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Bulletin and Hymns (PDFs linked for viewing)

ORDER FOR WORSHIP

PRELUDE

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                                 Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas

*CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                   Jenny Sue LeSchander
The Lord is our shepherd;
we lack nothing.
Though we may walk through the darkest valley,
we fear no evil; for God is with us.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow us
all the days of our lives,
and we shall dwell
in the house of the Lord forever.
Let us worship God!

*HYMN OF PRAISE                              “Crown Him with Many Crowns” – GTG 268

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
The Lord is our shepherd;
we lack nothing.
Though we may walk through the darkest valley,
we fear no evil; for God is with us.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow us
all the days of our lives,
and we shall dwell
in the house of the Lord forever.
Let us worship God!

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE

*THE PEACE
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.


                                         WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION

FIRST SCRIPTURE READING                                                         Psalm 23 pg. 501
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                                        “Brother James’ Air”
                                                                                                      James Bain & Gordon Jacob
                                                                                                             St. James Chancel Choir

SERMON READING                                                                     John 10:22-30 pg. 104

SERMON                                     “Hearing Christ’s Voice”         Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas

*HYMN OF RESPONSE                         “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” – GTG 182


         

             WE RESPOND TO GOD’S INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

JOYS & CONCERNS

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

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.

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING

OFFERTORY                                             “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” – GTG 834
                                                                                                                     Dave Nelson, Tenor
                                                                                         John Harris, Piano & Arrangement

*DOXOLOGY                         “For the Life That You Have Given” – GTG 717
For the life that you have given, for the love in Christ made known,
With these fruits of time and labor, with these gifts that are your own;
Here we offer, Lord, our praises; heart and mind and strength we bring;
Give us grace to love and serve you, Living what we pray and sing.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*SINGING WELCOME AS CHILDREN RETURN TO SANCTUARY
Welcome, children, welcome, we are glad you’re here.
Welcome, children, welcome. Easter time is here.

*HYMN OF COMMITMENT             “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehova” – GTG 65

                 WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS

*BLESSING & CHARGE

POSTLUDE


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