Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, April 12, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Second Sunday of Easter
Holy Humor Sunday
* Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”He Has Made Me Glad”(Twice)………TFWS 2270
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
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