The Fourth Sunday of Easter 5 May 2020 Online Worship

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The Liturgy at Calvary Today is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in today’s gospel. The risen Christ opens the way to abundant life. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the still waters of our

baptism. Each Sunday he spreads a feast before us amid the world’s violence and war. We go forth to be signs of the resurrection and extend God’s tender care to all creation. PRELUDE Prelude in C Major J.S. Bach

CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION

P In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen.

P Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,

that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

C Amen.

P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Silence for reflection and self-examination.

P Most merciful God,

C we confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and

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walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name.

Amen.

P In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen. All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Text: William Kethe, d. c. 1594. Music: OLD HUNDREDTH, Louis Bourgeois, 1510-1561

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APOSTOLIC GREETING

P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C And also with you. KYRIE ELEISON

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HYMN OF PRAISE: THIS IS THE FEAST

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

P Let us pray. O God our shepherd, you know your sheep by

name and lead us to safety through the valleys of death. Guide us by your voice, that we may walk in certainty and security to the joyous feast prepared in your house, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C Amen.

FIRST LESSON Acts 2:42-47

42[The baptized] devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. 44All who believed were together and had all things in common; 45they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, 47praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. L The Word of the Lord

C Thanks be to God The 23rd Psalm – spoken in unison

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul:

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he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness

for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of

death,

I will fear no evil:

for thou art with me;

thy rod and thy staff

they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me

in the presence of mine enemies:

thou anointest my head with oil;

my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life:

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. SECOND LESSON 1 Peter2:10-25

19It is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. 20If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God’s approval. 21For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps. 22“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” 23When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. 24He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 25For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls. L The Word of the Lord

C Thanks be to God

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ALLELUIA VERSE & GOSPEL ACCLAMATIONS

P The Holy Gospel according to St. John the 10th chapter.

[Jesus said:] 1“Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers.” 6Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. 7So again Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. 9I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. 10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”

P The Gospel of our Lord.

SERMON Pastor Phil

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I Need Thee Every Hour

Text: Annie Sherwood Hawks, 1835-1918, stanzas; Robert Lowry, 1826-1899, refrain. Music: LOWRY, Robert Lowry, 1826-1899.

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CREED

A Let us profess the faith in which we are Baptized.

ALL I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right

hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

A Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

after each prayer petition A Lord in your mercy, C Hear our prayer

concluding with P Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray,

trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

C Amen PEACE

P The peace of the Lord be with you always

C And also with you

Please greet one another in the name of the Lord

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OFFERTORY Shepherd Me O God, ELW 780

Intern Evan McVann, soloist

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A Let us pray. Merciful Father,

C we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us - ourselves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

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GREAT THANKSGIVING

P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy that we should at all

times and in all places give thanks and praise to you

almighty and merciful God, for the glorious resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ, the true Paschal Lamb who gave himself to take away our sin, who in dying has destroyed death and in rising has brought us to eternal life.

And so, with Mary Magdalene and Peter and all the

witnesses of the resurrection, with earth and sea and all their creatures, and with angels and archangels, cherubim and seraphim, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

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SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

Eucharistic Acclamation

P Remember us in your kingdom, O Lord, and teach us to pray C 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 and ever. Amen

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AGNUS DEI

HOLY COMMUNION

We encourage you to commune each other in your homes at this time and bless children who have not received First Communion.

Consider giving this blessing: “Know that the promises of Jesus’s love are for you.”

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The King of Love My Shepherd Is

Text: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877. Music: ST. COLUMBA, Irish tune

P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you

and keep you in God’s grace C Amen

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POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE

A Let us pray… Life-giving God, you have fed us with your

word, and our hearts burn within us. Through this meal you have opened us to your presence. Now send us forth to share the gifts of Easter with all in need; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

C Amen. P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.

