SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

4th Sunday of Easter: April 17, 2005, 10:30 a.m.

GATHER IN GOD’S NAME

PRELUDE The Strife is O’er Palestrina/Sherman

CARILLON, WELCOME, REGISTRATION, ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE Serenade Haydn/McChesney

CALL TO WORSHIP O Christe Domine Jesu Taize Worship

Congregation may sing English or Latin

Words to be cantored by Jon Siehl – based on Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where you give me repose. Near restful waters you lead me to revive my drooping spirit. You guide me along the right path; you are true to your name. If I should walk in the valley of darkness no evil would I fear. You are there with your rod and staff; with these you give me comfort. You have prepared a banquet for me in the sight of my foes. My head you have anointed with oil; my cup is over flowing. Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life. In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.

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*LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE

*HYMN # 430 Come Sing, O Church, in Joy!

*LESSON FROM HISTORY & CONFESSION OF WHO WE ARE Acts 2:42-47 (NRSV)

Leader: They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship,

to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

Unison: Lord, we teach and gather, pray and break bread,

but sometimes without devotion.

Leader: Awe came upon everyone,

because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles.

All who believed were together and had all things in common.

Unison: God, we have some things in common,

but keep much to ourselves.

Leader: They would sell their possessions and goods

and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need.

Unison: Lord, we’re generous, but we distinguish between some needs

and other needs, and among recipients of our distribution.

Leader: Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple,

they broke bread at home and ate their food

with glad and generous hearts.

Unison: Lord, come together with us, forgive us and break bread,

and restore hearts to generosity and hands as well.

(a time for silent, personal confession) Amen.

*RESPONSE # 572 Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us

*ASSURANCE OF WHOSE WE ARE & THE PEACE

Leader: As the Shepherd’s own gathered flock, be restored by forgiveness,

and empowered by the love of Christ.

The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

People: Peace be with you.

(worshipers share words and gestures of God’s peace)

PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

ANTHEM The Holy City S. Adams

WORD WITH CHILDREN

LESSON FROM THE GOSPEL John 10:1-10 (NRSV)

SERMON “Full?”

RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

OFFERING OURSELVES TO GOD’S PURPOSES

Call to Respond

Offertory Christ Is in This Place A. Pote

*Response # 592 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

*Prayer of Dedication

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION

DEPART IN GOD’S NAME

*HYMN # 443 O Christ, the Great Foundation

*CHARGE Seasons of the Spirit Congregational Life Leader: God’s community:

People: We will be it.

Leader: God’s community:

People: We will grow it.

Leader: God’s community:

People: We will fashion it.

Leader: God’s community:

People: We will speak it.

Leader: God’s community:

People: We will love it.

BLESSING

POSTLUDE Trumpet Tune G. Young

*Congregation stands as able

Next Week’s Script. Readings: Acts 7: 55-60; Ps. 31: 1-5; 1 Peter 2: 2-10; John 14: 1-14