Description
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
After a busy day of teaching and traveling, the disciples traveled with Jesus to a solitary place to rest. However, a desperate crowd awaited them although it was late in the day, and Jesus had compassion on them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd. So, Jesus taught them, healed their sick and performed many miracles. Even those who touched only His cloak were healed. Are you looking to the true Shepherd? Are you seeking Him, pursuing Him desperately, and listening for His voice?
We Lift Our Hearts in Worship
[Preservice options include video countdowns, worship song videos, welcomes), CDs, or live music.]
Welcome & Time of Greeting
Time of Praise and Worship
God So Loved
Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash, Andrew Bergthold, Martin Cash, 2019 We The Kingdom Music, Andrew Bergthold Designee, We The Kingdom ASCAP Designee, Capitol CMG Genesis, Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)
Our God
Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Jonas Myrin, & Matt Redman, ©2010 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Said And Done Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Vamos Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) SHOUT! Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Here I Am To Worship
Tim Hughes, ©2001 Kingsway’s Thankyou Music
[Traditional Options]
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
BH 75 213; BH 91 61; CH 688; CHH 558; EH 708; ELW 799; HWC 462; HPW 53; HFG 601; HLC 321; HGP 369; LBW 481; LSB 711; NCH 252; PH 387; RH 611; STTL 578; WC 522; UMH 381; WAR 440; WHM 542; WIS 489
Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
CH 293; ELW 843; HS 98 881; LSB 849; STTL 214; WAR 93
Jesus Comes Today With Healing
LSB 620
Invocation
Pastor / Worship Leader
The Lord is our shepherd, we shall not want.
Worshipers
He makes us lie down in green pastures, and leads us beside quiet waters.
Pastor / Worship Leader
The Lord restores us!
Worshipers
The Lord restores our souls and guides us in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Pastor / Worship Leader
Even though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
Worshipers
We will not fear evil, for the Lord is with us. His rod and His staff they comfort us.
Opening Prayer / Theme Introduction
Pastor / Worship Leader
Gracious Heavenly Father, we desire a world free of poverty, oppression, and disease. We yearn for a world that’s rid of violence and uproar. We pray for Your peace, for it is perfect and pure. We pray for Your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. We ask You to be near us now, to walk in front of us and lead us as our True Shepherd. We answer Your call to have faith in You.
Worshipers
In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
Time of Confession and Forgiveness
[Alternate location: following Message]
Pastor / Worship Leader
We come to the throne of grace, confessing in our emptiness that we believe we will never have enough. We are worried about the future and making ends meet. We are fearful of sharing, lacking in generosity, and especially with cheer.
Worshipers
We are overwhelmed by the weight of this world, aching from the weight of heavy responsibilities on our shoulders. We are overwhelmed with stories of suffering people, violence, and rage. We lose our grip on security, and we forget about You. Forgive us, Lord, Jesus.
Pastor / Worship Leader
For You are all we need. Ever. Your grace is sufficient for us, your power is perfect in our weakness. You are our strong tower, our miracle worker, the One who multiplied the bread and fish, and we forget over and over again.
Worshipers
You generously offer us life, and that abundantly. We are desperate for You, Lord.
Pastor / Worshiper Leader
As we confess, fill us with the power that only comes from Your Holy Spirit. Fill us with Your grace, for You are all we need.
Worshipers
You are sufficient for us. Thank You, Lord, for Your kindness, goodness, mercy, and healing. May we walk humbly with You. Amen.
We Hear God’s Word
[Read aloud both the introduction and Scripture]
First Reading Jeremiah 23:1-6
The shepherds were to care for the Lord’s flock, but instead they participated in evil. The Lord would send Jesus, The Great Shepherd, to sacrificially care for the flock like no shepherd had or could ever do.
“Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture!” declares the Lord. 2 Therefore this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says to the shepherds who tend my people: “Because you have scattered my flock and driven them away and have not bestowed care on them, I will bestow punishment on you for the evil you have done,” declares the Lord. 3 “I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and will bring them back to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and increase in number. 4 I will place shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing,” declares the Lord. 5 “The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land. 6 In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior.
