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ORDER OF SERVICE

Fourth Sunday in Easter

April 25, 2021 – 10:30 a.m.

Zion-Memorial United Church

Minister: Rev. David Sherwin

Music Director: Mary Lou Carroll

WE GATHER TOGETHER

PRELUDE ()

WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE

RESPONSIVE MUSIC: “O Let the Power Fall on Me” #13 (More Voices)

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As we worship in this place, we remember that for thousands of years, First People’s lives and spirituality have been deeply connected to the land. We stand here on unceded Algonquin territory. We give thanks for past stewardship of the land, and pledge to live here with respect, care, and gratitude.

CALL TO WORSHIP

OPENING PRAYER

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,

the power and the glory,

for ever and ever.  AMEN.

OPENING HYMN: “The Church’s One Foundation” #331 (Voices United)

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE READINGS – Lay Reader: Cheryl Hooghiem

1. John 10:11-18
2. 1 John 3:16-24

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: “Shepherd Song” Music by Gary Norian

SERMON: “Lay It Down, Take It Up”

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: “How Great Thou Art” arranged by Jane Vogt – a Swedish folk melody

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

OUR OFFERING TO GOD

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

CLOSING HYMN: “Are You a Shepherd?” #126 (More Voices)

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE

INTRODUCTION OF POSTLUDE (requested by Susan Burke)

COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: “God be With You Till We Meet Again” #422 (Voices United)