Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, July 14, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Eighth Sunday After Pentecost
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
“God of Grace and God of Glory”……….UMH 577
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, give to the Lord your praises of thanksgiving.
All: We come this day, grateful for God’s wondrous gifts to us!
Leader: Sing with great enthusiasm of God’s mighty power and love.
All: We celebrate that love that frames our lives.
Leader: It is a wonderful thing to praise God!
All: May God’s praise always be in our hearts and in our lives. AMEN.
*Gloria Patri………………………………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Blessed Assurance”………………………UMH 369
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………….………………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Victory in Jesus”…………………….UMH 370
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12-19………………………………….….Page 244
Epistle Reading
Ephesians 1:3-14……..………………………………………………Page 949
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Understanding Predestination”
Prayer
*Hymn
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”…………..UMH 664
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Reba Peterson
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
