August 31st Worship Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, August 31, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost
Labor Day Weekend

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Jesu, Jesu”………………………..UMH 432

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: With gifts of praise,
All: We come to worship.
Leader: With heartfelt prayers,
All: We come to worship and pray.
Leader: With open minds, eager to grow
All: We come to worship and grow this day.

*Gloria Patri…………………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Lord, Speak to Me”…………………….UMH 463

Recognizing Labor on Labor Day Weekend
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Shalom Offering

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………………………..…UMH 9
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Make Me a Servant” (2 times)…………….TFWS 2176

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Jeremiah 2:4-13………….…………………..……..Page 610
Epistle Readings
Hebrews 13:1-8 & 15-16…………….…….Page 979
*Gospel Readings
Luke 14:1 & 7-14…………………..…..……Page 849

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Hospitality”

Prayer
*Hymn
”Blest Be the Tie That Binds”…..……UMH 557
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated