September 7th Worship Service

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