Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, April 16, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Second Sunday of Easter
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements with lighting of alter candles
*Praise Song
”Because He Lives”…………………UMH 364
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: I lift my eyes to the hills,
All: Where does my help come from?
Leader: My help comes from the Lord.
All: The maker of Heaven and Earth. AMEN.
*Gloria Patri………………………..…..….….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”There’s Within My Heart a Melody”…………UMH 380
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
Doxology………………….………..………………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Sweet Hour of Prayer” (ver. 1)…………..UMH 496
Sharing of the Word
Epistle Reading
Corinthians 7:17………………….Page 930
*Gospel Reading
Luke 10:25-37…..……………Page 844
Message by Jim Tanis
”Keep Singing Your Song”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Jesus Loves Me”…………………….UMH 191
*Benediction – extinguish alter candles
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – David Naghtin
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News