Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, August 23, 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
”This Is a Day of New Beginnings”…………UMH 383
*Call to Worship
One: It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praise to God Most High; to declare God’s steadfast love in the morning and God’s faithfulness at nighttime.
All: Those who are planted in the house of the Lord flourish; no matter their age, they bear fruit and remain lush and fresh, proclaiming: The Lord is righteous! God is my rock!
*Gloria Patri…………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer – In Unison – Breaking – Open God, you call us to let the seeds of your love be planted anew in us again and again. Open us to letting go of how we think things are and allow us release as we are broken open into new life. 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
”Hymn of Promise”………..………UMH 707
Sharing of the Word
Prayer of Illumination: In Unison – Almighty God, by the power of your Spirit, roll away the stone and reveal to us the Word of Life. Amen.
Epistle Reading
2 Corinthians 5:6-10……………….……..Pages 939-940
*Gospel Reading
John 12:20-26…………………………..…..Page 875
Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Everything Changes”
*Closing Hymn
”Lead On, O Cloud of Presence”…..TFWS 2234
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Words of Reflection – Jesus asks us to let go of life ‘as it is’ in order to create and multiply the love that is eternal. Are you willing to change?
Step 3 for Change: be willing to let old expectations fall away.
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Art Grumm
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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