C Amen

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Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us

Text: attr. Dorothy A. Thrupp, 1779-1847. Music: BRADBURY, William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868

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A Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

C Thanks be to God! POSTLUDE Fugue in C Major J.S. Bach

Cover art by Tanja Butler. from Icon: Visual Images for Every Sunday 2000 Augsburg Fortress; “Holy Communion, Setting

Four” from Evangelical Lutheran Worship 2006 Augsburg

Publishing; hn Ferguson ©1991 Concordia Publishing House.

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Calvary Lutheran Church 7620 Baker Boulevard, Richland Hills, Texas 76118

www.godshearthumanhands.org email: calvary@calvaryftw.org (817) 284-8724 (817) 284-0860 (Fax)

The Reverend Phil Heinze, preaching The Reverend Kyle Rouze, presiding Intern Pastor Evan McVann, assisting

Debbie Villavicencio, organ Viktor Andersson, piano

Thank you to Mary Reichenbach creating and sharing for these images!

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For Your Information CHURCH OFFICE While the church building is closed, the office will continue to receive USPS mail, phone calls, and electronic communications Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm, closed for lunch 1-2pm.

PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request, a prayer of thanksgiving, etc, you can email mycalvary2@aol.com and our prayer team will lift up your request in prayer. Your request will also be added to the "Green Sheet” Prayer List.

PASTORAL CARE NEEDS Pastors are available, where permitted, for pre-surgery prayers, hospital visits, or home communion. Contact the pastors or the church office. Reminder that they’re not permitted to visit nursing homes and rehab centers.

GREEN SHEET ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE is every Thursday at 9am (lauren@calvaryftw.org). Please keep announcement short.

PREPARING FOR NEXT SUNDAY Fifth Sunday of Easter: First Reading: Acts 7:55-60. Psalm: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16. Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-10. Gospel: John 14:1-14.

Announcements “DIGITAL” ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Diana Williams in celebration of her husband, Tom’s, birthday!

PINK CARNATION ON THE ALTAR is to celebrate the birth of Alice Rose Pasichnyk, daughter of Karen & Paul Pasichnyk! Alice was born on April 26, 2020 at 11am at 7lbs, 20 inches.

MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCES Sunday, May 24th, we remember family & friends who served in the military and have passed away. To remember someone, fill out the online form at http://bit.ly/MemorialDayRemembrances . Last day to sign up is Wednesday, May 20th. Please note: Veterans who are still living will be honored on Veterans Day in November.

ONLINE RESOURCES Check out godshearthumanhands.org for our YouTube channel, Facebook page, online bulletins, and “Faithful Giving” online giving. Members, to receive email blast announcements, email lauren@calvaryftw.org

CHILDREN & YOUTH RESOURCES Check with Janelle for children & youth resources and digital opportunities. Additional details on page 7 of the May Caller (Church website, Resources, Newsletter)

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Prayer List

Note: Members, Friends & Family names will be removed after four weeks unless the church office is otherwise notified.

If you have a prayer request, please email mycalvary2@aol.com

MEMBERS ■ Nancy Mathews FRIENDS & FAMILY Scott Weir (Christy Haley’s coworker’s husband); Otilla Tijerina (Naomi Tijerina’s grandmother-in-law); Students finishing their semesters (Pr. Janice Heidlberger’s request); Barbara Kelly (Jan Johnson’s request); Bev Murray’s 97yo family member & granddaughter ■ Warren Snipes (Elaine Welty’s son); Bill Bair (DeLoris Fregien’s brother-in-law); Jim & Shelly (Melissa Herring’s friends) ■ Dawn Skinner (Laura Gallagher’s friend’s sister); Virginia Kathleen Cailleteau & family (Laura Gallagher’s family friend); Dave (Ron & Lynn Boyk’s brother-in-law); Dave & Joyce Snyder (Laura Gallagher’s friends); Trayce, Judy, Ed, Robert, Alex, Mark, Andrea, Anthony (Pr. Janice Heidlberger’s request) ■ Nancy; Pr. Nick; Joyce, Dave; those infected with COVID-19

