The Sheep of His Fold

Good Shepherd Sunday

Today’s Gospel text is from John 10, verses 1-10. Jesus uses the image of sheep – very familiar to the people of his day, to make a point about spiritual leadership. The Lord is our shepherd. Shepherds will always, no matter what, look after their sheep. Jesus knows who are unruly, stubborn and evil, but despite all that, he truly cares, loves and stays by their side. When we recognize the Lord as our Savior and our shepherd, he will lead us to greener pastures, one after the other.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Shepherd Medley”, Charles Callahan and Philip Keveren

Welcome and Announcements

Greeting Hymn: “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Acts 2:42-47

The 23rd Psalm

Second Reading: 1st Peter 2:19-25

Anthem: “My Shepherd is Lord”

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: John 10:1-10

Sermon: “The Sheep of His Fold”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “The Lord’s My Shepherd”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

The Lord’s Prayer

Offering Offertory Music: “O Divine Redeemer”, Charels Gounod

Offering Response and Prayer of Thanksgiving

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “I Know that my Redeemer Lives”

Dismissal

Postlude: “The Strife is O’er”, Winston Casler and Noel Rawsthorne