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
PRAYER OF CONFESSION UNISON Holy God, we confess that we have strayed from your paths of right relationship and peace, and we have dishonored you, ourselves, and your creation; we repent of these hurtful ways. Forgive us, we pray, as we learn to forgive others, and guide our feet into the way of peace. Amen.
DECLARATION OF PARDON RESPONSE Alleluia!
PROCLAIMING THE WORD
Proclaiming the Word—we hear the good news of the Gospel.
CELTIC ALLELUIA
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION FIRST READING Acts 9:36-43
Children aged four through
CHILDREN’S SERMON
eight years are invited to
MUSICAL REFLECTION
Wee-worship following the Children’s Sermon.
Scripture Comments are
New Testament p. 120
Jesus Loves Me SECOND READING John 10:22-30
available at gspcmobile.org. SERMON
Suspense
New Testament p. 98 REV. DR. CARY SPEAKER
THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving—this
element in the liturgy is a response to the Word offered in scripture reading and the sermon.
The King of Love My
HYMN 802 The King of Love My Shepherd Is THE NICENE CREED We believe in one God,
Shepherd Is: first
the Father, the Almighty,
appearing in ’The English
maker of heaven and earth,
Hymnal’ in 1906, the text is
of all that is, seen and unseen.
a paraphrase of Psalm 23 set to a flowing Irish melody.
ST. COLUMBA
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; 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.
eternally begotten of the The Nicene Creed is our Father, God from God, Light oldest creed in the Book of from Light, true God from We believe in the Holy Spirit, Confessions. Emperor true God, begotten, not the Lord, the giver of life, Constantine convened the made, of one Being with the who proceeds from the Council of Nicaea in 325 and Father; through him all Father and the Son, who the first version of the things were made. with the Father and the Son creed was accepted by a For us and for our salvation is worshiped and glorified, majority of the bishops. In who has spoken through the 381 the second council was he came down from heaven, convened in Constantinople prophets. was incarnate of the Holy and the creed was revised and expanded. The Nicene Creed is the most
ecumenical of the creeds.
Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.
During the Prayer of Intercession, we pray silently for the petitions made known, and for those of our own knowing.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
RESPONSE | HYMN 581 Glory Be to the Father PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
GLORIA PATRI
The peace may be
exchanged with those around you.
THE PEACE
The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. OFFERTORY
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need is an American Folk Hymn and melody from Southern Harmony,
CHORAL ANTHEM My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
arr. Mack Wilberg
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
1835. The text derives from INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE Psalm 23 and was paraphrased by Isaac Watts. The hymn number is
GREAT THANKSGIVING RESPONSIVE The Lord be with you.
803 if you desire to follow
And also with you.
the text.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise. . . .who forever sing to the glory of your name: RESPONSE | HYMN 565
MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION | HYMN 566
Great is the mystery of faith:
THE LORD’S PRAYER UNISON Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. We invite all to receive the supper of the Lord, You may consume the element as it is served.
BREAKING OF THE BREAD COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE COMMUNION MEDITATION The Lord’s My Shepherd
Irvine/arr. Bish
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION UNISON Nourished at this table, O God, may we know Christ's redemptive love and live a new life in him. Help us who recognize our Lord in the breaking of bread to see and serve him in all whose lives are broken. Give us who are fed at his hand, grace to share our bread with the hungry and with the hungry of heart. Keep us faithful in your service until Christ comes in final victory, and we shall feast with all your saints in the joy of your eternal realm.
Through Christ, all glory and honor are yours, almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit in the holy church, now and forever. Amen. Sending—we are sent out to live the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. We further commit, as a congregation, to our mission: “Called to Serve”.
SENDING HYMN 643 Now Thank We All Our God
NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT
BENEDICTION
DR. SPEAKER
POSTLUDE
Toccata on “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”
Diane Bish
The Postlude is a rousing Toccata based on the Easter hymn. With its virtuosic triplets and counter, marchlike rhythms, the melody is stated on the horizontal trumpets of the organ in recitation of Christ’s resurrection.
Welcome to Government Street! Visitors are asked to complete the card found in the pew rack and return with the offering. Childcare is available in the nursery for infants to three-years old. New members are welcomed by profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith, or transfer of membership. Please speak with the minister for further information.
The Sanctuary flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Dr. & Mrs. Guy Leslie Rutledge, Jr., and John Houston Rutledge, by their family.
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019 | 1:30PM—Baytreat Clean-up Initiative to prepare the Baytreat property for summer programs. Help is needed both inside and out. Please contact Beth Majure (bethmajure@gmail.com) with any questions. WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS Usher Captain: Sunday Assistants: Nursery: Wee Worship:
LECTIONARY READINGS FOR MAY 19
Ashford Kettler
Acts 11:1-18
Abbie Bowron Ted Burke
Psalm 148
Susan Holler Charlotte Crockett
Revelation 21:1-6 John 13:31-35
Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of Evelyn Durant who died on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. A graveside service was held on Friday, May 10 from Magnolia Cemetery. A memorial service is being planned. Details forthcoming. 300 Government Street Mobile, Alabama 36602 251.432.1749 | gspcmobile.org
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CALENDAR Meals on Wheels | Monday—Friday 11AM
SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 9:30a 10:30a 11:00a
Sunday School (all ages) Children’s Choir Choir Rehearsal Worship | Holy Communion Wee Worship
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019 6:00p
PW Spring Gathering | Guesnard House
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019 1:30p 7:00a 7:45a 10:00a
Baytreat Clean-up Initiative Bible Study | Home of Rudy Nordmann Bible Study | Home of Ann Adams Bible Study | Frist Room
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2019 7:00a 6:00p
Men’s Bible Study | Library Men’s Bible Study | Library
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2019 9:30a 10:30a 11:00a 12:00p
Sunday School (all ages) Choir Rehearsal Worship Youth end-of-year Party