April 30, 2023
Prelude: Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Parry, setting by Manz
“safe into the haven guide...”
Introit: The King of Love My Shepherd Is
Irish melody, arr. Freudenburg
Leonard Byrne, tuba
Welcome & Call to Worship
[Psalm 23]
The Lord is our shepherd, we shall not want. He makes us lie down in green pastures;
He leads us beside still waters; he restores our soul.
He leads us in right paths for his name’s sake.
Even though we walk through the darkest valley, we fear no evil; for you are with us.
Let us worship the LORD!
Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Hymn 276)
Runyan/Chisholm
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father,
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not;
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.
Refrain:
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. (Refrain)
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! (Refrain)
Confession
Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd who calls us by name. You seek us when we are lost and lead us in right paths. Forgive us when we do not listen to your voice and fail to feed your sheep. Remind us of your presence, whatever dark valleys we are facing. Help us know and trust your voice more and more, that we may share the abundant life you offer. Amen.
Silence
Spirit of the Living God
Iverson
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me;
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Spirit of the living God, move among us all;
Make us one in heart and mind, make us one in love.
Humble, caring, selfless, sharing –
Spirit of the living God, move among us all.
Forgiveness in Jesus Christ
Peace
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
Gloria Patri (Hymn 579)
Greatorex
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
Word without end. Amen, Amen.
Children’s Message
Shepherd Me, O God (Psalm 23)
Haugen
Please join in singing the refrain:
Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death into life.
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Readings
Jay Stafstrom
Old Testament: Psalm 23
New Testament: John 10:1-10
Sermon: Knowing as Sheep
Focus: There is a divinity that shapes our ends-but we can help by listening for Its voice. —Kathleen Norris
Response: Jesus Calls Us
Alexander/Jude
Jesus calls us: o’er the tumult of our life’s wild, restless sea;
Day by day his sweet voice soundeth saying, “Christian, follow me.”
Jesus calls us from the worship of the vain world’s golden store,
From each idol that would keep us, saying, “Christian, love me more.”
In our joys and in our sorrows, days of toil and hours of ease,
Still he calls, in cares and pleasures, “Christian love me more than these.”
Jesus calls us: by thy mercies, Savior, may we hear thy call,
Give our hearts to thine obedience, serve and love thee best of all.
Pastoral Prayer & The Lord's Prayer
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Call to Stewardship
Zak Cannard
As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. -1 Timothy 6:17
Offering Our Gifts: O Jesus, by Thee Bidden
Isaac, setting by Bach
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Charge & Benediction
Postlude: Trumpet Tune
Wagner
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