Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, February 25, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Second Sunday of Lent
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
El Shaddai”………………………UMH 123
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: In promise and covenant, God calls.
All: In hope and trust, we respond.
Leader: In love and faithfulness, God saves.
All: In gratitude and joy, we come.
Leader: Let us worship and praise God’s holy name.
*Gloria Patri…………………………………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Be Thou My Vision”…………………….UMH 451
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Shalom
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Great Is Thy Faithfulness”……………..UMH 140
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16……………………..Pages 11 & 12
Epistle Reading
Romans 4:13-25………………………….…..Page 916
*Gospel Reading
Mark 8:31-38………………………………….…Page 820
Message by Pastor Bill Dye
“Faith”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Faith, While Tress Are Still in Blossom”……UMH 508
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Cheryl Lohman
Liturgist – Art Grumm
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
