Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, March 17, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Blessed Assurance”..……..……UMH 369
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: This is the fifth step on our Lenten journey, the step of sacrifice.
All: Be with us, Lord, as we take this step.
Leader: This requires the willingness to give all of your life to the Lord.
All: Be with us, Lord, as we commit our lives to you.
Leader: Come, let us worship and offer our voices of praise to God.
All: Let us open our hearts and spirits to God this day. AMEN.
*Gloria Patri…………………………………UMH 70
*Statement of Faith…………………………..UMH 883
*Hymn
”Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”………………….UMH 361
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………….………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
“Have Thine Own Way, Lord”…………UMH 382
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Readings
Jeremiah 31:31-34……………………………………..….Page 642
Psalm 51:1-12…………….……………………….…..…..Page 452
*Gospel Reading
John 12:20-33…………..……………………………………….…Page 875
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“We Want to See Jesus”
Prayer
*Hymn
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds”…..……UMH 557
*Benediction.
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Reba Peterson
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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