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SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

May 15, 2022

GATHERING OF GOD’S PEOPLE

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PRELUDE                                                                   Gayle Schaeffer

LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES                                           Hannah Shenk

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS WE GREET OUR NEIGHBOR

INTROIT                                  You Say                                              Video

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Jesus said: I am the good shepherd and the gate for the sheep.

He leads me in right paths; I will fear no evil.

Jesus said: I came to give life, and to give it abundantly.

At the table of the Lord my cup overflows. Amen.

*HYMN of PRAISE No. 139                           “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH(inside Hymnal)                      The Apostles’ Creed

*GLORIA PATRI (inside Hymnal)

SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION CONFESSION OF SIN

Living God, we confess that we look for the living among the dead. You

lead us toward green pastures but we wander in dark valleys. You call us by name but we pretend not to hear. Forgive us; give us new life! Return us to your flock and fold that we may have abundant life, the life that death cannot destroy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.

We are part of the flock; we are part of Christ’s body.

In Christ we find wholeness and restoration.

Go forth and share this Good News. In the name of Christ, you are forgiven.

All glory and praise to God. Amen.

*HYMN NO. 548                                                           “As the Deer”

OFFERTORY, DEDICATION of OURSELVES and OUR GIFTS

*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

ANTHEM                  Jesus Is All the World to Me                          Choir JOYS and CONCERNS

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

Hear our prayer, O Lord, hear our prayer, O Lord; Incline Thine ear to us and grant us Thy peace. Amen.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE                                                 Judy Gribble

PROCLAIMING THE WORD OF GOD

OLD TESTAMENT READING                                                                                      Psalm 23

The Word of Our Lord.        Thanks be to God.

*THE GOSPEL READING                                     John 10:1-11, 27-30

The Word of Our Lord.        Thanks be to God.

MORNING MESSAGE:

Listen and follow the

Voice of the Life-Saving Shepherd

SENDING FORTH GOD’S PEOPLE

*HYMN No. 479                                               “Softly and Tenderly”

*CHARGE and BENEDICTION

*CHORAL BENEDICTION

God be with you till we meet again; By His counsels Guide, uphold you; with His sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again.

POSTLUDE                                                               Gayle Schaeffer

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Living Water Christian Church

Adult Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

When God’s Spirit Moves

What happens when the Holy Spirit moves powerfully within a church? Through this six-session study you will learn how:

• To make room for the Spirit’s action in your life and church
• To listen for the voice of the Spirit
• How a life lived in the presence of the Spirit can transform the church and the world (with Jim Cymbala, pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church)

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Living Water Christian Church

Adult Sunday School Series will continue January 9

Making Your Case for Christ

New Adult Sunday School Series

Making Your Case for Christ is designed to equip you with practical tools to share the message of Christ’s love and salvation with others and use evidence that backs up Jesus' claims and credentials.

The six classes will help you discover how to:

• Help your unsaved friends and family members open up to consider the case for Christ
• Describe your own personal journey with Christ and how it has impacted you
• Share with confidence about the biblical record of Christ—that Jesus was real

• Present the evidence for the resurrection of Christ—that Jesus died and was raised to life
• Explain the central message of Christ in an authentic and compelling way
• Help your unsaved friends and family members respond to the truth of Jesus

Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for Christ partners with Mark Mittelberg to help you become comfortable and confident in sharing your faith.

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Coffee Hour: Sign-up Sheet in Fellowship Hall

Bible Study: Movie of “David” 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday May, 17.

Council Meeting: Wed, June 8, 6:30 pm

Living Water Luncheon: Wednesdays at 3pm.

I-Hop Front Royal VA.

VBS Day: June 11 from 9-12 noon.

Living Water Christian Church Bible Study 

 Tuesday's at 7 pm

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Coffee Hour: After Worship Service Sign-up Sheet in Upstairs Foyer

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Assisted Living Dementia Program

at Front Royal, VA

(Previously Fox Trails)

An on-going neighborhood mission of our church is the weekly Worship Service at Fox Trail Assisted Living.

People from our fellowship groups and congregation meet with the residents, and sing and help with the service. We bring joy, love and comfort through hymns and a message of hope from the Bible.

Every other Wednesday from 1:30pm to 2:30pm May 17, will be our next Uplifted Living Service

Sight & Sound Trip

Lancaster, PA. We will see "David". The date is June 2nd.

The show starts at 11 am. We will meet at the church at 6:30 am and leave the church around 6:45 am. Living Water Church has already purchased the tickets. The cost is $67.00 per person, unless you are riding on the bus. Those that are riding on the bus the cost will be $96.00 per person. Make Checks payable to Living Water Christian Church. Note on the check for Sight & Sound trip.

Bible Movie Night

Tuesdays at 7 pm.

May 17,

David, a young Israelite shepherd is chosen by God to help his people in the ongoing war between Israel and the Philistines. David defeats the giant Goliath, a philistine champion and becomes the second king of Israel.