October 25, 2026 - 25 de octubre de 2026

SERVICE OF WORD AND SACRAMENT

THE BEGINNING OF THE END – IT’S TIME TO STAY STEADFAST

Jesus told his followers, “You will be hated by everyone because of me” (Matthew 10:22). So, the time between Christ’s first and second coming is going to be perilous for believers. A good example: Martin Luther. All that priest wanted was to share the pure gospel with the world. For trying to do just that, both political and religious leaders wanted to end his life. The Festival of the Reformation emphasizes our unfailing reliance on the Word of God. We give unflinching testimony to that Word even in the face of persecution. Today we pray that the Lord would keep us steadfast in the faith.

OPENING HYMN 510 In Christ Alone

1       In Christ alone my hope is found;
    he is my light, my strength, my song;
this cornerstone, this solid ground,
    firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
    My comforter, my all in all;
    here in the love of Christ I stand.

2      In Christ alone, who took on flesh,
    fullness of God in helpless babe;
this gift of love and righteousness,
    scorned by the ones he came to save.
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
the wrath of God was satisfied;
    for ev’ry sin on him was laid;
    here in the death of Christ I live.

3      There in the ground his body lay,
    light of the world by darkness slain;
then bursting forth in glorious day,
    up from the grave he rose again!
And as he stands in victory,
sin’s curse has lost its grip on me;
    for I am his and he is mine,
    bought with the precious blood of Christ.

4      No guilt in life, no fear in death,
    this is the pow’r of Christ in me;
from life’s first cry to final breath,
    Jesus commands my destiny.
No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man
can ever pluck me from his hand;
    till he returns or calls me home,
    here in the pow’r of Christ I’ll stand.

Text: Keith Getty, b. 1974; Stuart Townend, b. 1963
Text: © 2002 Thankyou Music, admin. CapitolCMGPublishing,com. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 717826

Please Stand

INVOCATION

The grace of our Lord T Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.
And also with you.

CONFESSION OF SINS CW93 p26

God invites us to come into his presence and worship him with humble and penitent hearts. Therefore, let us acknowledge our sinfulness and ask him to forgive us.

Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful, and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has given his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son T and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

PRAYER AND PRAISE CW93 p27 Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie)

For all that we need in life and for the wisdom to use all your gifts with gratitude and joy, hear our prayer, O Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For the steadfast assurance that nothing can separate us from your love and for the courage to stand firm against the assaults of Satan and every evil, hear our prayer, O Christ.
Christ, have mercy.

For the well-being of your holy Church in all the world and for those who offer here their worship and praise, hear our prayer, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

Merciful God, maker and preserver of life, uphold us by your power and keep us in your tender care:
Amen.

The works of the Lord are great and glorious; his name is worthy of praise.

SONG OF PRAISE 640 God’s Word Is Our Great Heritage

        God’s Word is our great heritage
    and shall be ours forever;
to spread its light from age to age
    shall be our chief endeavor.
Through life it guides our way,
in death it is our stay.
Lord, grant, while worlds endure,
we keep its teachings pure
    throughout all generations.

Text: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783–1872; tr. Ole G. Belsheim, alt.
Text: Public domain

THE WORD

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Let us pray.

Gracious Lord, our refuge and strength, pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your Word, protect and comfort them in all temptations, defend them against all their enemies, and bestow on the church your saving peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

Be Seated

FIRST READING Daniel 6:10–12,16–23

Even though it potentially meant death by lion, Daniel demonstrated steadfast faith and prayed to the Lord.

10Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. 11Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help. 12So they went to the king and spoke to him about his royal decree: “Did you not publish a decree that during the next thirty days anyone who prays to any god or human being except to you, Your Majesty, would be thrown into the lions’ den?”

The king answered, “The decree stands—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.”

16So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions’ den. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!”

17A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that Daniel’s situation might not be changed. 18Then the king returned to his palace and spent the night without eating and without any entertainment being brought to him. And he could not sleep. 19At the first light of dawn, the king got up and hurried to the lions’ den. 20When he came near the den, he called to Daniel in an anguished voice, “Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the lions?”

21Daniel answered, “May the king live forever! 22My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.”

23The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God.

PSALM OF THE DAY Psalm 46

1God is our refuge and strength,
    an ever-present help in trouble.
2Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
    and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3though its waters roar and foam
    and the mountains quake with their surging.

