First

Presbyterian
Church
512 Third Street SW Rochester, MN 55902 Phone 282-1618
Service for the Lord’s Day 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
April 18, 2010
Third Sunday of Easter

A Community of Praise and Prayer

Welcome to worship this morning. If you are a guest, please take advantage of any of our activities or
programs, they are open to all, member and friend alike. If you are visiting because of medical treatment
at the Clinic we offer our prayers for healing; prayer cards are in the pew racks. We invite you to join us
for a time of coffee and fellowship in the social hall following the 8:30 service and in the foyer following
the 11:00 service.

“The Lord is My Shepherd”

led by members of the Calvin and Youth Choirs and
Nothing But Angels and Joyous Praise Handbell/handchime Choirs and youth instrumentalists.
Barbara Depman, accompanist; Jennifer Taylor, oboe; Lee Afdahl, organ

Gathering
Prelude Fanfare for a Celebration Lee Afdahl
Our worship begins with the prelude. Let the power of the music speak to you of God’s glory;
let its quietness tell you of God’s peace; let its beauty lift your hearts in prayer.

Greeting and Welcome

Call to Worship
Shepherd your people with your staff, O Lord;
The flock that belongs to you.
For thus says the Lord God:
I myself will search for my sheep.
I will seek the lost and bring back the strayed.
I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak.
I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them.
They shall not fear any longer or be dismayed.

♦ Hymn 487 When Morning Gilds the Skies Laudes Domini

Call to Reconciliation with God
We know the wrong turns we have taken, the poor choices that shape our lives, the
mistakes that have hurt God and others. Let us confess our sins to the One who leads us
into life.

Silent Confession

Anthem O Lamb of God, I Come Raymond H. Hann

For text refer to hymn 370

♦ Please stand if you are able.

Hymns/songs with 3 digits or less are found in the hardcover Presbyterian Hymnal.
Hymns/songs with 4 digits are found in the soft-cover Sing the Faith in the pew rack.
 Unison Confession
Taught by our culture to want everything, we confess an emptiness that sends us
searching for more and more. Our constant desire for greener pastures fills us with
lust and envy. Our belief that still waters are stagnant sends us thirsting for
whitewater thrills and adventures. Our trust in the promises of the world leads us
away from the shelter you offer. Forgive us, Lord, that we might find rest in your
heart, healing from your hands, and unity in the life together as disciples of Jesus
Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Anthem A Prayer for Humility Mark Patterson

Mighty God and gentle Lamb, Lord of all creation, how we long to know you,
how we strive to serve you, help us now to love you even more.
Give us humble hearts to praise you and list’ning ears to hear your voice, willing hands to serve you,
thankful spirits to rejoice. Lord of all, we adore you, and we bring this prayer before you:
Create in us humble hearts. When our thoughts turn proud, remind us of the grace you freely give
when we lose our way, Lord, find us, draw us close to you again.
© 2003 Choristers Guild. Text reprinted with CCLI license 2720777.

Words of Life (from Mathew.9:36 and Hebrews 13:9)

When Jesus saw the crowds he had compassion for them, because they were harassed
and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Our God is the God of peace, the God who brought back from the dead our Lord
Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep. Through Christ, God is working among
us. Thanks be to God, we are forgiven and restored.

♦ Gloria Patri Hymn 579 Glory Be to the Father Henry Greatorex

The peace of Christ be with you.

And also with you!
Let us share a sign of peace with one another.

The Word in Song and Scripture

Lessons from the Prophets Isaiah 40:9-11 (OT, page 667)

Jeremiah 3:10-20 (OT, page 701)

Anthem Feed My Lambs Natalie Sleeth

Feed My lambs, tend My sheep, over all a vigil keep; in My name lead them forth gently as a shepherd.
When they wander, when they stray, their protector be. As ye do unto My flock, thus ye do to Me.
Unto all who lose the way, hope and comfort be.
© 1972 Carl Fischer, Inc. by permission of Augsburg Publishing House.

Lessons from the Gospel Mark 6:34 (NT, page 41)

Matthew 9:36 (NT, page 9)
Matthew 18:12 (NT, page 20)

Anthem I Am His Lamb Lloyd Larson

The Lord is my shepherd and I am His lamb. He leads me and keeps me wherever I am.
Through valleys of darkness to green meadowland; The Lord is my shepherd and I am His lamb.
The Lord is my shepherd and I am His lamb. His rod and His staff are wherever I am.
Surrounded by enemies, I’m held in His hand. The Lord is my shepherd and I am His lamb.
The Lord is my shepherd forevermore. Amen.
© 1995, 1999 by Fred Bock Music Company. Text printed with CCLI #2720777
Pass Prayer Cards to the aisle. An usher will collect them.

