This Week's Bulletin
Fourth Sunday of Easter
* Indicates that worshippers are to stand if able.
Congregational responses are in bold print.
Worship Leader: Pat Buchenot
ENTRANCE & PRAISE
Prelude John Kwon
Greetings Rev. Sang Hun Han
Announcements Pat Buchenot
Opening Hymn “He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought” UMH #128
1. He leadeth me: O blessed thought! O words with heavenly
comfort fraught! Whate'er I do, where'er I be, still 'tis God's hand
that leadeth me.
**Refrain: He leadeth me, he leadeth me, by his own hand he leadeth
me; his faithful follower I would be, for by his hand he leadeth me.
2. Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom, sometimes where
Eden's bowers bloom, by waters still, o'er troubled sea, still 'tis his
hand that leadeth me. **
3. Lord, I would place my hand in thine, nor ever murmur nor repine;
content, whatever lot I see, since 'tis my God that leadeth me. **
Call to Worship
We gather in the presence of the Good Shepherd, the one who
knows us and calls us by name.
We come to listen for his voice and to follow where he leads.
Jesus Christ says, “My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and
they follow me.”
We belong to Christ, and we trust in his care.
He gives us eternal life, and nothing can snatch us from his hand.
We rest in the promise of his unending love.
The Father and the Son are one, holding us in divine grace.
We come with confidence, knowing we are secure in
God’s embrace.
Come, let us worship the Good Shepherd.
We worship with joy, trust, and thanksgiving.
*Passing Peace of Christ TFWS #2108
“O How He Loves You and Me”
O how he loves you and me! O how he loves you and me!
He gave his life. What more could he give? O how he loves you;
O how he loves me; O how he loves you and me!
Children’s Message
Children’s Church
Joys and Concerns
Silent Prayer & Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Screen)
Contemplation Hymn “Lead Me, Guide Me” TFWS# 2214
Lead me, guide me, along the way, for if you lead me, I cannot stray; Lord, let me walk each day with thee. Lead me, O Lord,
lead me. (Repeat)
PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE
Scripture Reading John 10:22-30 (NIV) Pat Buchenot
Further Conflict Over Jesus’ Claims
22 Then came the Festival of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. 24 The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.”
25 Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me, 26 but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”
This is the Word of Life for all the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
Offering Our Gifts to God’s Service
Offertory Anthem John Kwon
*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #UMH 95
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.
*Prayer of Dedication
Accept, O Lord, these offerings your people make to you, and grant that the work to which they are devoted may prosper under
your guidance, to the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
You may give your offering at www.bfvumc.org/online-giving
or mail it to:
Bethany of Fox Valley UMC
2200 Ridge Ave. Aurora, IL. 60504
Message: “Verbs” Rev. Sang Hun Han
SENDING FORTH
Closing Hymn “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” UMH #381
1. Savior, like a shepherd lead us, much we need thy tender care;
in thy pleasant pastures feed us, for our use thy folds prepare.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Thou hast bought us, thine we are.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Thou hast bought us, thine we are.
2. We are thine, thou dost befriend us, be the guardian of our way;
keep thy flock, from sin defend us, seek us when we go astray.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Hear, O hear us when we pray.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Hear, O hear us when we pray.
3. Thou hast promised to receive us, poor and sinful though we be;
thou hast mercy to relieve us, grace to cleanse and power to free.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! We will early turn to thee.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! We will early turn to thee.
*Benediction Rev. Sang Hun Han
Postlude John Kwon
We are glad that you joined us this morning in worship.
We hope that you find strength, renewal, and a sense of peace
going through the coming week.