Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, April 30, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
*Indicates to stand as you are able
West Michigan Adult & Teen Challenge
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
“They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”……..TFWS 2223
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: Sing praises to God, you people of faith.
All: We give thanks to God, who heals and restores.
Leader: Praise God, who transforms us, who heals and loves us.
All: Praise God, who clothes us with joy.
Leader: Do not be silent. Praise the Lord!
All: We give thanks to our God, today and always.
*Gloria Patri…………………..…..….….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Surely the Presence of the Lord” (sing 2x)…….UMH 328
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Shalom Offering
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………..…………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
West Michigan Adult and Teen Challenge
Sharing of the Word
Message by Pastor Bill Payett
Witness
Music
*Benediction and blessing for our meal
Postlude – Please be seated
Potluck meal following worship
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Kelly White
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News