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Welcome to the live stream of worship from Church of the Holy Cross for Sunday, April 19, 2026. You will find the service outline below, and you may download and print the PDF to follow more easily.
Service of Worship April 26, 2026
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Rev. Eric S. Anderson, Pastor
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Please note that audio and video of this service are being live streamed on the Internet and will be recorded. The right rear section of the sanctuary will not be captured by any cameras. Please be aware that in other sections you may be visible at times.
Prelude: All Creatures of God and King Kayleen Yuda
Lighting of the Candles
Ringing of the Bell
Welcome Rev. Eric S. Anderson
* Call to Worship (based on Psalm 23) John Narruhn
Leader: The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
People: God makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters.
Leader: God restores my soul, leading me in the paths of righteousness.
People: I may walk through the darkest valley but I fear no evil, for God is with me, comforting me.
Leader: God invites me to a table, anoints my head with oil, and pours my cup to overflowing.
People: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. This morning in God’s house we will rejoice and pray.
All: Let us worship God!
* Hymn #70: God Is Here! As We Your People Meet (v. 1 – 4)
* Invocation (based on 1 Peter 2:19-25) John Narruhn
Jesus committed no sin, yet he suffered, O God. He returned no abuse, made no threats. He trusted himself to you. May we display such trust and live for your righteousness. May we be gathered to you as a shepherd gathers the sheep, O Guardian of our souls. Amen.
Please be seated
WE SHARE THE WORD OF GOD
Anthem: Here I Am, Lord Teresa Mondoy, Joanne Pocsidio, Genie Phillips
Time with the Children Rev. Eric S. Anderson
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 John Narruhn
They 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 through the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; 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.
John 10:1-10
“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 because they know his voice. They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because 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.
Sermon: No Stranger Rev. Eric S. Anderson
WE RESPOND IN WORD AND DEED
Pastoral Prayer Rev. Eric S. Anderson
Please join me in the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
* Hymn #479: God Is My Shepherd (v. 1-5)
Call to Offering John Narruhn
For the most part, sheep know who they can trust: the one who cares for them, protects them, and feeds them. God has been trustworthy for us. Let us be trustworthy for others. Whether you share your gift here in the church today, through a gift online, or via an envelope in the mail, let the offering now be received.
Offertory: Larghetto Kayleen Yuda
* Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost – Amen
* Offertory Prayer John Narruhn
Accept these gifts, Good Shepherd, so that those who lack a safe place for body, mind, or soul may find one. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
* Hymn #506: What a Friend We Have in Jesus (v. 1 – 3)
Please be seated
Announcements Rev. Eric S. Anderson
Benediction Rev. Eric S. Anderson
Postlude: Great God of Glory Kayleen Yuda
* Please stand if you are able.
PERMISSIONS
All Creatures of Our God and King
Michael O Springer
Permission granted by composer
God Is Here! As We Your People Meet
Text by Fred Pratt Green, 1978
© 1979 Hope Publishing Company
Tune ABBOT’S LEIGH by Cyril V. Taylor, 1941
© 1942, renewed 1970 Hope Publishing Company
Streamed by permission ONELICENSE A-735890
Here I Am, Lord
Daniel L. Schutte
Arr. Lloyd Larson
Streamed by permission ONELICENSE A-735890
God Is My Shepherd
Text from Scottish Psalter, 1650
Adapt. by Lavon Bayler, 1992
© 1992 the Pilgrim Press
Tune BROTHER JAMES’ AIR by James Leith Macbeth Bain
© Oxford University Press
Streamed by permission CCLI License #1595965
Larghetto
W. A. Mozart
Public Domain
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Text by Joseph Scrivens, 1855
Tune ERIE by Charles C. Converse, 1868
Public Domain
Great God of Glory
David Paxton
Tune: © 1985 Lorenz Publishing Company,
a division of The Lorenz Corporation
(Admin. by Music Services)
Streamed by permission ONELICENSE A-735890
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday, May 1, 7:00 p.m. – Big Island Singers Concert, Sanctuary
Sundays, 8:30 a.m. – Holy Cross Singers Rehearsal in the Lounge
Mondays, 11:30 a.m. — Pickleball lessons; contact Connie 808-936-7534 or
Ruth at rnduponte07@gmail.com to sign up
Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. – One Song from Church of the Holy Cross streamed live
Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. – Bible Study in person, in Pastor’s Study or via Zoom
Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – Bell Choir Rehearsal in the Building of Faith Meeting Room
Other Faith Groups that meet at Church of the Holy Cross
The United Church of Christ, Pohnpei – Sanctuary, 12 noon
Rev. Bensis Henry
Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa – Sanctuary, 2:00 p.m.
Rev. Sitau Ofoia, Jr.
The Bedesta Church – Sanctuary, 4 p.m.
Rev. Edmes Edwin
Pastor Rev. Eric S. Anderson
Moderator Lorraine Davis
Vice Moderator Elwood Kita
Lay Reader John Narruhn
Chapel Decorations Sally & Froilan Queja
Organist / Pianist Kayleen Yuda
Music Director-Accompanist Bob Grove
Guest Vocalists Teresa Mondoy, Joanne Pocsidio
Hula performed by Genie Phillips
Hand Bell Director Anna Kennedy
IYAA Choir Director Stuart Mori
Projected Imagery Sue Smith
Live Stream Director Ruth Niino-DuPonte. Bob Smith
Videographers Eric Tanouye, Bob Smith, Woody Kita,
Mace Peng, Cindy Debus
Sound Engineer Ben Yamaki
Sunday School Teacher Gloria Kobayashi
Sunday School Aide Johanna Narruhn
We welcome you to worship this day. Church of the Holy Cross seeks to help its members, friends, and visitors follow the guidance of God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit, encouraging all people to love one another according to the teachings of Jesus. We live and teach the faith, speak good news, minister to people near and far, and work with other households of faith and helping agencies to improve our community and our world. To support our ministries, please visit our Donate Page.
