Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 8, 2022
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Mother’s Day
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Great Is Thy Faithfulness”…….…..UMH 140
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, 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: Come! Let us worship and praise God.
All: The Lord is our shepherd, our guardian, and our guide.
Leader: Celebrate the many ways God cares for our lives.
All: Green pastures and silent still waters beckon us and comfort us.
Leader: Even though difficulties happen in our lives, still God is with us.
All: Even when the world seems to confuse us, God surrounds us with God’s love and bounty.
Leader: Surely God’s mercy accompanies us on our journey.
All: And we will dwell in God’s house forever. AMEN.
*Gloria Patri…………………………………………..……….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Precious Lord, Take My Hand”……………….UMH 474
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Children’s Time – After prayers, sing the children out to “Jesus
Loves Me.” Children under five are welcome to remain in worship or go to the nursery.
The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………….…………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Nearer, My God, to Thee”………………UMH 528
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading.
Exodus 1:15-22………….Page 43
New Testament Reading
Luke 24:1-12……………Page 860
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Important Women From Scripture and The Church”
Prayer
*Hymn…………..”Just a Closer Walk with Thee”……….TFWS 2158
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Edie Bogart
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News