Claybanks United Methodist Church

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 13, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements

Worship and Praise

Prelude

*Processional Song – see inside back page of hymnal

*Call to Worship
One: We come before God not fearfully but adoringly; we worship not as a slavish duty but with delight.
All: God has not marked us for punishment but for salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
One: Lift up your eyes beyond anxieties and ills to God whose glory exceeds the starry skies,
ALL: building each other up in faith and joy.

*Gloria Patri………………………………………UMH 70

*Opening Prayer – In Unison
Heavenly Father, may I grow in grace and in an attitude of thanksgiving for all that you have done for me, in Christ Jesus.  Lord, I desire that Your will be done in my life.  I know that it is Your will that I should give thanks in all things, and so I pray that You would develop and refine this exquisite grace of thanksgiving in me.  This I ask in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

*Opening Hymn
”Blessed Assurance ”…….……….UMH 369

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Petitions
Sing: ……..“Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”…….TFWS 2193
Prayer      
The Lord’s Prayer

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………….…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication

Sharing of the Word

*Hymn of Praise
”Easter People, Raise Your Voices”…UMH 304

*Prayer of Illumination: In Unison
Saving God, by your Holy Spirit carry to us the meaning of your Word, a blessing that we treasure in our hearts and souls. Amen

Epistle Reading
1 Thessalonians 5…………….…Pages 960-961
*Gospel Reading
John 16:33………………………….…Page 879

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Listen Up! A Message of Comfort”

Closing Hymn
”Standing on the Promises”………UMH  374
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Janice Anderson & Richard Lindell
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 6, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements

Worship and Praise

Prelude

*Processional Song

*Call to Worship

One: God’s Spirit dwells in us.
All: for we are God’s temple.
One: We belong to Christ,
All: And Christ belongs to God.  Praise the Lord!.

*Gloria Patri…………………………UMH 70

*Opening Prayer – In Unison
Almighty God, you make the sun rise on the evil and on the good, send rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous.  Give us grace to follow your example and show kindness toward friend and enemy, that we may live as your children who testify to your all-inclusive love.  Amen

*Hymn of Preparation..”Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling”.UMH 348

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Petitions
Sing: …….“Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”…….TFWS 2193
Prayer      
The Lord’s Prayer

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………….…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication

Sharing of the Word

*Hymn of Praise
”Leave It There”……….……UMH 522

Prayer of Illumination: In Unison
Lord, by the power of your Spirit reveal to us your Word.   Let us be a holy temple built on Christ, our sure foundation.  Amen

Old Testament Reading
Leviticus 19:18………….……….…..…..Page 796
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 5:38-48………………………Page 786-787

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Let it Go”

Holy Communion
Closing Hymn
”Freely, Freely”……………UMH 389  
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Words of Reflection – What do you need to let go of?  Is there something in your life that you claim to have forgiven but you still hold on to?  LET IT GO!!!!

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Edith Bogart
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, August 30, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

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.

Welcome and Announcements

Worship and Praise

*Praise Song
”Give to the Winds Thy Fears”…………….UMH 129

*Call to Worship
One: Over the turbulent waves in our lives, Jesus calls us.
ALL: We get so busy watching the waves, we block out Jesus’ call.
One: Look again. Jesus is calling to you.
ALL: Lord, help us hear your voice.
One: Come, place your trust in Jesus.
ALL: Lord, forgive our doubts, receive our lives. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri………………………..UMH 70

*Opening Prayer – In Unison  – Encouraging God, we hear your invitation into the future and we look to you for courage. Open us to know your presence as we embark together on new adventures. Calm our fears and animate our spirits for ongoing discovery. Amen.

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
       Prayers for Healing
       The Lord’s Prayer
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”God of Grace and God of Glory”…………UMH 577

Sharing of the Word

Prayer of Illumination: In Unison – Pour out upon us your Spirit, O God, that we might hear your word so that your wisdom will draw us closer to you. Through Christ, the Living Word, we pray. Amen

*Gospel Reading
Matthew 14:22-31a…….………..…..Page 796

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Be En-Couraged”

*Closing Hymn
”Trust and Obey”………..…UMH 467  
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Words of Reflection – As we have seen, there are a lot of spiritual considerations to make before we even take the first step of change. We have been reminded that our Creator God made us for change, that we are being made new always from the inside-out, and that our job sometimes is just to let go into trust that God is with us through the loss and rediscovery that is this process of change.

Step 4 for Change: Do you have the courage to take the first step.

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Konnie Grant
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, August 23, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

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.

Welcome and Announcements

Worship and Praise

*Praise Song
”This Is a Day of New Beginnings”…………UMH 383

*Call to Worship
One: It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praise to God Most High; to declare God’s steadfast love in the morning and God’s faithfulness at nighttime.
All: Those who are planted in the house of the Lord flourish; no matter their age, they bear fruit and remain lush and fresh, proclaiming: The Lord is righteous! God is my rock!

*Gloria Patri…………………………..UMH 70

*Opening Prayer – In Unison  – Breaking – Open God, you call us to let the seeds of your love be planted anew in us again and again. Open us to letting go of how we think things are and allow us release as we are broken open into new life. Calm our fears, and animate our spirits for this time of discovery. Amen.

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
       Prayers for Healing
       The Lord’s Prayer

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Hymn of Promise”………..………UMH 707

Sharing of the Word

Prayer of Illumination: In Unison – Almighty God, by the power of your Spirit, roll away  the stone and reveal to us the Word of Life. Amen.

Epistle Reading
2 Corinthians 5:6-10……………….……..Pages 939-940
*Gospel Reading
John 12:20-26…………………………..…..Page 875

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Everything Changes”

*Closing Hymn
”Lead On, O Cloud of Presence”…..TFWS 2234  

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Words of Reflection – Jesus asks us to let go of life ‘as it is’ in order to create and multiply the love that is eternal. Are you willing to change?

Step 3 for Change: be willing to let old expectations fall away.

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Art Grumm
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News