NOTE:  Pg #s refer to the BAS

I am the good shepherd, says the Lord: I know my own and my own know me.
~ John 10.14 

Processional Hymn: #451.  King of Love, O Christ, We Crown you

Welcome & Acknowledgment of Land
Acclamation    (Four Directions) 
The night has now passed and the day lies open before us.
Let us greet the beginning of a new week in Christ and acknowledge, with thanksgiving, the circle of life.

Facing East      (towards the rising sun) 
O risen Christ
The image of the invisible God, firstborn of all creation, in whom all things hold together, we welcome the radiance of your holy Presence.

Facing North 
O risen Christ
We stand as a people of the north and of these western isles. We commit ourselves once again to you, and call out our praise to you, our Creator and Sustainer. 

Facing West
O risen Christ
Through whom the deep mystery of God is revealed and made known. We welcome the fresh winds of your Spirit to awaken us to your summons. 

Facing South
 O risen Christ
In whom we live and move and have our being. We affirm the wonder of creation and a world of humbling needs. We welcome your Word to reveal paths of faith, hope and love. 

Facing to the Cross 
Let the earth rejoice.  Let the multitude of the isles be glad. 
Let the earth sing out its praise.  Rejoice together. Again I say rejoice.

(We prepare our hearts for worship in silence)

The Gathering of the Community (Service begins on p. 185) 

Glory to God p.186

Kyrie Eleison p. 186 

Collect: O God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make us perfect in every good work to do your will, and work in us that which is well-pleasing in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

The Proclamation of the Word   (Led by Tim Ray)
First Reading:    Acts 4:5-12
Ps 23    R:  The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.
Second Reading:    1 Jn 3:16-24

Gradual Hymn: #620 How Sweet the name of Jesus Sound  (vs. 1-3)

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
in a believer’s ear!
it soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,
and drives away our fear.

It makes the wounded spirit whole,
and calms the troubled breast;
‘tis manna to the hungry soul,
and to the weary rest.

Dear name! The rock on which I build,
my shield, and hiding-place,
my never-failing treasury, filled
with boundless stores of grace!

The Gospel:    Jn 10:11-18

Gradual Hymn: #620 How Sweet the name of Jesus Sound  (vs. 4-5)

Jesus, My shepherd, brother, friend,
my prophet, priest, and king;
my lord, my life, my way, my end,
accept the praise i bring.

Weak is the effort of my heart,
and cold my warmest thought;
but when i see thee as thou art
I’ll praise thee as I ought.

Homily:  “Leadership & Failure: A Gospel Reflection”

Affirmation of Faith: (Apostles Creed p. 189)

Prayers of the People    (Led by Doug Shantz)

Confession and Absolution p. 191

The Peace    p. 192

Offertory Hymn:  #519 The Lord’s my Shepherd 

The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want.
He makes me down to lie
in pastures green; he leadeth me
the quiet waters by.

My soul he doth restore again,
and me to walk doth make
within the paths of righteousness,
even for his own name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale,
yet will I fear no ill,
for thou art with me and thy rod
and staff me comfort still.

My table thou hast furnished
in presence of my foes.
My head thou dost with oil anoint,
and my cup overflows.

Goodness and mercy all my life
shall surely follow me,
and in God’s house forevermore
my dwelling place shall be.

Prayer over the Gifts: God of loving care, you spread before us the table of life, and give us the cup of salvation to drink. Keep us always in the fold of your Son Jesus Christ, our Saviour and our shepherd. Amen

The Celebration of the Eucharist 

The Great Thanksgiving (preface for Easter p. 222)

The Lord’s Prayer (sung)        p. 211

The Breaking of the Bread (prayer # 8)     p. 213    

Agnes Dei (sung) O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us… Grant us Thy peace. 

The Communion (all are welcome to receive communion, or to come up to the altar for a blessing)

Communion Hymn: #85    Shepherd of Souls  

Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
Thy chosen pilgrim flock
With manna in the wilderness,
With water from the rock.

We would not live by bread alone,
But by thy word of grace,
In strength of which we travel on
To our abiding place.

Be known to us in breaking bread,
But do not then depart;
Saviour, abide with us, and spread
Thy table in our heart.

Lord, sup with us in love divine;
Thy body and thy blood,
That living bread, that heavenly wine,
Be our immortal food

Prayer after Communion:  God of steadfast love, watch over the Church redeemed by the blood of your Son. May we who share in these holy mysteries come safely to your eternal kingdom, where there is one flock and one shepherd. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen 

Doxology (Old 100th): Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise him all creatures here below! Praise him above ye heavenly hosts! Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost! Amen

The Blessing

Closing Hymn:  MV 135  Called by Earth and Sky    
Refrain:
Called by earth and sky, promise of hope held high.
This is our sacred living trust, treasure of life sanctified,
Called by earth and sky

Precious these waters, endless seas, deep ocean’s dream,
waters of healing, rivers of rain,
The wash of love again. (Refrain)

Precious this gift, the air we breathe, wind born and free.
Breath of the Spirit, blow through this place,
Our gathering and our grace. (Refrain)

Precious these mountains, ancient sands; vast fragile land.
Seeds of our wakening, rooted and strong,
Creation’s faithful song. (Refrain)

Precious the fire that lights our way, bright dawning day.
Fire of passion, sorrows undone,
Our faith and justice one. (Refrain)

The Dismissal    p. 215