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Claybanks United Methodist Church
August 12, 2018 10:30am
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost
Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song Voices 8

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: Out of the depths I cry to you. Lord, hear my voice.
All: Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.
One: If you kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?
All: But with you there is forgiveness, that we might serve you with reverence.
One: I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, an in God’s Word I put my hope.
All: Israel, put your hope in the Lord and in God’s unfailing love.
One: Out of the depths I cry to you.
All: Lord, hear my voice.

*Gloria Patri UMH #70

*Opening Prayer
*Hymn “I Surrender All” UMH #354

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Children’s Time – “Be Careful What Comes From Your Mouth” After prayers, sing the Children out – “Jesus Loves Me.” Children 5 and under are welcome to remain in worship or go to the nursery at this time.

The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves
Offertory Voices 8

*Doxology UMH #95

Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn “Happy the Home When God Is There” UMH #445

SHARING THE WORD
Old Testament Reading Psalm 130 Page 500
New Testament Reading Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Page 951

Message “Controlling Anger is Difficult” Pastor Gary

Prayer

*Hymn “You Raise Me Up” Overhead

Benediction

Postlude Voices 8
We want to thank Voices 8 for sharing your gifts with us today. Dick DeWitt, Mike Squire, John Frank, Nels Carlson, Kedon Lamphere, Nick Pulaski, Mike Witkope, & Larry Lindquist, you always brighten our service. We look forward to having you back again soon. Blessings!

Church Calendar
Sunday, August 12, 2018
10:30 am – Worship
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
2:00 pm – Card Making Party
Thursday, August 16, 2018
1:00 pm – UMW Meeting
Sunday, August 19, 2018
10:30 am – Worship
11:30 am – Brat Cookout Fundraiser for Camp
5:30 pm – Serve at Family Promise

Email: glpeterson32@frontier.com
Office Telephone 231-923-0573
Office email ClaybanksUMC@gmail.com
Website http://www.claybanksunitedmethodist.com

Pianist Megan Schihl
Liturgist Edie Bogart
Nursery Doris Graham
Ministers All People As We Live the Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
August 5, 2018 10:30am
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost
Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song “Let Us Be Bread” SUMH #2260

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: There is one body, one spirit, one Lord of all.
All: We are one body in Christ, bound together in holy love.
One: There is one hope, one faith, one Father of all.
All: We are one family of God, blessed with gifts of one Spirit.
One: There is one baptism, one true home, one Mother of all.
All: We are one people, nourished by God with the food of eternal life.
One: Come! Let us worship.

*Gloria Patri UMH #70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn “One Bread, One Body” UMH #620

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Children’s Time – After prayers, sing the Children out – “Jesus Loves Me.” Children 5 and under are welcome to remain in worship or go to the nursery at this time.

The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology UMH #95

Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn “O Thou Who This Mysterious Bread” UMH #613

SHARING THE WORD
First Reading Ephesians 4:1-16 Page 951
*Gospel Reading John 6:24-35 Page 867

Message “I Like Angel Food ” Pastor Gary

Words of Assurance

The Great Thanksgiving

Prayer

*Hymn “In Remembrance of Me” UMH #2254

Benediction

Church Calendar
Sunday, August 5, 2018 -Communion
10:30 am – Worship
Friday, August 10, 2018
5:00 pm – 76th Annual Strawberry Social
Sunday, August 12, 2018
10:30 am – Worship

Email: glpeterson32@frontier.com
Office Telephone 231-923-0573
Office email ClaybanksUMC@gmail.com
Website http://www.claybanksunitedmethodist.com

Pianist Megan Schihl
Liturgist Art Grumm
Nursery Joyce Twiss
Ministers All People As We Live the Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
July 29, 2018 10:30am
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Tenth Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song “This is the Day ” SUMH #657

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: Today is a day especially created for you to find peace and hope.
All: In the midst of our hectic lives, we surely need such a time as this.
One: Come, rest in the Lord.
All: Our souls long for God’s refreshing love.
One: Let the demands of your week melt away in God’s presence.
All: Refresh and restore us, O Lord, we pray. AMEN

*Gloria Patri UMH #70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn “Song of Hope” UMH #2186

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Children’s Time –“Do You Know Where the Stones Are?”
Shalom Offering – After prayers, sing the Children out – “Jesus Loves Me.” Children 5 and under are welcome to remain in worship or go to the nursery at this time.

