Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, October 23, 2022
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Laity Sunday
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Open My Eyes, That I May See”………….UMH 454
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: God has called us to gather, old and young alike.
All: We are here to answer God’s call.
Leader: Let us rejoice in the many gifts God has provided.
All: We are here to praise God’s goodness.
Leader: Let us worship and praise God with all our might.
*Gloria Patri………………………………….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”He Touched Me”……………………..…..UMH 367
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.
Special Music – Janice Anderson and Richard Lindell
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………….…………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”This Little Light of Mine”……………..UMH 585
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 18:2-6……..……Page 431
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 11:28-30……………….Page 792
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Process of Coming to Believe”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Hymn of Promise”……..…………UMH 707
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Worship Leaders – Kathy Ohman, Jim Tanis, Kelly White,
and David Naghtin
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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