Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, February 26, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
First Sunday in Lent
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”How Great Thou Art”………………..UMH 77
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: Bless the God of Israel.
All: Who remembers the covenant with our ancestors and brings salvation from our enemies.
Leader: Because of our God’s deep compassion, the dawn from heaven will break upon us.
All: To give light to those who are sitting in darkness, to guide us on the path of peace.
Leader: Bless the Lord who lifts up the lowly and fills the hungry with good things.
All: Who calls all people and seeks the outsiders, outcasts, and outlaws. Bless the lord of Israel.
*Gloria Patri……………………….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days”……..UMH 269
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Shalom Offering
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………..……………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”He Touched Me”….….…………UMH 367
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7………Page 2
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 4:1-11..….…….….Page 785
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Temptations”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Standing on the Promises”……………..UMH 374
Imposition of Ashes
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Edie Bogart
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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