Lesson from the Gospel of John John 1:26-41 (NT, page 92)

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 Anthem I Am His Child Moses Hogan
I may not be all that you are, I may not be a shining star but what I am I thank the Lord for making me His child.
Thank you, Lord, for hearing ev’ry prayer, thank you, Lord, for just being there, thank you, Lord, thank you, Lord,
for I am not worthy of your love. So don’t use me or abuse me, for I am His child. Don’t tease me or mistreat me,
for I’m still His child, you can even talk about me. But I’m still His child.
© 1995, JEMS, Inc. a division of Alliance Music Publ. Text reprinted with permission of publisher.
Lesson from the Gospel of John John 10:6-16 (NT, page 103)

Anthem The King of Love My Shepherd Is St. Columba

Arr. Vicki Hancock Wright
Choir: The King of love my shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never.
I nothing lack if I am his, and he is mine forever.
Where streams of living water flow, my ransomed soul he leadeth:
and where the verdant pastures grow, with food celestial feedeth.
In death’s dark vale I fear no ill, with thee, dear Lord, beside me;
thy rod and staff my comfort still, thy cross before to guide me.

© 2001 Choristers Guild. Reprinted for congregational use by permission of the publisher.
Lessons from the New Testament 1 Peter 2:25 (NT, page 234)
Revelation 7:17 (NT, page 250)

Anthem Be Not Afraid Taylor Davis

Be not afraid, for I have redeemed you. Be not afraid, I’ve called you by name. My love for you is everlasting,
my love for you shall have no end. When you pass through the waters, I will surround you.
When you pass through the floods, they will not sweep o’er. When you walk through the fire,
you will not be consumed. You are my child, you are precious to me.
You are my child, and I’ll love you always. Just hold my hand, and I’ll lead you home.
When you feel lost, always remember: I am right here, just call out my name.
© 2003 Choristers Guild. Reprinted text with permission of the Publisher.

Our Response

♦ Affirmation of Faith Psalm 23 (OT, page 501, read in unison)

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 A Time for Prayers
The Lord’s Prayer (using debts and debtors)

Offertory
At the Offertory Lamb of God Tammy Waldrop
♦ Offertory Response Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Lasst uns erfreuen
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Christ, all people here below; Alleluia, alleluia.
Praise Holy Spirit evermore;
Praise Triune God, whom we adore.
Alleluia, alleluia alleluia, alleluia alleluia.

♦ Prayer of Dedication
Jesus, Good Shepherd, we thank you for the ways in which you have enfolded us in
your love and called us by name to follow you. Use these gifts and our lives offered
in your name to be used to enfold others in your love. Amen.

Sending
Benediction (Please be seated) Hebrews 13:20

Anthem Go, My Children, with My Blessing John Leavitt

Go, My children, with My blessing, never alone. Waking, sleeping, I am with you: You are My own.
You are mine, in My love’s baptismal river I have made you Mine forever.
Go, My children, sins forgiven, at peace and pure. Here you learned how much I love you, what I can cure.
Here you heard My dear Son’s story; here you touched Him, saw His glory,
Go, My children, sins forgiven, at peace and pure.
Go, My children, fed and nourished, closer to Me; grow in love and love by serving,
joyful and free. Here My Spirit’s power filled you; here His tender comfort stilled you.
Go, My children, fed and nourished, joyful and free. I the Lord will bless and keep you and give you peace;
I the Lord will smile upon you and give you peace: I the Lord will be your
Father, Savior, Comforter and Brother. Go, My children; I will keep you and give you peace.

♦ Hymn 423 Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun Duke Street

Postlude Simple Gifts arr. Johnnie Vinson

Those who wish may be seated for the postlude. Our music is offered to the glory of God; if you want
to express your appreciation, a spoken “Amen” or “Praise God” is appropriate.

C a l en d a r f or t h e we e k of A p r i l 1 8 – 2 5
TODAY – April 18
We thank all who are sharing their ministries in
worship with us today.
The Chancel flowers are given for the Glory of
God by Jon and Diane Closson in celebration of
family.
Nursery for infants through 3-year-olds is
provided.
Chancel Choir rehearses at 9:45 a.m.
Bell choirs are serving brunch in the social hall
between services. Raffle tickets can still be
purchased for the Musical Quilt and Musical Wall
Hanging.
Education Hour for all ages is held at 9:45
a.m.
Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten children
and young people in grades 6-12 meet in their
classrooms.
Grades 1 – 5 meet in the Sanctuary for
Gathering Time before going to their class.
Contemporary Issues (lounge) will discuss
College vs. Israeli Army.
Kerygma Class (south fireside room) will study
Amos and Hosea.
Book Discussion Group (room A101) will
dialogue on Bruce Feiler's Walking the Bible.
A Class for new members will be held at 9:45 in
the pastor’s office. If you are interested in joining
First Presbyterian Church, or in finding out more
about our Church, you are encouraged to come.
The class will continue April 25; new members will
be received by the congregation May 2.

