Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 29, 2022
10:30 a.m. – 11:30
Ascension of the Lord
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Memorial Day Weekend
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”The Church’s One Foundation”……..UMH 546
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: Clap your hands, people of God.
All: Shout to God with cries of joy.
Leader: Look to the heavens, brothers, and sisters in Christ.
All: Witness the power of our God.
Leader: Clap your hands, people of God.
All: Shout to God with cries of joy.
*Gloria Patri………………..……….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”……..….UMH 173
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Special Music
”America the Beautiful”……………….UMH 696
Janice Anderson and Richard Lindell
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.
Shalom Sunday Offering
The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………….…………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Jesus Shall Reign”……………………UMH 157
Sharing of the Word
Epistle Reading
Acts 1:1-11…………….…….Page 884
*Gospel Reading
Luke 24:44-53…………………Page 861
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”You are Witnesses of These Things”
Prayer
*Hymn
”This Is My Father’s World”……………UMH 144
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Reba Peterson
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News