May 8 Worship
Introit: The King of Love My Shepherd Is
Baker/Irish Melody
Welcome & Call to Worship
[Psalm 23]
The LORD is our shepherd; we shall not want.
In grass meadows he makes us lie down; by quiet waters he guides us.
Our life he brings back.
He leads us on pathways of justice for his name’s sake.
Let us worship the LORD!
From All That Dwell Below the Skies (Hymn 229)
Watts/Geistliche Kirchengesang
From all that dwell below the skies let the Creator’s praise arise:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Let the Redeemer’s name be sung
Through every land, in every tongue.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
In every land begin the song, to every land the strains belong:
Alleluia! Alleluia! In cheerful sound all voices raise
And fill the world with joyful praise.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Eternal are Thy mercies, Lord; eternal truth attends Thy word:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore,
Till suns shall rise and set no more.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Confession
Jesus our Good Shepherd, you guide us and restore our lives day by day. When we wander into worry and do not listen to your voice, forgive us. When we stray from your path of right relationship and peace with one another, forgive us. Teach us to forgive, as we have been forgiven. Thank you for making us yours. May we hear your voice and follow you. Amen.
Silence
Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Hymn 276)
Runyan/Chisholm
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:
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!
Forgiveness in Jesus Christ
Peace
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
Children’s Message
The Lord’s My Shepherd
Townend
The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want; He makes me lie in pastures green.
He leads me by the still, still waters, His goodness restores my soul.
Chorus:
And I will trust in You alone. And I will trust in You alone.
For your endless mercy follows me – Your goodness will lead me home.
He guides my ways in righteousness, and He anoints my head with oil,
and my cup, it overflows with joy – I feast on his pure delights. (Chorus)
And though I walk the darkest path, I will not fear the evil one –
for You are with me, and your rod and staff are the comfort I need to know. (Chorus)
[Psalm 23]
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Readings
Ruth Seignemartin
Old Testament: Psalm 23
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New Testament: John 10:22-30
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Sermon: Following Blind
Focus: “My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me.”
Response: I Will Follow
Barbour
Pamela Brownlee
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.
Giving our Gifts to God
Ruth Seignemartin
For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the love that you showed for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do. -Hebrews 6:10
Musical Offering: In Thee, Lord, Have I Put My Trust
J.C. Bach
Charge & Benediction
Postlude: Praise Be to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ
Scheidt
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