MAY 7, 2017 REV. ROGER G. PHILLIPS Linell Hertenstein Doretta Nale Keith Frische Deb Monnin Dallas Smith
Welcome & Announcements Prelude New Faith, New Life Franklin Ritter Gathering Song Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us # 789 Confession & Forgiveness In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Silence for reflection and self-examination Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive 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 us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Greeting 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. Kyrie
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Prayer of the Day Let us pray. O God our shepherd, you know your sheep by name and lead us to safety through the valleys of death. Guide us by your voice, that we may walk in certainty and security to the joyous feast prepared in your house, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen Children s Sermon First Reading Acts 2:42-47 Today s reading is a description of life in the community following Peter s sermon on the day of Pentecost, when the Spirit was outpoured on God s people. This new community is founded on the teachings of the apostles and sustained in the breaking of the bread. 42 [The baptized] devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together and had all things in common; 45 they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Responsive Reading Psalm 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.
2 The LORD makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters. 3 You restore my soul, O LORD, and guide me along right pathway for your name s sake. 4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil, and my cup is running over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Second Reading 1 Peter 2:19-25 Doing the right things does not guarantee that one will not experience difficulties, hardships, rejection, or even suffering. Here Christ is presented as the model for our path of endurance and loyalty to God, particularly in the midst of adversity. 19 It is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. 20 If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God s approval. 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth. 23 When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gospel Acclamation
Announcement of the Gospel The Gospel according to John the 10 th chapter. Glory to you, O Lord Gospel Lesson John 10:1-10 Jesus uses an image familiar to the people of his day to make a point about spiritual leadership. Good shepherds bring people to life through Jesus, but those who avoid Jesus are dangerous to the flock. [Jesus said:] 1 Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5 They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers. 6 Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. 7 So again Jesus said to them, Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon Sheep, Shepherds, Safety Song The King of Love My Shepherd Is # 502 Apostle s Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, 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, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come 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. Prayers of Intercession Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. Tithes and Offerings Offertory Shepherd of Love John W. Peterson Offertory Response Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful Offering Prayer Let us pray. Holy God, gracious and merciful, you bring forth food from the earth and nourish your whole creation. Turn our hearts toward those who hunger in any way, that all may know your care; and prepare us now to feast on the bread of life, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. The Great Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. 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. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Invitation to Communion Taste and see that the Lord is good. Continuous Holy Communion Song O Lamb of God Communion Songs during Distribution The Lord s My Shepherd # 778 Prayer after Communion Let us pray. We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life. In your mercy, strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. Blessing The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen. Sending Song I Know That My Redeemer Lives! # 619 Dismissal Go in peace. Share the good news. Thanks be to God. Postlude Blessed Be the Name arr. Myra Schubert From Sundays and Seasons.com Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS006368. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Music permission by OneLicense #A-712601. CCLI #11172672 Worship Has Ended The Service Begins You are invited to sign the register each week. People in each pew nearest the black book are asked to sign it & pass it down the pew. Thank you Pastor Roger for leading Worship this morning. Today we are celebrating Holy Communion. We invite all baptized Christians who believe that Christ is truly present in this meal to join us. We offer both wheat or gluten free wafers and red wine or white grape juice. If you prefer gluten free wafers or grape juice, simply ask. All children who do not receive Holy Communion in their own churches are invited to come forward for a blessing. The Altar Flowers this morning are given to the Glory of God by the congregation. Prayer Concerns: Pastor Bob, Happy Becher, Joann Feldwisch, Shery Miller, Karen Dietz, Diane Thede, Meghan & Elizabeth Martin, Derron Hollenbacher, Dale Stolzenburg, Cliff Byers, Anna Kay Nuesmeyer, Jim Sawmiller, Lucas Regula, Ned Hobler, Jean Shugert, Rose Casazza, Dorothy Krites, Doris Dillon, Richard Kiel, Jerry Harshbarger, Bill Nuesmeyer, Tasha Withrow, Ron Williams, Charles Burklo, Evelyn Wagner, Dottie Hobler, Kelly Ward, Linda Hoedt, Lauren Cunningham, Richard Krites, Marilyn Blackburn, Hannah Vanover, Jane Noveen, Kelly Ward, Marcia Perez, Dru Martin, Jean Sheaks, Andrea Martin & our shut-ins.
Hospoitalized: Happy Becher at St. Ritas; Joann Feldwisch at St. Marys There are DVDs available of our weekly Worship service. If you would like a copy, please let Keith, Kyle, or Tracey know, and it will be available by Tuesday evening following Worship. We also have portable DVD players to loan out if you are taking the DVD to share with a shut-in. Just let us know. Youth Activity Bags are located in the cry room. These bags include activities for the youth to be used during worship and a snack. Please return the bags at the end of the service. Thank you to everyone who helped with Loaves N Fishes last week. Thanks also to those who were here to help with Work Day yesterday. Birthdays this week: Lilliauna Benoit, Melinda Wirwille, Lucas Regula, Joshua Tester, Heather Poynter, Tricia Yahl Anniversaries this week: Jerry & Debra Sommerville April 30, 2017 Attendance 112 Current Offering received: $2,747.85 Budget Needed: $3,213.00 Balance in Current: $41,967.45 Parsonage Fund Balance: $5,300.42 This Week s Schedule Today 6:00 pm Moulton 4H Saturday 9:30 am Prayer Shawl Group Next Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School 10:15 am Worship Next Sunday Kara Lochard, Acolyte Malinda Bubp, Altar Flower Care Van Wright, Lay Reader Deadline for information for the weekly bulletin is Thursday at 11 am.