Monthly Archives: April 2026

April 19th Worship Service

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 walk with us.
All: We will join the journey.
Leader: Let us talk together.
All: We will listen and speak together.
Leader: Christ goes with us.
All: Jesus guides our steps.

*Gloria Patri……………………..UMH 70
*A Modern Affirmation
…………….……UMH 885

*Hymn
Where Charity and Love Prevail”……………..UMH 549

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology
………………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn

My Faith Looks Up to Thee”………..UMH 452

Sharing of the Word
Epistle Reading
Acts 2:14a, 36-41……………………………….…Pages 885-886
*Gospel Reading
Luke 24:13-35………………………………..……Pages 860-861

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Will We Recognize The Lord?”

 Prayer
*Hymn

”Just a Closer Walk with Thee” ……….TFWS 2158

Benediction
Postlude –
Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist
– Konnie Grant

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

April 12th Worship Service

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: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
All: Our hearts are glad and our souls rejoice.
Leader: Do not worry or fear, Christ is alive!
All: In this place, we find hope and joy.
Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
All: Let us worship the one who brings new life.

*Gloria Patri…………………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
Christ Has Risen”………………………TFWS 2115

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology
……………………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
Humor Time
*Hymn

Lord of All Hopefulness”….…….……TFWS 2197

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 16..……………………………Pages 430-431
Epistle Reading
Acts 2:14a, 22-32…………………….Pages 885-886
*Gospel Reading
John 20:19-3……………………..….….Page 883

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“So, I Send You Out In Peace”

Prayer
*Hymn
………..”Let There Be Peace on Earth” …………..UMH 431
Church Humor
Sending out with Joy and a Smile on our Faces

Benediction
Postlude –
Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist
– Art Grumm

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Easter Sunday Worship Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday April 5, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Easter Sunday

All Process into Sanctuary Together Following the Christ Easter Candle

*Gospel Reading
John 20: 9-10……………….Page 882

Prelude

*Call To Worship
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made.
All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Leader: The crucified one is risen in glory.
All: The stone the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
Leader: This is the Lord’s doing.
All: It is marvelous in our eyes.
Leader: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

*Gloria Patri
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
Crown Him with Many Crowns”………. UMH 327

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
Are Yea Able”……….……..…. UMH 530

Sharing The Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24………………..…..Pages 492-493
Epistle Reading
Colossians 3:1-4………………………….……Page 957
*Gospel Reading
John 20:1-18……………………………..Pages 882-883

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
Mary Sees Jesus And He Calls Her By Name

Communion
Prayer

*Hymn
Sweet, Sweet Spirit”……….……..UMH 334

Benediction
Postlude – Please Be Seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist
– Ellen Zimmerman

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News