Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, July 24, 2022
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”.,,,,..UMH 64
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: Welcome to worship this day.
All: We have come seeking peace and hope.
Leader: This is the house of the Lord. In it you will find what you seek.
All: Help us to open our hearts to God’s words and will for us.
Leader: Ask for God’s help – it will be given to you.
All: Praise be to God who loves and cares for us. AMEN.
*Gloria Patri……………………..……….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Take My Life, and Let It Be”………………….UMH 399
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Children’s Time: Galatians 6:9 – Do Something Good For Someone
After prayers, sing the children out to “Jesus Loves Me.” Children under five are welcome to remain in worshipor go to the nursery.
The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………….…………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Amazing Grace”…………………..UMH 378
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Ecclesiastes 9:10…….…..Page 541
Epistle Reading
Acts 20:35, Hebrews 3:13……..Pages 905 & 972
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 22:37-40……………Page 804
Message by Jim Tanis
”MTC”
Prayer
*Hymn
”He Lives”…………………..UMH 310
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Edie Bogart
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News