Category Archives: Weekly Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, August 16, 2026 
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Prelude

*Processional
In this place, among these people
God is worshipped, God is praised.
We have seen the signs and wonders;
The lost are found here, the dead are raised.
We are living the Gospel story;
lives are changed, and mountains moved
Won’t you come and work among us?
You are welcomed, you are loved.

Welcome and Announcements

Worship and Praise

*Praise Song
”Great Is Thy Faithfulness”…….………UMH 140

*Call to Worship
One: The Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of seeds on earth;
All: it grows up and becomes the greatest of shrubs, and the birds of the air make nests in its shade.
One: Give thanks to God, whose promised reign is coming.
ALL: Thanks be to God!

*Gloria Patri………………………………..UMH 70

*Opening Prayer – In Unison  – Life-giving God, you refresh us from the inside out with your water of life and spirit. Open us to your presence within us and help us see how you are re-shaping our spirits each day. Calm our fears and animate our spirits for this time of discovery. Amen.

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
       Prayers for Healing
       The Lord’s Prayer

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”I Was There to Hear Your Burning Cry”…..TFWS 2051

Sharing of the Word

Prayer of Illumination: In Unison –  Holy God, we walk by faith and not by sight. So, guide our steps in your Word today that, by the power of the Holy Spirit, we are kept from falling and find our way in your way. Through Christ, we pray. Amen

Epistle Reading
2 Corinthians 5:17………………………………Page 940
*Gospel Reading
Mark 1:1-15…………………….………………Page 812

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Inside Out”

*Closing Hymn
”Shall We Gather at the River”…….UMH 723  

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Words of Reflection – Are you baptized? Do you feel changed? Is it time to remember your baptism and remember what it means in your life?

Step 2 for Change: start with inner change

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Bev Grumm
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, August 9, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Prelude

*Processional
In this place, among these people
God is worshipped, God is praised.
We have seen the signs and wonders;
The lost are found here, the dead are raised.
We are living the Gospel story;
lives are changed, and mountains moved
Won’t you come and work among us?
You are welcomed, you are loved.

Welcome and Announcements

Worship and Praise

*Praise Song
”O God Who Shaped Creation”…………UMH 443

*Call to Worship
One: Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness;”
All: So, God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; .
One: and God blessed them,
ALL: As those who bear the likeness and blessing of God, as mortals charged with holy purpose, let us worship the One who summons us to life.
One: and fills our lives with good things!

*Gloria Patri…………………………………..UMH 70

*Opening Prayer – In Unison  – Creator God, you sit at the Potter’s Wheel and continue to fashion beautiful things. Open us to your ongoing re-shaping of our lives and help us believe that we are capable of change. Calm our hearts and animate our spirits, in Jesus’ Holy name we pray, Amen

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
       Prayers for Healing
       The Lord’s Prayer

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Have Thine Own Way, Lord”……………UMH 382

Sharing of the Word

Prayer of Illumination: In Unison –  Holy and merciful God, we have come to hear your word. Help us to bear it. Break down in us all that resists your will and plant in us a willingness to turn, for we would live; we would be your disciples. By your Spirit, come to us, now, in ancient texts, in everyday visions, in the need of our neighbor; we pray in the name of Jesus, our light. Amen

Old Testament Reading
Jeremiah 18:1-6……..…………….…Page 629
*Gospel Reading
Luke 14:25-27…………….……..……Page 850

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“We Were Made for This”

*Closing Hymn
”Make Me a Captive, Lord”………..UMH 421  
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Words of Reflection – God’s creative activity is described as an ongoing active force for good. Rather than fashioning us of something that could not change, the biblical metaphor is that we are fashioned of clay, a malleable substance that can be reshaped again and again. When life requires change of us, let us embrace our ability to roll with it, for we were made for this!
Step One for Change: believe we are created for change

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, August 2, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Prelude

*Processional
In this place, among these people
God is worshipped, God is praised.
We have seen the signs and wonders;
The lost are found here, the dead are raised.
We are living the Gospel story;
lives are changed, and mountains moved
Won’t you come and work among us?
You are welcomed, you are loved.

Welcome and Announcements

Worship and Praise

*Praise Song
”Love Devine, All Loves Excelling”……….UMH 384

*Call to Worship
One: We are children of God, learning to walk.
All: Day by day, we are learning to be the church.
One: God is a loving parent, teaching us to walk.
ALL: God loves us, leads us, and feeds us.
*Gloria Patri……………………………….UMH 70

*Opening Prayer – In Unison (Led by Pastor)
Holy One, you see us for just who we are, and yet you love us with aparent’s love. In your enduring love for us, we see both our guilt and our acquittal. Gracious God, continue to guide us and teach us to walk in your ways. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
       Prayers for Healing
       The Lord’s Prayer

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”…………UMH 402   

Sharing of the Word

Prayer of Illumination: In Unison – God, we trust that you have our best interests at heart. As we hear the reading of your Word, remind us that we have been raised with Christ, and inspire us to seek the things that are above, through the power of your Holy Spirit, Amen.

Old Testament Reading
Proverbs 3:6……………………..…….…Page 510
Epistle Reading
Colossians 3:1-4………………………….Page 957
*Gospel Reading
John 15:5…………………..…..….……Page 878

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Priorities”

Holy Communion
*Closing Hymn
”Spirit Song”…………….UMH 347  
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Words of Reflection – Where is God in your life? First, last, somewhere in the middle. Or is He at the very core of everything that you think, do and are?

