May 31st Worship Service

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Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 31, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Trinity Sunday
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”This Is My Father’s World”…………….UMH 144

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: O God, our God, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
All: Your glory shines from below and grows from above.
Leader: You bring wisdom from the youngest and most vulnerable of us.
All: You call forth delight in those who live both long and deep.
Leader: We look to your creation and find you everywhere.
All: We see you in the moon and the stars.
Leader: O God, our God how majestic is your name in all the earth.

*Gloria Patri………………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”All Things Bright and Beautiful”……………..UMH 147

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Shalom Offering
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Seek Ye First”……………………..UMH 405

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 91:1-6………………….……..Page 477
Epistle Reading
James 1:1-21………………….…….Page 980

Message by Nancy Frye
“Weeds in the Garden”

Prayer
*Hymn
”Blest Be the Tie That Binds”……..…UMH 557
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

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

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Pastor’s Ponderings

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This being my last Pastor’s Ponderings for the Claybanks Good News Letter, I want to share with you my joy in going into full retirement and my sadness with leaving you, the Claybanks United Methodist Church Family.

Just ten short years ago this past April, District Superintendent Bill Holloway introduced us to Claybanks United Methodist Church through the SPRC interview process for appointment to Claybanks United Methodist Church to be served in semiretirement.

From that initial Meet and Greet, Reba and I have been blessed for so many years being a part of the Claybanks Family. Claybanks UMC has made it such a joy to be a part of its ministry that Reba and I remained much beyond our planned three or four years. Over the years we have celebrated together, worshiped together, been in mission together, mourned together, and did the work that Jesus has asked us to do as his disciples together.

When we arrived ten years ago, you provided an interim lodging for us at the Munson house. It was a blessing in that we could not find appropriate housing during that brief time of looking from April until July when our appointment began. What a beautiful place to spend in Claybanks that first year. After living there for one year, we were able to secure a home in Pentwater, our desired retirement community, which has allowed us to establish ourselves in a place that we have grown to love and are continually expanding our role in the community.

We plan to be continually engaged in the Pentwater community and possibly travel just a little bit more as we are still physically able to do so. I plan to assist Pastor Vaughn at Centenary United Methodist Church as I hear God’s calling to be in ministry in the Pentwater Community.

It was a joy for Reba and me to hear that Pastor Terri would be your new pastor.. We value the long-established connection that Terri and Claybanks United Methodist Church have established over many years. It is our prayer that Claybanks United Methodist Church will continue to be in ministry in serving the Claybanks community as it has in so many ways in its history.

The Claybanks Church Family has loved and blessed us, and we are forever grateful to have been part of your church family during these past years. Thank you and may God bless each one of you.

Gary

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Announcements

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MISSIONS
Sunday, June 14, we will be blessed to welcome West Michigan Adult and Teen Challenge once again for worship. Following worship, we will gather with them for a church potluck. Meat/drink will be provided. Please plan to bring your favorite dish to share. We will be presenting to them a gift from our mission budget. Should you like to give an additional gift, there will be designated envelopes in the pew that can be placed in our regular offering. I know they greatly appreciate you supporting God’s work in their lives. – Kelly

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Upcoming Worship Schedule

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JUNE  SCRIPTURE & MESSAGE

Sunday, June 7
Genesis 12:1-9
Psalm 33:1-12
Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
Eating With Sinners
Communion

Sunday, June 14
Adult And Teen Challenge
Potluck Meal

Sunday, June 21
Father’s Day
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
Romans 5:1-8
Matthew 9:35-10:8
Disciples Are To Be In Action

Sunday, June 28
Genesis 22:1-14
Matthew 10:40-42
Until We Meet Again

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May 24th Worship Service

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Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 24, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Pentecost Sunday
Memorial Weekend
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Spirit of the Living God”……………..UMH 393

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! Do you hear a sound like the howling of a fierce wind?
All: Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Leader: Look! Can you see flames of fire?
All: Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Leader: Wait! Can you feel the power?
All: The Holy Spirit is here!

*Gloria Patri………………………….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer

*Hymn.……”The Battle Hymn of the Republic” (vers. 1-4)…….UMH 717
Recognizing Memorial Day – Pledge of Allegiance

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Special Music….Janice Anderson & Richard Lindell

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 105:1-6…………………………..Page 484
Epistle Readings
Acts 2:1-21……………………….Page 885
1 Corinthians 12:3-13…………………Page 933

Message by Edith Bogart
“Gratitude”

Prayer
*Hymn
”Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”…….…UMH 664
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

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May 17th Worship Service

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Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 17, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”This Is My Father’s World”…………….UMH 144

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 us gather in this space.
All: We gather from many places.
Leader: Let us center ourselves for worship.
All: We are one in the Spirit with joy in our hearts.
Leader: Let us receive God’s blessing.
All: God’s blessing is ours. We are God’s beloved! AMEN.

*Gloria Patri……………………………..UMH 70
*The World Methodist Social Affirmation…….…UMH 886
*Hymn
”Love Devine, All Loves Excelling”……………UMH 384

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”He Lives”……………………….UMH 310

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 47……………………………..Page 450
Epistle Reading
Acts 1:1-11………………………….Page 884
*Gospel Reading
Luke 24:44-53…………………………Page 861

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“The Fulfillment of all Scripture”

Prayer
*Hymn
….”They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”…TFWS 2223
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

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

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May 10th Worship Service

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Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 10, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Mother’s Day
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”………..UMH 384

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: From the north and south, from the east and west,
All: All are welcome here.
Leader: With hands raised high or hearts quietly pondering,
All: We come to worship God.
Leader: Bringing our love, opening our minds,
All: We draw near to God, near to each other, and near to Christ, the Word of God.

*Gloria Patri…………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”O God Who Shaped Creation”……………….UMH 443

Honoring Mothers

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”…….UMH 430

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 66:8-20…………..……..Pages 459-460
Epistle Reading
Acts 17:22-31…………………..…….Page 902
*Gospel Reading
John 14:15-21……………………….…Page 877

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“The Holy Spirit Will Be With Us Through All Things”

 Prayer
*Hymn
”Spirit Song”………………….UMH 347

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

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

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