4There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
    the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5God is within her, she will not fall;
    God will help her at break of day.
6Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
    he lifts his voice, the earth melts.

7The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.

8Come and see what the Lord has done,
    the desolations he has brought on the earth.
9He makes wars cease
    to the ends of the earth.
He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
    he burns the shields with fire.
10He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
    I will be exalted among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth.”

11The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.

SECOND READING Romans 3:19–28

God justifies those who have been given the gift of steadfast faith in Jesus.

19Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.

21But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, 23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. 25God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— 26he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.

27Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith. 28For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.

VERSE OF THE DAY CW93 p30 These Words are Written

♫    Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
        These words are written that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.
        Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Please Stand

GOSPEL (in English and Karen) Matthew 10:16–23

The Lord keeps us steadfast and faithful through times of persecution.

16“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. 17Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues. 18On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. 19But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, 20for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

21“Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 22You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. 23When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. Truly I tell you, you will not finish going through the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.

This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise be to you, O Christ.

Be Seated

CHILDREN'S MESSAGE

HYMN OF THE DAY 863 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

1       A mighty fortress is our God,
    a trusty shield and weapon;
he helps us free from ev’ry need
    that has us now o’ertaken.
The old evil foe
now means deadly woe;
    deep guile and great might
    are his dread arms in fight;
on earth is not his equal.

2      With might of ours can naught be done,
    soon were our loss effected;
but for us fights the valiant one
    whom God himself elected.
You ask, “Who is this?”
Jesus Christ it is,
    the almighty Lord,
    and there’s no other God;
he holds the field forever.

3      Though devils all the world should fill,
    all eager to devour us,
we tremble not, we fear no ill;
    they shall not overpow’r us.
This world’s prince may still
scowl fierce as he will,
    he can harm us none.
    He’s judged; the deed is done;
one little word can fell him.

4      The Word they still shall let remain
    nor any thanks have for it;
he’s by our side upon the plain
    with his good gifts and Spirit.
And take they our life,
goods, fame, child, and wife,
    though all may be gone,
    our victory is won;
the kingdom’s ours forever!

Text: Martin Luther, 1483–1546; tr. composite
Text: Public domain

SERMON

Please Stand

CONFESSION OF FAITH Nicene Creed 325 & 381 AD

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Be Seated

OFFERING PRESENTED BEFORE THE ALTAR

CSP WEST CAMPUS SONG

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Jesus Christ, Valiant One, look upon your holy Christian Church. Let your Word be taught in its truth and purity, and keep our faith focused on you alone.

Lord of hosts, you are our refuge and our fortress. Lord, keep us steadfast in your Word.

Gracious Redeemer, reveal to us the depth of your wisdom through your Word, that we may remain in the true faith and rely on your grace alone.

Lord of hosts, you are our refuge and our fortress. Lord, keep us steadfast in your Word.

Let your gospel have free course in the world. Call people by your gospel, enlighten them with your gifts, sanctify and keep them with you in the one true faith.

Lord of hosts, you are our refuge and our fortress. Lord, keep us steadfast in your Word.

With your holy Word give strength and faithfulness to the president of our synod, the presidents of its districts and all our circuit pastors. May they lead your congregations to be steadfast in your Word and focused on your eternal mission.

Lord of hosts, you are our refuge and our fortress. Lord, keep us steadfast in your Word.

Let your Word dwell in us richly as we teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, expressing our praise and thanks to you.

Lord of hosts, you are our refuge and our fortress. Lord, keep us steadfast in your Word.

Your Word tells us that you are our refuge, our fortress, a gladdening stream and a calming voice. Give refuge, protection, joy and peace to your people who suffer with pain, illness and distress, [especially…]. Do not let them fall, but help them soon, according to your gracious will.

Lord of hosts, you are our refuge and our fortress. Lord, keep us steadfast in your Word.

Special prayers and intercessions may follow.

Listen, Lord, to the thoughts and cares of our hearts.

Silent prayer.

Lord of the Church, you have promised to richly reward all Christians who help in the ministry of the Word. Bless all faithful preachers, give them patience in their work and hold back everything that would hinder the course of your Word; you live and reign, now and forever. Amen.

