Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, August 30, 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
”Give to the Winds Thy Fears”…………….UMH 129
*Call to Worship
One: Over the turbulent waves in our lives, Jesus calls us.
ALL: We get so busy watching the waves, we block out Jesus’ call.
One: Look again. Jesus is calling to you.
ALL: Lord, help us hear your voice.
One: Come, place your trust in Jesus.
ALL: Lord, forgive our doubts, receive our lives. AMEN.
*Gloria Patri………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer – In Unison – Encouraging God, we hear your invitation into the future and we look to you for courage. Open us to know your presence as we embark together on new adventures. Calm our fears and animate our spirits for ongoing 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
”God of Grace and God of Glory”…………UMH 577
Sharing of the Word
Prayer of Illumination: In Unison – Pour out upon us your Spirit, O God, that we might hear your word so that your wisdom will draw us closer to you. Through Christ, the Living Word, we pray. Amen
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 14:22-31a…….………..…..Page 796
Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Be En-Couraged”
*Closing Hymn
”Trust and Obey”………..…UMH 467
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Words of Reflection – As we have seen, there are a lot of spiritual considerations to make before we even take the first step of change. We have been reminded that our Creator God made us for change, that we are being made new always from the inside-out, and that our job sometimes is just to let go into trust that God is with us through the loss and rediscovery that is this process of change.
Step 4 for Change: Do you have the courage to take the first step.
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Konnie Grant
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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