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Claybanks United Methodist Church
June 16, 2019 10:30 a.m.
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Trinity Sunday

Father’s Day

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” TFWS #2129

Prelude

*Processional
In this place, among these people,
God is worshipped, God is praised.
We have seen the signs and wonders;
the lost are found here, the dead are raised.
We are living the Gospel story;
lives are changed, and mountains moved.
Won’t you come and work among us?
You are welcomed, you are loved.

*Call to Worship

Leader: ​The name of the Lord is majestic!
All: ​The mountains tower and the seas roar in praise of God!
Leader: ​When we look at the heavens, we rejoice in God!
All: ​​The moons, stars, solar systems are a delight to us!
Leader: ​Come, let us shout our praise to God!
All: ​​Lord, thank you for this awesome creation! AMEN.

*Gloria Patri UMH #70

Opening Prayer A Statement Of Faith Of The Korean Methodist Church​​​​​​​ UMH #884

*Hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy” UMH #64

Recognition of Father’s Day

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Children’s Time–
After prayers, sing the Children out – “Jesus Loves Me.” Children 5 and under are welcome to remain in worship or go to the nursery at this time.

The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology UMH #95

Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn “Come Thou Almighty King” UMH #61

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 8 page 427
*Gospel Reading: John 16:12-15 page 879
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*Gospel Reading: ​​ ​

Message: “The Trinity Of Three Persons” Pastor Gary

Prayer

*Hymn “I’ll Fly Away” TFWS #2282

Benediction

Calendar and Announcements

Sunday June 16, 2019
10:30 a.m. – Worship: Father’s Day

Sunday June 23, 2019
10:30 a.m. – Worship: Fundraiser for Step UP

Sunday, June 30, 2019
10:30 a.m. – Worship: Shalom

Email: glpeterson32@frontier.com
Office Telephone 231-923-0573
Office email ClaybanksUMC@gmail.com
Website http://www.claybanksunitedmethodist.com

Pianist​​​​ ​ Alissa Ross
Liturgist
Nursery Kathy Ohman
Ministers​ All People As We Live the Good New

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June 2nd Service

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Ascension Sunday
Seventh Sunday Of Easter

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song “My Tribute” UMH #99

Prelude

*Processional
In this place, among these people,
God is worshipped, God is praised.
We have seen the signs and wonders;
the lost are found here, the dead are raised.
We are living the Gospel story;
lives are changed, and mountains moved.
Won’t you come and work among us?
You are welcomed, you are loved.

*Call to Worship

Leader: Shout to God with songs of great joy!
All: Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised.
Leader: God has made us whole.
All: God has called us into a ministry of hope and love.
Leader: Come, let us celebrate the love of God!
All: Let us praise God’s name and serve God joyfully. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri UMH #70

Opening Prayer

*Hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” UMH #140

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Children’s Time–
After prayers, sing the Children out – “Jesus Loves Me.” Children 5 and under are welcome to remain in worship or go to the nursery at this time.

The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology UMH #95

Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn “Trust and Obey” UMH# 467

Sharing of the Word

First Reading: Acts 1:1-11 page 884
*Gospel Reading: Luke 24:44-53 page 861

Message: Hymn Sing! Worship the Lord through Song

Prayer

*Hymn I’ll Fly Away” TFWS#2282

Benediction

Calendar and Announcements

Sunday, June 2, 2019
10:30 a.m. – Worship: Hymn Sing No communion
Communion will be Sunday, June 9th

Sunday, June 9, 2019
10:30 a.m. – Worship: Communiomn

Sunday June 16, 2019
10:30 a.m. – Worship: Father’s Day

Sunday June 23, 2019
10:30 a.m. – Worship:
Fundraiser for Step UP

Email: glpeterson32@frontier.com
Office Telephone 231-923-0573
Office email ClaybanksUMC@gmail.com
Website http://www.claybanksunitedmethodist.com

Pianist Julie Howell
Liturgist Mechelle Schneider
Nursery Carol Adams
Ministers All People As We Live the Good New

Claybanks United Methodist Church
A warm welcome is extended to all who worship here

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Pastor’s Ponderings

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We Are Blessed!

About a year after coming to Claybanks United Methodist Church, I met another United Methodist pastor who shared a phrase with me that I now have adopted when introducing myself to someone new. I am, “Gary Peterson blessed to serve in retirement at Claybanks United Methodist Church”. You see I have the best of two worlds. The first world is being able to continue to serve God as a pastor within the United Methodist denomination through the Claybanks United Methodist Church congregational family, and what a blessed time it is for me for I will shortly be completing 15 years as a clergy person in service to God’s people. The second part of my introduction is that I get to now live in retirement for which I worked a number of years to get to this joyful and complete point in my life.