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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

Please Stand

THE LORD'S SUPPER

The Lord be with you.
And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In love he has blessed us with every spiritual blessing. By the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, he empowered his Church to be witnesses of Christ to the ends of the earth. Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ. To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and thanks and honor and glory for ever and ever:

SANCTUS CW93 p34 Holy, Holy, Holy

♫    Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts. The whole earth is full of your glory.
        You are my God, and I will exalt you.
        I will give you thanks, for you have become my salvation.
        Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts. The whole earth is full of your glory.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my T body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my T blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

The peace of the Lord be with you always.
Amen.

AGNUS DEI CW93 p35 O Christ, Lamb of God

♫    O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.
        O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.
        O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us your peace. Amen.

Be Seated

DISTRIBUTION

We now invite all the communicant members of St. Peter Lutheran Church and all the communicant members of churches in fellowship with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) to participate in the sacrament of Holy Communion. Please see the front page for a further description of our member-only communion practice.

DISTRIBUTION HYMN 855 The Church’s One Foundation sts. 1–5

1       The Church’s one foundation
    is Jesus Christ, her Lord;
she is his new creation
    by water and the Word.
From heav’n he came and sought her
    to be his holy bride;
with his own blood he bought her,
    and for her life he died

2      Elect from ev’ry nation,
    yet one o’er all the earth;
her charter of salvation:
    one Lord, one faith, one birth.
One holy name she blesses,
    partakes one holy food,
and to one hope she presses,
    with ev’ry grace endued.

3      The Church shall never perish.
    Her dear Lord, to defend,
to guide, sustain, and cherish,
    is with her to the end.
Tho’ there be those that hate her
    and strive to see her fail,
against both foe and traitor
    she ever shall prevail.

4      Tho’ with a scornful wonder
    the world sees her oppressed,
by schisms rent asunder,
    by heresies distressed,
yet saints their watch are keeping;
    their cry goes up, “How long?”
and soon the night of weeping
    shall be the morn of song.

5      Mid toil and tribulation
    and tumult of her war
she waits the consummation
    of peace forevermore
till with the vision glorious
    her longing eyes are blest,
and the great Church victorious
    shall be the Church at rest.

Text: Samuel J. Stone, 1839–1900, abr., alt.
Text: Public domain

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SONG OF THANKSGIVING 948 Thank the Lord and Sing His Praise

♫    Thank the Lord and sing his praise. Tell ev’ryone what he has done.
        Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and proudly bear his name.
        He renews his promises and leads his people forth in joy—
        With shouts of thanksgiving. Alleluia! Alleluia!

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Hear the prayer of your people, O Lord, that the lips which have praised you here may glorify you in the world, that the eyes which have seen the coming of your Son may long for his coming again, and that all who have received in his true body and blood the pledge of your forgiveness may be restored to live a new and holy life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.

BLESSING

Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another.
Serve the Lord with gladness.

The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look on you with favor and T give you peace.
Amen.

Be Seated

CLOSING HYMN 877 Reformation Song sts. 1–2, Ref, 3–5

1       Your Word alone is solid ground,
    the mighty rock on which we build.
In ev’ry line the truth is found,
    and ev’ry page with glory filled. (v. 2)

2      Thro’ faith alone we come to you;
    we have no merit we can claim.
Sure that your promises are true,
    we place our hope in Jesus’ name. (Refrain)

Ref Gloria, gloria, glory to God alone.
Gloria, gloria, glory to God alone.

3      In Christ alone we’re justified;
    his righteousness is all our plea.
Your law’s demands are satisfied;
    his perfect work has set us free. (Refrain)

4      By grace alone we have been saved;
    all that we are has come from you.
Hearts that were once by sin enslaved
    now by your pow’r have been made new. (Refrain)

5      And on this Reformation Day
    we join with saints of old to sing;
we lift our hearts as one in praise:
    glory to Christ our gracious King. (Refrain)

Text: Tim Chester, b. 1967; Bob Kauflin, b. 1955
Text: © 2017 Sovereign Grace Praise, admin. IntegratedRights.com. Used by permission: OneLicense no. 717826

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank you—to all who participated in our services today.
Musicians—Micah Hernandez, Anna Meier
Presider—School Chaplain James Carter
Preacher—Pastor William Dunn

Reformation Celebration—Join us after the service for empanadas from Lola’s Empanadas food truck!

