Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, March 15, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fourth Sunday in Lent
UMCOR Sunday
* Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”……..UMH 173
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: Friends of God, today Jesus calls to each of us: “Come! Follow Me!”
All: The kingdom of Heaven has come near.
Leader: Some say, “But we are walking in darkness.”
All: In Christ, we have seen God’s light. The Kingdom of Heaven has come near.
Leader: Some say, “But divisions tear us apart.”
All: In Christ we are united in mind and purpose. The Kingdom of Heaven has come near.
Leader: Friends of God, today we gather to worship God and to follow Jesus.
All: The Kingdom of Heaven has come near.
*Gloria Patri……………………………..UMH 70
*A Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church…..UMH 884
*Hymn
”Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”………..UMH 64
United Methodist Council on Relief
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Honoring the life of Darwin Parsons
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………….…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Thy Word Is a Lamp”……………….UMH 601
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
1 Samuel 16:1-13..……………………….…………….Page 226
Epistle Reading
Ephesians 5:6-14…………………………….….Pages 951-952
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Do Not Become Blind”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Open Our Eyes” (Twice Thru)……..TFWS 2086
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Kelly White
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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