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 First Players Band practices from 8-9 a.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
MONDAY – April 19
Kitchen Guild will meet at 1 p.m.
Esther Circle will meet at 7 p.m. in the lounge.
TUESDAY – April 20
Confirmand dinner with Session will be at 6
p.m.
Session will meet at 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY – April 21
Priscilla Circle will meet at 9:15 a.m. in the
lounge. The project is for the Women’s Shelter.
Wednesday Activities
4:00 - 4:45 Alleluia Ringers (grades 2-5)
4:45 - 5:45 Cherub Choir (age 4-1st grade)
4:45 - 6:00 Calvin Choir (grades 2-5)
5:30 - 6:10 Youth Choir (grades 6-12)
5:45 - 6:30 *DINNER $4
6:30 - 7:30 NBA Handbells (gr 6-8))
7:30 - 8:30 Joyous Praise Handbells (gr 9-12)
Men’s Bible study will meet at 6:30 in the
south fireside room.
THURSDAY – April 22
First Players Concert Band rehearses at 3
p.m.
Jubilate Deo will rehearse at 6:15 p.m.
Chancel Choir will rehearse at 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY – April 23
PW/PTCA is again collecting twin or double flat
sheets for African hospitals. Please bring new or
gently-used sheets to the office today.
SATURDAY – April 24
The Spring Gathering of Presbyterian
Women of the Twin Cities Area Presbytery will be
held at Macalester-Plymouth Presbyterian Church,
St. Paul, from 8:45 - 3.
Youth will meet from 4 – 6 p.m. for a service
project at New Life Family Services.
SUNDAY – April 25
Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Confirmation at 11:00.
For Your Information
First Players will present their Spring Concert
on April 26 at 7 p.m. Both the Concert Band and
Fifth Grade Band will perform. All students should
dress nicely and each family should bring cookies
to share at a reception following the concert.
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National Day of Prayer will be held May 6 from
12:10 – 12:50 p.m. in the Government Center
Council Chambers and from 7 – 8 p.m. at
Rochester Assembly of God Church. See the flyer
on the community bulletin board in the social hall.
Mike McDonough is willing to organize a
Christian-based support group at First Presbyterian
for family and friends of people dealing with mood-
altering drug addiction. If mood-altering drugs have
affected you as a child of an addict, parent of an
addict, any family member of an addict, or a friend
of an addict, contact Mike (289-9045).
We need your help!
Nursery care: We need a few people who will
sign up to serve in the nursery one service every
six weeks. A sign up sheet is located in the nursery
or contact Sara Kluck (281-2168). Anyone 18 years
or older is eligible, having a baby of your own is not
a requirement.
Chancel flowers: we have an opening June 27
for anyone who wishes to donate to the chancel
flower fund. The cost is $45. For more information
contact Deborah Bandel (282-1618 or
Bandel.deborah@fpcrochester.org ).
Wednesday dinners: We need 2-4 people to
prepare and serve a dinner for 35 – 40 people on
April 21 and 28 and May 5 and 12. If you are willing
to help or assist on one of these days please
contact Deborah Bandel (282-1618 or
Bandel.deborah@fpcrochester.org ).
If you have web design knowledge or are
interested in assisting with the re-design of the
church website please contact Derek Martin,
mndem_mc@msn.com or Veena Nayar,
vrnayar123@gmail.com.
Once again it’s time to dust off your hammer
and sign up for the FPC Habitat for Humanity
team to help build simple, decent, affordable
houses for those in need. Our first work day will be
Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or
whenever you need to leave. No special skills are
needed, just a willingness to follow directions, since
we always work under the supervision of a
construction manager. Lunch is provided onsite by
a Rochester restaurant. Bring a hammer, bottled
water and sun screen for yourself.
We plan to work the third Saturday of the
months of May, July, August and September. We
will work the SECOND Saturday in June rather
than the third.
If you are interested in joining the team please
send an email to aldoller@aol.com or phone him at
282-5025. Thank you for your interest.
-Al Dollerschell, FPC Habitat for Humanity facilitator
 Friendship Place. A group of FPC’ers
volunteer on Wednesday afternoons to assist
children with school work and play games. They
are looking for a few people who enjoy working
with children and are looking to participate in a
local ministry. For more information please contact
Jane Goodfriend (281-3672).
Among Our Faith Community
Congratulations to Lee and Carol Christensen
who will celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary
April 21.
Happy Birthday to Muriel Bayrd who will
celebrate her 92nd birthday April 22.

Church Staff
Rev. Jay P. Rowland, Associate Pastor Susan K. Kruger, Financial Secretary
Lee J. Afdahl, Director of Music Deborah G. Bandel, Secretary
Jennifer L. Taylor, Music Associate Fabian J. Luna, Building Manager
Andrew D. Bonsell, Youth Leader Diane M. Johnston, Custodian
First Presbyterian Church; 512 Third Street SW; Rochester, MN 55902; 507-282-1618
e-mail: rochesterfpc@msn.com or on the web: fpcrochester.org