SHEHERD OF THE DESERT EVNGELIL LUTHERN HURH My Good Shepherd The Fourth Sunday of Easter pril 25, 26, 2015 "reated, Redeemed and alled by God, we reach out to all, by sharing our gifts and the unconditional love of Jesus."
Welcome to Worship at Shepherd of the Desert lease stand as you are able when noted. reludes "Sheep May Safely Graze" "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" "The King of Love My Shepherd Is" Kathy Tofanelli, Organist Johann S. Bach William B. Bradbury Eugene Englert Words of Welcome and Ministry Moments Hymn Let us prepare our hearts and minds for worship "Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us" vv 1-2 2 ELW789
Greeting The grace of our Lord Jesus hrist, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. nd also with you. Kyrie 3
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rayer of the Day O Lord hrist, 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, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. men. 1st Reading cts 4:5-12 5The next day their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, 6with nnas the high priest, aiaphas, John, and lexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. 7When they had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, "By what power or by what name did you do this?" 8Then eter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders, 9if we are questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this man has been healed, 10let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus hrist of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. 11This Jesus is 'the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.' 12There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved." L The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. salm 23:1-6 1The LORD is my shepherd; L I shall not be in want. 2The LORD makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me be- side still waters. 3 L You restore my soul, O LORD, and guide me along right pathways for your name's sake. 4Though 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. 5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; L you anoint my head with oil, and my cup is running over. 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. 5
2nd Reading 1 John 3:16-24 know love by this, that he laid down his life for us - and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. 17How does God's love abide in anyone who has the world's goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? 18Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. 19nd by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him 20whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. 21Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; 22and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him. 23nd this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus hrist and love one another, just as he has commanded us. 24ll who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. nd by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us. L The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 16We Gospel Verse "lleluia" The Holy Gospel according to John the 10th hapter. Holy Gospel John 10:11-18 am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. 14I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. nd I lay down my life for the sheep. 16I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. 17For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. 18No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father." 11I 12The 6
The Gospel of the Lord. Sermon Hymn of the Day astor Daniel Defassio "Joyful, Joyful We dore Thee" 7 ELW 836
Reception for New Members (see insert, if no reception worship continues below.) Nicene reed We believe in one God, the Father, the lmighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus hrist, 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 ontius ilate; 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 with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic 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. men. rayers of the Gathered ommunity onfident that the resurrection of hrist has defeated sin and death, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all people in need. brief silence. For the leaders of the church: bishops, pastors, lay professionals; for those who teach the gospel in our seminaries, colleges, and universities; that salvation be preached to all in word and deed, let us pray. Have mercy, O God. 8
For the beauty of creation, for those who care for the land and all creatures, and for those who find recreation in natural resources, that all see God's goodness revealed there, let us pray. Have mercy, O God. For the rulers of nations, local and national leaders, and those who provide counsel to them, that they be guided by the command to love one another, let us pray. Have mercy, O God. For the sick (especially), the imprisoned, those living with HIV/IDS, and those who feel themselves living without hope, that they know the comfort of the Lord surrounding them, let us pray. Have mercy, O God. For families and friends, for those absent from worship, and for those celebrating significant events in their lives, that the Holy Spirit guide all God's people in their work and their journeys, let us pray. Have mercy, O God. Here other intercessions may be offered. In thanksgiving for those who have died and by whose lives we have been nourished (especially), that we be bold in believing God's promise to be with us always, let us pray. Have mercy, O God. Holy God, by the death and resurrection of your Son, you have granted new life, abundant renewal, and salvation. Hear our prayers for the sake of the one who has set us free, Jesus hrist our Lord. men. Sharing of the eace The peace of the Lord be with you always nd also with you. Offertory - You may share your offerings as you come forward for Holy ommunion. The Hunger Jar is also available. Sat. - Shepherd Singers "He Looked Beyond My Fault" Sun.- hancel hoir "He Looked Beyond My Fault" 9 Dottie Rambo Dottie Rambo
Offertory rayer Blessed are you, O God, ruler of heaven and earth. Day by day you shower us with blessings. s you have raised us to new life in hrist, give us glad and generous hearts, ready to praise you and to respond to those in need, through Jesus hrist, our Savior and Lord. men. Great Thanksgiving 10
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Sanctus Eucharistic rayer Holy God, mighty Lord, gracious Father: Endless is your mercy and eternal your reign. You have filled all creation with light and life; heaven and earth are full of your glory. Through braham you promised to bless all nations. You rescued Israel, your chosen people. Through the prophets you renewed your promise; and, at this end of all the ages, you sent your Son, who in words and deeds proclaimed your kingdom and was obedient to your will, even to giving his life. 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. gain, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: 12
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. For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. hrist has died. hrist is risen. hrist will come again. Therefore, gracious Father, with this bread and cup we remember the life our Lord offered for us. nd, believing the witness of his resurrection, we await his coming in power to share with us the great and promised feast. men. ome, Lord Jesus. Send now, we pray, your Holy Spirit, the spirit of our Lord and of his resurrection, that we who receive the Lord's body and blood may live to the praise of your glory and receive our inheritance with all your saints in light. men. ome, Holy Spirit. Join our prayers with those of your servants of every time and every place, and unite them with the ceaseless petitions of our great high priest until he comes as victorious Lord of all. 13
Lord s rayer 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. men. gnus Dei The ommunion Distribution - by continuous tables. ll baptized hristians who believe hrist is truly present in the bread and wine of the Sacrament of Holy ommunion are welcome at hrist s table at Shepherd of the Desert. lease follow the directions of the ushers as you come forward to the altar rail by the center aisle. You may kneel if you are able. Grape juice may be substituted for wine if you let your server know by raising your index finger as you are served. Once you have been served, you may take your wine cup to the basket at the end of the pew. You then may return to your seat by the side aisles. ost ommunion Blessing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus hrist strengthen you and keep you in His grace. men. 14
ost ommunion Hymn "Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us" vv 3-4 ELW789 ost ommunion rayer Life-giving God, we give you thanks for nourishing us with the bread of heaven and the wine of love, Jesus our risen Savior. s you send us into the world, guard us from the power of evil, keep us in unity with all your people, and by your Spirit move us to testify to your grace in our words and actions; through hrist our Lord. men. 15
Benediction Dismissal Go in peace, serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. ostlude "Our God Reigns" Leonard E. Smith, Jr. Don Moen & Deborah Simpson "Like a Shepherd" Daily Scripture Readings for the Week of pril 27 - May 03 Mon. Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: salm 95 salm 95 salm 95 salm 22:25-31 salm 44:1-3, 20-26 salm 22:25-31 salm 22:25-31 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 hronicles 11:1-9 Micah 7:8-20 mos 8:1-7 Isaiah 30:18-21 mos 9:7-15 cts 8:26-40 1 eter 5:1-5 Revelation 7:13-17 Mark 14:26-31 cts 8:1b-8 2 orintians 4:1-6 Mark 4:30-32 1 John 4:7-21 SHEHERD OF THE DESERT LUTHERN HURH 11025 N 111th venue, Sun ity, rizona 85351 hone: 623.933.1359 Fax: 623.933.1008 Senior astor: The Rev. Dr. Daniel R. Defassio astor in Residence: The Rev. Ed ho Website: www.shepherdofthedesertelca.org Email: Debra: churchsecretary@qwestoffice.net or Sue: shepherdofthedes@qwestoffice.net STEHEN MINISTRY ONGREGTION 16 John 14:8-14 John 15:1-8