Area Reformation Service – Next week at 2 pm Centennial Lutheran will be hosting an area Reformation service. All are invited!

Worship Survey—Help us decide on potential Sunday worship changes by filling out this survey at stpeter.link/ws.
We are considering how an afternoon service that is entirely in Spanish would impact our worship habits and overall
attendance.

New Member Welcome—If you are interested in becoming a new member at St. Peter, we are planning to have our next new member welcome on Sunday, November 1st during both services. Schedule the new member classes at stpeter.link/meet or talk to Pastor Dunn.

CSP News—On Monday, October 19, our ECCE called Jacob Schable from Shoreland High School to serve as the Campus Principal at our Centennial Campus. Please keep him and his family in your prayers as he decides where God would have him serve.

Special prayers—Please speak with Pastor Dunn about any special prayer requests, fill out the prayer request card, or go to stpeter.link/prayer: Rodrigo Concha, Roy Gutierrez, Ron Metoxen, Pastor Martin Schoell, Virginia Santiago (mother of Virginia Feliciano)

Birthdays—10/25 Josiah Tousignant, Scott Zylka, Owen Hoppe; 10/26 Loo Ku, Noe Ramirez, Mike Rohleder, Emmanuel Fuentes; 10/27 Rebecca Marquez, Lisa Neumann, Elena Dunn, Alexander Medina Rosales; 10/28 Cyndi Vega; 10/30 Hannah Carter, Joel Padilla Jr, Gabriel Sanchez; 10/31 Alex CaCa Htoo

UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming Meetings: Council—11/3 at 6:30 pm; Voter’s—2/2 at 6:30 pm; CSP ECCE—11/9 at 6:30 pm.
Next Food & Clothing Pantry—Friday, November 20 at 4 pm and Saturday, November 21 at 10 am.
Next Family Event—Sunday, October 25 at 3 pm – Borzynski’s Corn Maze
Next Combined Service—Thanksgiving Combined Service—November 22, 10:30 am.

NEXT SUNDAY AT ST. PETER—November 1

        9:00 am—English Worship w/ communion
        10:30 am—Bible Study & Sunday School (all ages)
        11:30 am—Bilingual Worship w/ communion

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Artwork: Ian M. Welch. © 2016. All rights reserved. (paramentics.com); Corissa Nelson © 2016-present All rights reserved. (corissanelsonart.com). Service of Word and Sacrament © 1993 Northwestern Publishing House. All rights reserved. Translations in Spanish are not official unless otherwise noted.

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BIENVENIDOS A SAN PEDRO

¡Bienvenidos a todos los reunidos aquí hoy, especialmente a nuestros visitantes! Si esta es tu primera vez con
nosotros, queremos darte una bienvenida especial a San Pedro. Nos alegra mucho que estés aquí. Para celebrarlo, nos encantaría hacer una donación de $5 en tu nombre a una organización benéfica de tu elección. Esto es algo que hacemos regularmente en San Pedro y es un proceso muy sencillo. Solo escanea el código QR y recibirás un mensaje preguntándote a qué organización deseas que hagamos la donación. ¡Gracias una vez más por acompañarnos hoy!

ACERCA DE NUESTRO MINISTERIO

Nuestra Misión—Alcanzando a personas de todos los orígenes con la verdadera Palabra de Dios, la Iglesia Luterana San Pedro edifica vidas sobre Cristo, la Roca.

Clase de Membresía: Biblia 101—¿Te gustaría aprender más sobre la Biblia o conocer mejor nuestra iglesia? El Pastor Dunn se reunirá contigo, te guiará por un resumen de las enseñanzas de la Biblia y responderá cualquier pregunta. ¡Esta también es la manera de convertirte en miembro de San Pedro! Infórmale al Pastor Dunn que estás interesado en stpeter.link/primer.

Grupos Pequeños y Estudios Bíblicos—En San Pedro, nuestro objetivo es edificar vidas sobre Cristo, la Roca. Porque queremos que cada miembro tenga un espacio donde pueda hacer preguntas sinceras, compartir sus luchas y recibir ánimo de confianza, ¡contamos con más de 7 estudios bíblicos y grupos pequeños regulares en San Pedro! stpeter.link/estudio

Programas y Servicios Comunitarios—Clases de inglés (martes y jueves), despensa de alimentos y ropa (cada mes, el tercer viernes y sábado), apoyo para embarazadas (martes), ¡y mucho más! Nuestro propósito es mostrar el amor de Cristo sirviendo a nuestros vecinos. Descubre más en stpeter.link/comunidad.

