Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 21, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Ascension Sunday
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”……UMH 173
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: Let us gather in this space.
All: We gather from many places.
Leader: Let us center ourselves for worship.
All: We are one in the Spirit with joy in our hearts.
Leader: Let us receive God’s blessing,
All: God’s blessing is ours. We are God’s beloved! Amen!
*Gloria Patri……………………..…..….….UMH 70
*Affirmation (see insert)
*Hymn
”I Love to Tell the Story”…………………..UMH 156
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………….…………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Spirit of the Living God” (2 X)………..…UMH 393
Sharing of the Word
Epistle Readings
Acts 1:6-14………………..Page 884
1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11……….Page 986
*Gospel Reading
Luke 24:44-53………………Page 861
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Lifting Up His Hands”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Fairest Lord Jesus”…….………….UMH 189
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Edie Bogart
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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