August 24th Worship Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, August 24, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost
Guest Worship Leader – Jim Tanis

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Blessed Assurance”………………….UMH 369

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: Where can we stand when God is shaking the earth?
All: We will stand on the promises of God.
Leader: Where can we find support when our foundations fail?
All: We will lean on the everlasting arms of God.
Leader: Where can we find salvation in times like these?
All: We will look to Jesus and to His covenant of life.
Leader: Let us worship the God of our salvation.

*Gloria Patri…………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Fairest Lord Jesus”…………………….UMH 189

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Children’s Time: Twice Owned Boat
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Sweet Hour of Prayer”…………………….UMH 496

Sharing of the Word
Epistle Readings
Acts 4:12……..…………….…………………………………..Page 887
2 Corinthians 6:2……………….………………….……..Page 940
*Gospel Readings
Matthew 6:19-22…………………………………………Page 787
Matthew 24:36-44………………………………………..Page 806