Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, January 28, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Maker, in Whom We Live”………….UMH 88
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: By this I have known the presence of the Lord.
All: In the rising of the sun, in the smile of another’s face.
Leader: In the touch of a hand, or the sound of a laugh.
All: In the scent of a flower holding the promise of spring.
Leader: By this I have known the power of the Lord:
All: In the healing of hurts, in the forgiveness of sin,
Leader: In the giving of gifts beyond all expectation,
All: In the giving of gifts beyond all expectation,
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord with all our hearts!
*Gloria Patri……………………………………….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”For the Beauty of the Earth”……………..UMH 92
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Shalom
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………………………….…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Give to the Winds Thy Fears”………………UMH 129
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 111…………………………………………….………Page 490
*Gospel Reading
Mark 1:21-28…….……………….…………..…………………Page 812
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Jesus Has Authority Over All”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”……….UMH 173
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Art Grumm
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
