May 3, 2022 - Treehouse Ministries

We are gathered today on the occupied territory of the Sana and Tonkawa People who have stewarded this land for generations.

Chapel Worship

GATHERING

The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

CALL TO WORSHIP

The Lord is my Shepherd
I shall not want

I seek the grace of God
and my cup runneth over

I seek the will of God
and my cup runneth over

I seek the strength of God
and my cup runneth over

How generous is God’s love
so much the world cannot contain it

The Lord is my Shepherd
and I lack nothing

GATHERING SONG

WORD – John 10:22-30

The time came for the Festival of Dedication in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was in the temple, walking in the covered porch named for Solomon. The Jewish opposition circled around him and asked, “How long will you test our patience? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

Jesus answered, “I have told you, but you don’t believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me, but you don’t believe because you don’t belong to my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice. I know them and they follow me. I give them eternal life. They will never die, and no one will snatch them from my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them from my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”

Reflection

HYMN OF THE DAY

CREED

I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ,
God’s only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.*
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come 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 INTERCESSION

Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.

Into your wide embrace, O God,
we place all our prayers,
spoken and unspoken,
trusting that you will receive them
into your heart of mercy,
Jesus Christ, your son, our savior.
Amen.

Communion

LORD’S PRAYER

Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray.

Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and forever.
Amen.

Distribution

SENDING

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLESSING

My dearest Lord.
Be Thou a bright flame before me.
Be Thou a guiding star above me.
Be Thou a smooth path beneath me.
Be Thou a kindly shepherd behind me.
Today and evermore.

SENDING SONG

Another day passes by
Another memory is made
Another jewel put in the crown
Another chance to say…

Love be with you
Love be with you my friend
Love be with you
Love be with you my friend
Til we meet again

Another dream becoming real
Another turn to fill a need
Another heart finding joy
Another hour of liberty