Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, June 16, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Father’s Day
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”.……UMH 384
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: Come to God who gathers us in.
All: We come to God who nurtures us like a father.
Leader: Come to God whose arms are open and waiting.
All: We come to God who welcomes and forgives us.
Leader: Come to God who journeys with us.
All: We come to God who sees us as we really are and loves us anyway.
Leader: Come, praise our loving nurturing God!
*Gloria Patri………………………………………UMH 70
*The World Methodist Social Affirmation…..…UMH 886
*Hymn
”Children of the Heavenly Father”…………….UMH 141
Honoring Father’s Day
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………….………………………….…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”How Can We Name A Love”…………….UMH 111
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
1 Samuel 15:34 – 16:13…………………………………….Page 226
*Gospel Reading
Mark 4:26-34…………..………………………………………..…Page 815
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“By What Do you Select?”
Prayer
*Hymn.…….. “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”………..UMH 133
*Benediction.
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Art Grumm
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