Nuestra Escuela—Cristo-San Pedro es nuestra escuela desde K3 hasta 8º grado. Ofrecemos una educación centrada en Cristo que inspire la excelencia académica y prepare a nuestros estudiantes para vidas de servicio cristiano. stpeter.link/csp

INTRODUCCIÓN A LA ADORACIÓN

Ofrecemos un servicio en inglés con traducciones en español y karen para toda la familia en las comunidades de Walker’s Square y Walker's Point. En nuestro servicio nos reunimos delante de nuestro Dios todopoderoso para ofrecerle nuestra adoración y alabanza. También nos congregamos para escuchar la santa y poderosa Palabra de Dios y para celebrar sus sacramentos que dan la vida. Por estos medios, Dios fortalece nuestra fe y nos trae siempre más cerca a nuestro hogar eterno. Se invita a la congregación a cantar y hablar las partes del servicio impresas en negrita.

INFORMACIÓN Y NOTAS DEL SERVICIO

Baños—Hay un baño ubicado por la entrada de la iglesia. Los baños adicionales también se encuentran abajo.

Niños en el servicio—Animamos a todos nuestros niños a quedarse y participar con nosotros en el servicio. Sin embargo, si necesita un espacio tranquilo para su hijo, tenemos una habitación privada disponible por la entrada de la iglesia.

La ofrenda—Si nos acompañas como visitante hoy, por favor no te sientas obligado(a) a participar.

Comunión solo para miembros—Pedimos que solo participen en la comunión los miembros de San Pedro y los en comunión con WELS. Para más información sobre esta práctica, por favor lea la explicación en stpeter.link/comunion.

Peticiones de oración—se pueden hacer en persona o en stpeter.link/oracion.

St. Peter Tap—Para acceder a los enlaces importantes de adoración en su teléfono (info para visitantes, boletín, ofrenda, etc.), toque el logotipo de San Pedro en la banca con su teléfono.

EL SERVICIO DE LA PALABRA Y EL SACRAMENTO

EL PRINCIPIO DEL FIN – ES HORA DE PERMANECER FIRMES

Jesús les dijo a sus seguidores: «Por causa de mi nombre todo el mundo los odiará» (Mateo 10:22). Por lo tanto, el tiempo entre la primera y la segunda venida de Cristo será peligroso para los creyentes. Un buen ejemplo de esto es Martín Lutero. Lo único que aquel sacerdote quería era compartir el evangelio puro con el mundo. Sin embargo, por intentar hacer precisamente eso, tanto los líderes políticos como los religiosos querían quitarle la vida. La Fiesta de la Reforma enfatiza nuestra confianza inquebrantable en la Palabra de Dios. Damos testimonio de esa Palabra con firmeza, incluso frente a la persecución. Hoy oramos para que el Señor nos mantenga firmes en la fe.

HIMNO DE APERTURA 510 S Solo en Jesús

1       Solo-en Jesús está mi fe,
    Mi esperanza-y mi canción.
Piedra-Angular, firme sostén,
    Inconmovible-en la-aflicción.
Cuán grande-amor, inmensa paz,
    En el temor o-adversidad.
Consolador, Amigo Fiel,
    Yo-en su amor me sostendré.

2      Sólo-en Jesús, Hijo de Dios
    Quien se-humilló por nuestro bien.
Cordero de mi salvación
    Por este mundo-herido fue.
Y-en esa cruz cuando-Él murió,
    El juicio de Dios se cumplió,
Pues mi pecado Él llevó,
    En su-aflicción vida me dio.

3      En un sepulcro él yació
    El cuerpo-inerte del Señor,
Mas el tercer día llegó,
    Resucitó-en gloriosa luz,
Y-al triunfar sobre el mal,
    Perdió-el pecado potestad,
De-él suyo soy, él mío es,
    Pues con su sangre me compró.

4      Sin culpas ya y sin temor
    Es el poder de Cristo-en mí,
Desde-el nacer hasta-el morir
    Cristo dirige mi-existir
Ningún poder, ningún afán
    De Él me arrebatará
Y-hasta que-Él venga-o muera yo
    Firme-en Jesús yo estaré.

