May 24th Worship Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 24, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Pentecost Sunday
Memorial Weekend
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Spirit of the Living God”……………..UMH 393

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: Listen! Do you hear a sound like the howling of a fierce wind?
All: Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Leader: Look! Can you see flames of fire?
All: Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Leader: Wait! Can you feel the power?
All: The Holy Spirit is here!

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

*Hymn.……”The Battle Hymn of the Republic” (vers. 1-4)…….UMH 717
Recognizing Memorial Day – Pledge of Allegiance

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

*Prayer of Dedication
*Special Music….Janice Anderson & Richard Lindell

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 105:1-6…………………………..Page 484
Epistle Readings
Acts 2:1-21……………………….Page 885
1 Corinthians 12:3-13…………………Page 933

Message by Edith Bogart
“Gratitude”