The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology UMH #95

Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn “My Hope is Built” UMH #368

SHARING THE WORD
First Reading Ephesians 3:14-21 Page 950
*Gospel Reading Mark 6:1-21 Page 817

Message “Again We Cross The Waters” Pastor Gary

Prayer

*Hymn “Go Forth for God” UMH # 670

Benediction

Church Calendar
Sunday, July 29, 2018 -Shalom
10:30 am – Worship

Monday, July 30, 2018
5:30 pm – Movie/Potluck

Sunday, August 5, 2018 – Communion
10:30 am – Worship

Email: glpeterson32@frontier.com
Office Telephone 231-923-0573
Office email ClaybanksUMC@gmail.com
Website http://www.claybanksunitedmethodist.com

Pianist Megan Schihl
Liturgist Mechelle Schneider
Nursery Kathy Ohman
Ministers All People As We Live the Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
July 22, 2018 10:30am
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song “Come Away with Me” SUMH #2202

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: God has called us to this place of peace and rest.
All: We come, eager for rest and hope.
One: The Lord is always with us, offering us refreshment for our souls.
All: Let us partake of this wondrous gift.
One: It is the gift of the Lord’s love for us. Come and rest.
All: Praise God for the absolute compassion of God’s love. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri UMH #70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord” UMH #540

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Children’s Time –After prayers, sing the Children out – “Jesus Loves Me.” Children 5 and under are welcome to remain in worship or go to the nursery at this time.

The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology UMH #95

Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” UMH #381

SHARING THE WORD
Old Testament Reading 2 Samuel 7:1-14a Page 245
Second Reading Ephesians 2:11-22 Page 950
*Gospel Reading Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Page 818

Message “We Need This Kind of Zeal” Pastor Gary

Prayer

*Hymn “It Is Well with My Soul” UMH #377

Benediction
Prayer Concerns

You are invited to Rod Jellema’s Memorial Celebration on Saturday, July 28th. From 3-4:15 pm there will be a social hour with beverages and snacks. A formal celebration of memories and poetry readings, music, and a few scheduled speakers will take place between 4:30 and 6:30 pm. Potluck dinner will be at 6:30 pm and end by 8:00 pm or so. There will be a tent, chairs, tables. RSVP soon to: davidjellema@hotmail.com.

Church Calendar
Sunday, July 22, 2018
10:30 am – Worship
11:30 am – Ice Cream Sundae Sunday (Fund maker for Well)
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 – Newsletter Deadline
Sunday, July 29, 2018 – Shalom
10:30 am – Worship

Email: glpeterson32@frontier.com
Office Telephone 231-923-0573
Office email ClaybanksUMC@gmail.com
Website http://www.claybanksunitedmethodist.com

Pianist Megan Schihl
Liturgist Edie Bogart
Nursery Carol Adams
Ministers All People As We Live the Good News

July 1, 2018 10:30am
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
Welcome and Announcements

Praise Song “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” UMH #717

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: Wait for the Lord, like those who hope in God’s mercy.
All: God’s steadfast love endures forever.
One: Watch for God, like those who eagerly await the morning.
All: We watch for God, whose power redeems us.
One: Hear God’s hopeful word, like those who long for pardon.
All: Sing praise to God and rejoice in God’s love.

*Gloria Patri UMH #70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn “God Bless America” Overhead
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Children’s Time –After prayers, sing the Children out – “Jesus Loves Me.” Children 5 and under are welcome to remain in worship or go to the nursery at this time.

The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology UMH #95

Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn UMH #263
“When Jesus the Healer Passed through Galilee”

SHARING THE WORD
Old Testament Reading Psalm 130 Page 500
*Gospel Reading Mark 5:21-43 Page 816

Message “Such Strong Faith” Pastor Gary

Words of Assurance

The Great Thanksgiving

Prayer

*Hymn “Be Not Afraid” Overhead

Benediction

Old Fashioned Hymn Sing with John & Kate: Come sing your favorite hymns with John & Kate. They will be performing at the Ladder Community Center at 67 N. State Street in Shelby, on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at 6:00pm. A Love offering will be received.

