Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 28, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
First Sunday After Christmas
* Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”O Little Town of Bethlehem”…..…….UMH 230
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: Praise the God of mercy and love.
All: Praise God with angels in the highest heavens.
Leader: Praise Christ, who came as a child.
All: Praise Christ with all God’s children, young and old alike.
Leader: Praise the Holy Spirit, who calls us here.
All: Praise the Spirit from the depths of our souls.
*Gloria Patri…………………………………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”What Child Is This”……………………..UMH 219
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Shalom Offering
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………………………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”…..…….…..UMH 229
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 148……………..……………………..…Page 508
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 2:13-23……..…………….….…..Page 784
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Welcoming Foreigners Into Our Land”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Go, Tell It on the Mountain”……………UMH 251
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Art Grumm
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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