Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, December 10, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Second Sunday in Advent
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Blessed Be the God of Israel”……..…UMH 209
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 hear what God will speak, for the Holy One speaks peace to the people, to the faithful, and to all who turn to God in their hearts.
All: Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet. Righteous and peace will embrace.
Leader: Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky.
All: The Holy One will give what is good, and we will bring our praise and song.
*Gloria Patri………………………………..………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”O God Beyond All Praising”………………TFWS 2009
Lighting of Advent Candles
Congregation: We wait as people who yearn for peace that bears the fruit of community, equity, and flourishing for all.
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………….…………………….…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”…….…UMH 196
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 9:2-7……………………………………………………….Page 555
Psalm Reading
Psalm 72:2-4 & 12-14…………………….……………Page 464
*Gospel Reading
Mark 1:21-28…….………………….………………..…Page 812
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Names for the Messiah: Mighty God”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Take Time to Be Holy”….…….…….UMH 395
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Michelle Peterson
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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