Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, February 23, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Seventh Sunday After The Epiphany
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Great Is Thy Faithfulness”……………UMH 140
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: Come and learn the ways of life.
All: We have come to follow Jesus.
Leader: Love your enemies and do good to those who dislike you.
All: We have come to follow Jesus.
Leader: Bless those who curse you and pray for those who persecute you.
All: We have come to fellow Jesus.
Leader: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
All: We have come to follow Jesus.
Leader: Come and learn the ways of life.
*Gloria Patri……………………………………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Hymn of Promise”………………………UMH 707
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Shalom Offering
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”The Gift of Love”…………………..UMH 408
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Genesis 45:3-11, 15………………………….….Page 37
*Gospel Reading
Luke 6:27-38…………………..….Page 838
Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Sharing God’s Grace”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Sent Forth by God’s Blessing:………….UMH 664
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Edie Bogart
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
