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
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