Monthly Archives: March 2025

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, March 30, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Fourth Sunday of Lent
UMCOR Sunday

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”………UMH 384

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 come together today, remembering God’s faithfulness in times of trial.
All: God is with us, through every storm and every season.
Leader: In the wilderness, God provided manna from heaven, feeding and sustaining God’s people.
All: We are nourished by God’s grace, given through the hands of others.
Leader: When a disaster strikes, we remember that we are not alone.
All: Through UMCOR and all who serve, God’s love and healing reaches those who are hurting and broken.
Leader: Just as God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness, God continues to provide for those rebuilding after the devastation of a disaster.
All: We are God’s people, and we are called to join in the work of restoration, bringing hope and healing.
Leader: As the Israelites transitioned from the wilderness to abundance, we too transition from crisis to recovery, trusting that God’s provision will sustain us.
All: We trust in God’s faithfulness, and we will walk alongside those affected by disaster, offering comfort and support, just as Christ has shown us.
Leader: Let us respond to God’s call to serve those in need, offering our time, our talents, and our resources.
All: AMEN.

*Gloria Patri………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Give to the Winds Thy Fears”…………..UMH 129

Recognizing UMCOR Sunday

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Shalom Offering

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”He Touched Me”…………………….UMH 367

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Joshua 5:9-12…………………………………….Page 171
Epistle Reading
2Corinthians 5:16-21………….………Page 940
*Gospel Reading
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32……………………………………….Page 850

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“A Convincing Argument”

Prayer

*Hymn
”How Can We Name a Love”…………….UMH 111

Postlude – Please be seated

Benediction

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, March 23, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
 Third Sunday of Lent

Welcome and Announcements

A New Day Dawns – Lenten Devotional

*Praise Song
”Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”………UMH 127

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: Lord, you are our God.
All: We will praise you with joyful lips.
Leader: Lord, you are our God.
All: Our souls’ thirst for you.
Leader: Lord, you are our God.
All: We behold your power and majesty.
Leader: Lord, you are our God.
All: We will bless you all of the days of our lives.

*Gloria Patri…………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”What a Friend We Have in Jesus”……………UMH 526

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology…………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Open My Eyes, That I Might See”…………..UMH 454

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 55:1-9…………………………………….….Page 598
*Gospel Reading
Luke 13:1-9…………………………..….Page 848

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Just One More Chance!”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Amazing Grace”…………………….UMH 378

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist – Konnie Grant

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, March 16, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
 Second Sunday of Lent

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”……….UMH 133

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, our light and our salvation, calls us to worship.
All: We gather in faith, confidence, and praise.
Leader: Come, seek the face of God.
All: God’s face shines upon us with grace and love.
Leader: Be strong, my friends, for God is here.
All: Thanks be to God for this wonderful gift.

*Gloria Patri…………………………………UMH  70

*Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church…….UMH 884

*Hymn
”Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”…………..UMH  64

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Breathe on Me, Breath of God”……………..UMH 420

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 27……………………………………………….Page 437
*Gospel Reading
Luke 13:31-35…………………………..….Page 849

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Dealing With Power and Authority”

Prayer

*Hymn
”My Hope Is Built”…………………..UMH 368

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist – Reba Peterson

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, March 9, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
First Sunday of Lent

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”O God, Our Help in Ages Past”………..UMH 117

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: You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty say to the Lord:
All: You are my refuge and my fortress. You are my God in whom I trust.
Leader: Because you have made the Lord your refuge, the Most High will be your dwelling place.
All: No evil shall befall us. No scourge shall come near our tents.
Leader: Those who love the Lord, God will deliver. God protects those who know the name of the Lord. God saves them and honors them in times of trouble.
All: Show us our salvation, O God. Show us your favor as we offer you our worship.

*Gloria Patri……………………………………UMH  70

Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Children of the Heavenly Father”…………….UMH 141

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days”…..UMH 269

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Deuteronomy 26:1-11………………………….….Page 158
*Gospel Reading
Luke 4:1-13…………………………….Page 835

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Can We Stand Against The Devil?”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Be Still, My Soul”…………………..UMH 534

Imposition of Ashes

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News