Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, January 5, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Epiphany of The Lord
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: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
All: And, also with you.
Leader: See how the Savior brings them from the end of the earth,
All: All shall rejoice.
Leader: God turns our mornings into gladness,
All: And gives us joy for the coming year.
*Gloria Patri……………………………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Angels from the Realms of Glory”…………….UMH 220
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………….…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”What Child Is This”………………..UMH 219
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Readings
Isaiah 60:1-6……………………..……………………….….Page 602
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14……………………………………..Page 464
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 2:1-12……………………………….…Pages 783 & 784
Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“God’s Love For Us Cannot Be Measured”
Communion
Prayer
*Hymn
”What a Friend We Have in Jesus”………UMH 526
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Julie Ash
Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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