Good Shepherd Sunday
How does faith in the risen Christ call one to live? What shape does one’s life take?
The readings for this fourth Sunday of Easter are rich in their imagery, and at the center is the image of the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. Five times in eight short verses Jesus mentions laying down his life for the sake of the sheep.
- The Call Committee will have a meeting after Divine Service this Sunday, April 21. Please keep our Call Committee in your prayers as they begin working on our Mission Site Profile (MSP). But wait, there's more...
- The Call Committee is hosting lunch and roundtable meetings on Sunday, April 28. We need your input! Please join us to talk about who we are as a church, how we serve the community we have been placed in, and how we see this church serving 5-10 years in the future.
The Gathering will meet on Friday, April 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Barbara Little's house. St. Luke Guys will meet Friday, April 26 at 11:30 a.m., at the Golden Corral on Jonesboro Road, McDonough.
Commemorations this week:
Friday, April 19
Olavus Petri, priest, died 1552; Laurentius Petri, Bishop of Uppsala, died 1573; renewers of the church
These two brothers studied with Luther at the University of Wittenberg and then returned to their native Sweden to introduce the Lutheran reforms. Olavus published a catechism and hymnal; Laurentius was a professor who defended the office of bishop and later became one.
These two brothers studied with Luther at the University of Wittenberg and then returned to their native Sweden to introduce the Lutheran reforms. Olavus published a catechism and hymnal; Laurentius was a professor who defended the office of bishop and later became one.
Sunday, April 21
Anselm, Bishop of Canterbury, died 1109
This eleventh-century monk was one of the greatest theologians of the Middle Ages. He is remembered for emphasizing the maternal aspects of God, and for the theory that the Son of God became human in order to make the necessary payment for our sin.
This eleventh-century monk was one of the greatest theologians of the Middle Ages. He is remembered for emphasizing the maternal aspects of God, and for the theory that the Son of God became human in order to make the necessary payment for our sin.
Monday April 22
Day of the Creation (Día de la Creación) (LLC)
This observance invites us to notice and give God thanks for the wonders of the created universe. As stewards of that creation, we are also challenged to be careful in our use of it.
This observance invites us to notice and give God thanks for the wonders of the created universe. As stewards of that creation, we are also challenged to be careful in our use of it.
Tuesday, April 23
Toyohiko Kagawa, renewer of society, died 1960
Born in Kobe, Japan, Kagawa was orphaned as a young child. Later, when he became Christian, he was disowned by the rest of his family. Wishing to bring Christian principles into society, he worked among poor people, established schools and hospitals, and worked for peace.
Born in Kobe, Japan, Kagawa was orphaned as a young child. Later, when he became Christian, he was disowned by the rest of his family. Wishing to bring Christian principles into society, he worked among poor people, established schools and hospitals, and worked for peace.
Worship This Week
4th Sunday of Easter
April 21
Prayer of the Day
O Lord Christ, good shepherd of the sheep, you seek the lost and guide us into your fold. Feed us, and we shall be satisfied; heal us, and we shall be whole. Make us one with you, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Readings and Psalm
Acts 4:5-12
Salvation in the name of Jesus
Salvation in the name of Jesus
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. (Ps. 23:1)
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. (Ps. 23:1)
1 John 3:16-24
Love in truth and action
Love in truth and action
John 10:11-18
Christ the shepherd
Christ the shepherd
