Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, March 22, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fifth Sunday in Lent
* Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Lord of the Dance”………………..UMH 261
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: Come, all who are weary.
All: Here, we wait for the Lord.
Leader: Come, all who have turned away from God.
All: Here, we find forgiveness and healing.
Leader: Come, all who look for hope.
All: Here, we embrace God’s steadfast love.
Leader: Come and fill your hearts with praise and thanksgiving.
All: Let us praise God!
*Gloria Patri……………………………UMH 7
*Opening Prayer*Hymn
”Just a Closer Walk with Thee”…………….TFWS 2158
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart”…..UMH 500
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 130..………………………….Page 500
Gospel Reading
John 11:1-45……………….….Pages 873-874
Please remain seated for today’s Gospel reading.
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“A Whole Family Close to Jesus”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Happy the Home When God Is There” ……UMH 445
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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