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VIERTER SONNTAG DER OSTERZEIT THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
3. M AI 2020 M AY 3, 2020
-English texts from Evangelical Lutheran Worship copyright © 2006. All rights reserved; used with permission; for home use; not for distribution
-some German texts from Gottesdienstbuch, Liturgische Konferenz, Deutschland
Shepherding Sunday
To some contemporary Christians, the image of Christ as
shepherd appears outdated. Perhaps we don't want to think of
ourselves as "sheep." Yet the image remains popular and we all
feel attracted by the tender words of the famous psalm that is
used today. There is a comfort and security in knowing as sheep
we share a shepherd who is defined as being one who cares.
Perhaps this is what we miss in our times.
I remember as child in Southern Germany how satisfying the
rolling hills with the sheep in the distance were. And later as an
adult walking over the rugged hills of Greece with sheep
grazing on the grass between the rocks, it was this sight that
seemed to capture the imagination.
Perhaps it is that we yearn for guidance, protection, and
strength in a world filled with much chaos, violence, and
fast-paced change.
The liturgy today offers the image of our God as shepherd and we as the sheep that can not
be taken from the shepherd's hand. Secure in the one who guides us–not out of this world, but
in and through it with staff and overflowing cup, with word and holy meal. The Good Shep-
herd is the Christ who lived with us and is present, just like when I see those sheep on the
rugged Greek coast: never far away is the shepherd who watches that none of us tourists dis-
turb the life of the flock. We have security in being the sheep under the care of the shepherd.
Shepherding is all about a community of people and their leaders. Jesus uses the image
and declares he will stick with the people in contrast to false shepherds who want to be
leaders without a cross, without self-giving, without love. Any relation to politics?
But today celebrates that in the presence of our struggle for green pastures, the pre-
sence of Christ leads us to a more abundant vision of life. Once again, that's Easter!
–from Pr Eric Dyck
Announcements
Note: This Sunday all the hymns have only English verses. While we usually try to alternate the verses
between German and English, on this Sunday the choice of suitable hymns are from the English-
language hymn repertoire.
Organ Prelude: Erscheinen ist der herrliche Tag BWV 629 - J. S. Bach
pre-recorded; organist Abraham Ross
EINGANGSLIED EvLW 789 OPENING HYMN
“Saviour, like a Shepherd Lead Us”
Text: attributed to Dorothy a. Thrupp; Melody William Bradbury, “Bradbury”; both Text and Melody public domain
Music and verses next page $$$BEGRÜßUNG GREETING
Respond out loud at home!
P: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
C: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
-2-P Die Gnade unseres Herrn Jesus Christus
und die Liebe Gottes und die Gemeinschaft des Heiligen Geistes,
sei mit euch allen.
G Und mit Deinem Geist.
P: The grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who was raised from the dead to bring everlasting hope,
be with you all.
C: And also with you.
The presider turns, faces the cross and altar as the Kyrie prayers are sung.
KYRIE from EvLW, setting 10, p. 203 KYRIE
GLORIA (Loblied) from EvLW, setting 10, p. 204 GLORIA (Hymn of Praise)KOLLEKTENGEBET PRAYER OF THE DAY
P Let us pray. Laßt uns beten.
O God, our shepherd,
you know your sheep by name and lead us to safety through the valleys of death.
Erhalte uns in der Gemeinschaft deiner
Keep us in the community of your church
Kirche and strengthen us so that we might with
und stärke uns, daß wir voll Zuversicht confidence go your ways.
deinen Weg gehen.
So that in the community of your church
we may walk in certainty and security to
the joyous feast prepared in your house.
Durch Dich gehen wir ein in Dein Through you we enter into your eternal
Kingdom.
ewiges Reich.
Through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and
Lord,
who lives and reigns with oyu and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen.
Make yourself comfortable.
LESUNG LESSON
Erste Lesung First Reading
Apostelgeschichte 2, 42-47 Acts 2: 42-47
Today's reading is a description of life in the community following Peter's sermon on the day of
Pentecost, when the Spirit was outpoured on God's people. This new community is founded on the
teachings of the apostles and sustained in Christ’s presence, made real in the breaking of the bread.
