Entrance Hymn Hallelujah! Jesus Lives! 380

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1 Serving the Lord with zeal and fervor April 3, :00 AM & 11:00 AM Services Prelude Welcome "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid." (John 14). On this Second Sunday of Easter, may the Lord be with you. And also with you. Brief Order for Confession and Forgiveness (Congregation stands) Leader: Leader: Most merciful God, We confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against You in thought, word and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart: we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of Your son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen. In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for you and for His sake God forgives you all your sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen. Entrance Hymn Hallelujah! Jesus Lives! 380 Apostolic Greeting Presider: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the Communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

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3 People Prayer of the Day (Congregation may be seated) THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD [The Lutheran Church believes that the canonical Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the written inspired Word of God. Shepherd of Life follows the lectionary, and the lessons may be found on the back of this worship bulletin.] First Lesson Acts 5:27-32 Back Cover Reader: The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God! Psalm of Praise Sing a new song unto the Lord; Let your song be sung from mountains high. Sing a new song unto the Lord, singing alleluia. Second Lesson Revelation 1:4-8 Back Cover Reader: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! Special Music (Congregation stands and sings) Return to the Lord, your God, For he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. 3

4 Gospel Reading John 20:19-31 Back Cover Before Reading: Glory to you, O Lord. After Reading: Praise to you, O Christ. (Congregation may be seated) Message UNEXPECTED PEACE Jonathan Lys Hymn of the Day "Lord, Whose Love In Humble Service" 712 Opportunities for Growth and Service Joys and Concerns (If you have a prayer concern or prayer of thanksgiving you would like included in the bulletin, please call the church office.) Prayers of the Church (The following will be repeated at the end of each prayer petition) Leader: Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer Apostle s Creed (Congregation stands) Sharing of the Peace Presider: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. (As a sign of God s peace, please take a moment to greet those around you.) 4

5 THE GATHERING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS [By our tithes and offerings we say Thank You to God for all of our blessings. Your offerings support Shepherd of Life s ministry here, in our community, and around the world through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Thank you for prayerfully considering your sacrificial response.] Offering Prayer Presider: Merciful Father We offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us - ourselves, our time and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD [The Lutheran church believes that Jesus is truly present in the bread and wine, and that through the reception of this sacrament, we receive the forgiveness of sins. You do not have to be a member in order to receive the Lord s Supper at Shepherd of Life. All are welcome! If you prefer to receive grape juice, simply point to the second communion assistant who will also be holding grapes for our children.] Leader People 5

6 Consecration of the Elements The Lord s Prayer (Congregation joins hands) (Congregation may be seated after prayer) Communion Hymns Doxology Benediction Let Us Break Bread Together 471 In the Singing 466 Around You, O Lord Jesus 468 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Amen. Closing Hymn Christ is Alive, Let Christians Sing! 389 Dismissal Leader: Go in Peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! Postlude 6

7 LUTHER 500 On Sunday, April 17th at 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall Pastor John s class on Martin Luther When Martin Luther posted his Ninety-five Theses on the church door in Wittenberg in 1517, no one expected what followed. And now, as the world (Including Pope Francis) prepares to celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation ( ), come and learn about the teachings and the man whose faith continues to impact the church nearly 500 years later. Ante Up For Spina Bifida Texas Hold em Tournament Saturday, April 16th 6:00pm 11:00pm SOL Fellowship Hall $100 Buy-In, $50 Re-Buys available Funds raised benefit the Spina Bifida Association of North Texas Spinabifidant.org Presented by For More Information Contact Blaine Lee blaine@ourfamilee.net Registration available at Spinabifidant.org/anteup Or Sign-Up Sheet in Narthex SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION EVERY SUNDAY Education Building 9:30 AM Conference Room Class: No Class Today Lounge Room Class: Discipleship - John 20:

8 Worship Participants Acolytes 8:00 9:30 11:00 Zachary Smith Sam Jorgensen Minister Assistants Tyna Oslie Rhonda Banks Deniece and Bryce Roder John Gnann Altar Guild Sarah Skinner Ruth Foster Cathy Racette Greeters Scott Fields The Roders Midge Norris Prayer of the Day Mark Lien Amber Bennett Jeff Mishoe Readers Jim Rogerson Amy Keller Lauren Lys Ushers Claude Leis Laura Sims Lissy Bethmann Grant Blake Kellie Kessler Ray & Peggy Davidson, Don Lyles 8

9 4/01 - Laura Johnson 4/02 - Gilbert McDade 4/05 - Jonathan Lys 4/06 - Blaine Lee 4/07 - Jeff Mishoe 4/08 - Deneice Roder Wilmer Werchan 4/4 Donnie & Laurie Young 4/5 John & Sonia Jager 4/6 Corey & Tina Rosenbaum 4/7 Ted & Ann Wilson Altar Flowers are given by: Corey and Tina Rosenbaum in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary 9

