Monthly Archives: September 2026

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 20, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements

Worship and Praise

Prelude

*Processional Song – see inside back cover of hymnal

*Call to Worship
One: God chose you as the first fruits of salvation,
All: calling you to receive the Good News of Jesus Christ.
One: Thanks be to God for such extravagant grace!
ALL: Praise the Lord!

*Gloria Patri………………………….UMH 70

*Opening Prayer – In Unison
Ever-Living God, splendid and wondrous are your acts! You give life and breath to your whole creation and watch over those you love.  Strengthen us in every good work, and keep us in your care, that our days may be long, o bless you and praise you.  You are great and greatly to be praised!  Amen

*Hymn of Preparation
”Majesty, Worship His Majesty”……….UMH 176

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Petitions
Sing: ……..“Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”…….TFWS 2193
Prayers for Healing     
The Lord’s Prayer

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication

Sharing of the Word

*Hymn of Praise
”O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”……..UMH 430

Prayer of Illumination: In Unison
Redeeming God, through the power of your Holy Spirit, connect us to eternity through our hearing of your Word, that we might know your living presence and see to do your will, in Jesus’ name.  Amen

Old Testament Reading
Daniel 9:27………………………………………………….Page 727
Epistle Reading
2 Thessalonians 2:1-4……………………………………Pages 961-962
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 24:4-5………………………………………………Page 805

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Listen UP! A Clarification”

Closing Hymn
”Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”…..…UMH  664
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 13, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements

Worship and Praise

Prelude

*Processional Song – see inside back page of hymnal

*Call to Worship
One: We come before God not fearfully but adoringly; we worship not as a slavish duty but with delight.
All: God has not marked us for punishment but for salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
One: Lift up your eyes beyond anxieties and ills to God whose glory exceeds the starry skies,
ALL: building each other up in faith and joy.

*Gloria Patri………………………………………UMH 70

*Opening Prayer – In Unison
Heavenly Father, may I grow in grace and in an attitude of thanksgiving for all that you have done for me, in Christ Jesus.  Lord, I desire that Your will be done in my life.  I know that it is Your will that I should give thanks in all things, and so I pray that You would develop and refine this exquisite grace of thanksgiving in me.  This I ask in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

*Opening Hymn
”Blessed Assurance ”…….……….UMH 369

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Petitions
Sing: ……..“Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”…….TFWS 2193
Prayer      
The Lord’s Prayer

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………….…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication

Sharing of the Word

*Hymn of Praise
”Easter People, Raise Your Voices”…UMH 304

*Prayer of Illumination: In Unison
Saving God, by your Holy Spirit carry to us the meaning of your Word, a blessing that we treasure in our hearts and souls. Amen

Epistle Reading
1 Thessalonians 5…………….…Pages 960-961
*Gospel Reading
John 16:33………………………….…Page 879

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Listen Up! A Message of Comfort”

Closing Hymn
”Standing on the Promises”………UMH  374
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Janice Anderson & Richard Lindell
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 6, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements

Worship and Praise

Prelude

*Processional Song

*Call to Worship

One: God’s Spirit dwells in us.
All: for we are God’s temple.
One: We belong to Christ,
All: And Christ belongs to God.  Praise the Lord!.

*Gloria Patri…………………………UMH 70

*Opening Prayer – In Unison
Almighty God, you make the sun rise on the evil and on the good, send rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous.  Give us grace to follow your example and show kindness toward friend and enemy, that we may live as your children who testify to your all-inclusive love.  Amen

*Hymn of Preparation..”Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling”.UMH 348

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Petitions
Sing: …….“Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”…….TFWS 2193
Prayer      
The Lord’s Prayer

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………….…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication

Sharing of the Word

*Hymn of Praise
”Leave It There”……….……UMH 522

Prayer of Illumination: In Unison
Lord, by the power of your Spirit reveal to us your Word.   Let us be a holy temple built on Christ, our sure foundation.  Amen

Old Testament Reading
Leviticus 19:18………….……….…..…..Page 796
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 5:38-48………………………Page 786-787

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Let it Go”

Holy Communion
Closing Hymn
”Freely, Freely”……………UMH 389  
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Words of Reflection – What do you need to let go of?  Is there something in your life that you claim to have forgiven but you still hold on to?  LET IT GO!!!!

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Edith Bogart
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News