Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 17, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
* Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”This Is My Father’s World”…………….UMH 144
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: Let us gather in this space.
All: We gather from many places.
Leader: Let us center ourselves for worship.
All: We are one in the Spirit with joy in our hearts.
Leader: Let us receive God’s blessing.
All: God’s blessing is ours. We are God’s beloved! AMEN.
*Gloria Patri……………………………..UMH 70
*The World Methodist Social Affirmation…….…UMH 886
*Hymn
”Love Devine, All Loves Excelling”……………UMH 384
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”He Lives”……………………….UMH 310
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 47……………………………..Page 450
Epistle Reading
Acts 1:1-11………………………….Page 884
*Gospel Reading
Luke 24:44-53…………………………Page 861
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“The Fulfillment of all Scripture”
Prayer
*Hymn
….”They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”…TFWS 2223
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Janice Anderson & Richard Lindell
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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