July 1, 2018 10:30am
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
Welcome and Announcements
Praise Song “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” UMH #717
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
One: Wait for the Lord, like those who hope in God’s mercy.
All: God’s steadfast love endures forever.
One: Watch for God, like those who eagerly await the morning.
All: We watch for God, whose power redeems us.
One: Hear God’s hopeful word, like those who long for pardon.
All: Sing praise to God and rejoice in God’s love.
*Gloria Patri UMH #70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn “God Bless America” Overhead
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 UMH #263
“When Jesus the Healer Passed through Galilee”
SHARING THE WORD
Old Testament Reading Psalm 130 Page 500
*Gospel Reading Mark 5:21-43 Page 816
Message “Such Strong Faith” Pastor Gary
Words of Assurance
The Great Thanksgiving
Prayer
*Hymn “Be Not Afraid” Overhead
Benediction
Old Fashioned Hymn Sing with John & Kate: Come sing your favorite hymns with John & Kate. They will be performing at the Ladder Community Center at 67 N. State Street in Shelby, on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at 6:00pm. A Love offering will be received.
Church Calendar
Sunday, July 1, 2018 – Communion
10:30 am – Worship
Sunday, July 8, 2018
10:30 am – Worship
Email: glpeterson32@frontier.com
Office Telephone 231-923-0573
Office email ClaybanksUMC@gmail.com
Website http://www.claybanksunitedmethodist.com
Pianist Megan Schihl
Liturgist Mechelle Schneider
Nursery Joyce Twiss
Ministers All People As We Live the Good News