Church Calendar
Sunday, July 1, 2018 – Communion
10:30 am – Worship
Sunday, July 8, 2018
10:30 am – Worship

Email: glpeterson32@frontier.com
Office Telephone 231-923-0573
Office email ClaybanksUMC@gmail.com
Website http://www.claybanksunitedmethodist.com

Pianist Megan Schihl
Liturgist Mechelle Schneider
Nursery Joyce Twiss
Ministers All People As We Live the Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
June 17, 2018 10:30am
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Father’s Day
Welcome and Announcements

Praise Song “Father, I Adore You” SUMH #2038

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: God interrupted Samuel with an unexpected call.
All: “Here I am. Lord, Send me!”
One: God surprised Jesse, choosing his youngest son, David, to be king.
All: “Here I am, Lord, Send me!”
One: We join with Christ and are a part of God’s new creation.
All: O Mighty God, we come to join the harvest.
One: Gather us in, O Holy One, for we would be your people.
All: Amen.

Gloria Patri UMH #70

Opening Prayer

*Hymn “Here I Am Lord” UMH #593

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Children’s Time – After prayers, sing the Children out – “Jesus Loves Me.” Children 5 and under are welcome to remain in worship or go to the nursery at this time.

The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology UMH #95

Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn “This is My Father’s World” UMH #144

SHARING THE WORD
Old Testament Reading Psalm 20 Page 433
New Testament Reading 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Page 959

Message Pastor Gary
“The Apostle Paul Writes to You”

Prayer

*Hymn “Amazing Grace” UMH #378

Benediction

Church Calendar
Sunday, June 17, 2018 – Father’s Day
10:30 am – Worship
Tuesday, June 19th – Newsletter Deadline
Wednesday, June 20th
2:00 PM – Card Making Party
Sunday, June 24, 2018 – Shalom
10:30 am – Worship

Email: glpeterson32@frontier.com
Office Telephone 231-923-0573
Office email ClaybanksUMC@gmail.com
Website http://www.claybanksunitedmethodist.com

Pianist Megan Schihl
Liturgist Charlie Pease
Nursery Carol Adams
Ministers All People As We Live the Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
May27, 2018 10:30am
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Trinity Sunday

Memorial Weekend

Welcome and Announcements

Praise Song “I’ve Got Peace Like a River” SUMH #2145

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: ​Jesus calls, inviting us in.
All: ​Holy, Holy, Holy God, we gather as your children.
One: The Spirit calls, inviting us to listen.
All: ​Holy, Holy, Holy Christ, we sit at your feet.
One: The Father calls, adopting us as family.
All: ​Holy, Holy, Holy Spirit, we come to worship.

Gloria Patri UMH #70

Opening Prayer
Recognizing Memorial Day

*Hymn “America the Beautiful” UMH #696

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Children’s Time –“How Do You Get Up to Heaven?” Shalom Offering. After prayers, sing the Children out – “Jesus Loves Me.” Children 5 and under are welcome to remain in worship or go to the nursery at this time.

The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology UMH #95

Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn “All Creatures of our God & King” UMH #62

SHARING THE WORD

Old Testament Reading ​Isaiah 6:1-8​ Page 553
Epistle Reading Romans 8:12-17 Page 919
Gospel Reading ​​John 3:1-17 Page 863​

Message “How Can This Be?” Pastor Gary

Prayer

*Hymn “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” SUMH #2117

Benediction

Church Calendar
Sunday, May 27, 2018 – Trinity Sunday, Shalom, Memorial Weekend
​10:30 am – Worship
​
Sunday, June 3, 2018–Communion Sunday
​9:45 am – Last day of Sunday School
​10:30 am – Worship

Email: glpeterson32@frontier.com
Office Telephone: 231-923-0573
Office email: Claybanks@gmail.com
Website: http://www.claybanksunitedmethodist.com

Pianist​​​​ Alisa Ross
Liturgist Richard
Nursery Doris Graham
Ministers All People As We Live the Good News