Claybanks United Methodist Church

Claybanks United Methodist Church
January 26, 2020 10:30 a.m.
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Third Sunday After Epiphany

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song “Shine, Jesus, Shine” v 1-3 TFWS#2173

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 Lord is our light and our salvation.
All: ​​Whom shall we fear?
Leader: ​The Lord sets us high on a rock, above our enemies.
All: ​​The Lord shelters us in our day of trouble.
Leader: ​We, who have walked in darkness, have seen a great light.
All: ​We, who have dwelled in a land of deep darkness, on us a light has shined.
Leader: ​The Lord is our light and our salvation.
All: ​​Whom shall we fear?

*Gloria Patri UMH #70

Opening Prayer

*Hymn “Immortal, Invisible” v. 1-4 UMH #103

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 “The Summons” v. 1-5 TFWS#2130

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament: ​Psalm 27:1, 4-9 ​(Congregation singing ​​​​​​UMH#758)
New Testament: ​1 Corinthians 1:10-18 ​page 926

Message: ​ How Does The Methodist Church Solve Its Problems
Pastor Gary

Prayer

*Hymn “Blessed be the Tie that Binds” v. 1-4 UMH#557

Benediction

Calendar and Announcements

Sunday, January 26, 2020
Sunday School 9:30 Youth 9:45
10:30 a.m. – Worship Shalom Sunday

Monday, January 27, 2020
5:30 Potluck & movie night

Sunday, February 2, 2020
Sunday School 9:30 Youth 9:45
10:30 a.m. – Worship Communion Sunday

Email: glpeterson32@frontier.com
Office Telephone: 231-923-0573
Office email: ClaybanksUMC@gmail.com

Website: http://www.claybanksunitedmethodist.com
Pianist​​​​: ​ Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist: Mechelle Schneider
Nursery: Kathy Ohman
Ministers​: All People As We Live the Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
January 19, 2020 10:30 a.m.
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Second Sunday After Epiphany

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song “Many Gifts, One Spirit” v.1 UMH#114

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.
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*Call to Worship

Leader: ​Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
All:​​ And lean not on your own understanding.
Leader: ​In all your ways acknowledge him.
All:​​ And he will make your pathways straight.

*Gloria Patri UMH #70

Opening Prayer ​​​The Nicene Creed ​UMH#880

*Hymn “Because He Lives” v.1-3 UMH #364

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. Doing the Right Thing. Matthew 7:12

The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology UMH #95

Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling” v. 1-4 UMH#348

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading:​​ Ecclesiastes 3:11​ page 538
New Testament Reading: ​​1 Corinthians 2:9 ​ page 927
1 John 2:17​​ page 990
Hebrews 13:14​ page 979

Message: ​​This Life Is Not All There Is​​ Jim Tanis

Prayer

*Hymn “Mansion Over the Hilltop” v. 1-3 see insert

Benediction

Calendar and Announcements

Sunday, January 19. 2020
Sunday School 9:30 Youth 9:45
10:30 a.m. – Worship: Jim Tanis

Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Worship Design: 4:30 p.m.; Finance 6:00; Trustees: 6:30; Ad Council: 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 26, 2020
Sunday School 9:30 Youth 9:45
10:30 a.m. – Worship Shalom Sunday

Monday, January 27, 2020
5:30 Potluck & movie night

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

Pianist​​:​​ ​ Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist: Art Grumm
Nursery: June Freeman
Ministers​: All People As We Live the Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
January 12, 2020 10:30 a.m.
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Baptism of the Lord Sunday

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song “Spirit Song” v.1 UMH#347

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:​Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary.
All: ​​Praise God in His mighty firmament!
Leader: ​Praise God for His mighty deeds.
All:​​ Praise God for His exceeding greatness!
Leader: ​Praise God with trumpet sound.
All: ​​Praise God with lute and harp!
Leader: ​Praise God wit tambourine and dance.
All: ​​Praise God with strings and pipe!
Leader: ​Praise God with sounding cymbals.
All: ​​Praise God with loud clashing cymbals!
Leader:​ Let everything that breathes praise the Lord!
All: ​​Praise the Lord!

*Gloria Patri UMH #70

Opening Prayer

*Hymn “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” v.1-4 UMH #344

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 “Breathe on Me Breath of God” v. 1-4 UMH#420

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading: ​​Isaiah 42:1-9 ​​page 584
*Gospel Reading: ​​​Matthew 3:1-17 ​page 784

Message: ​​From Out of the Water Pastor Gary

Prayer

*Hymn “Jesus Shall Reign” v. 1-4 UMH#157

Benediction

Calendar and Announcements

Sunday, January 12. 2020
Sunday School 9:30 Youth 9:45
10:30 a.m. – Worship

Sunday, January 12. 2020
Sunday School 9:30 Youth 9:45
10:30 a.m. – Worship

Sunday, January 19. 2020
Sunday School 9:30 Youth 9:45
10:30 a.m. – Worship: Jim Tanis

Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Worship Design: 5:00 p.m.; Trustees: 6:30; Ad Council: 7:00 p.m.

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

Pianist​​:​​ ​ Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist: Doris Graham
Nursery: Liz Grossman
Ministers​: All People As We Live the Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
January 5, 2020 10:30 a.m.
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Epiphany of the Lord Sunday

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song “There’s a Spirit in the Air” v.1,6 UMH#192

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: ​Arise, shine! Your light has come.
All: ​​The glory of the Lord shines like the sun.
Leader:​ Behold, the nations have come to witness God’s light.
All:​​ Kings have come to behold Christ’s brightness.
Leader: ​Lift up your eyes and look around.
All:​​The glory of the Lord is all around.

*Gloria Patri UMH #70

Opening Prayer

*Hymn “God of Grace, God of Glory” v. 1-4 UMH #577

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 “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” v. 1-3 TFWS#2158

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament: ​​​Jeremiah 31:7-14 ​page 641
Epistle Lesson: ​​​Ephesians 1:3-14​page 949
*Gospel Reading: ​​​Matthew 2:1-12​page 783

Message: From Blessings in our Past Come our Promise in the
Future Pastor Gary
Words of Assurance

The Great Thanksgiving

Prayer

*Hymn “Shall We Gather at the River” v. 1-3 UMH#723

Benediction

Calendar and Announcements

Sunday, January 5, 2020
Sunday School 9:30 Youth 9:45
10:30 a.m. – Worship: Communion Sunday

Sunday, January 12. 2020
Sunday School 9:30 Youth 9:45
10:30 a.m. – Worship

Sunday, January 12. 2020
Sunday School 9:30 Youth 9:45
10:30 a.m. – Worship

Sunday, January 19. 2020
Sunday School 9:30 Youth 9:45
10:30 a.m. – Worship: Jim Tanis

Tuesday, January 21, 20202
Worship Design: 5:00 p.m.; Trustees: 6:30; Ad Council: 7:00 p.m.

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

Pianist​​:​​ ​ Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist:
Nursery: Carol Adams
Ministers​: All People As We Live the Good News