Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 29, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
First Sunday After Christmas
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”There’s a Song in the Air”……………..UMH 249
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 gather this morning ready to listen.
All: Open our ears, Lord.
Leader: We gather this morning ready to learn.
All: Open our minds, Lord.
Leader: We gather this morning ready to love.
All: Open our hearts, Lord.
Leader: We gather this morning ready to worship.
All: Open our spirits to receive you, Lord.
Leader: We gather to praise the Lord Almighty!
*Gloria Patri…………………………………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Blessed Be the God of Israel”………………UMH 209
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Special Music by Nick Pulaski
Shalom Offering
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………………….…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Thou Hidden Source of Calm Repose”…….UMH 153
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26……………………..……………….Page 214
*Gospel Reading
Luke 2:15-21……………………………………..………Page 833
Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Going Home Transformed”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”……………UMH 229
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Art Grumm
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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