Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, October 18, 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: We come to the table to share the abundance in our lives.
All: We are nurtured by God’s love, the Source of our joy.
One: Jesus shared his mercy and compassion like a never-ending stream.
ALL: He invites us to keep that flow alive.
One: The toxic boot-strapping individualism of our modern life needs pruning,
All: so that we can build up our communities, together….
One: As neighbors
All: As neighbors.
One: Not ‘others’
All: Not ‘others.’
*Gloria Patri………………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer – In Unison
Forgive us when we believe the false idea that there isn’t enough to go around. Help us to embrace that the Vine provides all we need if we will only stay connected, stay green, stay alive with hope. Even though it feels like a difficult thing to do, help us to share – not grip tightly, help us to serve – not judge, help us to reach out – not pull back, help us to risk reciprocal relationship so that our love produces a bounty of fruit that feeds all. Amen
*Hymn of Preparation
”They’ll Know We are Christians”..TFWS 2223
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
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………….…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
Sharing of the Word
*Hymn of Praise
”O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go”….UMH 480
Prayer of Illumination: In Unison
God of Wisdom, we eagerly seek your presence in our lives and in the world. By your Spirit, speak your word to us, and give us your grace to recognize the abundant signs of your care for us, so that we might be freed to act in the world with courage and abandon. Amen
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 80:8-19……………….………Pages 470-471
Epistle Reading
1 Corinthians 3:9………………..…….…….Page 927
*Gospel Reading
John 15:1-5, 9b-11………………..……….Page 878
Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Abide in Love”
Closing Hymn
”More Love to Thee, O Christ”….….UMH 453
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
