April 26, 2026 Fourth Sunday of Easter
Restrooms are located in the Fellowship Hall and downstairs across from the kitchen.
“+” Indicates that you are invited to stand
Gathering and Sharing the Love of Christ
Tolling of the Bell
Prelude
Candle Lighting (bringing the light of Christ into the church)
Welcome and Announcements Kacie Reed
+CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader: Praise the Lord!
Congregation: Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens!
Leader: Praise Him for His mighty deeds;
Congregation: Praise Him according to His excellent greatness!
Leader: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!
Congregation: Praise the Lord!
ALL: Let us worship God with joy!
+HYMN #359 Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed
PRAYER OF CONFESSION and PARDON:
Congregation: God of wisdom, we confess the foolishness of our ways, and our failure to follow you in your paths of right relationships – with you and with others. We have gone astray; we feel lost. We have upheld our own interests first, to the detriment of others. We have failed to be generous with the poor and abandoned our efforts to bring about justice. We feel the stains of our sins, God; have mercy on us according to your steadfast love. Wash the sinfulness out of us and help us to live more faithfully as your servants. We seek your unfailing Lordship and ask for your guiding hand on our lives. You are the immortal, invisible One; to you be the honor and glory forever. AMEN
Silent Prayers of Confession
PASTOR: Merciful and loving God, we thank you for never losing hope for us. When we are lost, you are there on the lookout for us, bringing us back to you like the good shepherd that you are. Your Word tells us of the joy in heaven that awaits us. May this joy flow into our lives each day and be faithfully reflected into the world around us. Thanks be to God, our Great Shepherd. AMEN
TIME WITH THE CHILDREN
(Congregation will sing “Jesus Loves Me” as the children gather)
PENNIES FOR JESUS (Funds the Organ Cave Blessing Box and Lending Library)
OFFERING WITH PRAYER (giving of ourselves and our gifts to God)
+DOXOLOGY “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” (UMH #95)
PRAISES AND PRAYER CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER
+HYMN #381 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
PSALM: Psalm 100
+SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 2:18-25
THE WORD: Suffering Pastor Sharon Howard
ALTAR CALL
(The Altar is always open. Please feel free at any time to come forward for prayer.)
+CLOSING HYMN #672 God Be With You Till Meet Again
+BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE______________________________________________________
+Indicates standing for all who are physically able
LECTIONARY THIS WEEK: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-34 Psalm 100 1 Peter 2:19-25 John 10:1-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you know of anyone in our church family graduating this year, please let Deanna Hylton know as soon as possible.
You can still make a donation to the Ronceverte Food Pantry today, as part of our quarterly offering to them.
BIBLES – If your family has not received a Bible from the Church in the past, please let Pastor Sharon know so that this can be rectified.
The Southern District is hosting Early Response Training as part of their Lay Ministry Course, May 8 at New Vision Depot and May 9 at Beckley Temple UMC. Participants may also register for the May 9 training only as part of ERT certification or renewal of certification. Call the church office for more information.
The Final Worship Service with our district superintendent, Rick Swearengin, will be on June 21, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Lewisburg United Methodist Church. Make plans to attend.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Today 9:15am Worship
6:00pm Bible Study
Thursday 6:30pm Yoga
VITAL SIGNS
Worship Attendance: 42 (28 adults) Sunday School: 14 Worship Offering: $618.00
Elizabeth Chapel’s Prayer List
Jerry Hedrick Sue Hundley Zena Morgan
Shane Hanna Reagan Rodgers Bill Falls
(**Please note that a name will stay on for 3 weeks so if there is someone that needs to remain on the list or someone to add please call the church office.)
The Seasons Place: Becky Longanacre Autumn Way-Rupert: Carol Creasman
Seneca Trails Healthcare Center (Greenbrier Manor): Henry Hanson, Peggy Mills, Rose Gragg Allegheny Health & Rehab: Joanne Cohernour
Brian Center: Wayne Williams
Anniversaries this week: April 30 – Mousie and Ann Massie
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Birthdays this week:
April 26-Ashley Bradley, Carrie Kirby
April 28-Stephanie Beeken; Mike Dixon;
April 28-Roger Hodges; Ginger Lockhart
April 29-Samuel Allen Hawver
April 30-Judy Farley, Richie Livesay, Nate Winebrimmer, Ava Ambler
Liturgist Schedule Apr 26 – Kacie Reed May 3 Steve Queen May 10 – Jon Blakeslee May 17 – Deanna Hylton May 24 –Carrie Kirby May 31 – Kacie Reed June 7 – Steve Queen
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Refreshment Schedule
Apr 26 – Lisa & Steve
May 3 – Carrie, Kacie & Katie
May 10 -Happy Mother’s Day
May 17 – Connie, Nancy & Courtney
May 23 – Cheryl & Barbara
May 31 – Dan & Sandy
June 7 – Cathy & Brie