Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, January 26, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Third Sunday After Epiphany
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”This Is the Day” (2 times)…………….UMH 657
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’s glory is pouring forth from the heavens.
All: Earth below receives the good news with boundless joy.
Leader: The promise is sure and true, that Jesus has come to show us the best ways to serve God.
All: By serving and caring for others, we truly serve God.
Leader: Come, let us prepare ourselves for joyful service.
All: Lord, make us ready for great service in your name. AMEN.
*Gloria Patri……………………………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”How Great Thou Art”…………………….UMH 77
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Special Music……………………….Shar Boerema
Shalom Offering
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………….…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Blest Be the Tie That Binds”……………UMH 557
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Nehemiah 8:1-10…………..………………………..….Page 379
*Gospel Reading
Luke 4:14-21……………………………….………….….Page 835
Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Stand Boldly”
Prayer
*Hymn
”All Things Bright and Beautiful”…………UMH 147
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Shar Boerema
Liturgist – David Grossman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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