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
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