Now when I tell somebody I am serving in retirement as a clergy person appointed to the Claybanks United Methodist Church I get a lot of skeptical looks and questions, such as is it possible to be retired and still serve a church? Does time management really allow you to do those retirement things and still meet your obligations to your church family? How does that work for you!!! Or you must have an understanding congregation that allows you to serve and be retired, too! I love to respond and expand upon this last statement by stating that I have a church while small, is still very active and recognizes the demands that they placed upon me as a pastor and the balance that is needed so that retirement can be enjoy.

To live in Michigan is to appreciate our summer time. We go through a lot in the winter looking forward to spring and then the enjoyment and warmth of summer. For Reba and I, the summer holds much enjoyment and activity for us. We work hard to develop a calendar that allows us to both serve the Claybanks United Methodist Church and enjoy our summer time together and to include family and friends in many activities.

Early summer began for us in the beginning of May by taking a trip to the western side of the Upper Peninsula where we had not previously visited. We now have an appreciation of Lake Superior and that very beautiful part of Michigan. I can tell people with all honesty that I had been to all the parts of my home state of Michigan from north to south and east to west in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. I so very much appreciate and enjoy what our beautiful state has to offer us in its diversities and beauty. The first week of June always includes our Methodist Church Annual Conference and for the past few years it has been held in Traverse City where Reba, our children and I had once lived and still today love its northern charm and amenities. Following our visit to Traverse City my extended family begins to arrive in Pentwater, and we become engaged in many activities with family which includes many afternoons sitting on the beach, splashing in Lake Michigan (when it warms up) and taking in the beautiful sunsets over the lake. July arrives and like many of you we are in awe of fireworks and celebrations as we celebrate our country’s independence in our very proud communities.

For Reba and me, our grandchildren and their parents arrive on the last day of July this year, and they will be spending two weeks with us. We will pick blueberries, have campfires, be at the beach and swim in the waters of our inland lakes and Lake Michigan. We will introduced them to some new activities with the intent of bringing them to a new appreciation of our state of Michigan and all it can be to each of us. Shortly after their departure in the middle of August, I will be attending a Pastor School in East Lansing that is intended to help us as clergy better serve our local congregations.

September comes all too soon winding down our summer activities and as the cooler winds blow through our state slowly my family returns to their own homes and communities. Reba and I will have more time visiting friends and new places in our beautiful state while still enjoying the sunset over Lake Michigan.

So, you have an idea of what my summer will be like this year. I hope as we gather together on Sundays or other times you will share with me what this summer holds for you and your families! I appreciate what God has given us and our ability to take in all that God has provided for us as we share it with family and friends in the beauty of summers in Michigan. Enjoy your summer!

“I am blessed to be able to serve in retirement at the Claybanks United Methodist Church.”

Pastor Gary

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Announcements and Stuff

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Nursery Schedule

6/2 – Carol Adams
6/9 – Liz Grossman
6/16 – Kathy Ohman
6/23 – Joyce Twiss
6/30 – Doris Graham

UMW Women

On May 16th, the UMW held their monthly meeting to pray, ponder, plan, and…….eat! The oFundraiser for Step Up Planned for June 23rd. Mark your calendars!pening devotion was started with a numerous reading about why our phone calls most often do not have a real person to talk with. How we would much rather chat with a real persons with compassionate hearts! The meeting then was opened with prayer.

After roll call was taken, minutes read, and the treasurers report given, old business was discussed. We talked about what we may need to change or what can stay the same for next year’s Easter brunch. For new business, we started planning the summer strawberry social. We hope to have Cinda do the flyers and publicity. A sign up sheet will be showing up soon for the ingredients we need so keep your eye out for that!

We encourage new members to join us. We meet the third Thursday of every month at one o’clock. Our laughter makes a “Joyful noise unto the Lord”!

Missions

Fundraiser for Step Up Planned for June 23rd. Mark your calendars

Sunday, June 9th is Pentecost

What is Pentecost? Pentecost is the Church’s birthday because on that day the Church was born. The Church is that group of believers in Christ who receive the Spirit of Christ. It is the 50th day after the resurrection of Jesus. Traditionally we
wear red that Sunday to signify the flames of the Holy Spirit.

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Upcoming Worship Schedule

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Sunday June 2nd – Acts 1:1-11 / Luke 24:44-53
Hymn Sing

Sunday June 9th – Acts 2:1-21 / John 14:8-17, 25-27
Communion
As Methodists We Were Evangelical Once!

