“Good Shepherd” by Kelly Latimore
©Order of Worship April 25, 2021
Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Text for hymns are found below each hymn. Click on the hymn highlighted text for music.
Prelude: “Pan De Vida”, by Bob Hurd, © 1988, 1995, 1997, 1999, Bob Hurd and Pia Moriaty. Published by OCP Publications. All right reserved.………….…Piano-Gregory D., Percussion- Daniel L.
Greetings………………………..………….……Pastor Juan
Opening Prayer……………………………………Diane C.
Opening Hymn: “If It Had Not Been for the Lord” #2053 TFWS, by M. Douroux, © 1980 Margaret P. Douroux
Refrain
If it had not been for the Lord on my side, tell me where would I be, where would I be.
Verse 1
He kept my enemies away; he let the sunshine through a cloudy day. He rocked me in the cradle of his arm when he knew I had been battered and scorned, so if it…..Refrain
Verse 2
He never left me all alone; he gave the peace and joy I’d never known. He answered when I knelt to really pray, and in vic-t’ry the Lord brought me his way, so if it…….Refrain
Psalm Lesson: Psalm 23……………………….…………….Diane C.
Hymn of Preparation: “Lead Me, Guide Me” #2214 TWFS, by D. Akers, © 1953 Doris Akers, renewed, admin. By Unichappell Music, Inc.
Refrain
Lead me, guide me, along the way, for if you lead me, I cannot stray. Lord, let me walk each day with thee. Lead me, O lord, lead me.
Verse 1
I am weak and I need thy strength and power to help me over my weakest hour. Help me through the darkness thy face to see, Lead me, O Lord, lead me. Refrain
Verse 2
Help me tread in the paths of righteousness, Be my aid when Satan and sin oppress. I am putting all my trust in thee. Lead me, O Lord, lead me. Refrain
Verse 3
I am lost if you take your hand from me, I am blind without thy light to see, Lord, just always let me thy servant be. Lead me, O Lord, lead me. Refrain
Gospel Lesson: John 10:11-18……..……………..Diane C.
Sermon….………………….……………………Pastor Juan
Offertory Response Song: “I Go to the Rock”, by D. Rambo © 1977 Designer Music/SESAC
Prayers of The People…………………………………….Pastor Juan
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After each prayer read:
Leader: Lord in your mercy.
All: Hear our prayers.
Closing Hymn: “God Be with You till We Meet Again (God Be With You)” #672 UMH, words by J. Rankin, 1880, Music by W. Tomer, 1880
Verse 1
God be with you till we meet again; by his counsels guide, uphold you, with he sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again.
Refrain
Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus’ feet; till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again.
Verse 2
God be with you till we meet again; neath his wings securely hide you, daily manna still provide you; God be with you till we meet again. Refrain
Dismissal with Blessing…………………..…………..…Pastor Juan
Postlude: “Halle, Halle, Halleluja”, Caribbean folk song…………………………………………………Musicians
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