WELCOME FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY

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WELCOME

WELCOME

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY 15 th May 2011 •

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY 15 th May 2011 •

LAY READING SERVICE Service of the word This order was originally prepared by the

LAY READING SERVICE Service of the word This order was originally prepared by the Department of Liturgics and released in 1991 in a booklet by the Board for Congregational Life for use in the Lutheran Church of Australia.

OPENING RESPONSES L: I will sing to the Lord, C: because he has won

OPENING RESPONSES L: I will sing to the Lord, C: because he has won a glorious victory. L: The Lord is my strong defender; C: he is the one who has saved me.

OPENING RESPONSES L: His right hand is awesome in power; C: it breaks the

OPENING RESPONSES L: His right hand is awesome in power; C: it breaks the enemy in pieces. L: Faithful to his promise, he led the people he had rescued; C: by his strength he guided them to his sacred land.

OPENING RESPONSES L: He brings them in and plants them on his mountain, C:

OPENING RESPONSES L: He brings them in and plants them on his mountain, C: the place that he has chosen for his home, L: the temple that he himself has built. C: The Lord will be king forever and ever. [Exod 15: 1, 2, 6, 13, 17, 18]

Hymn L: We sing our opening hymn: May we be one LH 800 CAL

Hymn L: We sing our opening hymn: May we be one LH 800 CAL 293 Robin Mann 1949 - (1981) 9

May we be one 1. May we be one, bound in love for ever,

May we be one 1. May we be one, bound in love for ever, growing close together day by day; we are joined in him, he makes us one. 10

May we be one 2. May we be one, as our Father planned it.

May we be one 2. May we be one, as our Father planned it. May the love of Jesus make us strong, no one can harm us when he is near; he has brought us peace, he makes us one. 11

May we be one 3. May we be one Jesus’ truth to bind us.

May we be one 3. May we be one Jesus’ truth to bind us. With his body he unites us all; dying our death he restores our life; living with us now he makes us one. 12

May we be one 4. May we be one, sharing life together with the

May we be one 4. May we be one, sharing life together with the Father and his only Son. Now we have life in this world of death; heaven has begun, he makes us one. Heaven has begun, he makes us one. † 13

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION L: Let us confess our sins in the presence of God

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION L: Let us confess our sins in the presence of God and of each other. C: We confess to you, almighty God, before the whole company of heaven, and to each other, that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed by our own fault. 14

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION C: Have mercy on us, for Jesus’ sake, forgive us all

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION C: Have mercy on us, for Jesus’ sake, forgive us all our sins, and bring us to eternal life. Amen. L: The almighty and merciful Lord grants us pardon; and forgives us all our sins. C: Amen. 15

LORD HAVE MERCY L: Let us call on the Lord, to whom we belong

LORD HAVE MERCY L: Let us call on the Lord, to whom we belong through our baptism. Lord Jesus Christ, you are our good shepherd: C: Lord, have mercy. L: You give your life for the sheep: C: Christ, have mercy. L: You gather us into your flock: C: Lord, have mercy.

Apostles’ Creed L: As God’s people through our baptism into Christ, let us confess

Apostles’ Creed L: As God’s people through our baptism into Christ, let us confess our faith. C: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

Apostles’ Creed And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived

Apostles’ Creed And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried.

Apostles’ Creed He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the

Apostles’ Creed He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty, from thence he will come to judge the living and the dead.

Apostles’ Creed I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion

Apostles’ Creed I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen *or: Christian; 'catholic' here means 'universal’

OLD TESTAMENT CANTICLE Isaiah 12: 1– 6 L: I will thank you, Lord. C:

OLD TESTAMENT CANTICLE Isaiah 12: 1– 6 L: I will thank you, Lord. C: Although you were angry with me, L: your anger has turned away C: and you have comforted me.

OLD TESTAMENT CANTICLE Isaiah 12: 1– 6 L: Surely God is my salvation; C:

OLD TESTAMENT CANTICLE Isaiah 12: 1– 6 L: Surely God is my salvation; C: I will trust him and not be afraid. L: The Lord God is my strength and my song; C: he has become my salvation.

OLD TESTAMENT CANTICLE Isaiah 12: 1– 6 L: With joy you will draw water

OLD TESTAMENT CANTICLE Isaiah 12: 1– 6 L: With joy you will draw water C: from the wells of salvation. L: Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; C: make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.

