Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, June 1, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ascension Sunday
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling”………UMH 348
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: Clap your hands, people of God.
All: Shout to God with cries of joy.
Leader: Look to the heavens, sisters, and brothers in Christ.
All: Witness the power of our God.
Leader: Clap your hands, people of God.
All: Shout to God with cries of joy.
*Gloria Patri……………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Blest Be the Tie That Binds”………………..UMH 557
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
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
Psalm 40……………………………Page 446
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 7:1-5………………….….…Page 788
Message by Nancy Frye
”The Surprise Symphony”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Freely, Freely”……….….……UMH 389
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Shar Boerema
Liturgist – David Naghtin
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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