Text: Keith Getty, b.1974, Stuart Townend, b.1963; tr. by unknown
Text: © 2002 Thankyou Music, admin. Capitol CMG Paragon (BMI). Used by permission: Onelicense no. 717826

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INVOCACIÓN

La gracia de nuestro Señor T Jesucristo, el amor de Dios, y la comunión del Espíritu Santo, sean con todos ustedes.
Y contigo también.

CONFESIÓN DE LOS PECADOS

Dios nos invita a entrar a su presencia y adorarle con corazones humildes y penitentes. Entonces, confesemos nuestros pecados y le imploremos que nos perdone.

Santo y misericordioso Padre, confieso que soy por naturaleza pecaminoso, y que te he desobedecido en pensamiento, palabra y obra. He hecho lo malo y fallado de hacer lo bueno. Por todo esto merezco tu castigo, tanto ahora como en la eternidad. Estoy verdaderamente triste sobre mis pecados, y confiando en mi Salvador Jesucristo, oro: Señor, ten misericordia de mí, un pecador.

Dios, nuestro Padre celestial, ha tenido misericordia de nosotros y nos ha dado a su Hijo unigénito para ser el sacrificio redentor por nuestros pecados. Entonces, como ministro llamado por Cristo y por su autoridad, yo les perdono todos tus pecados en el nombre del Padre, y del Hijo T y del Espíritu Santo.
Amén.

ORACIÓN Y ALABANZA Dios, Ten Misericordia (El Kirie)

Por todo lo que necesitamos en esta vida y por la sabiduría de usar todos los dones que nos ha dado con gratitud y gozo, escucha nuestra oración, Oh Señor.
Señor, ten misericordia.

Por la confianza segura que nada puede separarnos de tu amor y por la fuerza de mantenernos firmes contra los ataques de Satanás y de todo mal, escucha nuestra oración, Oh Cristo.
Cristo, ten misericordia.

Por el bienestar de tu santa iglesia en todo el mundo y por todos quienes ofrecen aquí su alabanza y adoración, escucha nuestra oración, Oh Señor.
Señor, ten misericordia.

Misericordioso Dios, creador y preservado de vida, sostennos con tu poder y mantennos en tus manos benditos:
Amén.

Las obras del Señor son grandes y gloriosas, su nombre merece toda alabanza.

CANTO DE ALABANZA 640 S HL547 Preciosa herencia otorga Dios

1       Preciosa-herencia-otorga Dios
    Al hombre-en la Palabra,
Y nuestro-empeño debe ser
    Al mundo proclamarla.
Nos guía-en el vivir,
Sostiene-en el morir.
Concédenos, Señor,
Leerla con amor,
    Guardar sus enseñanzas. Amén.

Text: Nikolai Frederik Severin Grundtvig, 1783-1872; trad. Arnfeld C. Morck, 1913-1992
Text: © 1964 Publicaciones El Escudo, admin. Ediciones La Aurora. Used by permission: Onelicense no. 717826

LA PALABRA

ORACIÓN DEL DÍA

Oremos.

Amén.

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PRIMERA LECTURA Daniel 6:10–12,16–23

Aunque corría el riesgo de morir devorado por los leones, Daniel demostró una fe firme y oró al Señor.

10 Cuando Daniel se enteró de la publicación del decreto, se fue a su casa y subió a su dormitorio, cuyas ventanas se abrían en dirección a Jerusalén. Allí se arrodilló y se puso a orar y alabar a Dios, pues tenía por costumbre orar tres veces al día. 11 Cuando aquellos hombres llegaron y encontraron a Daniel orando e implorando la ayuda de Dios, 12 fueron a hablar con el rey respecto al decreto real: —¿No es verdad que Su Majestad publicó un decreto? Según entendemos, todo el que en los próximos treinta días adore a otro dios u hombre que no sea Su Majestad, será arrojado al foso de los leones.

—El decreto sigue en pie—contestó el rey—. Según la ley de los medos y los persas, no puede ser derogado.

16 El rey dio entonces la orden, y Daniel fue arrojado al foso de los leones. Allí el rey animaba a Daniel: —¡Que tu Dios, a quien siempre sirves, se digne salvarte!