OLD TESTAMENT CANTICLE Isaiah 12: 1– 6 L: Sing to the Lord, for he

OLD TESTAMENT CANTICLE Isaiah 12: 1– 6 L: Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; C: let this be known to all the world. L: Shout and sing for joy, people of Zion, C: for Israel’s holy God is great, and he lives among you.

OLD TESTAMENT CANTICLE Isaiah 12: 1– 6 L: Glory to the Father and the

OLD TESTAMENT CANTICLE Isaiah 12: 1– 6 L: Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, C: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

PRAYER OF THE DAY L: Let us pray that we follow our good shepherd.

PRAYER OF THE DAY L: Let us pray that we follow our good shepherd. C: Loving God, we thank you that your Son Jesus is the good shepherd who cares for your people.

PRAYER OF THE DAY Open our hearts to hear his voice, to know him

PRAYER OF THE DAY Open our hearts to hear his voice, to know him as he calls us by name, and to follow wherever he leads. For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

FIRST READING R: The first reading for Good Shepherd Sunday is written in Chapter

FIRST READING R: The first reading for Good Shepherd Sunday is written in Chapter two of Acts beginning at verse forty two. Acts 2: 42 -47 (CEV) Life and worship in the apostolic church

Acts 2: 42 -47 42 They spent their time learning from the apostles, and

Acts 2: 42 -47 42 They spent their time learning from the apostles, and they were like family to each other. They also broke bread and prayed together. 43 Everyone was amazed by the many miracles and wonders that the apostles worked.

Acts 2: 42 -47 44 All the LORD'S followers often met together, and they

Acts 2: 42 -47 44 All the LORD'S followers often met together, and they shared everything they had. 45 They would sell their property and possessions and give the money to whoever needed it.

Acts 2: 42 -47 46 Day after day they met together in the temple.

Acts 2: 42 -47 46 Day after day they met together in the temple. They broke bread together in different homes and shared their food happily and freely, 47 while praising God. Everyone liked them, and each day the Lord added to their group others who were being saved. This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

R: The Psalm is Psalm twenty three. • Psalm 23 CEV

R: The Psalm is Psalm twenty three. • Psalm 23 CEV

Psalm 23 1 You, CEV LORD, are my shepherd. I will never be in

Psalm 23 1 You, CEV LORD, are my shepherd. I will never be in need. C: 2 You let me rest in fields of green grass. You lead me to streams of peaceful water, R: 3 and you refresh my life. You are true to your name, and you lead me along the right paths.

Psalm 23 CEV C: 4 I may walk through valleys as dark as death,

Psalm 23 CEV C: 4 I may walk through valleys as dark as death, but I won't be afraid. You are with me, and your shepherd's rod makes me feel safe. R: 5 You treat me to a feast, while my enemies watch. You honour me as your guest, and you fill my cup until it overflows.

Psalm 23 CEV C: 6 Your kindness and love will always be with me

Psalm 23 CEV C: 6 Your kindness and love will always be with me each day of my life, and I will live forever in your house, LORD C: Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning is now and will be for ever. Amen.

SECOND READING R: The second reading is written in chapter two of First Peter

SECOND READING R: The second reading is written in chapter two of First Peter beginning at verse nineteen. 1 Peter 2: 19 -25 CEV The shepherd and bishop of our souls

1 Peter 2: 19 -25 God will bless you, even if others treat you

1 Peter 2: 19 -25 God will bless you, even if others treat you unfairly for being loyal to him. 20 You don't gain anything by being punished for some wrong you have done. But God will bless you, if you have to suffer for doing something good.

1 Peter 2: 19 -25 God will bless you, even if others treat you

1 Peter 2: 19 -25 God will bless you, even if others treat you unfairly for being loyal to him. 20 You don't gain anything by being punished for some wrong you have done. But God will bless you, if you have to suffer for doing something good.

1 Peter 2: 19 -25 21 After all, God chose you to suffer as

1 Peter 2: 19 -25 21 After all, God chose you to suffer as you follow in the footsteps of Christ, who set an example by suffering for you. 22 Christ did not sin or ever tell a lie. 23 Although he was abused, he never tried to get even. And when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he had faith in God, who judges fairly.