They (the Christians) devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the
breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and
signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things
in common; 45 they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to
all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they
broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and
having the goodwill of all the people.
And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
In response to the reading:
Psalm 23 Cantor: Tim Wilfong, pre-recorded
sung alternating, verse-by-verse with the cantor; you sing the verses in bold.
1 The LORD | is my shepherd;
I shall not | be in want.
2 The LORD makes me lie down | in green pastures
-4-and leads me be- | side still waters.
3 You restore my | soul, O LORD,
and guide me along right pathways | for your name's sake.
4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I shall | fear no evil;
for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they | comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence | of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil, and my cup is | running over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days | of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the | LORD forever.
Zweite Lesung (auf deutsch / in German) Second Reading
1 Petrus 2, 19-25 1 Peter 2: 19-25
Doing the right things does not guarantee that one will not experience difficulties, hardships, rejec-
tion, or even suffering. Here Christ is presented as the model for our path of endurance and loyalty to
God, particularly in the midst of adversity.
Read in German For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suf-
fering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that?
But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God's approval.
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example,
so that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but
he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on
the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have
been healed.
For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guar-
dian of your souls.
GRADUALLIED EvLW 502 GRADUAL (Sequence) HYMN
“The King of Love my Shepherd Is”
Text: Henry Baker; Melody: Irish Tune (St. Columba); Text & Melody public domain
Music and verses next page $$$
-5-HALLELUJAH u. Vers Kirchengesang/Chant ALLELUIA & Verse
Cantor, Tim Wilfong (pre-recorded):
Alleluia.
Jesus says, I am | the good shepherd. / I know my own and my | own know me.
Alleluia.
-6-HEILIGES EVANGELIUM (auf englisch / in English) HOLY GOSPEL
Gospel: John 10: 1-10
Jesus uses an image familiar to the people of his day regarding spiritual leadership. Good shepherds
bring people to life through Jesus, but those who avoid Jesus are dangerous to the flock.
Jesus said, "Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but
climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. The one who enters by the gate is the
shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his
voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him be-
cause they know his voice. They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him be-
cause they do not know the voice of strangers."
Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was
saying to them.
So again Jesus said to them, "Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who
came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the
gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.
I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
PREDIGT Pastor Eric Dyck SERMON
PREDIGTLIED EvLW 764: “Have no fear little flock” HYMN OF THE DAY
Text: Luke 12: 32, str. 1; Marjorie Jillson, strs. 2-4
Text, Melody, Arrangement ©Concordia Publishing House, used with permission
-7-STAND for the prayers
FÜRBITTENGEBET PRAYERS
nach jeder Bitte auf deutsch: “Herr erhöre uns.” after each petition in English: :”hear our prayer”.
The prayers are said, including times of silence to add your own prayers at home.
With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus,
let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God's creation.
Each portion of the prayers ends with these or similar words.
Christ is risen / Christus is erstanden,
he is risen indeed / er ist wahrhaftig auferstanden!
The presiding minister concludes the prayers with these or similar words.
Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray,
trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Saviour.
Amen.
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MUSIK zur BESINNUNG pre-recorded, Abraham Ross organist MUSIC for REFLECTION
Adoration by Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens
DANKSAGUNG
FÜR DIE AUFERSTEHUNG UNSERES HERRN JESUS CHRISTUS
THANKSGIVING FOR THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
P: The Lord be with you. C: and also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts. C: we lift them up to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Holy, living, and loving God,
we praise you for creating the heavens and
the earth.
We bless you for sending your Son to share
our struggles, know our pain, and be our
Redeemer.
Er wurde unter uns geboren He was born among us
und sein Leben hat er dahingegeben. and he offered up his life.
Du aber hast ihn auferweckt zu neuem, But you awakened him and raised him to new
unvegänglicm Leben. and everlasting life.
