United Church of Christ California, Missouri. Mrs. Renée Clifford

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1 United Church of Christ California, Missouri Rev. Eugene Moll Interim Pastor Mrs. Renée Clifford Organist Mrs. Beth Dampf God s Singers Director April 22, 2018 ~ Fourth Sunday of Easter *All those who are able, please stand. The Bell The Prelude Lighting of the Candles Chase Trimble DJ Schneider Choral Opening Welcome and Announcements *Call to Worship From Psalm 23 In the name of a gracious God, a risen Savior, and an empowering Spirit. Amen. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name s sake. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. *Hymn No. 8 All People That on Earth Do Dwell

2 *Prayer of the Day O Lord Christ, Good Shepherd of the sheep, you seek the lost and guide us into your fold. Feed us, and we shall be satisfied; heal us, and we shall be whole. Make us one with you. Amen. *Prayer of Confession Let us come before God confessing our failures and trusting that the Good Shepherd leaves none of us unattended. Gentle God, Remind us, that as a part of your family no one is unattended, or considered "less than," or left outside the fold of your realm. Especially on this Good Shepherd Sunday, help us to recognize the strength we gain from one another. Forgive us when we forget. Create in us a renewed gratitude for relationships with all your people. Amen. *Words of Assurance Like the Good Shepherd, your mercy, love, and forgiveness reaches to all of us. Help us to be more caring of others and lead us to stand with and up for one another in times of trials and difficulties. Empower us, Good Shepherd! Amen. *Call to Praise O Lord, open our lips! And our mouths shall show forth your praise! *Act of Praise Gloria Patri (printed on laminated card in hymnal) Invitation to Children s Time Hymn for Children Jesus Loves Me

3 Children s Time The Puppets Anthem The Lord s Prayer God s Singers Prayer for Illumination Judy Burger Shepherd of all, by laying down your life for your flock you reveal your love for all. As we hear your word, lead us from the place of death to the place of abundant life, that guided by your care for us, we may rightly offer our lives in love for you and our neighbors. Amen. Scripture Lessons First Reading: Acts 4:5-12 p. 950 Second Reading: 1 John 3:16-24 p Gospel Reading: John 10:11-18 p. 933 Sermon I Am The Good Shepherd! *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed (printed on laminated card in hymnal) *Hymn No. 431 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Prayers of Intercession The Lord s Prayer (debts and debtors) Invitation to the Offering The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves Offertory *Response Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow (printed on laminated card in hymnal) *Prayer of Dedication Blessed and blessing God, we bring you gifts from our hearts and lives. May our gifts be used to bring forth light and life to your family on earth. Amen.

4 *Hymn No. 50 The King of Love My Shepherd Is *Benediction *Choral Closing *Extinguishing of the Candles *Postlude Ushers: Ginnie Medlin, Dale Ratcliff, Robert Barbour Greeters: David & Lexi Hall Welcome, visitors! Please take a moment to fill out a visitor card (located in the pew rack) and place it in the offering plate. Thank you! A Nursery is available in the upstairs hallway, just outside the sanctuary. The attendant on duty is Taylor Geiser. The volunteer helper is Kendra Hall. Need some help with hearing? See an usher at the back of the sanctuary to check out a hearing assisted unit for your personal use in the sanctuary and in the Friendship Hall. Rev. Moll: themissourimolls@gmail.com; Home Phone: renee@calmo-ucc.org / Church office: Website: Wednesday Fellowship Meal, April 25 th, 6-7pm Breakfast & Dessert This will be the last Wednesday fellowship meal for this season. Meals will resume again in the fall. Hope to see you then!

5 A big thank you to my family & church family for cards, phone calls, visits, food, & most of all prayer. You are the best! My prayer for you is that God blesses you with many blessings! ~ Alberta Activities: April 22, 2018 April 29, 2018 Sunday, April 22, 2018: 9:30 a.m... Sunday School 10:30 a.m... Worship Monday, April 23, 2018: 7:00 p.m.... Worship Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m.... Men s Brotherhood Meeting (Everyone s invited!) Tuesday, April 24, 2018: 9:00 a.m... Prayer Cell Wednesday, April 25, 2018: 6:00 p.m... Fellowship Meal 6:30 p.m... Bell Choir / God s Singers 7:30 p.m.... Sr. Choir Sunday, April 29, 2018: 9:30 a.m...sunday School 10:30 a.m.... Worship Monday, April 23 rd, 7:30 p.m. - Brotherhood - (Everyone's invited) The Brotherhood is having a special program on The Building of Bagnell Dam. Our presenter is Warren Witt, President of Central UCC Brotherhood. Witt is in charge of Bagnell Dam, owned by Ameren, and is a very enjoyable presenter. Everyone is invited to be with us Monday evening!

6 LAST CALL FOR BRANSON Please sign up today if you are interested in joining the group going to Branson in August. Sign up sheets are in the back of the church and the office foyer. Please pray for these... Love & Justice in God s World The Family & Friends of Wayne Howard All Those Who Need Our Prayers, including: Becky Zuidervaart Lois Heather Elsie Meyer George Reed Jo Suggs Billy Meyer Jerry Grant Bettie Hall Danielle Farris Robert Pace All Those Serving in the U.S. Military, including: Craig Hall (Air Force, stationed in N. Carolina) Martin Knipker (son of Kenny Knipker) Dwight Bowlin (grandson of Jack & Carole Bowlin, Fort Campbell, KY) Dakota Meyer (grandson of Elsie & Billy Meyer, stationed in Fort Hood, TX) Madelynn Perry (granddaughter of Jan Anderson, army in reserves) Dylan Ash (son of Lanny & Ellen Ash, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina) Hayden Grant (grandson of Jerry & Kathy Grant, Air Force, Pensacola, FL) (04/20/2018)