Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 7, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fifth Sunday of Easter
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Since Jesus Came into My Heart”…….TFWS 2140
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
”Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”…………..UMH 381
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………………………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”I Come with Joy”……….….…..…UMH 617
Sharing of the Word
Epistle Reading
Acts 2:42-47…………..…..Page 886
*Gospel Reading
John 10:1-10……………Page 872
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Where Is Our Gate?”
Communion
Prayer
*Hymn
”Blest Be the Tie That Binds”……………UMH 557
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Reba Peterson
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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