foUrth Sunday of Easter

April 17, 2016

*Those that are able are invited to stand

-Gathering into worship-

Welcome Gary Burdick, Lay Leader

Scripture Psalm 23

*Call to Worship

One: We rejoice in the One who leads us beside still waters,

All: and gives us refreshment of soul.

One: Christ our Shepherd shows us the way we should go,

All: so that the name of God will be glorified.

One: Though all manner of evil befall us, we will not be afraid,

All: for the Great Shepherd of our souls is with us.

One: We are never away from the love and mercy of the Lord,

All: and we shall be with him for ever and ever. Amen!

*Hymn “He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought” #128

*Opening Prayer

Shepherd of Souls, you call us to an abundant feast at the table of your word;

In these moments of worship, open our hearts to feed on your goodness,

that by the power of the Holy Spirit we might dwell evermore deeply in you. Amen.

*Chorus “He Lives” (Refrain) #310

He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!

He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way.

He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!

You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart.

Announcements Gary Burdick

-We Are the Church-

Hymn “We Are the Church” (verse 3) #558

Witness Mary Brand

Hymn “We Are the Church” (chorus) #558

Anthem “With Grateful Heart I Thank You Lord” choir

-A Time for Prayer-

Hymn “Near to the Heart of God” #472

Silent Prayer / Pastoral Prayer / 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.

-Reflecting on the word-

Children’s Sermon

Scripture John 10:22-30

Message Rev. Kelly J. Smith

-Sharing our blessings-

Offering Our Gifts and Tithes

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Offertory

*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #95

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Praise God all creatures here below.

Praise God above the heavenly host.

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Offering Prayer

Holy God, Divine Shepherd, you anoint us with the oil of gladness; your love overflows our hearts.

Accept our offering for the good of the world as we joyfully give thanks for our life in you. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

-Taking the word to the world-

*Hymn “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” #381

*Benediction

*Hymn “Where He Leads Me” (refrain only) #338

Where he leads me I will follow, where he leads me I will follow,

Where he leads me I will follow, I’ll go with him, with him all the way.

Mifflin Avenue United Methodist Church

“Where Faith and Life Meet”

www.mifflinave.org

412-731-2511

Pastor: Rev. Kelly Smith

214-202-9291

Pastor@mifflinave.org