Welcome to the 4 Parishes online for the

Welcome to the 4 Parishes online for the Third Sunday of Easter Here are your log in details to this Sunday’s Zoom: https: //us 04 web. zoom. us/j/380362422? pwd=an. Av. RXh. TZkgv. Wldv. NWJ 6 VGNzb. VAw. Zz 09 (you may need to copy this into your web browser) Meeting ID: 380 362 422 Password: 9 o. Hv. B 8 Zoom will be open at 9. 30 am for anyone who would like to say hello to one another before the service starts. As Last Sunday, we will mute our microphones for the singing.

The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you!

O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us, revive Your Church with life and power; O Breath of Life, come, cleanse, renew us and fit Your Church to meet this hour. O Breath of Love, come breathe within us, renewing thought and will and heart; come, Love of Christ, afresh to win us, revive Your Church in every part!

O Wind of God, come bend us, break us till humbly we confess our need; then, in Your tenderness remake us, revive, restore – for this we plead. Revive us, Lord; is zeal abating while harvest fields are vast and white? Revive us, Lord, the world is waiting – equip Thy Church to spread the light.

Let us pray. God so loved the world that he gave his only Son Jesus Christ to save us from our sins, to be our advocate in heaven, and to bring us to eternal life. Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, firmly resolved to keep God’s commandments and to live in love and peace with all.

Most merciful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we confess that we have sinned in thought, word and deed. We have not loved you with our whole heart. We have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us to amend what we are, and direct what we shall be; that we may do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you, our God. Amen.

Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy upon us, pardon and deliver us from all our sins, confirm and strengthen us in all goodness, and keep us in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Easter: Risen Christ, faithful Shepherd of your Father’s sheep: teach us to hear your voice and to follow your command, that all your people may be gathered into one flock, to the glory of God the Father.

How deep the Father’s love for us, how vast beyond all measure, that He should give His only Son to make a wretch His treasure. How great the pain of searing loss – the Father turns His face away, as wounds which mar the chosen one bring many sons to glory.

Behold the man upon a cross, my sin upon His shoulders; ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers. It was my sin that held Him there until it was accomplished; His dying breath has brought me life – I know that it is finished.

I will not boast in anything, no gifts, no power, no wisdom; but I will boast in Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection. Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer, but this I know with all my heart, His wounds have paid my ransom.

For Thou, O Lord, art high above all the earth; Thou art exalted far above all gods. I exalt Thee, O Lord; I exalt Thee, O Lord.

Bible Reading John 10: 1 -10 This is the Word of the Lord: All: Thanks be to God!

Something to ponder…

The King of love my shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am His and He is mine for ever. Where streams of living water flow my ransomed soul He leadeth, and where the verdant pastures grow with food celestial feedeth.

Perverse and foolish oft I strayed; but yet in love He sought me, and on His shoulder gently laid, and home rejoicing brought me. In death’s dark vale I fear no ill with Thee, dear Lord, beside me; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me.

Thou spread’st a table in my sight; Thy unction grace bestoweth; and O what transport of delight from Thy pure chalice floweth! And so through all the length of days Thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise within Thy house for ever!

The Apostles' Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe 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, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

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.

Psalm 91: 1 -2 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. ” Led by Rob

As our Saviour taught us, so we pray Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. 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 for ever. Amen.

O Lord my God! when I in awesome wonder consider all the works Thy hand hath made, I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, thy power throughout the universe displayed;

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee, how great Thou art, how great Thou art!

When through the woods and forest glades I wander and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur, and hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze;

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee, how great Thou art, how great Thou art!

And when I think that God His Son not sparing, sent Him to die – I scarce can take it in, that on the cross my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin:

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee, how great Thou art, how great Thou art!

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home – what joy shall fill my heart! Then shall I bow in humble adoration and there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee, how great Thou art, how great Thou art!

The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among us and remain with us always. Amen. Alleluia! as God’s people dispersed, we go in joy and peace to love and serve the Lord. All: In the name of Christ. Amen.

Thank you for joining us for our worship today. Refreshments are now being served, if you put the kettle on.