Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 14, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Sixth Sunday of Easter
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Mother’s Day
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above”……UMH 126
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: From the north and south, from the east and west….
All: All are welcome here.
Leader: With hands raised high or hearts quietly pondering….
All: We come to worship God.
Leader: Bringing our love, opening our minds….
All: We draw near to God, near to each other, and near to Christ, the Word of God.
*Gloria Patri………………………..…..….….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”All Things Bright and Beautiful”……………UMH 147
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”The Care the Eagle Gives Her Young”….…UMH 118
Sharing of the Word
First Reading
Ruth 4:13-17…………..……Page 212
Second Reading
1 Samuel 2:1-11………..……Page 214
Message
“Mothers of Faith”
Prayer
*Hymn
”How Like a Gentle Spirit” (Ver. 1-4)……….UMH 115
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Art Grumm
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News