Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 4, 2022
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Labor Day Weekend
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”This Is My Song”……..…………..UMH 437
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: Look around. What wonders we behold!
All: We see others, gathered here to worship, and praise God.
Leader: Each person here is a unique, beloved creation of God.
All: Each person here is given special gifts and talents by God.
Leader: Come, let us worship God who has blessed us so mightily.
All: Let us praise God with our whole hearts, souls, minds, and spirits. AMEN.
*Gloria Patri…………………………………………..……….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
Recognizing Labor Day
*Hymn
”American the Beautiful”…………………..UMH 696
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
”Take My Life, and Let It Be”……………..UMH 399
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Jeremiah 18:1-11………Page 629
Epistle Reading
Philemon 1:1-21……………Page 970
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”We Can Rework Clay(banks)”
Words of Assurance
The Great Thanksgiving
Prayer
*Hymn
”Have Thine Own Way, Lord”…..………UMH 382
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Edie Bogart
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News