egypt
I won’t forget
The wonder of how You brought
Deliverance
The exodus of my heart
You found me
You freed me
Held back the waters for my release
Oh Yahweh
You’re the God who fights for me
Lord of every victory
Hallelujah hallelujah
You have torn apart the sea
You have led me through the deep
Hallelujah hallelujah
A cloud by day
Is a sign that You are with me
The fire by night
Is the guiding light to my feet
You found me
You freed me
Held back the waters for my release
Oh Yahweh
You’re the God who fights for me
Lord of every victory
Hallelujah hallelujah
You have torn apart the sea
You have led me through the deep
Hallelujah hallelujah
'Cause You stepped into my Egypt
And You took me by the hand
You marched me out in freedom
Into the promised land
Now I will not forget You God
I’ll sing of all You’ve done
Death is swallowed up forever
By the fury of Your love
You’re the God who fights for me
Lord of every victory
Hallelujah hallelujah
You have torn apart the sea
You have led me through the deep
Hallelujah hallelujah
You’re the God who fights for me
Lord of every victory
Hallelujah hallelujah
You have torn apart the sea
You have led me through the deep
Hallelujah hallelujah
Greeting & Invocation
Video - A Psalm of Joy
House of the Lord
We worship the God who was
We worship the God who is
We worship the God who evermore will be
He opened the prison doors
He parted the raging sea
My God He holds the victory
There’s joy in the house of the Lord
There’s joy in the house of the Lord today
And we won’t be quiet
We shout out Your praise
There’s joy in the house of the Lord
Our God is surely in this place
And we won’t be quiet
We shout out Your praise
We shout out your praise
We sing to the God who heals
We sing to the God who saves
We sing to the God who always makes a way
'Cause He hung up on that cross
Then He rose up from that grave
My God’s still rolling stones away
There’s joy in the house of the Lord
There’s joy in the house of the Lord today
And we won’t be quiet
We shout out Your praise
There’s joy in the house of the Lord
Our God is surely in this place
And we won’t be quiet
We shout out Your praise
We were the beggars
Now we’re royalty
We were the prisoners
Now we’re running free
We are forgiven accepted
Redeemed by His grace
Let the house of the Lord sing praise
We were the beggars
Now we’re royalty
We were the prisoners
Now we’re running free
We are forgiven accepted
Redeemed by His grace
Let the house of the Lord sing praise
There’s joy in the house of the Lord
There’s joy in the house of the Lord today
And we won’t be quiet
We shout out Your praise
There’s joy in the house of the Lord
Our God is surely in this place
And we won’t be quiet
We shout out Your praise
There’s joy in the house of the Lord
There’s joy in the house of the Lord today
And we won’t be quiet
We shout out Your praise
There’s joy in the house of the Lord
Our God is surely in this place
And we won’t be quiet
We shout out Your praise
We shout out your praise
Scripture Reading
1 Chronicles 16:23-27 - Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.
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: Joy
John 15:9-11 - “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”
Keys to having the Joy of the Lord
Believe and trust in God’s love for us
Remain in God’s love
Keep God’s commands
Key Question: What gives us true happiness and contentment in life?
Key Idea: Despite my circumstances, I feel inner contentment and understand my purpose in life.
J.O.Y. = Jesus, Others, You
1 Peter 1:8-9 - Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Philippians 4:12-13 - I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
John 16:22, 33 - …no one will take away your joy….In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.
John 15:11 - I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.
Prayer
Confession of Sins
(Philippians 2)
Pastor: Therefore… if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,
People: Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.
Assurance of Forgiveness
(Philippians 2:9-11)
People: Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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
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
Psalm 16:11 - You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee
Joyful joyful we adore Thee
God of glory Lord of love
Hearts unfold like
Flowers before Thee
Praising Thee their sun above
Melt the clouds
Of sin and sadness
Drive the gloom of doubt away
Giver of immortal gladness
Fill us with the light of day
All Thy works with
Joy surround Thee
Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays
Stars and angels
Sing around Thee
Center of unbroken praise
Field and forest
Vale and mountain
Flowery meadow flashing sea
Chanting bird and
Flowing fountain
Call us to rejoice in Thee
Thou art giving and forgiving
Ever blessing ever blest
Wellspring of the joy of living
Ocean depth of happy rest
Father Son and Holy Spirit
Fountainhead of love divine
Joyful we Thy heaven inherit
Joyful we by grace are Thine
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.
Living Out Your Faith
Thank you to those of you who have completed a pledge for the ministry year that started July 1. It is not too late to make a pledge to support our Annual Ministry Plan that was approved as we live out our faith in the following months.
Prayer Requests
May the Lord give us joy despite our circumstances. May we discover inner contentment and understand our purpose in life.
As we look to the ministry year before us and the many opportunities it brings, may the Lord lead us to honor our pledge to support our ministry goals.
Please pray for those who are facing various illnesses spending time at home.
Birthdays
7/11 Elizabeth Borden
7/12 Kiki Beeskow
7/13 Jason Barber
7/17 Dave Sorensen
7/21 Adriane Swansen
7/23 Alexandra Guiney
Pastor Led Sunday Bible Class
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.
Discover Class
We are excited that we have new worshippers who have shared a desire to become members of our congregation! What about you? If you are ready to discover what it means to be a member of St. Peter’s, you are invited to join with others to sit down with Pastor Mark to learn more about our ministries and how you fit in. Start here: complete a “CONNECT CARD” and check the box “I would like more information about membership / St. Peter’s.”
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Egypt
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