The Gift of Guidance

Good Shepherd Sunday

Today’s gospel text is from John 10:1-10. In this familiar passage Jesus describes himself as the “door” (or gate) of the sheep, stating that whoever enters through him will be saved and find nourishment. Jesus also distinguishes his mission from thieves who come to “steal, kill, and destroy,” stating that he came so people “may have life, and have it abundantly” (v. 10).

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP

Prelude: Pastoral Melody John Ebenezer West (1863-1929)

Welcome

Thanksgiving for Baptism

Gathering Song: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

First Reading: Psalm 23

Choir Anthem: “Shepherd Me, O God”, Words and Music by Marty Haugen

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel Reading: John 10:1-10

Children’s Time

Sermon: The Gift of Guidance

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Song of Response: “Have No Fear, Little Flock”

Apostles’ Creed

Prayers of the Church

WE WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Sharing of the Easter Peace

Offering and Offertory: “The Lord’s My Shepherd”, arr. Anthony Giamanco (b.1958)

WE GATHER AROUND THE LORD’S TABLE

Holy Communion Story

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution: ” As Grains of Wheat”

Post Communion Blessing

WE DEPART TO SERVE

Sending Prayer

Benediction

Sending Song: “Praise The Lord, Rise Up Rejoicing”

Dismissal

Postlude: Präludium zu der Choralmelodie “Erschienen ist der herrl’che Tag” Robert Schaab (1817-1887)