Scripture lessons for May 3

We continue in the Season of Easter with lessons from 1 Peter 2:1-10 

and John 14:1-14.

April comes to a close at Glenville UMC

Flowers from Nancy B.

Belinda A. presents UWFaith Mission
Recognition pin to Shelley G.

Renea H. offers her ministry of music

Mike, Bob, and Sid lead the Ad Board meeting

Faithful attendance in April

Joys

+ We celebrate Pastor Charles’ return to the pulpit today (after a week away from us).

+ We celebrate Pat R.’s birthday today.

+ We celebrate that Shelley G. was awarded with a special mission recognition pin from the United Women in Faith today. In the last year, Shelley began a meaningful prayer shawl ministry. Church family members and people in their circles of influence have benefitted from the dozens of beautiful shawls she has lovingly prayed over while knitting them. It exemplifies Shelley’s “love in action!”

+ We celebrate the joy of being a member in this church family.

+ We are thankful for all who work in healing arts to help us.

+ We celebrate seeing a hummingbird … and for God’s gift of creation.

+ Praise God for the impactful 2026 Veterans Day on the Hill last Thursday, April 23. Bob S., Sid T., and Belinda A. rode on the bus that was chartered by the local Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Glaydon Iverson Chapter #16. This is an annual advocacy event where veterans, their families, and supporters gather at the Minnesota State Capitol to influence veterans’ legislation.

+Praise God for the faithful service of our beloved pianist and for Mike R. who served as usher today.

Concerns

+ Praying for all who are dealing with medical challenges (and the people who love and care for them): Craig R., Judy C., Karnella S. … and Pat, Nancy, Paul, Amanda, Gary, Steve and Billy.

+Praying for the family and friends of all who have recently died.

+ Praying for our country … and the world.

+Praying for all who are impacted directly and indirectly by conflict in the world.

+Praying for peace.

Bulletin for April 26

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”  – Acts 2:42 (NRSV)

Call to Worship (inspired by Psalm 23)

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. - written by the Rev. Roddy Hamilton (Scotland).

Hymn: “Take Up Thy Cross," #415

Prayer: Gentle, yet powerful. Lowly, yet almighty. Shepherd, yet King. In Your gentleness, guide us. In Your power, strengthen us. In Your lowliness, strip from us our selfish pride which only destroys us. In Your great-ness, lift us up that we might aspire to greater things. As a shepherd, call us to be Your servants. As a King, call us to be Your royal priesthood. O God, who is our shepherd and our King, O Christ, who was crucified and is now risen from the dead; O Spirit, who comforts and empowers; O great One in Three, Holy Trinity, this hour, set us free to worship. Amen.  - posted on My Redeemer Lives website.

Gloria Patri

Joys & concerns / Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer (sung)                                              

Offering / Doxology                                              

First Lesson: Psalm 23

Hymn: “He Leadeth Me,” #128

Gospel Lesson: John 10:1-10

Sermon: “The right way”

Hymn: “Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us," # 

Benediction / Choral Amen

“The worship is ended; let the service begin.”

It's not over, yet!

 

Earth Day & The UMC

From The UMC Book of Resolutions

Wednesday with the Wesleys

Weep with them that weep. If you can do no more, at least mix your tears with theirs; and give them healing words, such as may calm their minds, and mitigate their sorrows. But if you can, if you are able to give them actual assistance, let it not be wanting. Be as eyes to the blind, as feet to the lame, a husband to the widow, and a father to the fatherless. This will greatly tend to conciliate the affection, and to give a profitable pleasure, not only to those who are immediate objects of your compassion, but to others likewise that 'see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven'.

- John Wesley (On Pleasing All Men)

Scripture lessons for April 26

 
We bring April to a close next Sunday with lessons from Psalm 23 

and John 10:1-10.