Sunday June 16th – Psalm 8 / John 16:12-15
The Trinity Of Three Persons

Sunday June 23rd – 1 Kings 19:1-15a / Luke 8:26-39
Jesus In A Foreign Land

Sunday June 30th – 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 / Luke 9:51-62
Shalom
Your Last Day On Earth

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June 26th Service

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May 26, 2019 10:30 a.m.
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Weekend

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song “Sanctuary” TFWS # 2164

Prelude

*Processional
In this place, among these people,
God is worshipped, God is praised.
We have seen the signs and wonders;
the lost are found here, the dead are raised.
We are living the Gospel story;
lives are changed, and mountains moved.
Won’t you come and work among us?
You are welcomed, you are loved.

*Call to Worship

Leader: ​Listen to the voice that shouts:
All: ​​God’s dwelling is with us now.
Leader:​ In work and in play,
All: ​​God makes a home with us.
Leader: ​In sorrow and celebration,
All: ​​God makes a home with us.
Leader: ​Lift your voices in praise for this good news:
All: ​​God’s dwelling is with us now!

*Gloria Patri UMH #70

Opening Prayer ​

Recognition of Memorial Day

*Hymn “America the Beautiful” UMH #696

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Children’s Time–
After prayers, sing the Children out – “Jesus Loves Me.” Children 5 and under are welcome to remain in worship or go to the nursery at this time. Shalom Sunday

The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology UMH #95

Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” TFWS #2191

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament: ​​​​Psalm 67 p. 460
*Gospel Reading: ​​​​John 14:23-29 p. 877

Message: Our Response To God’s Forgiveness And Love
Pastor Gary

Prayer

*Hymn “Shine, Jesus, Shine” TFWS#2173

Benediction

Calendar and Announcements

Sunday May 26, 2019
9:30 a.m. – Adult Sunday
10:30 am – Worship: Memorial Day,Shalom Sunday

Sunday, June 2, 2019
10:30 am – Worship: Hymn Sing , No communion
Communion will be Sunday, June 9th

Sunday, June 9, 2019
10:30 am – Worship: Communion,

Email: glpeterson32@frontier.com
Office Telephone 231-923-0573
Office email ClaybanksUMC@gmail.com
Website http://www.claybanksunitedmethodist.com
Pianist​​​​ ​Shar Boerema
Liturgist Konnie Grant
Nursery Edith Bogart
Ministers​ All People As We Live the Good News

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May 19 Sevice

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May 19, 2019 10:30 a.m.
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song “I Love You, Lord ” TFWS# 2068

Prelude

*Processional
In this place, among these people,
God is worshipped, God is praised.
We have seen the signs and wonders;
the lost are found here, the dead are raised.
We are living the Gospel story;
lives are changed, and mountains moved.
Won’t you come and work among us?
You are welcomed, you are loved.

*Call to Worship

Leader: ​Let praise to God resound in the heavens!
All: ​​Let praise to God fill the earth!
Leader:​ Let all God’s angels offer praise and rejoicing!
All: ​​Let all God’s creatures sing praise and joy!
Leader: ​Open your hearts and spirits today.
All: ​​Let us praise the Lord today and always! AMEN.

*Gloria Patri UMH #70

Opening Prayer A Statement Of Faith Of The United Church Of Canada​​​​ UMH #884

*Hymn “ Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” UMH #384

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Children’s Time–
After prayers, sing the Children out – “Jesus Loves Me.” Children 5 and under are welcome to remain in worship or go to the nursery at this time.

The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves

Doxology *UMH #95

Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn “The Old Rugged Cross” UMH #504

Sharing of the Word

New Testament Reading​ Philippians 1:20,21 page 953

Message: Teen Challenge

Prayer

*Hymn “Lord I Want to Be a Christian” UMH #402

Benediction

Luncheon prepared by our Missions group with Freewill Offering immediately after the service.

Calendar and Announcements

Sunday, May 19, 2019
9:30 a.m. – Adult Sunday
9:45 a.m.Youth Sunday School
10:30 am – Worship: Teen Challenge meal & free will offering

Tuesday, May 21, 2019
5:00 Worship Committee
6:30 Trustee Meeting
7:00 Ad Council
Newsletter Deadline

Sunday May 26, 2019
9:30 a.m. – Adult Sunday
10:30 am – Worship: Memorial Day Shalom Sunday

Sunday, June 2, 2019
10:30 am – Worship: Hymn Sing No communion
Communion will be Sunday, June 9

Email: glpeterson32@frontier.com
Office Telephone 231-923-0573
Office email: ClaybanksUMC@gmail.com
Website http://www.claybanksunitedmethodist.com

Pianist​​​​ ​Alissa Ross
Liturgist Pastor Gary
Nursery Doris Graham
Ministers​ All People As We Live the Good New

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