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
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