1 Peter 2: 19 -25 24 Christ carried the burden of our sins. He

1 Peter 2: 19 -25 24 Christ carried the burden of our sins. He was nailed to the cross, so that we would stop sinning and start living right. By his cuts and bruises you are healed. 25 You had wandered away like sheep. Now you have returned to the one who is your shepherd and protector. This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

L: The Holy Gospel is written in Chapter twenty of the Gospel according to

L: The Holy Gospel is written in Chapter twenty of the Gospel according to St John beginning at verse nineteen. C: Glory to you, O Lord, raised to live forever. John 20: 19 -31

L: Jesus said: I tell you for certain that only thieves and robbers climb

L: Jesus said: I tell you for certain that only thieves and robbers climb over the fence instead of going in through the gate to the sheep pen. John 20: 19 -31

2 -3 But the gatekeeper opens the gate for the shepherd, and he goes

2 -3 But the gatekeeper opens the gate for the shepherd, and he goes in through it. The sheep know their shepherd's voice. He calls each of them by name and leads them out. John 20: 19 -31

L 4 When he has led out all of his sheep, he walks in

L 4 When he has led out all of his sheep, he walks in front of them, and they follow, because they know his voice. 5 The sheep will not follow strangers. John 20: 19 -31

They don't recognize a stranger's voice, and they run away. 6 Jesus told the

They don't recognize a stranger's voice, and they run away. 6 Jesus told the people this story. But they did not understand what he was talking about. . John 20: 19 -31

7 Jesus said: I tell you for certain that I am the gate for

7 Jesus said: I tell you for certain that I am the gate for the sheep. 8 Everyone who came before me was a thief or a robber, and the sheep did not listen to any of them. John 20: 19 -31

9 I am the gate. All who come in through me will be saved.

9 I am the gate. All who come in through me will be saved. Through me they will come and go and find pasture. 10 A thief comes only to rob, kill, and destroy. John 20: 19 -31

I came so that everyone would have life, and have it in its fullest.

I came so that everyone would have life, and have it in its fullest. This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ, raised to live forever. John 20: 19 -31

L: Thank you, Lord Jesus, for being the gate for the sheep to enter

L: Thank you, Lord Jesus, for being the gate for the sheep to enter into life. Lead us to know you and to follow you. C: Amen. John 20: 19 -31

Hymn We sing: One Family LH 802 CAL 293 Geoff Strelan 1947 - (1975)

Hymn We sing: One Family LH 802 CAL 293 Geoff Strelan 1947 - (1975) 51

One Family 1. One family, we’re together; one family now and ever; sharing the

One Family 1. One family, we’re together; one family now and ever; sharing the sorrow we have sometimes to bear, giving our hearts to show that we care. 52

One Family 2. Give me your hand, and I’ll love you; open your heart,

One Family 2. Give me your hand, and I’ll love you; open your heart, and I’ll find you. When faith is low, I’ll show you Jesus as your friend, when times are good, I will lean on you. 53

One Family 3. Some day when this life is over, we’ll stand in heaven

One Family 3. Some day when this life is over, we’ll stand in heaven together. Till then I ask you just to help me on my way, point me to Jesus and tell me he cares. 54

One Family 4. One in the faith that unites us, one in the Lord

One Family 4. One in the faith that unites us, one in the Lord who has saved us, one in the hope of life with Jesus our king, one family, together we stay evermore. † 55

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We Sing As our offering is received, We sing: The Servant King (From heaven

We Sing As our offering is received, We sing: The Servant King (From heaven you came) AT 261 CAL 293 Graham Kendrick Philippians 2: 4 -8 © Integrity Music Ply Ltd. All rights reserved. Matt 26: 39 Isaiah 53: 7 Ephesians 6: 7

The Servant King 1. From heaven you came, helpless babe, entered our world, your

The Servant King 1. From heaven you came, helpless babe, entered our world, your glory veiled; not to be served but to serve, and give your life that we might live.

The Servant King This is our God, the Servant King, he calls us now

The Servant King This is our God, the Servant King, he calls us now to follow him to bring our lives as a daily offering of worship to the Servant King.

The Servant King 2. There in the garden of tears my heavy load he

The Servant King 2. There in the garden of tears my heavy load he chose to bear. His heart with sorrow was torn, Yet not my will, but yours’, he said.

The Servant King This is our God, the Servant King, he calls us now

The Servant King This is our God, the Servant King, he calls us now to follow him to bring our lives as a daily offering of worship to the Servant King.

The Servant King 3. Come, see his hands and his feet, the scars that

The Servant King 3. Come, see his hands and his feet, the scars that speak of sacrifice, hands that flung stars into space to cruel nails surrendered.

The Servant King This is our God, the Servant King, he calls us now

The Servant King This is our God, the Servant King, he calls us now to follow him to bring our lives as a daily offering of worship to the Servant King.

