Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 22, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”…………UMH 402
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: Sing to our God a new song,
All: For God has done wonderous things.
Leader: The Holy One’s might is not found in destruction,
All: But in steadfast love and constant faithfulness.
Leader: These gifts are not for us alone,
All: They are for one and all.
Leader: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.
All: Let all creation praise the Lord.
*Gloria Patri………………………………………UMH 70
*Affirmation of Faith from 1 Timothy…………..UMH 889
*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
*Hymn
”I Surrender All”……………………UMH 354
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 1…….…….……………………………………………….Page 424
*Gospel Reading
Mark 9:30-37……………………………………..…….Page 821
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“First in Line or Last in Line”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Pass It On”……………..…..UMH 572
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Char Boerema
Liturgist – Kelly White
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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