Daily Archives: April 4, 2025

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, April 6, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Fifth Sunday of Lent

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above”…….UMH 126

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: When we have been hurt and lost,
All: God brings us laughter and joy.
Leader: When our lives reach a dead end,
All: God opens a way forward.
Leader: When the rivers of our lives dry up,
All: God has done wonderful things for us!
Leader: Let us rejoice!

*Gloria Patri……………………………..UMH 70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Fairest Lord Jesus”……………………….UMH 189

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”…….UMH 298

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 43:16-21…………………………………………………….….Page 586
Epistle Reading
Psalm 126…………………………….……………….…Page 499
*Gospel Reading
John 12:1-8…………………………………………….….Page 874

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“”How We Can Twist Scripture”

Communion

Prayer

*Hymn
”When We All Get to Heaven”………….UMH 701

Postlude – Please be seated

Benediction

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist – Art Grumm

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News