Fourth Sunday of EasterHoly Communion (ELW I)May 10th and 11th, 2014

INTRODUCTION

Today is sometimes called "Good Shepherd Sunday." Jesus is called the "gate" of the sheep in today's gospel. The risen Christ opens the way to abundant life. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the still waters of our baptism. Each Sunday he spreads a feast before us in the midst of the world's violence and war. We go forth to be signs of the resurrection and extend God's tender care to all creation.

Mother’s Day is celebrated in the United States and many other countries of on the second Sunday of May. We thank God today for our mothers, grandmothers, and other maternal figures in our lives, we offer special honor to these women, and we encourage all women to be leaders in our families and communities.

CHILDREN are always welcome to our Worship Service. Rainbow bags and a cry room are available. A staffed nursery is also available if needed. An usher will gladly provide you with assistance. As a worship courtesy, we ask that you please turn off or set to vibrate all cellular telephones and pagers during the worship service.

We ask that all present today please fill out the Attendance and Communion registration card found in your bulletin and place it in the offering plate so that we may record your presence with us.

PRAYER UPON ENTERING THE PEW

O God, the giver of life, we bless you that you have created us through the gift of the human family, and we thank you for our mothers. As we honor them today, we pray your blessing upon all women who seek to nurture, guide, and give life to others. Make us all teachers and examples of grace and righteousness for one another as loving mothers are for their children. Strengthen us in our own baptism so that we may live now and forever as your beloved children, members of your eternal family. Amen.

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE: from Biblical Sonata #1: The Battle Between David and Goliath J. Kuhnau

The Bravado of Goliath; The Trembling of the Israelites at the Appearance of Goliath and Their Prayers to God; David's Confidence and Faith in

God; The Battle; David Casts the Stone and Goliath Falls

WELCOME

INVOCATION

In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit.Amen.

GATHERING SONG: I Know that My Redeemer Lives! (ELW 619, vv. 1-4)

GREETING

Alleluia! Christ is risen!Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!

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!

KYRIE

CANTICLE OF PRAISE

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Let us pray.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.

A MESSAGE FOR OUR CHILDREN

FIRST READING: Acts 2:42–47

42They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

43Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. 44All who believed were together and had all things in common; 45they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, 47praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

PSALM: Psalm 23

Refrain:

Tone:

1The LORD | is my shepherd;I shall not | be in want.

2The LORD makes me lie down | in green pasturesand leads me be- | side still waters.

3You restore my | soul, O LORD,and guide me along right pathways | for your name's sake.

4Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I shall | fear no evil;

for you are with me;your rod and your staff, they | comfort me. R

5You prepare a table before me in the presence | of my enemies;you anoint my head with oil, and my cup is | running over.

6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow meall the days | of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the | LORD forever. R

SECOND READING: 1 Peter 2:19–25

19For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. 20If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God's approval. 21For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps.

22"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."

23When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. 24He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.

25For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.

The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Please stand for the reading of the gospel. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

VERSE:

Jesus says, I am | the good shepherd.*I know my own and my | own know me. (John 10:14)

GOSPEL: John 10:1-10

The holy gospel according to John.Glory to you, O Lord.

(Jesus said) “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by

name and leads them out. 4When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers." 6Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.

7So again Jesus said to them, "Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. 9I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. 10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.

The gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, O Christ.

Please be seated.

SERMON Reverend Seminarian Emily Seitz

Please stand and sing:

HYMN OF THE DAY: The King of Love My Shepherd Is (ELW 502) NICENE CREED

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is

worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

Made alive to God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God's creation.

Please sit or kneel as you are able.

Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

Into your hands, O God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our crucified and risen Savior.Amen.

CONFESSION AND PROCLAMATION OF FORGIVENESS

Rejoicing in Christ’s victory over sin and death, let confess our sins, seeking forgiveness and new life in the Lord.

God of resurrection,we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name.Amen.

People of God: Christ is alive, and death has lost its power. Through the waters of baptism you have been born anew by the living Word of God. Your sins are forgiven in Jesus name. May the Spirit of the risen Christ live in you act through you now and forever.Amen.

PEACE

Please stand as we greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ.

The peace of Christ be with you always.And also with you.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAREWELL AND GODSPEED FOR REV. SEM. EMILY SEITZ

ANTHEM AT THE OFFERING: If Ye Love Me    Thomas Tallas

OFFERTORY HYMN: Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful (ELW 182)

OFFERING PRAYER

Let us pray.Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered together to become one bread, so let your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever. Amen.

DIALOGUE

PREFACE

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

You are indeed holy, almighty and merciful God. You are most holy,and great is the majesty of your glory…

For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup,we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

…To you, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,be all honor and glory in your holy church, now and forever.

LORD'S PRAYER

Risen Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray: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.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us!Therefore let us keep the feast! Alleluia!

Lutherans believe the true body and blood of Christ are really present in the Supper of our Lord under the form of bread and wine and are there distributed and received. All baptized persons are welcomed to Communion when they are visiting  this congregation.  If you wish to commune, please come forward to receive the body of our Lord Jesus Christ with your hands cupped.  If you cannot or do not wish to commune you may come forward with your hands crossed over your chest for a blessing.

COMMUNION

The body of Christ, given for you.The blood of Christ, shed for you.Amen.

LAMB OF GOD

SONG DURING DISTRIBUTION: For the Beauty of the Earth

SONG AFTER COMMUNION: This Joyful Eastertide, v. 1 (ELW 391)

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Let us pray. Life-giving God, in the mystery of Christ's resurrection you send light to conquer darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of life to nourish your people. Send us forth as witnesses to your Son's resurrection, that we may show your glory to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord.Amen.

BLESSING

The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make you complete in everything good so that you may do God's will, working in you that which is pleasing in God's sight; through + Jesus Christ,to whom be the glory forever and ever.Amen.

SENDING HYMN: I Know that My Redeemer Lives!(ELW 619, vv. 5-8)

DISMISSAL

Alleluia! Christ is risen!Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!Go in peace. Share the good news.Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!

POSTLUDE:  Prelude and Fugue in e-minor      J. S. Bach

The flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in honor of my family and friends. From Karen Gunderman

Today’s bulletin cover is given by Shirley L. Griffin in memory

of her mother, Alma Smith. COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK

Wednesday, May 14, 2014Matthias, Apostle

Matthias was the apostle added to the Twelve after Jesus' resurrection, as a replacement for the dead Judas Iscariot. He had traveled among the followers of Jesus throughout the Lord's ministry. Formerly commemorated on February 24, Matthias's celebration is moved to May 14 in agreement with most Western calendars.

Sunday, May 18Erik, King of Sweden, martyr, died 1160

Erik is considered the patron saint of Sweden. As king of that nation, he tried to bring peace in the region, and to spread Christianity in Scandinavia. He was also known for his attempts to make fair laws and to protect those who were poor or sick.

From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26794.

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