LONG-TERM ILLNESS Jack & Pat Viveros (Meg Acker’s friend) ■ Debbie Davies (Meg Acker’s request); Bruce & Candé Parker (Betty Parker’s son); Gene Thomas; Ada Hogenmiller; Edith Njus; Valerie Miller (Peggy Cox’s request); Bobbie Thompson (Louise Wagner & Monica Neeley’s request); David & Suzanne Bayer (Margaret Bayer’s son & daughter-in-law); Shirley Olsen (Peggy Cox’s request); Deborah Slaton; Amelia DeFanti; Michelle Madaio (Peggy Cox’s request); Susan DeFanti; Addie Leigh Spencer (Rex & Shirley Norri’s family friend’s daughter); Jennifer Torrez (Ed & Doris Baker’s daughter); Kennedie Bailey (Brian & Carrie Egan’s great-niece); Clare Graham-Smith (Meg Acker’s niece); Cora (Lloyd & Carolyn Johnson’s grandniece); Lenka Wanzer; Alex Tedmon-Bury; Teressa Cox (Meg Acker’s friend); Janet Penzak (Scott Penzak’s mother); Nancy Sandberg; Anthony Allegro (Neil & Debby Krey’s son-in-law); Jay & LaVonne Luedke; Michelle Lanham; Tim Morgan (Kyrie Pub Church member); Todd (Lloyd & Carolyn Johnson’s nephew); Glenn Timmons (David Timmon’s father); Andrew May (Rex & Shirley Norris’s request); Connie (Melissa Herring’s request); Bob Machos; Paul Wilson (Don Acker’s coworker); Clay (Susan DeFanti’s brother-in-law); Janet Holden (PJ Savage’s sister); Dellis May (Kyle May’s father); Lauren Neeley (Monica Neeley’s niece); Tara Conroy-Briggs (Phil & Cathy Conroy’s daughter); Richard (Joe & Kathy Morbach’s brother-in-law); Don Hoemberg & Family (Donette Olson’s friends); Anne Kells (Mignon Kells’s daughter-in-law); Ethel Weydert (Theresa Jorgenson’s step-mother) FAMILY MEMBERS SERVING IN MILITARY ■ Brian Gage, Army National Guard (Chad Gage’s brother); Mason Gore, Air Force, (Joyce Ness’s grandson); Austin Lentz, Army, deployed (Mike & Patty Lentz’s nephew); Emily Hudson, Air Force (Debby & Neil Krey’s granddaughter-in-law); Cameron Crawford, Navy, deployed (Ken & Marlene Laursen’s grandson); Erinn Soltis, Navy, basic training (Mary (Heinze) Soltis’s husband); Jason Holm, Air Force, (Keith & Barbara Holm’s son); Brent Rios, Air Force, (Eric & Cheril Rios’s son) Kelsey Peta, Army, (Joe & Deb Peta’s daughter); Allison Yanney, Air Force (Lloyd & Carolyn Johnson’s daughter ); Kyle Sullivan, Navy, deployed (Terry & Bobi Sullivan’s son); Tanner Pegg, Air Force, deployed (Chuck & Geri Pegg’s grandson); Alexus Fears, Air Force (Mary & David Lakota’s friend); Chance Slaton, Air Force (Deborah Slaton’s nephew); Ryan Britt, Air Force, deployed (Tana Taylor’s nephew); Katarina Rogers, Air Force (Don Roger’s daughter) Bryant Hudson, Marines, (Neil & Debby Krey’s grandson); Andrew Musfeldt (Greg & Diana Musfeldt’s son); Deanna Musfeldt (Greg & Diana Musfeldt’s daughter-in-law); Derrick Moffit, Army (Deborah Slaton’s nephew); Jonathan Lee, Air Force (Alice Lee’s grandson); Robert Chapman Marine (Pat Specht’s great nephew); Jeffrey Place, Army (David & Mary Lakota’s nephew); Chad Walker, Army (Carol Petteway’s cousin)

NT-NL SYNOD CHURCHES IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY Hope, Midland, SAWL Becky Hand.