Life Beyond the Grave – Follow HIM

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Follow Him 

Based on John 10:11-18

       The Risen Jesus is the good shepherd. We follow him only. We follow wherever and however he leads us, because he is the good shepherd who leads us into the streams of life.

 Order of Worship Service | April 25, 2021

Prelude: “God of the Sparrow”, arr. J. Wayne Kerr

Candle Lighting

Welcoming Introit: MV 21 “Open Our Hearts”

Call to Worship: Psalm 23 (The Message) together

God, my shepherd! I don’t need a thing. You have bedded me down in lush meadows,
you find me quiet pools to drink from. True to your word,
you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction.

Even when the way goes through Death Valley,
I’m not afraid when you walk at my side. Your trusty shepherd’s crook makes me feel secure.

You serve me a six-course dinner right in front of my enemies. You revive my drooping head; my cup brims with blessing.

Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life. I’m back home in the house of God for the rest of my life. Amen.

Hymn: VU 273 “The King of Love”

Time for All Ages

Scripture Reading: John 10:11-18

Solo: “The Shepherd Psalm”     John Carter and Mary Kay Beall

Sermon: Follow Him

Reflective Music: “Psalm”, Gordon Young

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

Hymn: VU 422 “God Be with You till We Meet Again”

Commissioning and Benediction

Postlude: “Prelude and Fugue in F Major”, attributed to J.S. Bach

---

Land Acknowledgment:

We acknowledge we worship on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.  We thank them for having cared for this land and look forward to relating with them as covenant people of God as we continue to care for this land together.

---