Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, March 26, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fifth Sunday in Lent
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Lord of the Dance”…………………UMH 261
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: Coming from places that have seen better days,
All: God bids us to celebrate this day, a day full of new possibilities.
Leader: Coming with our breath taken away by grief,
All: The Holy Spirit breathes new life within us, renewing our connection with God and with one another.
Leader: Coming to worship seeking a hope that will endure,
All: Christ unbinds the fetters that hold us in death, speaking in word and sacrament, and building community for holy service.
*Gloria Patri…………………..…..….….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Spirit Song”…………………………..UMH 347
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
Doxology……………………..……………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Breathe on Me, Breath of God”…………..UMH 420
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Ezekiel 37:1-14……………Page 704
*Gospel Reading
John 11:1-45…..…………….Page 873
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Lazarus Does Not Speak
Prayer
*Hymn“
”Sweet, Sweet Spirit”………………….UMH 334
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Doris Graham
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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