Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, February 12, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”The Church’s One Foundation”…………UMH 546
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 walk in God’s ways.
All: Blessed are those who observe God’s commandments.
Leader: Faithful are those eyes that are fixed on righteousness.
All: Joyful are those whose hearts are filled with praise.
Leader: Come, let us love the Lord our God.
All: We come to worship the One who leads us in the way of life.
*Gloria Patri………………………..…..….….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”…………..UMH 430
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………….…………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn…….”Make Me a Channel of Your Peace”……..TFWS 2171
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 119:1-8…………….Page 493
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 5:21-37..……….….Page 786
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”I Have Not Murdered Anyone Lately”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Blest Be the Tie That Binds”…………….UMH 557
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Kelly White
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
Reminder
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. T.!