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John 10:2-5, 10-15 SUNDAY

TO FOLLOW THE light

THREE IMAGES OF JESUS

APRIL 26

Images of Jesus: Shepherd

A welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives

WORSHIP LEADERS

Rev. Christopher A. Henry Senior Pastor

Rev. Audrey F. Thorne

Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry

Rev. Thomas P. Markey

Associate Pastor of Youth and Families

Sara Sears Liturgist

Cherub Choir

Carol Baker, Director

Tom Ristine, Accompanist

Carol Choir

Patrick Pauloski, Director

Danny Fisher, Accompanist

Sanctuary Choir

Dr. Michelle Louer

Director of Music and Fine Arts

Dr. John Allegar

Organist and Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts

All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.

PROCESSION

Element Bearers

Jerry Hallett

David Lancet

Ewer Bearer

Marshall Byrans

Acolytes

Nora Kornmeyer

Charlie Rowe

2026 CONFIRMANDS

Winter Adams

Lilly Ashby

Will Coles

Alexis Demaree

James Edwards

Rachel Everett

Zach Fritz U

Charlie Illingworth

Johan Jorgenson

Kendall Klaus

Ryan Odle

Noah Rodgers

Barbara Steel

Ben Steel

Macy Sturman

Claire VanNahmen

Evan Wortman

Junia Yoder

U Receiving the Sacrament of Baptism

TODAY’S BAPTISM

Zach Fritz

Elder: Sara Sears

Youth Deacon: Mac McDonald

WELCOME FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN

Following today’s Word with Children, children ages 4 through grade 5 may remain with their families or depart for Sunday Mornings for Children. If departing, please assure your child is wearing a nametag. Carol Choir pick up will be in Room 355 at 11:15 AM. Pick up for other sections of Sunday Mornings for Children will be in the third-floor hallway at the same time. Childcare is available on the second floor for infants through age 3.

VISUAL AND HEARING ASSISTANCE

Please speak to an usher if you need a large print bulletin, large print hymnal, or an assistive listening device.

Prelude

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

We Come Together as God’s People

O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig, BWV 656 J.S. Bach Dr. John Allegar, organ (1685-1750)

Welcome Rev. Christopher A. Henry

Choral Call to Worship My Shepherd Will Supply My Need arr. Virgil Thomson Sanctuary Choir; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor (1896-1989)

My Shepherd will supply my need, Jehovah is his Name; In pastures fresh he makes me feed beside the living stream. He brings my wand’ring spirit back when I forsake his ways, He leads me for His mercy’s sake in paths of truth and grace.

Text: Henry Williams Baker (1821 – 12 February 1877)

* Call to Worship

One: Jesus, the Good Shepherd, calls us by name and leads us with love.

All: We come to follow him, our shepherd and guide.

One: He lays down his life for the sheep, showing us the depth of his care.

All: We come to worship the one who knows us and loves us, who leads us to green pastures.

One: We hear his voice calling us to safety and rest, to peace and protection.

All: We come to be healed, to be nourished, and to be led by the Good Shepherd.

* Prayer of Adoration

* Processional Hymn #387 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Rev. Audrey F. Thorne

BRADBURY (American melody)

Prayer of Confession

Good Shepherd, We confess that we have often wandered from your fold, seeking our own way. We have listened to voices that lead us astray and ignored your gentle call. When we are lost, we fail to trust in your care and guidance, and we try to find our own way to safety. Forgive us, Lord, for our wayward hearts and our stubbornness. Call us back to your loving embrace, and help us to follow your voice with trust and obedience.

We thank you for laying down your life for us, and we offer our lives to you in return. In your name, we pray. (Silent Prayer)

Assurance of God’s Grace

* Response of Praise

Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks

* Passing the Peace of Christ

* Hymn #171

ALLELUIA NO. 1

The King of Love My Shepherd Is ST. COLUMBA (Irish melody) (verses 1-4; 6)

Children’s Choir Anthem

We Experience God’s Word

Come, Together Let Us Sing

Danny Fisher, piano; Mark Blessing, oboe

Come, together let us sing, God for all His goodness praising; Grateful thanks to Him we bring, Joyfully our voices raising. Praise to God in highest heaven, And on earth be glory given.

The Word with Children

Prayer for Illumination

First Scripture Lesson

Colossians 1:15-20

Anthem Rise Up, My Love

Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For lo, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear upon the earth; The time of the singing of birds is come. Arise my love, my fair one, and come away.

Text: Song of Solomon 2:10b-12a

Second Scripture Lesson

J.S. Bach

John 10:2-5, 10-15 (p. 978)

Images of Jesus: Shepherd

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

(John 10:11)

Moment of Silent Meditation

Sara Sears

(p. 1072)

Healey Willan (1880-1968)

Sermon

Rev. Christopher A. Henry

Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity

Offertory

Rev. Thomas P. Markey

How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings Samuel Liddle Caitlin Stewart, soprano (1867-1951)

How lovely are Thy dwellings, O Lord of Hosts! My soul longeth, ye, fainteth, for the courts of the Lord: My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Yea, the sparrow hath found her a house, and the swallow a nest, where she may lay her young, even Thine altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God. O Lord God of Hosts, hear my prayer. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand. How lovely are Thy dwellings, O Lord of Hosts!

Prayers of Intercession and Dedication

Service of Baptism and Confirmation

* Closing Hymn Will You Come and Follow Me

KELVINGROVE

* Charge and Benediction

* Choral Benediction Amen (from Missa Paschalis) Jan Dismas Zelenka

Prelude on “Gelobt sei Gott” Healey Willan (1880-1968)

At the conclusion of worship, we invite you to join us in McFarland Hall for coffee, donuts, and community.

Postlude

Chorale

THE POWER OF PRAYER

The Chancel flowers this morning are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Alice Turner Scurlock from Sandra Lynch and the Moran family (Bob, Amanda, Isaiah, Ty, and Aidan).

Would you like one of our pastors to pray with you today? We invite you to come to Milner Chapel immediately following the 10 AM worship service for a short time of communion and prayer. You may also visit SecondChurch.org/Prayer to fill out a Prayer Request Form.

If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact: Ashley McNamara, Coordinator of Pastoral Care AMcNamara@SecondChurch.org

GIVING

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