Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, February 5, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”When Morning Gilds the Skies”…………UMH 185
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: Happy are those who worship the Lord and delight in God’s precepts.
All: They rise before dawn as a light to the upright.
Leader: They are gracious, merciful, and righteous.
All: They shine their light before others for all the world to see.
Leader: They will never be moved.
All: Let this be our worship.
*Gloria Patri……………………………….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Forward Through the Ages”………………UMH 555
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………….…………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Be Thou My Vision”………………….UMH 451
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 112:1-9…………….Page 490
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 5:13-20..……….….Page 786
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Lift Your Light High”
Words of Assurance
The Great Thanksgiving
Prayer
*Hymn
”Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”……………UMH 89
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Konnie Grant
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
Special Announcement
Please mark your calendar for the Pancake Breakfast Sunday, February 26th, following the worship service. We will be taking donations for the conference mission project “Readers to Leaders”. This support will help pay for young students in Nigeria to attend Seminary. Be sure to bring your appetites to enjoy the family recipe famous pancakes of Mrs. Twiss!