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Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 3, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Fifth Sunday of Easter
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”The Church’s One Foundation”…………UMH 546

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: Come, all you who feel lost, alienated, alone.
Right Side: At one time we felt that way – we did not belong anywhere.
Left Side: We just wanted somewhere to be.
Leader: Christ, the Strong Cornerstone of our house, welcomes you.
Right Side: Once we were no people.
Left Side: Now we are God’s people.
Right Side: Once we had no place to dwell
Left Side: Now we live and abide in God’s love.
Leader: Thanks be to God for God’s gracious love and hospitality. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri……………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Be Still, My Soul”……………………….UMH 534

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Sweet Hour of Prayer”……………UMH 496

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16……………………….……..Pages 439-440
Epistle Reading
Acts 7:55-60………………………………………….…Page 891
*Gospel Reading
John 14:1-14……………………………………….……Page 877

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“How Much Does Jesus Love Us?

Communion
Prayer
*Hymn
”Precious Lord, Take My Hand”………UMH 474

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

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

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

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”………..UMH 133

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: Hear Jesus’ great truth: I am the gate for the sheep!
All: We recognize this voice. We have heard these words before.
Leader: Come in! You belong here! You are safe and cared for here!
All: We recognize the voice of our shepherd.
Leader: Follow and find green pastures and still waters!
All: We hear his voice.
Leader: I come to give life and give it abundantly.
All: Come one, come all!

*Gloria Patri……………………………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”…………….UMH 381

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Shalom Offering
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”How Like a Gentle Spirit”………….UMH 115
(Sung to the tune of “Spirit of God Descend UMH 500)

Sharing of the Word
Epistle Reading
Acts 2:42-47……………………….…Page 886
*Gospel Reading
John 10:1-10………………….……Page 872

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Do We Recognize The Shepherd’s Voice?”

Prayer
*Hymn
….”They’ll Know We Ae Christians by Our Love”…TFWS 2223
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Kelly White
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

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

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Christ Is Alive”……………………UMH 318

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: Come walk with us.
All: We will join the journey.
Leader: Let us talk together.
All: We will listen and speak together.
Leader: Christ goes with us.
All: Jesus guides our steps.

*Gloria Patri……………………..UMH 70
*A Modern Affirmation…………….……UMH 885

*Hymn
”Where Charity and Love Prevail”……………..UMH 549

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”My Faith Looks Up to Thee”………..UMH 452

Sharing of the Word
Epistle Reading
Acts 2:14a, 36-41……………………………….…Pages 885-886
*Gospel Reading
Luke 24:13-35………………………………..……Pages 860-861

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Will We Recognize The Lord?”

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

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

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

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, April 12, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Second Sunday of Easter
Holy Humor Sunday
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”He Has Made Me Glad”(Twice)………TFWS 2270

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: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
All: Our hearts are glad and our souls rejoice.
Leader: Do not worry or fear, Christ is alive!
All: In this place, we find hope and joy.
Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
All: Let us worship the one who brings new life.

*Gloria Patri…………………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Christ Has Risen”………………………TFWS 2115

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
Humor Time
*Hymn
”Lord of All Hopefulness”….…….……TFWS 2197

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 16..……………………………Pages 430-431
Epistle Reading
Acts 2:14a, 22-32…………………….Pages 885-886
*Gospel Reading
John 20:19-3……………………..….….Page 883

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“So, I Send You Out In Peace”

Prayer
*Hymn………..”Let There Be Peace on Earth” …………..UMH 431
Church Humor
Sending out with Joy and a Smile on our Faces

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

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

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday April 5, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Easter Sunday

All Process into Sanctuary Together Following the Christ Easter Candle

*Gospel Reading
John 20: 9-10……………….Page 882

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
“Up from the Grave He Arose”……. UMH 322

Prelude

*Call To Worship
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made.
All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Leader: The crucified one is risen in glory.
All: The stone the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
Leader: This is the Lord’s doing.
All: It is marvelous in our eyes.
Leader: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

*Gloria Patri
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
“Crown Him with Many Crowns”………. UMH 327

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
“Are Yea Able”……….……..…. UMH 530

Sharing The Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24………………..…..Pages 492-493
Epistle Reading
Colossians 3:1-4………………………….……Page 957
*Gospel Reading
John 20:1-18……………………………..Pages 882-883

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Mary Sees Jesus And He Calls Her By Name”

Communion
Prayer
*Hymn
“Sweet, Sweet Spirit”……….……..UMH 334

Benediction
Postlude – Please Be Seated

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

Claybanks United Methodist Church
 Sunday, March 29, 2026
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Palm Sunday
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”…………..UMH  278

Prelude
Reading of Matthew 21:1-11

*Processional (Wave your palm branches)
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: This is the day that the Lord has made.
All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Leader: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
All: God’s steadfast love endures forever.
Leader: The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
All: This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
Leader: Line the festival procession with branches, this is the day that the Lord has made.
All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

*Gloria Patri……………………….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Tell Me the Stories of Jesus”………………..UMH 277

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Shalom Offering
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology…………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”In the Garden”………………..UMH 314

Sharing of the Word
Epistle Reading
Philippians 2:5-11………….………….Page 954
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 26:36-56……………….….Pages 808-809

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Further Into The Garden”

Prayer
*Hymn……….”O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” ………..UMH 286

Benediction
Stripping of the Alter
Postlude – Please be seated

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, March 22, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Fifth Sunday in Lent
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Lord of the Dance”………………..UMH  261
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: Come, all who are weary.
All: Here, we wait for the Lord.
Leader: Come, all who have turned away from God.
All: Here, we find forgiveness and healing.
Leader: Come, all who look for hope.
All: Here, we embrace God’s steadfast love.
Leader: Come and fill your hearts with praise and thanksgiving.
All: Let us praise God!

*Gloria Patri……………………………UMH 7
*Opening Prayer*Hymn
”Just a Closer Walk with Thee”…………….TFWS 2158

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart”…..UMH 500

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 130..………………………….Page 500
Gospel Reading
John 11:1-45……………….….Pages 873-874
Please remain seated for today’s Gospel reading.

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“A Whole Family Close to Jesus”

 Prayer
*Hymn
”Happy the Home When God Is There” ……UMH 445

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

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