Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, April 26, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
* Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”………..UMH 133
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: Hear Jesus’ great truth: I am the gate for the sheep!
All: We recognize this voice. We have heard these words before.
Leader: Come in! You belong here! You are safe and cared for here!
All: We recognize the voice of our shepherd.
Leader: Follow and find green pastures and still waters!
All: We hear his voice.
Leader: I come to give life and give it abundantly.
All: Come one, come all!
*Gloria Patri……………………………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”…………….UMH 381
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Shalom Offering
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”How Like a Gentle Spirit”………….UMH 115
(Sung to the tune of “Spirit of God Descend UMH 500)
Sharing of the Word
Epistle Reading
Acts 2:42-47……………………….…Page 886
*Gospel Reading
John 10:1-10………………….……Page 872
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Do We Recognize The Shepherd’s Voice?”
Prayer
*Hymn
….”They’ll Know We Ae Christians by Our Love”…TFWS 2223
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Kelly White
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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