Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, April 7, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Holy Humor Sunday
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Christ Has Risen”..….…..….TFWS 2115
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: Joy is loose,
All: In our dress.
Leader: Joy is loose in the smiles of us here today.
All: We praise God for this glorious day.
Leader: Let the praise break forth in the most unlikely places and in the silly ways.
All: Let laughter be deep, for we are God’s people.
*Gloria Patri…………………………………………UMH 70
Church Humor Skit
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Just a Closer Walk with Thee”…………….TFWS 2158
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………….………………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
Humor Time
*Hymn
“’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”………UMH 462
Sharing of the Word
Epistle Reading
Acts 4:32-35……………………………………………….Page 888
*Gospel Reading
John 20:19-31…………..……………………………………….…Page 883
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Peace”
Communion
Prayer
*Hymn
“O Happy Day, That Fixed My Choice”…….UMH 391
Closing Humor
*Benediction.
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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