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
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