Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, August 2, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
* Indicates to stand as you are able
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.
Welcome and Announcements
Worship and Praise
*Praise Song
”Love Devine, All Loves Excelling”……….UMH 384
*Call to Worship
One: We are children of God, learning to walk.
All: Day by day, we are learning to be the church.
One: God is a loving parent, teaching us to walk.
ALL: God loves us, leads us, and feeds us.
*Gloria Patri……………………………….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer – In Unison (Led by Pastor)
Holy One, you see us for just who we are, and yet you love us with aparent’s love. In your enduring love for us, we see both our guilt and our acquittal. Gracious God, continue to guide us and teach us to walk in your ways. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Prayers for Healing
The Lord’s Prayer
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”…………UMH 402
Sharing of the Word
Prayer of Illumination: In Unison – God, we trust that you have our best interests at heart. As we hear the reading of your Word, remind us that we have been raised with Christ, and inspire us to seek the things that are above, through the power of your Holy Spirit, Amen.
Old Testament Reading
Proverbs 3:6……………………..…….…Page 510
Epistle Reading
Colossians 3:1-4………………………….Page 957
*Gospel Reading
John 15:5…………………..…..….……Page 878
Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Priorities”
Holy Communion
*Closing Hymn
”Spirit Song”…………….UMH 347
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Words of Reflection – Where is God in your life? First, last, somewhere in the middle. Or is He at the very core of everything that you think, do and are?
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Kathy Fourman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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