Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, March 12, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Third Sunday in Lent
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”All Who Hunger”…………………TFWS 2126
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 are poor because God’s kingdom belongs to them.
All: Happy are those who are hungry because they will be satisfied.
Leader: Happy are those who weep because they will laugh.
All: Happy are those who are rejected, insulted, and condemned because of Jesus. They will have great reward.
Leader: Their ancestors did the same things to the prophets.
All: The Son of Man lifts up the poor, feeds the hungry, comforts those who mourn, and seeks out the lost.
*Gloria Patri………………..…..….….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”…………..UMH 381
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
Doxology………………………………………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth”……..TFWS 2050
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Exodus 17:1-7…………….Page 56
*Gospel Readings
Luke 18:9-14…..…………..Page 880
Luke 15:11-32……………Page 850
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Parables from The Underside”
Prayer
*Hymn
”O How He Loves You and Me”…………TFWS 2108
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Bev Grumm
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News