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Kathy Fourman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, July 26, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”……….UMH 381

Prelude
*Processional
In this place, among these people
God is worshipped, God is praised.
We have seen the signs and wonders;
The lost are found here, the dead are raised.
We are living the Gospel story;
lives are changed, and mountains moved.
Won’t you come and work among us?
You are welcomed, you are loved.

*Call to Worship
Leader: The God who speaks comfort to us calls us here.
ALL: The God who addresses us with tenderness meets us here.
Leader: The God who guides us with gentleness cares for us here.
ALL: We come to prepare a way for the Lord.
Leader: We come to ready ourselves for the transformation of our lives.
ALL: For the glory of the Lord will be revealed and all people will see it.

*Gloria Patri……………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Opening Hymn
”How Like a Gentle Spirit”…………..UMH 115

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
       Prayers for Healing
       The Lord’s Prayer
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn…..”God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian”……UMH 648   

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 40:11……………………….…Page 582
*Gospel Reading
John 10:14…………………………Page 872

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“The Quality of His Love”

*Closing Hymn
…….…”God Be with You till We Meet Again”………UMH 672  
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Words of Reflection – Jesus talked a lot about the tender care of a shepherd for his own sheep. John 10:14 tells us that Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me.”  Jesus knows us….and oh how He loves us!  Do we know Him? Let’s talk about it.

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Konnie Grant
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, July 19, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”I Love to Tell the Story”…………….UMH 156

Prelude

*Processional
In this place, among these people
God is worshipped, God is praised.
We have seen the signs and wonders;
The lost are found here, the dead are raised.
We are living the Gospel story;
lives are changed, and mountains moved.
Won’t you come and work among us?
You are welcomed, you are loved.

*Call to Worship
Leader: I will bless the Lord at all times;
ALL: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Leader: My soul makes its boast in the Lord;
ALL: Let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together!

*Gloria Patri……………………….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Opening Hymn
”Since Jesus Came into My Heart”……TFWS 2140

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
       Prayers for Healing
       The Lord’s Prayer
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Just a Closer Walk with Thee”……………..TFWS 2158  

Sharing of the Word

Epistle Reading
Colossians 4:6…………….…………Page 958
*Gospel Readings
Mark 4:34…………………….……..Page 816
Matthew 28:19-20……………….….Page 812

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Don’t You Love a Good Story?”

*Closing Hymn
       ”The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve”………….TFWS 2241
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Words of Reflection – Jesus had a gift for storytelling. His parables leave us thinking and soul searching. They are memorable and they are persuasive. Is there anyone who does not love the vision of a father running to welcome his wayward son? And what about all the wonderful messages of love and forgiveness that one vision evokes. It’s still true today…… No matter how far you have gone, no matter how awful your life is, you can always come home. Our arms are open…..and we have room for you.

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Roger Carlson
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good New

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, July 12, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Lord of All Hopefulness”………….TFWS 2197

Prelude

*Processional
In this place, among these people
God is worshipped, God is praised.
We have seen the signs and wonders;
The lost are found here, the dead are raised.
We are living the Gospel story;
lives are changed, and mountains moved.
Won’t you come and work among us?
You are welcomed, you are loved.

*Call to Worship
Leader: The Lord redeems the life of his servants.
ALL: Thanks be to God!
Leader: No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.
ALL: Praise the Lord!

*Gloria Patri……………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Opening Hymn
”Come and Find the Quiet Center”…..TFWS 2128

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
       Prayers for Healing
       The Lord’s Prayer

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross”………………UMH 301

Sharing of the Word

Epistle Reading
Ephesians 6:10-18………..…………Page 952
*Gospel Reading
James 4:17…………………………..Page 982

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Suit Up”

*Closing Hymn
”How Firm a Foundation”..……UMH 529
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Words of Reflection – In what specific situation is God calling you to exercise humility, gentleness, patience, forbearance, and love?

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good New

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, July 5, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Grace Alone”.…..…..……….TFWS 2162

Prelude
*Processional
In this place, among these people
God is worshipped, God is praised.
We have seen the signs and wonders;
The lost are found here, the dead are raised.
We are living the Gospel story;
lives are changed, and mountains moved.
Won’t you come and work among us?
You are welcomed, you are loved.

*Call to Worship
One: O give thanks to the Lord with your whole heart.!
All: On the day I called, you answered me.
One: God’s steadfast love endures forever.
ALL: Thanks be to God!

*Gloria Patri………………………………UMH 70

*Opening Prayer
*Opening Hymn
”America”…………..……..UMH 697

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
       Prayers for Healing
       The Lord’s Prayer

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”The Summons”……………………….TFWS 2130

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 138:8…………….………….Page 503
Epistle Reading
Ephesians 2:10……………………Page 950
*Gospel Reading
Mark 3:13-14……………………..Page 814

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Your Prodigal Pastor Returns”

Holy Communion…………….……UMH 15-16
*Closing Hymn
”America the Beautiful”……….UMH 696

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Words of Reflection – Are you feeling God’s pull in your life?  Is He calling you to a new or different path? Do you trust Him?  Follow Christ’s lead. God loves you and you will not be led astray.

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Edie Bogart
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good New