April 13

April 13, 2008

Call to Worship & Welcome
Opening Song: “Guide My Feet”
Opening Prayer for the Word
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 23 (The Message)
Discussion: “I’m not afraid when God walks at my side.”
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Call to Confession
Confession
One: For the ways we’ve distanced ourselves from you, forgive us, Gracious God.
Many: For the times we’ve indulged ourselves and ignored our brothers and sisters, forgive us, Holy God.
All: For lack of faith and neglect of prayer and praise, forgive us, God.
Many: Almighty God, wake us up to the world around us,
All: Let us act immediately with your profound love.
Silent Prayer
Hear the Good News
One: The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. May the God of mercy, who forgives us all our sins, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life.
All: Amen.
One: Since God has forgiven us through Christ, let us forgive each other. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.
Many: And also with you.
Peace Song: “The Servant Song”
Passing the Peace
Praise Song: “Holy, Holy, Holy” (“Santo”)
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Prayer Song: “Cares Chorus”
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New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 2:20-25
Gospel Reading: John 10:1-10
Message: The Good Shepherd
Litany of Response
One: God is our shepherd and we are sheep of God’s pasture,
Many: And sometimes we’re cantankerous rams.
One: But God is patient with us, teaching us the shepherd’s voice.
Many: We want to hear the shepherd’s voice.
One: We know that the path Jesus shows us is not always easy.
Many: But with Jesus by our sides, his voice in our ears, we are able to walk it.
One: Jesus walked his Lonesome Valley by himself.
Many: But we have a shepherd to guide us.
One: Praise God.
All: Amen.
Response Song: “You Are Mine”

Testimony as the Spirit leads
Charge to the people
Benediction
Closing song: “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”
Please meet for refreshments and fellowship downstairs following altworship.