The Servant King 4. So let us learn how to serve, and in our

The Servant King 4. So let us learn how to serve, and in our lives enthrone him; each other’s needs to prefer, for it is Christ we’re serving.

The Servant King This is our God, the Servant King, he calls us now

The Servant King This is our God, the Servant King, he calls us now to follow him to bring our lives as a daily offering of worship to the Servant King. †

OFFERING PRAYER L: Eternal loving Shepherd, your Son laid down his life for us,

OFFERING PRAYER L: Eternal loving Shepherd, your Son laid down his life for us, his sheep. Help us to follow him by loving and serving the people around us. C: Amen.

Prayer of the church Call to prayer L: As sheep trust their shepherd for

Prayer of the church Call to prayer L: As sheep trust their shepherd for guidance and protection, let us turn to our God in prayer. We know that he hears our voice for the sake of Jesus Christ his Son. 67

Prayer of the church response L: Lord, hear the voice of your sheep, C:

Prayer of the church response L: Lord, hear the voice of your sheep, C: as we cry to you for help. Concluding prayer L: Shepherd God, you gather your sheep from all corners of the world, and do not allow even one of your flock to be lost. 68

Prayer of the church May we and all people hear your voice, and be

Prayer of the church May we and all people hear your voice, and be gathered into the one flock of our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. 69

Lord’s prayer L: Finally, let us pray for all those things which our Lord

Lord’s prayer L: Finally, let us pray for all those things which our Lord would have us ask, saying: C: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.

LORD’S PRAYER. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we

LORD’S PRAYER. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen. 71

NEW TESTAMENT CANTICLE L: Let us give thanks to the God and Father of

NEW TESTAMENT CANTICLE L: Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! C: For in our union with Christ he has blessed us by giving us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly world. L: Even before the world was made, God had already chosen us to be his through our union with Christ,

NEW TESTAMENT CANTICLE C: so that we would be holy and without fault before

NEW TESTAMENT CANTICLE C: so that we would be holy and without fault before him. L: Because of his love God had already decided that through Jesus Christ he would make us his children — this was his pleasure and purpose.

NEW TESTAMENT CANTICLE C: Let us praise God for his glorious grace, for the

NEW TESTAMENT CANTICLE C: Let us praise God for his glorious grace, for the free gift he gave us in his dear Son! L: For by the blood of Christ we are set free, that is, our sins are forgiven.

NEW TESTAMENT CANTICLE C: How great is the grace of God, which he gave

NEW TESTAMENT CANTICLE C: How great is the grace of God, which he gave to us in such large measure! L: In all his wisdom and insight God did what he had purposed, and made known to us the secret plan he had already decided to complete by means of Christ.

NEW TESTAMENT CANTICLE C: This plan, which God will complete when the time is

NEW TESTAMENT CANTICLE C: This plan, which God will complete when the time is right, is to bring all creation together, everything in heaven and on earth, with Christ as head. (EPH 1: 3– 10)

BLESSING L: the God of peace, who raised from the dead our Lord Jesus,

BLESSING L: the God of peace, who raised from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, provide us with every good thing you need in order to do his will; The blessing of almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be with us always. C: Amen. 77

DISMISSAL L: Go in peace. The Lord is our shepherd, who cares for his

DISMISSAL L: Go in peace. The Lord is our shepherd, who cares for his sheep. C: In the name of Christ. Amen.

hymn We sing our closing hymn: To God be the glory LHS 793 CAL

hymn We sing our closing hymn: To God be the glory LHS 793 CAL 293 Frances Jane van Alstyne 1820 -1915

To God be the glory 1. To God be the glory, great things he

To God be the glory 1. To God be the glory, great things he has done! So loved he the world that the gave us his Son, who yielded his life an atonement for sin, and opened the life-gate that all may go in!

To God be the glory Praise the Lord! Let the earth hear his voice!

To God be the glory Praise the Lord! Let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord! Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son, and give him the glory, great things he has done!

To God be the glory 2. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, to

To God be the glory 2. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, to every believer the promise of God! And every offender who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives:

To God be the glory Praise the Lord! Let the earth hear his voice!

To God be the glory Praise the Lord! Let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord! Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son, and give him the glory, great things he has done!

To God be the glory 3. Great things he has taught us, great things

To God be the glory 3. Great things he has taught us, great things he has done, and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; but purer, and higher, and greater will be our wonder, our rapture, when Jesus we see:

To God be the glory Praise the Lord! Let the earth hear his voice!

To God be the glory Praise the Lord! Let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord! Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son, and give him the glory, great things he has done! †