Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 8, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Guest Music Leader: Cheryl Lohman
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Open My Eyes, That I May See”…………UMH 454
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: We are called here this morning to learn of Christ’s healing love.
All: Help us, O Lord, to learn your lessons of compassion.
Leader: Every day there are many ways in which we can offer help to others.
All: Help us, O Lord, to be ready to reach out to all in need.
Leader: Come, let us worship the One who prepares us for service.
All: Let us sing our songs of praise to the One who has healed us. AMEN.
*Gloria Patri……………………………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands”………………UMH 273
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………….………………………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”All Things Bright and Beautiful”…………UMH 147
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9,22 23…….…….…………………..….Page 527
*Gospel Reading
Mark 7:24-37…………………………………………………………..Page 819
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Share the News of Jesus’ Power”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”…..…..UMH 664
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Cheryl Lohman
Liturgist – Reba Peterson
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
