WELCOME TO WORSHIP
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER • MAY 8, 2022 • 9:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS GATHERING MUSIC GREETING OPENING PRAYER
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HYMN
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Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life: Raise us, who trust in him, from the death of sin to the life of righteousness, that we may seek those things which are above, where he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. #138 The King of Love My Shepherd Is — ST. COLUMBA
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
#881 The Apostles' Creed
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
After each prayer, the leader may conclude: Lord, in your mercy. All may respond: Hear our prayer.
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THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
GOD'S WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE
John 10:22-30 (pew Bible New Testament page 127) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
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Please stand as you are able.