Category Archives: Weekly Service

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

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, October 11, 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: There is so much to fix about this world,
All: We wonder what we have to give that would make any difference.
One: Like Jesus’ disciples, sometimes we are not sure what to do.
ALL: It feels like a daunting task.
One: But Jesus reminds us that just sitting down to have a meal is one way to be God’s love.
All: We are called to give in the ways we can, treating each other….
One: As neighbors
All: As neighbors.
One: Not ‘others’
All: Not ‘others’.

*Gloria Patri………………………………UMH 70

*Opening Prayer – In Unison
Forgive us when we doubt our ability to give of ourselves for the sake of love.  Help us to embrace that Jesus has shown us all we need to know and God’s love is already in us as we are in God’s love.  Even though it feels like a difficult thing to do, help us to give – not hoard, help us to serve – not judge, help us to reach out – not pull back, help us to risk reciprocal relationship so all will know the gift of God’s presence.  Amen

*Hymn of Preparation
”O God Who Shaped Creation”……UMH 443

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
”Jesu, Jesu”….………..….UMH 432

Prayer of Illumination: In Unison
Lord, as we listen to your Holy Word, open our hearts to the power of your Spirit, call us out of darkness, and lead us into your marvelous light.  Amen

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16……………………..Pages 439-440
Epistle Reading
Acts 7:55-60…………………………..………….Page 891
*Gospel Reading
John 14:8-14…………………………..…..……Page 877

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Show Us”

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

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Janice Anderson & Richard Lindell
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

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

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 20, 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: God chose you as the first fruits of salvation,
All: calling you to receive the Good News of Jesus Christ.
One: Thanks be to God for such extravagant grace!
ALL: Praise the Lord!

*Gloria Patri………………………….UMH 70

*Opening Prayer – In Unison
Ever-Living God, splendid and wondrous are your acts! You give life and breath to your whole creation and watch over those you love.  Strengthen us in every good work, and keep us in your care, that our days may be long, o bless you and praise you.  You are great and greatly to be praised!  Amen

*Hymn of Preparation
”Majesty, Worship His Majesty”……….UMH 176

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
”O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”……..UMH 430

Prayer of Illumination: In Unison
Redeeming God, through the power of your Holy Spirit, connect us to eternity through our hearing of your Word, that we might know your living presence and see to do your will, in Jesus’ name.  Amen

Old Testament Reading
Daniel 9:27………………………………………………….Page 727
Epistle Reading
2 Thessalonians 2:1-4……………………………………Pages 961-962
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 24:4-5………………………………………………Page 805

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Listen UP! A Clarification”

Closing Hymn
”Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”…..…UMH  664
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, September 13, 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 page of hymnal

*Call to Worship
One: We come before God not fearfully but adoringly; we worship not as a slavish duty but with delight.
All: God has not marked us for punishment but for salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
One: Lift up your eyes beyond anxieties and ills to God whose glory exceeds the starry skies,
ALL: building each other up in faith and joy.

*Gloria Patri………………………………………UMH 70

*Opening Prayer – In Unison
Heavenly Father, may I grow in grace and in an attitude of thanksgiving for all that you have done for me, in Christ Jesus.  Lord, I desire that Your will be done in my life.  I know that it is Your will that I should give thanks in all things, and so I pray that You would develop and refine this exquisite grace of thanksgiving in me.  This I ask in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

*Opening Hymn
”Blessed Assurance ”…….……….UMH 369

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Petitions
Sing: ……..“Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”…….TFWS 2193
Prayer      
The Lord’s Prayer

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

Sharing of the Word

*Hymn of Praise
”Easter People, Raise Your Voices”…UMH 304

*Prayer of Illumination: In Unison
Saving God, by your Holy Spirit carry to us the meaning of your Word, a blessing that we treasure in our hearts and souls. Amen

Epistle Reading
1 Thessalonians 5…………….…Pages 960-961
*Gospel Reading
John 16:33………………………….…Page 879

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Listen Up! A Message of Comfort”

Closing Hymn
”Standing on the Promises”………UMH  374
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Janice Anderson & Richard Lindell
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 6, 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

*Call to Worship

One: God’s Spirit dwells in us.
All: for we are God’s temple.
One: We belong to Christ,
All: And Christ belongs to God.  Praise the Lord!.

*Gloria Patri…………………………UMH 70

*Opening Prayer – In Unison
Almighty God, you make the sun rise on the evil and on the good, send rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous.  Give us grace to follow your example and show kindness toward friend and enemy, that we may live as your children who testify to your all-inclusive love.  Amen

*Hymn of Preparation..”Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling”.UMH 348

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Petitions
Sing: …….“Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”…….TFWS 2193
Prayer      
The Lord’s Prayer

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

Sharing of the Word

*Hymn of Praise
”Leave It There”……….……UMH 522

Prayer of Illumination: In Unison
Lord, by the power of your Spirit reveal to us your Word.   Let us be a holy temple built on Christ, our sure foundation.  Amen

Old Testament Reading
Leviticus 19:18………….……….…..…..Page 796
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 5:38-48………………………Page 786-787

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Let it Go”

Holy Communion
Closing Hymn
”Freely, Freely”……………UMH 389  
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Words of Reflection – What do you need to let go of?  Is there something in your life that you claim to have forgiven but you still hold on to?  LET IT GO!!!!

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Edith Bogart
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News