New Life's Worship Service on May 8th, the Fourth Sunday of Easter & Good Shepherd Sunday

Worship Service on May 8th, the Fourth Sunday of Easter & Good Shepherd Sunday / Mother’s Day, at New Life Ev. Lutheran Church of Lake Zurich. Service folder/bulletin: http://www.newlife-wels.org/podcast/E... Before Service Prayer: Jesus, my Good Shepherd who leads me, You know what lies ahead for me today and every day. By Your mighty power and tender love, turn my future, no matter what it is, to my eternal good. Guide me and guard me that I do not become lost in sin and unbelief. Amen. Today's Theme: The world is full of talkers. There are plenty of people who say they care about you. But we are aware of what many of those people will do when it comes time to put those words into action. Jesus tells you in His Word that He cares for you dearly… that He would do anything for you. How do you know you can trust Him? Jesus followed up His words with works. Jesus said He would suffer and die for you, so that you might enter Paradise. He fulfilled that promise. Jesus words are followed by works. He once illustrated that point in a striking metaphor, that of the Good Shepherd. All shepherds use words, calling to the sheep hoping they will follow. What sets the Good Shepherd apart is the fact that His words are followed by His works, including His willingness to lay down His life. Every word our Good Shepherd speaks to us is trustworthy! Today’s Service: Divine Service 3, NPH, reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-800156 and under CCLI license #11327771. Personal Preparation for Holy Communion: p. 295-296 "Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal". Christian hymns preach Jesus Christ: crucified, risen and seated at God's right hand. The hymns in this service are from "Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal" ©2021 Northwestern Publishing House. Used with permission. Additional hymns: "Christian Worship Supplement" ©2008 Northwestern Publishing House. Used with permission. #newlifewelslz