We praise you for your ever-present power
that raised Jesus Christ from his death
and restored life in him
so that we might share in the hope of
resurrection.
-8-We thank you for giving us hope at all times
and in all places
through the presence of Christ Jesus in his
life, death, and resurrection.
Your great love filled humanity with divine
grace and the ever-abiding gift of new life.
Be our resurrection and our life.
Be present for us in doubt and despair.
Be the power that carries us from isolation to
community.
Be the faith which will bring us to new life,
to new gatherings again,
and to life everlasting.
Keep us united in thanksgiving and ever
trusting of your presence in the Spirit of the
Risen Lord.
May the Good Shepherd be for us a sign that
you are always present;
in the valley of the shadow of death
and in green pastures;
We give thanks that in the Good Shepherd
your rod and your staff protect and comfort
us.
Wir danken, daß wir nicht allein sind auf dem We thank you that we are not going the way
Wege. alone.
Du bist bei uns. You are with us.
Der Gute Hirte, der Auferstandene geht The Good Shepherd, the Risen One goes ahead.
voran. In our recognition of one another,
In unsere Zuwendung zueinander bist du you yourself are near to us.
selbst uns nahe. In our thanksgiving,
In Dankbarkeit, hilf uns, deine Freundlichkeit help us to share your friendship with us, by
weiterzugeben und deine Gnade im Herzen passing it on
zu bewahren. and to guard your Grace to us in our hearts.
Lord remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray:
Vater unser im Himmel, Our Father, who art in heaven,
Geheiligt werde dein Name. hallowed be thy name,
Dein Reich komme. thy kingdom come,
Dein Wille geschehe, wie im Himmel, so thy will be done,
auf Erden. on earth as it is in heaven.
Unser tägliches Brot gib uns heute. Give us this day our daily bread;
Und vergib uns unsere Schuld, and forgive us our trespasses,
Wie auch wir vergeben unsern as we forgive those who trespass against us;
Schuldigern. and lead us not into temptation,
Und führe uns nicht in Versuchung, but deliver us from evil.
sondern erlöse uns von dem Bösen. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and
Denn dein ist das Reich und die Kraft the glory,
und die Herrlichkeit in Ewigkeit. forever and ever.
Amen. Amen.
-9-SEGEN BLESSING
P: May the Spirit, who breathes forth resurrection power, fill your hearts and renew
your hope each day and week ahead.
Der Herr lasse deine Hoffnung erblühen und lasse dich aufatmen.
C: Amen. The Lord let your hope blossom and let you know relief.
P: Almighty God Father, Son, + and Holy Spirit bless you . . .
C: Amen.
SCHLUßLIED EvLW 798; pre-recorded CLOSING: HYMN
Text: John Bell © Iona Community, admin. GIA, used with permission. Music: Scottish traditional, public domainPOSTLUDIUM pre-recorded, organist Abraham Ross POSTLUDE
Voluntary III by Matthew Locke
Frohe Ostern - - - Happy Easter
Note: The children’s Easter Egg hunt will take place a a later date.
Easter Lilies: monies received for Easter Lilies in memory of love ones will be reserved for flowers on
All Saints Sunday (Nov. 1, 2020).
Food Bank schedule: every second Wednesday beginning in May: May 6 and 20, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Information: FoodBank@SaintJohnsLutheranMontreal.org
MANY, many thanks for the donations made in support of the food security ministry.
Our roof-top garden will be starting up soon. To assist, contact us.
Church Council announces the appointment of
Michael Krausse
for the interim until the post-poned Annual Meeting -Part 2 (Elections & Ministries). This
appointment fills a vacancy which will be duly elected as soon as regulations allow the
scheduling of a congregational meeting.
Many, many thanks to all contributors who continue to send in
donations either on-line or by mail.
Your contributions assist St. John’s in covering its fixed monthly costs
and engaging in new ministries appropriate to these pandemic times.
DANKESCHÖN — THANK-YOU — MERCI
St. John’s Lutheran is a congregation of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), Eastern Synod.
National Church website: www.elcic.ca
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