Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, August 16, 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
”Great Is Thy Faithfulness”…….………UMH 140
*Call to Worship
One: The Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of seeds on earth;
All: it grows up and becomes the greatest of shrubs, and the birds of the air make nests in its shade.
One: Give thanks to God, whose promised reign is coming.
ALL: Thanks be to God!
*Gloria Patri………………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer – In Unison – Life-giving God, you refresh us from the inside out with your water of life and spirit. Open us to your presence within us and help us see how you are re-shaping our spirits each day. Calm our fears and animate our spirits for this time of discovery. 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
”I Was There to Hear Your Burning Cry”…..TFWS 2051
Sharing of the Word
Prayer of Illumination: In Unison – Holy God, we walk by faith and not by sight. So, guide our steps in your Word today that, by the power of the Holy Spirit, we are kept from falling and find our way in your way. Through Christ, we pray. Amen
Epistle Reading
2 Corinthians 5:17………………………………Page 940
*Gospel Reading
Mark 1:1-15…………………….………………Page 812
Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Inside Out”
*Closing Hymn
”Shall We Gather at the River”…….UMH 723
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Words of Reflection – Are you baptized? Do you feel changed? Is it time to remember your baptism and remember what it means in your life?
Step 2 for Change: start with inner change
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Bev Grumm
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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