Monthly Archives: September 2022

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, October 2, 2022
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
World Communion Sunday
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Jesu, Jesu”…………………………UMH 432

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: We must realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism.
All: God accepts from every nation the ones who do what is right.
Leader: Sing to the Lord all the nations,
All: Proclaim God’s salvation day after day.
Leader: Declare God’s glory among the nations,
All: The Lord’s marvelous deeds among all peoples.
Leader: Let all the earth praise the Lord.
All: Let all the people of the world worship the Lord.
Leader: Sing to the Lord a new song.
All: Sing to the Lord, all the earth.

*Gloria Patri………………………..……….UMH   70

*Opening Prayer

Recognizing World Communion Sunday

*Hymn
”Spirit Song”…………………………..UMH 347

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
”Break Thou the Bread of Life”……………UMH 599

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 137…..……….Page 502

*Gospel Reading
Luke 17:5-10………..……Page 852

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”The State of our Faith Collectively”

Words of Assurance

The Great Thanksgiving

Prayer

*Hymn
”Forward Through the Ages”……………UMH 555

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Edie Bogart

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 25, 2022
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”The Voice of God Is Calling”……………UMH 436

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: Sheltered by God,
All: We come now to worship.
Leader: Invited by Christ,
All: We come now to pray.
Leader: Welcomed by the Spirit,
All: We gather as the people of God.

*Gloria Patri……………………………..……….UMH   70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Where Charity and Love Prevail”……………..UMH 549

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.

Shalom Sunday Offering

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………………….…………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee”………….UMH 175

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16………Page 477

*Gospel Reading
Luke 16:19-31……………Page 851

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Jesus Speaks of What Hell is Like”

Prayer

*Hymn..……………”Nothing but the Blood”………………UMH 362

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Art Grumm

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Sunday, September 18, 2022
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Love Devine, All Loves Excelling”………..UMH 384

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: O God, we come into your courts with praise and thanksgiving!
All: We come in celebration and song.
Leader: We come in gratitude of your inheritance.
All: We come as those who have received blessing upon blessing.
Leader: We hear the cry of the poor in the land, and ache to offer relief.
All: We come to bring them blessing upon blessing.
Leader: O God, we come into your courts with praise and thanksgiving!
All: We come in celebration.

*Gloria Patri……………………………..……….UMH   70

*Affirmation of Faith (see insert)

*Hymn……………..”O Jesus, I Have Promised”………..…..UMH 396

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
”I Surrender All”………………………UMH 354

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Jeremiah 8:18-9:1……….Page 619
*Gospel Reading
Luke 16:1-13…….….……Page 851

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Misuse of Power”

Prayer

*Hymn
”There Is a Balm in Gilead”……………UMH 375

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Konnie Grant

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News