10 Returns Sunday, April 17th One pint can save as many as 3 lives! Little Shepherd Children s Center is Hiring! Do you love children? Are you or someone you know looking for a job? Little Shepherd Children s Center is looking for two full-time teachers to work with our precious children. The hours are 9:00am-6:30pm and 7:30am-4:30pm. Contact Kim Doege at kim.doege@yahoo.com or for more information. As you know, the SOL Loving Hands is contributing prayer shawls to our Mission Area Assembly, to be held April We are one of 21 congregations with a goal of making 400 prayer shawls for every voting member at the assembly. Currently, the participating congregations have committed to 382 of the 400 needed. This is an amazing effort! If you are knitting or crocheting a shawl, please deliver your completed shawls to the church by Sunday, April 17. For those of you contributing a shawl, please make yourself available for a group photo between the 8:00 and 9:30 services on Sunday, April 10. We want to make sure Shepherd of Life is represented along with the other NTNL churches. If you have questions, please contact Kelsey Flower at kelseyflower@sbcglobal.net. 10

11 Shepherd of Life s Youth and Family Page Open the Eyes of My Heart Verse: Open the eyes of my heart, Lord Open the eyes of my heart I want to see You I want to see You X2 Chorus: To see You high and lifted up Shinin' in the light of Your glory Pour out Your power and love As we sing holy, holy, holy (Verse and Chorus) Bridge Holy, holy, holy Holy, holy, holy Holy, holy, holy, I want to see you Next week, April 10th, is our next Family Sunday School! Join us in the Fellowship Hall next Sunday as we learn more about the 10 Commandments together as a family. There won t be regular Sunday School on that day. Hope to see you there! Up-coming Super Sundays in April 10th Junior High Super Sunday 17th High School Supercharged Sunday 11

12 Prayers of the Church Let us come before Him with Thanksgiving For all the women from our congregation who are completing their retreat this morning with a worship service at Briarwood. For I am the Lord who heals you Joe Norris brother, Rex who is recovering from open heart surgery. Zane Donahoe s father Ralph, who is being treated for cancer. Diana Osborn s brother, Richard who has fluid on his lungs. Gene Pfretschner who is recovering from hip replacement surgery. For Eddie Creel s father in ICU. For Kay Glenn recovering from arm surgery. For Lois Bashore who is recovering from pacemaker surgery For Elizabeth McGinnis who is recovering from pacemaker surgery For Tyna Oslie s extended family including Ann Hart who is in treatment for cancer. For Mike Selene Recovering from shoulder surgery Our God is full of compassion For Carol Klein who is living now in assisted care. Although she has Alzheimer's disease she still very much enjoys receiving cards at Farrah Lane #110 Austin, Texas Extending our prayers Your prayer requests for family members and friends are often included in the prayers of our church. We think they would be blessed to know that. By providing a mailing address to Pastor John he will then send them a personal note to let them know that our church has prayed for them during worship. 12

13 Serving the Lord with zeal and fervor 9:30 AM Service Prelude Open the Eyes of My Heart Youth Choir Welcome "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid." (John 14). On this Second Sunday of Easter, may the Lord be with you. And also with you. Student Prayer (Congregation stands and sings) Opening Song Hallelujah! Jesus Lives! 380 Prayer of the Day (Congregation may be seated) THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD [The Lutheran Church believes that the canonical Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the written and inspired Word of God. Shepherd of Life follows the lectionary, and the lessons may be found on the back of this worship bulletin.] Psalm of Praise Sing a new song unto the Lord; Let your song be sung from mountains high. Sing a new song unto the Lord, Singing alleluia. Gospel Reading John 20:19-36 Back Cover Before Reading: The Word of the Lord After Reading: Thanks be to God! 13

14 Special Music Message UNEXPECTED PEACE Jonathan Lys Hymn of the Day "Lord, Whose Love In Humble Service" 712 Opportunities for Growth and Service Joys and Concerns (If you have a prayer concern or prayer of thanksgiving you would like included in the bulletin, please call the church office.) Prayers of the Church (The following will be repeated at the end of each prayer petition) Leader: Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer Sharing of the Peace Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. (As a sign of God s peace, please take a moment to greet those around you.) THE GATHERING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS (By our tithes and offerings we say Thank You to God for all of our blessings. Your offerings support Shepherd of Life s ministry here, in our community, and around the world through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Thank you for prayerfully considering your sacrificial response.) Offering Prayer Presider: Merciful Father We offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us ourselves, our time and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 14

15 THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD [[The Lutheran church believes that Jesus is truly present in the bread and wine, and that through the reception of this sacrament, we receive the forgiveness of sins. You do not have to be a member in order to receive the Lord s Supper at Shepherd of Life. All are welcome! If you prefer to receive grape juice, simply point to the second communion assistant who will also be holding grapes for our children.] Consecration of the Elements The Lord s Prayer (Congregation joins hands) (Congregation may be seated after prayer) Communion Songs: Doxology Benediction Let Us Break Bread Together 471 In the Singing 466 Around You, O Lord Jesus 468 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Amen. Closing Hymn Christ is Alive, Let Christians Sing! 389 Leader: Go in Peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! Postlude 15

16 Open My Eyes Greg Ronning Open my eyes, that I might see You revealed in each and every way Open my eyes, that I might see You standing beside me every day And when my eyes are open wide Fill the emptiness inside Open my ears, that I might hear The sweetest sound ever made Open my ears, that I might hear You calling me by name And when my ears are open wide Fill the emptiness inside Open my heart, that I might believe And stand on promises true Open my heart, that I might believe And find myself only in you And when my heart is open wide Fill the emptiness inside 16