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April 26th, 2026

 

Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay, Organist

 

Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White

 

Minute for Mission:
Nicaragua Partnership
Rev. Bob Keefer

 

Introit:
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is”
Marcia Rininger, Soloist
PCM Chancel Choir

 

Call to Worship:
We have been through much, but the Lord has been with us, and so we find peace and give thanks.
The Lord is our shepherd; we have everything we need.
Through shadow and light, through death and birth, through grief and joy, we have never been alone. We rest in that truth.
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 #802 “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” verses 4-6

 

* Confession of Sin
Michael Osborn, Worship Leader
God of community, you call us to a world radically different from what we are used to. You ask us to lay aside our ideas of “mine” and “yours.” You show us a life where goods are shared, where all are loved, and faithfulness is shown through generosity. But we cling to our possessions, trusting them more than we trust you. Forgive us, merciful God. Help us to truly believe in your just and peaceful realm and to work to make it so.

 

* Assurance of Pardon
Rev. Aaron J. White
Christ himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds we have been healed.
For we were going astray like sheep, but now we have returned to the shepherd and guardian of our souls. Thanks be to God!

 

* Song of Praise #243  “Be Not Afraid”

 

* Passing of the Peace

 

Prayer for Illumination
Michael Osborn, Worship Leader

 

First Reading
Acts 2:42-47

 

Second Scripture
John 10:1-10

 

Time for the Children
Hymn #59 (refrain) “The Steadfast Love of the Lord”
Chuck McGavren

 

Anthem
“In My Father’s House”
PCM Chancel Choir

 

Sermon
Rev. Aaron J. White | “Life Shared in Abundance”

 

* Hymn 803 “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need”

 

Pastoral Prayer
Congregational Response:  Hear our prayer

The Lord’s Prayer
*Please see informational card within the hymnals or screens for the Lord’s Supper & the Lord’s Prayer.

 

 

Invitation to Discipleship
Synod School
Kathy Sutula

 

 

* Hymn #187  “Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us