The Risen Christ is our Good Shepherd St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday, April 28 th

Welcome to St. Peter! Jesus is our Risen Savior as well as our Good Shepherd. Our service today develops the truth of how Jesus cares for us his sheep and lambs. What a peaceful picture in which to live each day. We’re glad you live in that picture today by faith.

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Prayer before Worship Dear Jesus, as our Good Shepherd, we find true comfort in your loving care for us. Guard and keep us from the dangers of our sin and enable us by your Spirit to follow you to the eternal sheep pen in heaven. Hear us for your sake. Amen

Please be courteous and silence all pagers and cell phones. Thank you

Pioneers Schwans Fundraiser Pick-Up and Cash & Carry sale Sunday, April 29 th 2-4 p.m. Proceeds help offset the cost of Weekender Camp in September

Boy & Girl Pioneers Will be meeting this Sunday, April 29 th at 12:30 p.m.

Annual Rummage Sale May 4 & 5 Key to Life Donations accepted, bring them to K2L between April 30 & May 3 Talk to Pam Lauber with questions

S.P.Y. Ministry SPY is in need of donations of  Cake Mix  Canned Frosting  Boxes of Candles  Colorful Paper Plates for their “Birthday Bags” ministry. See your service folder for more information

The Risen Christ is our Good Shepherd St. Peter Worship at Key to Life Saturday, April 28 th

The King of Love My Shepherd Is CW #375 Verse 1-6 Text: Henry W. Baker, Setting: ST. COLUMBA Tune: Irish melody, c. 18th cent., alt.

Verse 1: The King of love my shepherd is, Whose goodness fails me never; I nothing lack if I am his, And he is mine forever.

Verse 2: Where streams of living water flow, My Savior gently leads me; And where the verdant pastures grow, With food celestial feeds me.

Verse 3: Confused and foolish oft I strayed, But yet in love he sought me And on his shoulder gently laid And home, rejoicing, brought me.

Verse 4: In death's dark vale I fear no ill With you, dear Lord, beside me; Your rod and staff my comfort still, Your cross before to guide me.

Verse 5: You spread a table in my sight, A banquet here bestowing; Your oil of welcome, my delight; My cup is overflowing!

Verse 6 (Please Rise): And so through all the length of days Your goodness fails me never. Good Shepherd, may I sing your praise Within your house forever!

Opening Litany Pastor: Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day All: Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

Opening Litany Pastor: For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. All: For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.

Opening Verses Pastor: Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy in his dwelling place. All: Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength, ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name.

Opening Verses Pastor: Bring an offering and come before him; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. All: Tremble before him, all the earth! Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, "The LORD reigns!"

Prayer of the Day Pastor: Let us pray. (Pastor says the prayer of the day) All: Amen.

God’s Word to His People Acts 4:23-33 The early church: one in heart and mind in the Good Shepherd

Verse of the Day Pastor: Alleluia. Alleluia. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia. I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me. Alleluia.

God’s Word to His People John 10:11-18 Jesus is our Good Shepherd

Children’s Message

The Lord’s My Shepherd CWS # 766 Verses 1-5

Verse 1: The Lord’s my Shepherd; I’ll not want. He makes me down to lie In pastures green; he leadeth me The quiet waters by. He leadeth me, he leadeth me The quiet waters by.

Verse 2: My soul he doth restore again And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, E’en for his own name’s sake. Within the paths of righteousness, E’en for his own name’s sake.

Verse 3: Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill; For though art with me, and thy rod And staff me comfort still. For though art with me, and thy rod And staff me comfort still.

Verse 4: My table though hast furnished In presence of my foes; My head thou dost with oil annoint, And my cup overflows, My head thou dost with oil annoint, And my cup overflows,

Verse 5: Goodness and mercy, all my life, Shall surely follow me, And in God’s house forevermore My dwelling place shall be. And in God’s house forevermore My dwelling place shall be.

Safe in the Arms of The Shepherd! 1.He knows His sheep 2.He died for His sheep

In thankfulness for our salvation, we support God’s work with our offerings.

Offering Prayer Prayer of the Church

Lord’s Prayer All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.

Lord’s Prayer All: Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Lord’s Prayer All: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen

Pastor: O dear Shepherd, teach us to delight in your ways, to follow your guidance, and to walk in your paths. Keep us in the fold through your Word of truth until you take us to be with you in the eternal flock in heaven. We ask this for your sake and to your glory. All: Amen.

God’s Blessing Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. All: Amen.

Jesus, Shepherd of the Sheep CW #436 Verses 1-5 Text: Henry Cook, Setting: CAPETOWN Tune: Friedrich Filitz, , alt.

Verse 1: Jesus, shepherd of the sheep, Who your Father's flock does keep, Safe we wake and safe we sleep, Guarded still by you.

Verse 2: In your promise firm we stand; None can take us from your hand. Speak—we hear—at your command, We will follow you.

Verse 3: By your blood our souls were bought; By your life salvation wrought; By your light our feet are taught, Lord, to follow you.

Verse 4: Father, draw us to your Son; We with joy will follow on Till the work of grace is done, There to live with you.

Verse 5: We, in robes of glory dressed, Join th' assembly of the blest, Gathered to eternal rest In the fold with you.

Silent Prayer