Neillsville,
Wisconsin
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
Church 715-743-2147
Pastor's Office
715-743-2117
www.uccneillsville.org
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May 7, 2017 10:00 a.m.
The Fourth Sunday of Easter
All who are comfortably able are invited to
stand at those
places in the service indicated by an
asterisk*
We ask you to please turn off all telephones
and electronic devices.
We Gather to Worship God and Celebrate
the Resurrection
PRELUDE Eileen Zank
RINGING OF THE BELL
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
ÒHouse of Mercy Mission MomentÓ
Judy Morrow
GATHERING MUSIC Senior Choir – Joe Anderson, Director
ÒLift Your Heart to
the LordÓ
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The Good Shepherd opens the gates of
righteousness that we may pass through them.
People: We give thanks to the Lord, for God safely
gathers us in.
Leader: True enough, still the Shepherd also leads us out into the world.
People: We hear his voice and
will follow him.
Leader: Through the Risen Christ we will have life and have it abundantly.
All: Thanks
be God. We have gathered to worship in the name of the Lord who is our Shepherd.
*HYMN ÒSavior, Like a Shepherd Lead UsÓ #601
Confessing Our Sin We Seek GodÕs Forgiveness
*CALL TO CONFESSION
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION1
Patient God,
you know how easy it is for us to stray. We wander off so easily. Forgive us,
we pray. Heal our brokenness and our fears. Remind us again that you lead us in
gentle paths and by quiet waters – when the paths are stony and the waves
tumultuous, help us to remember your protection and your care. Help us to
extend that same love and care to others, for we ask this in JesusÕ name. Amen.
*SILENCE FOR PERSONAL PRAYERS
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Even though we have wandered and have become lost, the
shepherd calls to us. We can place our trust in his loving care and
forgiveness. He has promised to save us and give to us new life, abundant life,
filled with joy. Amen.
*PASSING THE PEACE
Following the voice of Jesus leads to peace.
Yes, peace for ourselves and peace and
justice in the world.
(All are
invited to greet others with handshakes or hugs while saying to them "The peace of Christ be with you"
and responding "and also with
you.")
*OUR
RESPONSE OF JOY ÓHallelujah"
Halle,
halle, hallelujah, Halle, halle, hallelujah.
Halle,
halle, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!
We Listen for News of the Resurrection
CHILDRENÕS TIME ÒThe
GateÓ
PSALM 23 SUNG
Senior Choir
SCRIPTURE READING John 10:1-10
SERMON ÒFollowing the ShepherdÓ Pastor Jacoba Koppert
We Respond to the
Good Shepherd
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM2 (insert)
Haddie
Lorraine Mathis
Daughter
of Benjamin and Kelly Mathis
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORDÕS PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Th will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
INVITATION TO OFFERING
THE OFFERTORY Eileen Zank
*THE DOXOLOGY
Sing
we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise
eternal as His love; Alleluia!
Praise
Him, all ye heavenly host Alleluia!
Father,
Son and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN "Because
He Lives" #292
*THE
BENEDICTION
*CHORAL
RESPONSE "Christ
is Risen"
Soar we now where Christ has led. Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia!
Our the cross, the grave the skies, Alleluia!
*POSTLUDE Eileen Zank
The
Light of Christ Leads Us into the World in Easter Joy
1Written by Nancy C.Townley www.ministrymatters.com/worship/entry /4941/classic-worship-connection
Announcements
We welcome you to this service of
worship. We hope you will
experience the love of God and your neighbors. You are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall downstairs
for coffee/refreshments and conversation.
Whoever you are and wherever you are on lifeÕs journey, you are welcome
here.
Note: You will find the attendance folders
in the pews on the center racks of every pew - please take time to fill out the
attendance sheet including your full address and return them to the side
aisles, ushers will collect them during the last hymn. Thank you.
Radio Broadcast Sponsors – Today the radio broadcast portion of our worship
service is given by Dolores Johnson in loving memory of mother, Nellie Rupnow.
Calendar
Monday, May 7 - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar-anon.
Tuesday, May 9 – 10 a.m. Ministerial Alliance meeting at Calvary.
Wednesday, May 10 – 3:30 p.m. Confirmation
Thursday, May 11 – 1:30 p.m. Circle of Friends meeting.
Saturday, May13 – 11:00 a.m. Todd WallÕs Celebration of Life service; visitation
will be from 10-11 a.m. here at the church.
2:00 p.m. - The Lamplight Concert (see flyer)
Sunday, May 14
-ÒMotherÕs Day/Festival of the Christian HomeÓ
9
a.m. Sunday School (Last session until fall) (kids will sing during the worship service) 10 a.m. Worship;
Confirmation for Arianna Rochester; Communion/Intiction.
Looking
Ahead at the Calendar
Wednesday, May 17 – 5 p.m. Church ÒSpring CleaningÓ
Sign-up
on the bulletin board.
Sunday, May 21 - Baccalaureate Sunday (UCC High School Graduates will be
honored) We will also print the names of any college/tech students that have
graduated. Please give the
names/information to Audrey or Pastor Jacoba. Volunteer Recognition Sunday will
also take place this Sunday.