Daily Archives: April 14, 2023

April 16 Worship Service

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