17 Trajeron entonces una piedra, y con ella taparon la boca del foso. El rey lo selló con su propio anillo y con el de sus nobles para que la sentencia contra Daniel no pudiera ser cambiada. 18 Luego volvió a su palacio y pasó la noche sin comer y sin divertirse, y hasta el sueño se le fue. 19 Tan pronto como amaneció, se levantó y fue al foso de los leones. 20 Ya cerca, lleno de ansiedad gritó: —Daniel, siervo del Dios viviente, ¿pudo tu Dios, a quien siempre sirves, salvarte de los leones?

21 —¡Que viva Su Majestad por siempre!—contestó Daniel desde el foso—. 22 Mi Dios envió a su ángel y les cerró la boca a los leones. No me han hecho ningún daño, porque Dios bien sabe que soy inocente. ¡Tampoco he cometido nada malo contra Su Majestad!

23 Sin ocultar su alegría, el rey ordenó que sacaran del foso a Daniel. Cuando lo sacaron, no se le halló un solo rasguño, pues Daniel confiaba en su Dios.

SALMO DEL DÍA Salmo 46

1 Dios es nuestro amparo y nuestra fortaleza,
nuestra ayuda segura en momentos de angustia.
2 Por eso, no temeremos aunque se desmorone la tierra
y las montañas se hundan en el fondo del mar;
3 aunque rujan y se encrespen sus aguas,
y ante su furia retiemblen los montes. Selah

4 Hay un río cuyas corrientes alegran la ciudad de Dios,
la santa habitación del Altísimo.
5 Dios está en ella, la ciudad no caerá;
al rayar el alba Dios le brindará su ayuda.
6 Se agitan las naciones, se tambalean los reinos;
Dios deja oír su voz, y la tierra se derrumba.

7 El Señor Todopoderoso está con nosotros;
nuestro refugio es el Dios de Jacob. Selah
8 Vengan y vean los portentos del Señor;
él ha traído desolación sobre la tierra.
9 Ha puesto fin a las guerras
en todos los confines de la tierra;
ha quebrado los arcos, ha destrozado las lanzas,
ha arrojado los carros al fuego.
10 «Quédense quietos, reconozcan que yo soy Dios.
¡Yo seré exaltado entre las naciones!
¡Yo seré enaltecido en la tierra!»

11 El Señor Todopoderoso está con nosotros;
nuestro refugio es el Dios de Jacob. Selah

SEGUNDA LECTURA Romanos 3:19–28

Dios justifica a quienes han recibido el don de una fe firme en Jesús.

19 Ahora bien, sabemos que todo lo que dice la ley, lo dice a quienes están sujetos a ella, para que todo el mundo se calle la boca y quede convicto delante de Dios. 20 Por tanto, nadie será justificado en presencia de Dios por hacer las obras que exige la ley; más bien, mediante la ley cobramos conciencia del pecado.

21 Pero ahora, sin la mediación de la ley, se ha manifestado la justicia de Dios, de la que dan testimonio la ley y los profetas. 22 Esta justicia de Dios llega, mediante la fe en Jesucristo, a todos los que creen. De hecho, no hay distinción, 23 pues todos han pecado y están privados de la gloria de Dios, 24 pero por su gracia son justificados gratuitamente mediante la redención que Cristo Jesús efectuó. 25 Dios lo ofreció como un sacrificio de expiación que se recibe por la fe en su sangre, para así demostrar su justicia. Anteriormente, en su paciencia, Dios había pasado por alto los pecados; 26 pero en el tiempo presente ha ofrecido a Jesucristo para manifestar su justicia. De este modo Dios es justo y, a la vez, el que justifica a los que tienen fe en Jesús.

27 ¿Dónde, pues, está la jactancia? Queda excluida. ¿Por cuál principio? ¿Por el de la observancia de la ley? No, sino por el de la fe. 28 Porque sostenemos que todos somos justificados por la fe, y no por las obras que la ley exige.

VERSÍCULO DEL DÍA These Words are Written (traducido)

♫ ¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya!
Estas palabras están escritas para que creas que Jesús es el Cristo, el hijo de Dios.
¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya!

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EVANGELIO (en inglés y karen) Mateo 10:16–23

El Señor nos mantiene firmes y fieles en medio de la persecución.

