Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, July 21, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ninth Sunday After Pentecost
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
“Lord of the Dance”…………………UMH 261
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: God has called us to this place of peace and quiet.
All: We come, eager for rest and hope.
Leader: The Lord is always with us, offering us refreshment for our souls.
All: Let us partake of this wonderous gift.
Leader: It is the gift of the Lord’s love for us. Come and rest.
All: Praise God for the absolute compassion of God’s love. AMEN.
*Gloria Patri…………………………………UMH 70
*Affirmation of Faith………………..………UMH 887
*Hymn
”Near to the Heart of God”……………………UMH 472
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………….……………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord”…………….UMH 540
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
2 Samuel 7:1-14a……………………..…….….Page 245
“Gospel Reading
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56……..………………………………..Page 818
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Come and Rest”
Prayer
*Hymn
“Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name”…………UMH 663
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Konnie Grant
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
