Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, January 22, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Third Sunday After the Epiphany
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”……….UMH 103
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 come seeking God,
All: The one who guides us and protects us.
Leader: People of God, there is nothing to fear,
All: For God dwells in our hearts.
Leader: Let us shout with joy, for God is here!
All: Let us sing praises to the Holy One!
*Gloria Patri……………………..…….….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore”……….UMH 344
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………….…………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”…………….UMH 361
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 9:1-4…………….Page 555
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 4:12-23..…..…..….Page 785
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Joy Found in Discipleship”
Prayer
*Hymn
”I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”………..TFWS 2129
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Doris Graham
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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