Traditional Christian Service 04 30 2023 SHEPHERD OF THE PRAIRIE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA
00:00 - Sunday Morning Worship April 30, 2023 9:00 a.m. Fourth Sunday of Easter Prelude “The Lord’s My Shepherd” Arr. Paul Campbell Miguel Rodriguez and Maya Ravi , Flutes Nanette Felix, Harp (please stand as you are able) The Confession Opening Hymn “Good Christian Friends Rejoice and Sing” ELW 385 Greeting The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Hymn Of Praise “At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing” ELW 362 vv 1,7,8 only Prayer Of The Day O God our shepherd, you know your sheep by name and lead us to safety through the valleys of death. Guide us by your voice, that we may walk in certainty and security to the joyous feast prepared in your house, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (please be seated) 09:50 - Community Moment and Children’s Message Reading Reader: The Reading today is from 1 Peter 2 Psalm “Shepherd Me O God” ELW 780 (please stand as you are able) Gospel: John 10 21:52 - The Message Pastor Mark Boster 37:45 - Hymn Of The Day “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” ELW 789 The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s 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. The Prayers Passing Of The Peace Presiding Minister: The peace of the Lord be with you always. Congregation: And also with you. Greet one another: “Peace be with you.” 44:54 - Offering “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” arr. Mack Wilberg Adult Choir with Flutes and Harp Offering Prayer Assisting Minister: Generous God, in this meal you offer your very self. We give thanks for these gifts of the earth. In the breaking of this bread reveal to us the Risen One. In the pouring of this wine pour us out in service to the world through Christ our Lord. Amen. Great Thanksgiving Words Of Institution 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 and ever. Amen. Communion Distribution Distribution Music “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” Adult Choir with Nanette Felix, Harp and Miguel Rodriguez, Flute 01:00:05 - Post-Communion Blessing The body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in God’s grace. Amen Prayer Assisting Minister: Gracious God, in you we live and move and have our being. With your word and this meal of grace, you have nourished our life together. Strengthen us to show your love and serve the world in Jesus’ name. Amen. Benediction Sending Hymn “The Day of Resurrection” ELW 361 Dismissal Assisting Minister: Go in peace. Serve the Risen One. Congregation: Thanks be to God. Postlude Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church Huntley, IL 60142 (847)669-9448 - www.sotp.org
