Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, August 21, 2022
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”His Eye Is on the Sparrow”…………TFWS 2146
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: With great rejoicing we come to the house of the Lord today!
All: God is our refuge and our stronghold.
Leader: The power and love of God flow through this gathering.
All: We place our whole trust in God’s mighty compassion for us.
Leader: Come let us worship the Lord!
All: Let us celebrate the presence of God here in this place and in our lives. AMEN.
*Gloria Patri…………………………..……….UMH 70
*Affirmation of Faith……………………………UHM 883
*Hymn
”Wonderful Words of Life”……………..…..UMH 600
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
”How Can I Keep from Singing”………….TFWS 2212
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 103:1-14…….…..Page 482
*Gospel Reading
Luke 12:22-31………..…..Page 847
Message by Edie Bogart
”Forgiveness, Gratitude and the Power of Prayer”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Lord of the Dance”…..…………..UMH 261
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Kathy Ohman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News