April 25 @ St. Paul's UMC: Worship

 Fourth Sunday of Easter

Today’s Meditation Verse: “This Jesus is the stone you builders rejected: He has become the cornerstone!” – Acts 4:11

Welcome—Pastor Charles

Prelude: “Open the Eyes of My Heart” — Alpha & Omega (February 16, 2020)

Call to Worship (Psalm 23, NKJV)—Pastor Charles (Leader) and Tim C. (People)     Leader: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. People: He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. Leader: He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. People: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Leader: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. People: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Hymn: “Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy” Verses 1 & 2 led by Lorie C. and Ron R.

Saint Gregory the Great’s Easter Prayer–Tim C.

It is only right, with all the powers of our heart and mind, to praise You Father and Your only begotten Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ: Dear Father, by Your wondrous condescension of loving-kindness toward us, Your servants, You gave up Your Son. Dear Jesus, You paid the debt of Adam for us to the Eternal Father by Your Blood poured forth in loving-kindness. You cleared away the darkness of sin by Your magnificent and radiant Resurrection. You broke the bonds of death and rose from the grave as a Conqueror. You reconciled heaven and earth. Our life had no hope of eternal happiness before You redeemed us. Your Resurrection has washed away our sins, restored our innocence, and brought us joy. How inestimable is the tenderness of Your love! Amen.

Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations—Pastor Charles

Pastoral Prayer/The Lord’s Prayer—Pastor Charles

Gospel Lesson: John 10:11-18—Tim C.

Musical Offering: “Peace Song” — Chancel Choir (January 19, 2020)

Epistle Lesson: 1 John 3:16-24—Pastor Charles

Sermon: “This is how we know love”—Pastor Charles

Celebration of Ministry: Five Years of STEMrev—Rebecca G.

Hymn: “I’m Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing”    (verses with sing and shout) led by Lorie C. and Ron R.    

Words for the Journey—Pastor Charles

Postlude: “Come, Let Us Sing” — Alpha & Omega (January 19, 2020)