1. God Gives Shepherds for His Sheep Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, April 26 th 2014

2. Welcome to Redeemer! Alleluia! Jesus is risen! He is risen indeed! On this fourth Sunday of Easter we continue to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior. Today we praise God for the spiritual shepherds he provides to care for us, his sheep.

3. For Our Guests If you have questions, let us try to help. Speak with an usher, greeter, or the person next to you. If you’d like to learn more about Redeemer and its ministry, please talk to Pastor Wolfe or a church member after the service.

4. Children’s Message Each week, our younger worshipers are invited to the front of church before the sermon hymn to hear a special message for them from Pastor Wolfe.

5. Young Worshipers There are children’s bulletins coloring pages & quiet bags with crayons and books available in the back of church for our young worshipers.

6. Need to Know What’s Going On? Our church website has the info you need right at your fingertips Check the church calendar Get access to sermons And much more www.redeemermandan.com

7. Prayer Before Worship Risen Savior, you are the king of life who won victory over death and hell. Rule in our hearts that we may do your will. Protect and provide for us in life as our Good Shepherd, and lead us to be faithful to you in all things. Amen.

9. OUR COMMUNION PRACTICE Redeemer Lutheran Church observes the biblical practice of member communion. (This has also been called close communion.) If you are not currently a member of our congregation, we would kindly ask that you speak with our pastor before communing. We look forward to talking about this very important issue with you!

10. Join our Volleyball Team - Games are on Sundays in summer - Two Redeemer teams - Sign up sheet in back Any questions talk to Justin & Sierra Sipma or Wade & Noel Miller

11. Summer Construction Help All helpers will need to register. Please sign up at www.kingdomworkers.c om/opportunities Hospitality needed for worker coming, if you have space speak with Pastor

12. Quarterly Meeting  Second quarter Congregation meeting  Today, April 26 th at 10:15am  All members are encouraged to come as our leaders share our plans for the work we do in Christ’s name.

13. 2015 LWMS Spring Rally Saturday, May 9 th 9am – 3pm At Saint John, Bowdle, SD Return boxes by April 25 th

14. God Gives Shepherds for His Sheep Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, April 26 th 2014

15. Children of the Heavenly Father CW #449 Verses 1-4 Text: Caroline V. Sandell-Berg, 1832-1903 Setting: TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA Tune: Lofsnger och andeliga wisor, Sweden, 1873

16. Verse 1: Children of the heav’nly Father Safely in his bosom gather; Nestling bird or star in heaven Such a refuge ne’er was given.

17. Verse 2: God his own doth tend and nourish; In his holy courts they flourish. From all evil things he spares them; In his mighty arms he bears them.

18. Verse 3: Neither life nor death shall ever From the Lord his children sever; Unto them his grace he showeth, And their sorrows all he knoweth.

19. Verse 4: Though he giveth or he taketh, God his children ne’er forsaketh; His the loving purpose solely To preserve them pure and holy.

20. Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. All: And also with you. Opening Verses

21. Confession of Sin Pastor: God invites us to come into his presence and worship him with humble and penitent hearts. Therefore, let us acknowledge our sinfulness and ask him to forgive us.

22. Confession of Sin All: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity.

23. Confession of Sin All: But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

24. (Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen.

25. Lord, Have Mercy Kyrie Pastor: For all that we need in life and for the wisdom to use all your gifts with gratitude and joy, hear our prayer, O Lord. ♫ All: Lord, have mercy.

26. Lord, Have Mercy Kyrie Pastor: For the steadfast assurance that nothing can separate us from your love and for the courage to stand firm against the assaults of Satan and every evil, hear our prayer, O Christ. ♫ All: Christ, have mercy.

27. Lord, Have Mercy Kyrie Pastor: For the well-being of your holy Church in all the world and for those who offer here their worship and praise, hear our prayer, O Lord. ♫ All: Lord, have mercy.

28. Lord, Have Mercy Kyrie Pastor: Merciful God, maker and preserver of life, uphold us by your power and keep us in your tender care: ♫ All: Amen.

29. Preschool sings: I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.(repeated) There’s no other way to the Father, No other way to the Son, No other way to Jesus. We must believe, we must believe, we must believe in Him alone.

30. I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.(repeated) I am the resurrection and the life. I am the resurrection and the life.

31. Prayer of the Day Pastor: Let us pray. (The pastor says the Prayer of the Day.) ♫ All: Amen.

32. God’s Word to His People Acts 20:28-32 God provides protecting shepherds

33. Psalm #23 Preschool ♫ Refrain:

34. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters. All Speak Verses:

35. He restores my soul; he guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. All Speak Verses:

36. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. All Speak Verses:

37. Preschool ♫ Refrain:

38. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. All Speak Verses:

39. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. All Speak Verses:

40. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. All Speak Verses:

41. Preschool ♫ Refrain:

42. God’s Word to His People 1 Peter 5:1-4 God’s sheperds serve in love

43. Pastor: (Pastor says the verse of the day) Verse of the Day

44. ♫ All: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! These words are written that we may believe that Jesus is theChrist, the Son of God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Verse of the Day

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

46. ♫ All: Praise be to you, O Christ!

