Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, February 18, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
First Sunday of Lent
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Son
”Children of the Heavenly Father”………UMH 141
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: For the power of your love through the waters of baptism
All: We give you thanks, O Lord.
Leader: In the dark of night and the light of Day
All: Call us to prayer and pour your spirit upon us.
Leader: Help us this day to seek your face
All: And live our lives in the shelter of your grace.
*Gloria Patri…………………………………UMH 70
*Affirmation of Faith
A Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church…UMH 884
*Hymn
”Stand Up and Bless the Lord”………………UMH 662
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………….…………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”I Want Jesus to Walk with Me”…………..UMH 521
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Genesis 9:8-17…………………………………………………Page 6
Epistle Reading
1 Peter 3:18-22…………………………………………….Page 985
*Gospel Reading
Mark 1:9-15…………..………………………………………………Page 812
Message by Pastor Bill Dye
“Who Says So?”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross”………..UMH 301
Administering of Ashes
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Cheryl Lohman
Liturgist – Konnie Grant
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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