Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 27, 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: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
All: Sing to the Lord a new song, for God has done marvelous things!
*Gloria Patri………………………………………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer – In Unison
O God, our Redeemer, all creation sings your praise! You are justice and mercy, judgement and grace. Following our Lord Jesus Christ, we seek to be faithful, ever sustained by your Spirit, that we might stand blameless at the last with Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen
*Hymn of Preparation
”I Sing a Song of the Saints of God”…UMH 712
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
”As a Fire Is Meant for Burning”….TFWS 2237
Prayer of Illumination: In Unison
Let your Word, O God, break open our hearts this day through the power of the Holy Spirit, that we may enter into the coming week with the same mind that was in Christ Jesus.
Epistle Reading
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5…………….…….…Page 962
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 9:35-38………………..……Page 790
Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Listen UP! Live Our Hope”
Closing Hymn
”Near to the Heart of God”…….…UMH 472
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Edie Bogart
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