16 Los envío como ovejas en medio de lobos. Por tanto, sean astutos como serpientes y sencillos como palomas. 17 »Tengan cuidado con la gente; los entregarán a los tribunales y los azotarán en las sinagogas. 18 Por mi causa los llevarán ante gobernadores y reyes para dar testimonio a ellos y a los gentiles. 19 Pero cuando los arresten, no se preocupen por lo que van a decir o cómo van a decirlo. En ese momento se les dará lo que han de decir, 20 porque no serán ustedes los que hablen, sino que el Espíritu de su Padre hablará por medio de ustedes.

21 »El hermano entregará a la muerte al hermano, y el padre al hijo. Los hijos se rebelarán contra sus padres y harán que los maten. 22 Por causa de mi nombre todo el mundo los odiará, pero el que se mantenga firme hasta el fin será salvo. 23 Cuando los persigan en una ciudad, huyan a otra. Les aseguro que no terminarán de recorrer las ciudades de Israel antes de que venga el Hijo del hombre.

Éste es el Evangelio del Señor.
Te alabamos, O Cristo.

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HIMNO DEL DÍA 863 S 864 S HL546 Castillo fuerte es nuestro Dios

1       Castillo fuerte-es nuestro Dios,
    Defensa-y buen escudo;
Con su poder nos librará
    En este trance-agudo.
Con furia-y con afán
Acósanos Satán;
    Por armas deja ver
    Astucia-y gran poder:
Cual él no hay-en la tierra.

2      Nuestro valor es nada-aquí,
    Con él todo-es perdido;
Mas por nosotros pugnará
    De Dios el escogido.
¿Sabéis quién es? Jesús,
El que venció-en la cruz,
    Señor de Sabaot,
    Y pues Él sólo-es Dios,
Él triunfa-en la batalla.

3      Aún si-están demonios mil
    Prontos a devorarnos,
No temeremos porque Dios
    Sabrá aún prosperarnos.
Que muestre su vigor
Satán, y su furor
    Dañarnos no podrá;
    Pues condenado-es ya
Por la Palabra Santa.

4      Sin destruirla dejarán,
    Aún mal de su grado,
Esta Palabra del Señor,
    Él lucha-a nuestro lado.
Que lleven con furor
Los bienes, vida,-honor,
    La casa, o-el hogar...
    Todo ha de perecer:
De Dios el reino queda.

Text: Martín Lutero, 1483-1546. Trad. por Juan Bautista Cabrera, 1837-1916
Text: © 1964 Publicaciones El Escudo, admin. Ediciones La Aurora. Used by permission: Onelicense no. 717826

SERMÓN

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CONFESIÓN DE LA FE El Credo Niceno 325 & 381 d.C.

Creo en un solo Dios, Padre todopoderoso, creador del cielo y de la tierra, y de todo lo visible e invisible.

Y creo en un solo Señor Jesucristo, Hijo único de Dios, engendrado del Padre antes de todos los siglos, Dios de Dios, luz de luz, Dios verdadero de Dios verdadero, engendrado, y no creado, de la misma naturaleza que el Padre, por quien todo fue hecho; por nosotros y por nuestra salvación, él bajó del cielo, y por obra del Espíritu Santo se encarnó de María la virgen, y se hizo hombre; y por nuestra causa fue crucificado en tiempos de Poncio Pilato: Padeció y fue sepultado, y resucitó al tercer día, según las escrituras: Y subió al cielo, y está sentado a la derecha del Padre; y de nuevo vendrá con gloria para juzgar a los vivos y a los muertos, y su reino no tendrá fin.

Y creo en el Espíritu Santo, Señor y dador de vida, que procede del Padre y del Hijo, que con el Padre y el Hijo recibe una misma adoración y gloria, que habló por los profetas. Y creo en una sola iglesia, santa, apostólica, y universal. Reconozco un solo bautismo para el perdón de los pecados, y espero la resurrección de los muertos y la vida del mundo que ha de venir. Amén.

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LA OFRENDA SE PRESENTA ANTE EL ALTAR

CANCIÓN DE LOS ESTUDIANTES DEL RECINTO OESTE

ORACIÓN DE LA IGLESIA

Jesucristo, Valiente, mira a tu santa Iglesia cristiana. Deja que tu Palabra sea enseñada en su verdad y pureza, y mantén nuestra fe enfocada solo en ti.