Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, February 8, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany
* Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”O God Who Shaped Creation”.………..UMH 443
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 Lord! Happy are those who delight in the Lord!
All: We come to this place, where generations before us have gathered.
Leader: Here we remember the light of God that shines in our lives.
All: Here we allow God’s light to shine through us.
Leader: Let us worship our radiant God.
All: Praise the Lord! Happy are all who delight in the Lord!
*Gloria Patri………………………………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Take Time to Be Holy”……………………UMH 395
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Freely, Freely”……………………..UMH 389
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Genesis 2:15-17 & 3:1-7…………….………..Page 2
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 4:1-11……………….….……Page 785
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“What Can We Learn From Temptations?”
Prayer
*Hymn
”As a Fire Is Meant for Burning”……….TFWS 2237
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Art Grumm
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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