Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, March 10, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fourth Sunday of Lent
UMCOR Sunday
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”They Will Know We Are Christians by Our Love”.….TFWS 2223
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 awesome God’s light is!
All: It pours rays of comfort and hope onto this dark world!
Leader: Come, dance, and rejoice in the light!
All: Lord, let your light flood into our hearts and spirits!
Leader: Come, let us celebrate!
All: Let us bring our praise to God! AMEN.
*Gloria Patri………………………………………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Open Our Eyes”………………………TFWS 2086
UMCOR Sunday Sharing and Celebration
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………….…………………………….…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
“For The Healing of the Nations”………UMH 428
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Readings
Numbers 21:4-9………………………………………….Page 122
Psalm 107:1-3 & 17-22…………………………..……..Page 487
Epistle Reading
Ephesians 2:1-10……………………………………..…Page 949
*Gospel Reading
John 3:14-21…………..……………………………………….…Page 864
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“We Are New Testament People”
Prayer
*Hym
“There Is a Balm in Gilead”…………UMH 375
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Cheryl Lowman
Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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