Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, March 19, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fourth Sunday in Lent
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Open My Eyes, That I May See”………..UMH 454
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: Dawn has broken. Christ’s light is shining.
All: The Light of the world shines in our lives.
Leader: Put aside the cares of yesterday.
All: In the Lord, we live in the light.
Leader: Even in the darkest valley, God illuminates our path.
All: Even in times of despair, hope shines forth.
Leader: All awake, Christ’s light is shining.
All: The Light of the world shines in our lives.
*Gloria Patri…………………………….….UMH 70
*A Modern Affirmation…………………………UMH 885
*Hymn
”As a Fire Is Meant for Burning”……………TFWS 2237
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
Epistle Reading
Ephesians 5:8-14………………..Page 951
*Gospel Reading
John 9:1-41…..……………..Page 871
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”It’s Not Your Sin”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Do, Lord, Remember Me”………………UMH 527
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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