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May 11, 2025
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay
Organist
Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White
Minute for Mission:
Kristen Oertell – Mission Yearbook
Call to Worship:
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.
* Hymn 620 ”Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”
Please see screens for lyrics.
Confession of Sin:
Michael Osborn, Worship Leader
Eternal God, in the presence of our enemies, we divide and demonize. When you face our enemies, you choose neither contempt nor punishment, but set a table and make provision for us all. Our ways are not your ways, O Creator, and they are an affront to the work of your hands. Have mercy on us, O God, and heal us. Send our risen Lord among us again to repair relationships and restore humanity. Set us free to share the love of Christ Jesus just as he does at his table.
Silence for personal confession
* Assurance of Pardon:
…Believe the good News!
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven, nutured, and safe!
* Song of Praise #243 “Be Not Afraid”
Please see Sanctuary screens for lyrics.
* Passing the Peace
Prayer for Illumination:
Michael Osborn, Worship Leader
First Scripture:
Psalm 23
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Anthem:
“Every Promise of Your Word”
PCM Chancel Choir
Second Scripture:
John 10:22-30
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Time for the Children:
Chuck McGavren
Sermon:
Rev. Aaron J. White
* Hymn 518 “Your Only Son (Lamb of God)”
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Pastoral Prayer:
Congregation Response: Hear our prayer.
Invitation to Discipleship
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 sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
* Hymn #187 “Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us”
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* Charge & Blessing
…May Christ the Good Shepherd bless and guide us this day and always.
Alleluia! Amen!
* Music for departing