May 3rd Worship Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 3, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fifth Sunday of Easter
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”The Church’s One Foundation”…………UMH 546

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 you who feel lost, alienated, alone.
Right Side: At one time we felt that way – we did not belong anywhere.
Left Side: We just wanted somewhere to be.
Leader: Christ, the Strong Cornerstone of our house, welcomes you.
Right Side: Once we were no people.
Left Side: Now we are God’s people.
Right Side: Once we had no place to dwell
Left Side: Now we live and abide in God’s love.
Leader: Thanks be to God for God’s gracious love and hospitality. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri……………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Be Still, My Soul”……………………….UMH 534

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

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Sweet Hour of Prayer”……………UMH 496

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16……………………….……..Pages 439-440
Epistle Reading
Acts 7:55-60………………………………………….…Page 891
*Gospel Reading
John 14:1-14……………………………………….……Page 877

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“How Much Does Jesus Love Us?