How to Use this Service: This order of worship is intended to be a resource for people to worship in their own homes. The ser-vice can be led by an individual, or parts can be divided among those present. The message from Pastor Scott can be read and may also include a time for discussion. The suggested prayers may be used, but people are encouraged to include their own prayers as the Spirit guides them. If there are any questions, feel free to call Pastor Scott. He would be glad to give guidance and assistance. Also, this service will be live streamed on Facebook at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday.
L=Leader A=All
PRELUDE
Hymn #392 – Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
Praise Song – Lord I Lift Your Name on High
GREETING
L: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit
A: Amen
Greet One Another in Christian Love and Fellowship
Song: By His Wounds
PRAYER OF THE DAY:
L: Let us pray,
A: O God our shepherd, you know your sheep by name and lead us to safety through the valleys of death. Guide us by your voice, that we may walk in certainty and security to the joyous feast prepared in your house, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
A: Amen.
READINGS
1 Peter 2:19-25 / John 10:1-10
Song: #789 “Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us”
PRAYERS
L: Uplifted by the promised hope of healing and resurrection, we join the people of God in all times and places in praying for the church, the world, and all who are in need.
L: Lord, care for, comfort, and guide your church. Especially during this time of pandemic and separation and isolation, keep your flock safe. Lord in your mercy…
A: hear our prayer.
L: Lord, we pray for your world. Save it from the COVID-19 pandemic. Empower us to work together instead of taking up sides and fighting for power. Empower our leaders to have wisdom and to make just deci-sions. Lord, in your mercy,
A: hear our prayer.
L: Lord, we pray for those who are sick, those who mourn death, and those who suffer pain, especially Skip Meisner, Barb Curry, Doug Walker, Jim Mandicino, and Jim Sorvaag’s sister, Karen, as they face the ordeals of cancer. We also pray for Ken Cain, Merle Hanslip, Marc Anfinson, and Janet Bur-rack, as they continue to face health issues; Pastor Dave Carlson and Ron Heaton, recovering from sur-gery; and Katie Linder. We lift up the Heinke and Goodwin families, as well as the Belt family, as they grieve the loss of loved ones. Lord, in your mercy,
A: hear our prayer.
L: Lord, we pray for the earth and for those who till it and care for it. We pray for farmers as they plant the fields. We pray for those who raise livestock. We pray for favorable weather. Lord in your mercy,
A: hear our prayer.
Here other intercessions may be offered.
L: With bold confidence in your love, almighty God, we place all for whom we pray into your eternal care; through Christ our Lord.
A: Amen.
Lord’s Prayer
BLESSING
L: The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you, the Lord look upon you with favor, + and give you peace.
Amen.
Sending Song: #883 – All People Who On Earth Do Dwell
Postlude