Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, February 4, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”God of the Sparrow”…….……….UMH 122
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: How wonderful it is to sing our praises to God!
All: Praise the Lord who gathers us together.
Leader: God’s mercy is given generously to all in need.
All: We are never out of the reach of God’s love.
Leader: Come, worship, and celebrate. God is reaching out to you this day!
All: Praise be to God who continually heals and forgives us. AMEN.
*Gloria Patri………………………………………….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought”………..UMH 128
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………….………………………………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Be Thou My Vision”…………………….UMH 451
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 40:21-31…………………….………Page 582
*Gospel Reading
Mark 1:29-39…….………..…………………Page 813
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Was He Healed or Cleaned”
Communion
Prayer
*Hymn………………………………………….Solo by Shar Boerema
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Shar Boerema
Liturgist – Konnie Grant
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
