Classic Sanctuary Worship
9:00 a.m. Sunday, February 19, 2012
PRELUDE
O Splendor of God’s Glory Richard Proulx
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
*CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 23)
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters, He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil for thou art with me
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies
Thou anointest my head with oil, My cup overflows
Surely goodness and Mercy shall follow me all the days of my life
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
*HYMN 144 “This Is My Father’s World”
*INVOCATION (adapted from Psalm 100)
Almighty God, we come with joyful noise to you. We worship you with glad hearts. We come into your presence with singing. We know that you are the Lord our God. You have made us. We are your people and the sheep of your pasture. Watch over us. Feed us. Nurture us. Send us out from this place with your love and guidance. Through Christ our Good Shepherd. Amen.
*HYMN 136 “The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want”
WELCOMING NEW DISCIPLES
Response:
We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love.
As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of
The United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the
ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service and our witness,
that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.
HYMN 191
“Jesus Loves Me”
(children are invited to come forward) (vs. 1)
CHILDREN’S MOMENTS
JOYS/CONCERNS/INTERCESSORY PRAYER
OFFERING
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus arr. David Johnson
*DOXOLOGY #94
ANTHEM “The King of Love My Shepherd Is”
Chancel Choir arr. John Ness Beck
OLD TESTAMENT READING Ezekiel 34:1-6, 11-12
(pew Bible page 744)
NEW TESTAMENT READING John 10:11-17
(pew Bible page 933)
MEDITATION Rev. Dr. Scott Grulke
“Shepherd of My Soul”
*HYMN 130 “God Will Take Care of You”
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
March in G Henry Smart
*Those who are able, please stand.
The altar flowers are presented by the Gerdes and Ehrhart families
in loving memory of Bill Gerdes and his February 22nd birthday.
The pink and red altar flowers are in celebration of the birth of twins,
Chevy and Avery, to Robby and Michelle Miller on February 7, 2012.