47. Children’s Message

48. Lord Jesus, You Have Come CW #546 Verses 1-5 Text: Eberhard L. Fischer, 1695-1773 Setting: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT (II) Tune: Neu-vermehrtes...Gesangbuch, 3rd ed., Meiningen, 1693, alt.

49. Verse 1: Lord Jesus, you have come A teacher sent from heaven And by both word and deed God's truth to us have given You wisely have ordained The holy ministry That we, your flock, may know The truth that sets us free.

50. Verse 2: O blessed ministry Of reconciliation, That shows the way to God And brings to us salvation! Lord, by your gospel pure, You bless and keep your fold; You call, enlighten, keep; You comfort and uphold.

51. Verse 3: Preserve this ministry While harvest days are keeping; And since the fields are ripe And hands are few for reaping, Send workers forth, O Lord, The sheaves to gather in That not a soul be lost Which you have come to win.

52. Verse 4: The servants you have called And to your Church are giving Preserve in doctrine pure And holiness of living. Your Spirit fill their hearts And charge their words with pow'r, What they should boldly speak, Oh, give them in that hour!

53. Verse 5: Bring those into your fold Who still to you are strangers; Guard those who are within Against offense and dangers. Press onward with your Word Till pastor and his fold Through faith in you, O Christ, Your glory shall behold.

54. “The Pastor’s Job Description”

55. Nicene Creed All: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

56. Nicene Creed All: We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father.

57. Nicene Creed All: Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and became fully human.

58. Nicene Creed All: For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures.

59. Nicene Creed All: He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

60. Nicene Creed All: We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,

61. Nicene Creed All: who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

62. Nicene Creed All: We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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

64. Prayer of the Church Pastor: Lord, in your mercy… All: …hear our prayer.

65. 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.

66. 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.

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

68. The Sacrament Pastor: The Lord be with you. ♫ All: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. ♫ All: We lift them up to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. ♫ All: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

69. Pastor: (Pastor says prayer) Seasonal Sentence

70. Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus) ♫ All: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts. The whole earth is full of your glory. You are my God, and I will exalt you. I will give you thanks, for you have become my salvation. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts. The whole earth is full of your glory.

71. Words of Institution

72. Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. ♫ All: Amen.

73. O Christ, Lamb of God ♫ All: O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us your peace. Amen.

74. Jesus Christ, Blessed Savior CW #313 Verses 1-8 Text: John Hus, c. 1369-1415 Setting: JESUS CHRISTUS, UNSER HEILAND, DER VON UNS Tune: Joseph Klug, Geistliche Lieder...gebessert, Wittenberg, 1535

75. Verse 1: Jesus Christ, our blessed Savior, Turned away God's wrath forever; By his bitter grief and woe He saved us from the evil foe.

76. Verse 2: As his pledge of love undying, He, this precious food supplying, Gives his body with the bread And with the wine the blood he shed.

77. Verse 3: Jesus here himself is sharing; Take heed how you are preparing, For if you do not believe, Judgment instead you shall receive.

78. Verse 4: Useless would be Jesus' passion If salvation you could fashion. Do not come if you suppose You need not him who died and rose.

79. Verse 5: Christ says, "Come, all you that labor, And receive my grace and favor; Those who feel no pain or ill Need no physician's help or skill."

80. Verse 6: Then hold fast with faith unshaken That this food is to be taken By the souls who are distressed, By hearts that long for peace and rest.

81. Verse 7: Praise the Father, who from heaven Unto us such food has given And, to mend what we have done, Gave into death his only Son.

82. Verse 8: If your heart this truth professes, And your mouth your sin confesses, Surely you will be his guest And at his banquet ever blest.

83. Thank the Lord ♫ All: Thank the Lord and sing his praise. Tell ev’ryone what he has done. Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and proudly bear his name. He renews his promises and leads his people forth in joy with shouts of thanksgiving. Alleluia!

84. Pastor: (Pastor says prayer) ♫ All: Amen.

85. Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another. Serve the Lord with gladness. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace. ♫ All: Amen, Amen, Amen. The Blessing

86. God Be with You till We Meet Again CW #327 Verses 1-2 Text: Jeremiah E. Rankin, 1828-1904 Setting: GOD BE WITH YOU Tune: William G. Tomer, 1833-96

87. Verse 1: God be with you till we meet again, By his counsels guide, uphold you, With his sheep securely fold you God be with you till we meet again.

88. Refrain: Till we meet, Till we meet at Jesus' feet. Till we meet, Till we meet-- God be with you till we meet again.

89. Verse 2: God be with you till we meet again, 'Neath his wings protecting hide you, Daily manna still provide you-- God be with you till we meet again.

90. Refrain: Till we meet, Till we meet at Jesus' feet. Till we meet, Till we meet-- God be with you till we meet again.

91. Silent Prayer

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