Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 18, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Heritage Sunday
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Spirit of the Living God”……………..UMH 393
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: From the highest heavens to the deepest seas,
All: Let all creation praise the Lord.
Leader: From the rising sun to the waning moon,
All: Let all creation praise the Lord.
Leader: From the new heaven and new earth,
All: Let everything that draws breath praise the Lord.
Leader: Come! Let us worship.
*Gloria Patri………………………………..UMH 70
*A Modern Affirmation………………..…..UMH 885
*Hymn
”This Is a Day of New Beginnings”…………….UMH 383
Celebrating Heritage Sunday……………….…..Art Grumm
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………………………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Love, Devine, All Loves Excelling”……….UMH 384
Sharing of the Word
Epistle Reading
Acts 11:1-18………………………………….……………Page 895
*Gospel Reading
John 13:31-35……………………….……………….…..…Page 877
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”God is Love”
Prayer
*Hymn
”They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”……TFWS 2223
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Julie Ash
Liturgist – Janice Anderson and Richard Lindell
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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