The Fourth Sunday of
Easter is commonly referred to as “Good Shepherd” Sunday. Gathering—Christians
G OVERN M EN T S T RE ET P RES BY TER IAN C HU RC H T H E F OU RT H S UN DAY OF E AS TER H OLY C OM MUN ION | M O TH ER ’ S D AY M AY 12 , 2019 | 11AM
gather for worship to praise
GATHERING
the triune God, confess our sin, and seek God’s grace. The Service for the Lord’s
CHIMING OF THE HOUR
Day is a service of Word and PRAYER OF THE DAY Sacrament. Together they form a unified liturgy. Worship begins at the Chiming of the Hour. Please observe silence, and meditate on the Prayer of the Day during the prelude.
WESTMINSTER
SILENT
Almighty God, to whom all honor belongs, you have gathered a people from every tribe and language to praise your name eternally. Join our song with all of heaven as we worship you this day in the glorious light of Christ. Amen. PRELUDE
SARAH STEMBEL, SOPRANO
Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion indicates an invitation to stand as you are able. Please silence all cellular devices for the duration of the service.
G.F. Handel
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Rejoice greatly, shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy king cometh unto thee. He is the righteous Saviour, and he shall speak peace unto the heathen.
WELCOME
ANN ADAMS, LITURGIST
MINUTE FOR MISSION | VBS 2019
LOIS MCNORTON
CALL TO WORSHIP Rejoice Greatly, O
Alleluia, Christ is risen!
Daughter of Zion is an aria
The Lord is risen indeed, Alleluia!
from the “Christmas” portion of Handel’s Messiah. Its text derives from the Hebrew prophet Zechariah and was written as an annunciation to the Shepherds.
Blessing and honor is yours, O God. Glory to God forever. Alleluia! Let us worship God. PROCESSIONAL HYMN 187 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
BRADBURY