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Alleluia. Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; death no linger has dominion over him. I am the good shepherd.I know my own and my own know me. Alleluia. (Rom. 6:9; John 10:14)
Highlights of the upcoming week's activities include:
First Communion class Saturday, May 2 10:00 am.
Contemporary Worship Sunday, May 2, 8:00 AM
For a more complete listing of activities for this week please use the link below: http://www.stpaulsmedford.org/WorshipandEvents/TextEvents/SeasonalWorshipandEvents.htm  Upcoming Events:
May 9--Mother's Day (Baptism and Reception of New Member)
May 16- First Communion, Sunday School Youth singing during Worship, Reception of New Members
 Please use the following as you prepare for Worship or as thoughts to reflect upon throughout the week
The Scripture lessons for the fourth week in the Easter season are:
Acts 9:36-43
When Dorcas, faithful minister to the widows of Joppa, fell ill and died, Peter raised her back to life through the power of prayer.

Revelation 7:9-17
Christ is the shepherd who leads his faithful to springs of the water of life. Christ is also the lamb who vanquishes sin and suffering, in whose blood the saints have washed their robes and made them white
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John 10:22-30
Three times Jesus says that his sheep are secure; no one will snatch them from Jesus' or the Father's hands. The sheep have eternal life and so shall never perish.
The lesson explanations are from Sundays & Seasons, copyright 2003, Augsburg Fortress  The Scripture lessons for the fifth Sunday after Easter are: Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:31-35  Thought for the Week: Prayer: Don't give God instructions--just report for duty!