Announcements Sharon Christie

All
Welcome to the family of All People’s United Church!
If you are joining us for the first time, please sign the guest book.
Peoples
We meet in this historical church which has humble beginnings. United
since 1927. May what we do in this time and in this place bring glory to
God. Church
Accepting donations for our Sunday
Bazaar, Yard sale & Bake Sale April 21, 2024
Next Sat April 27th
Welcome
Shelley Kennedy
Sudbury Secondary School - The Value Vault JESUS APPEARS TO THE DESCIPLES
The Value Vault at Sudbury Secondary School (SSS)
is used by students who need food, clothing and
small household items. Students who PROCESSIONAL
use this program often live on their own. Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty! …
and experience challenges as they try to Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
further their education. Holy, holy, holy, merciful, and mighty235
Our Prayer List
God in three persons blessed Trinity!
Nancy McDonald, Helen Dudynsky
Gil Davies, Phil Christie Words of Welcome ------------------

CALL TO WORSHIP
E-mail “allpeoplesunitedchurch@gmail.com” Call to Worship:
Leader: I am the good shepherd;
Facebook @allpeoplesunited
People: The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
allpeoplesunitedchurch.weebly.com All: Thanks be to God.
Upcoming Speakers
Join us for
April 28th – Gerry Lougheed coffee & Tea.
May 5th - David Chuipka Following Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always
the Service. 1 Chronicles 16:11.
Prayers of Invocation and and Confession (In unison) GLORIA PATRI – (Sung by all)
Our Father, we have come to your hold temple to affirm, Glory be to the father and to the son,
to proclaim, and to celebrate life. And to the Holy Spirit…
We believe! Help our unbelief. As it was in the beginning is now,
O Lord, we have been shown what you are through loving And ever shall be.
persons who affirm the faith. world without end. Amen
Forgive us for failing to show and to give our love in return.
You are known to us through trusting acts SERMON - The good shepherd
that proclaims the truth.
Forgive us for not trusting you. Hymn VU 639 One more step along the way I go
You are known to us through the joyous story of Christmas,
the good news of your resurrection, which allows us to celebrate INVITATION TO OFFERING
life through your Son, Jesus Christ.
Forgive us for not sharing your Son, Offering Song (Sung by all) Thank you
the good shepherd, with others. Praise and thanksgiving, thanks be to God. For your
Hear us now as we offer you our silent confessions that have Support
Thanks for the food we eat,
been burdening our hearts.(moment of reflection)
And for the friends we meet.
Opening Hymn VU 213 Rejoice the lord is king For each new day we greet
Thanks Be to God!
OPENING PRAYER
OFFERING PRAYER
God, alive and among us this day,
to you no door is closed, no heart locked; PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD'S PRAYER
draw us beyond our doubts and fears,
until we discover the meaning of resurrection, CLOSING HYMN VU 343 Tell me the old old story
and with confidence say:
"We believe". Amen. COMMISSIONING & BENEDICTION

WELCOME AND ANNOUCEMENTS

BENEDICTION (Sung by all)
MINUTE FOR MISSION
May God’s sheltering wings,
SCRIPTURE READINGS her gathering wings protect you.
John 1:11 – 18 May God’s nurturing arms,
Psalm 23 His cradling arms sustain you.
Acts 4: 5-12 And hold you in her love,
and hold you in his love.
READINGS RESPONSE:
All: This is the word of the Lord; Thanks be to God.