Church of the Good Shepherd Rev. Timothy Espar1005 University Drive, Lancaster, S.C. 29720 Office Hours Thursday 1pm – 4pm
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1082
Lancaster, SC 29721 732-245-3586 (cell)
803-285-4577 e-mail: tespar@umcsc.org
e-mail: gsumc@comporium.net
website: churchofthegoodshepherdumc.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 5 – National Day of Prayer
May 7 – Yard Sale - 7:00 AM - Noon
May 8 – Mother’s Day/ Epworth Offering
May 9 – Church Council – 6:00 PM
May 13 – Red Cross Blood Drive - 2:00 – 6:30 PM
Attendance: Worship – April 24, 2022 - 20 Sunday School - 5
Financial Information: Budget per Week $1,662.00
Giving April 24 $ 620.00
Opportunities to Serve
Today Next Sunday
Ushers -
Count Team – Crystal Barrs & Danny Steele Rodney Thomas & Bruce Hayes
Ushers - Stephen Kelly & Jerry Cauthen Stephen Kelly & Rodney Thomas
Birthdays: May 2 – Becky Espar
Anniversaries – No Anniversaries
The Church of the Good Shepherd
United Methodist Church
May 1, 2022
Third Sunday of Easter
Our Mission:
…to grow as God’s people in order to bring others to Christ
Sunday School: 9:45 AM - Worship Service: 11:00
WELCOME HOME!
The Church of the Good Shepherd
Third Sunday of Easter Color - White
Gathering
Chiming of the Trinity
The three rings signify the presence of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
Welcome, Announcements and Registration
Prelude: “In Remembrance of Me” Becky Espar
(This is a time of quiet to allow those who wish an opportunity to pray and prepare their hearts and minds for worship.)
Bringing in the Light of Christ
The flame in worship signifies the presence of Jesus, the Light of the World.
*Call to Worship
Sing praises to God, you people of faith.
We give thanks to God, who heals and restores.
Praise God who transforms us, who heals and loves us.
Praise God, who clothes us with joy.
Do not be silent. Praise the Lord!
We give thanks our God, today and always. Amen.
*Opening Hymn “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies” UMH 173
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 30 UMH 762
*Affirmation of Faith Apostles’ Creed UMH 881/Bulletin Insert
*Gloria Patri: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
*Hymn “Spirit Song” UMH 347
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory “Lamb of Glory” Becky Espar
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow: praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Joys and Concerns of the Church Community
Lord’s Prayer
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Scripture: Acts 9:1-9; John 21:1-19
Sermon: “What’s In a Name? From Saul to Paul” Rev. Timothy Espar
Sacrament of the Lord’s Table UMH 12
*Hymn “Take Our Bread” UMH 640
*Benediction Rev. Timothy Espar
Postlude “May You Run and Not Be Weary” Becky Espar
*Please Stand as Able
