First Lesson: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Theme: God is a shepherd to his people
Call to Worship
Pastor: God is aware that his people often feel lost like sheep who have no shepherd.
People: We cannot live without divine guidance to lead us through life.
Pastor: God loves all his people, and promises to lead us like a shepherd who loves his sheep.
People: We trust in God to keep us under his protective love!
Collect
Gracious Father, who cares for your children like a faithful shepherd: Be near us in all our life situations; that we may be assured you are defending us against all that would bring us harm. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer of Confession
We want to be led through life in safety, Father, but we allow ourselves to be misguided by all kinds of sinful detours. Forgive…