Monthly Archives: September 2025

Claybanks United Methodist Church
 Sunday, September 28, 2025
 10:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m.                                       
Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Majesty, Worship His Majesty”……………UMH 176

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: Jesus dwells among us, teaching us to believe in his name.
All: Let us offer God our thanks.
Leader: The Holy Spirit dwells among us, guiding us down the path of life.
All: Let us offer God our praise.
Leader: God dwells among us, beckoning us to worship.
All: Let us offer God our worship.

*Gloria Patri………………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”God Hath Spoken by the Prophets”……………..UMH 108

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Shalom Offering
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”I Sing a Song of the Saints of God”……….UMH 712

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16…………………….….Page 477
*Gospel Reading
Luke 16:19-31…………………..…………Page 851

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Are You Listening to the Prophets?”           

Prayer
*Hymn
”Give to the Winds Thy Fears”…………..UMH 129

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist –Richard Lindell & Janice Anderson
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 21, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”This Is My Song”……………………UMH 437

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: O God, we come into your courts with praise and thanksgiving!
All: We come in celebration and song.
Leader: We come in gratitude of your inheritance.
All: We come as those who have received blessing upon blessing.
Leader: We hear the cries of the poor in the land, and ache to offer them relief.
All: We come to bring them blessing upon blessing in Jesus’ name.
Leader: O God, we come into your courts with praise and thanksgiving!
All: We come in celebration and song.

*Gloria Patri……………………………..UMH 70
*Affirmation from Romans 8:35, 37-39…………….Page 919
*Hymn
”The Voice of God Is Calling”………………..UMH 436

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”More Love to Thee, O Christ”…………..UMH 453

Sharing of the Word

Epistle Reading
1 Timothy 2:1-7………..……….….Page 963
*Gospel Reading
Luke 16:1-13….………………Page 851

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“What Are Your Motives?”
             
Prayer
*Hymn
”Forward Through the Ages”………….UMH 555
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist –Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 14, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”……..UMH 400

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 our wanderings and wonderings,
All: We are welcomed home by God.
Leader: Lost on the highway or trapped on a cliff,
All: God comes to rescue and return us to safety.
Leader: Come to be found,
All: For all are welcome here.

*Gloria Patri………………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn.
”Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling”………….UMH 348

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”In the Garden”…………………………..UMH 314

Sharing of the Word

Epistle Reading
1 Timothy 1:12-17…………….…………….Page 961
*Gospel Reading
Luke 15:1-10………………………..……Page 850

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Paul and We Are Sinners and Have Fallen Short, But…”
             
Prayer
*Hymn
”Shall We Gather at the River”……….UMH 723
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist –Janice Anderson & Richard Lindell
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
 Sunday, September 7, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Love Devine, All Loves Excelling”……….UMH 384

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: Did you hear the whispering of God calling us to worship?
All: God, help us listen as you call.
Leader: Did you sense the beautiful people God is creating us to   become?
All: God, help us to see your image within.
Leader: Are we ready to listen, learn, and grow?
All: God, open our hearts and minds to your loving and challenging guidance.

*Gloria Patri………………………………….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Jesus Calls Us”……………………….UMH 398

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Here I Am, Lord”…………………………UMH 593

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Jeremiah 18:1-11……..…………….………………..……..Page 629
Epistle Reading
Philemon 1:1-25……………………..………………….Page 970
*Gospel Reading
Luke 14:25-33……………………………………………Page 850

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Jesus Is Not Pulling Any Punches”

Communion
Prayer
*Hymn
”Just a Closer Walk with Thee”……..TFWS 2158
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist –Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News