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June 28th Worship Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 28, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
*Indicates to stand as you are able
 Pentecost Sunday       

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song…….”God Bless America” (see insert)

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: Coming from different places,
All: We gather as one church, one in community of faith.
Leader: Bringing different gifts,
All: We come to offer ourselves as we are.
Leader: Blessed by one Spirit,
All: We bring our unity of gratitude and praise.

*Gloria Patri……………………..…..….….UMH   70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Sweet, Sweet Spirit”……………………..UMH 334

Recognizing Memorial Day/Praying For Our Nation

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Shalom

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology
…………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
Spirit Song………..………….…UMH 347

Sharing of the Word

Epistle Readings


Acts 2:1-21………………..Page 885                                            

1 Corinthians 12:3b-13…………Page 933

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Gifts of the Spirit”

Prayer

*Hymn
Open My Eyes, That I May See”…………..UMH 454

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Janice Anderson

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

May 21st Worship Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 21, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Ascension Sunday       

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”……UMH 173

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: Let us gather in this space.
All: We gather from many places.
Leader: Let us center ourselves for worship.
All: We are one in the Spirit with joy in our hearts.
Leader: Let us receive God’s blessing,
All: God’s blessing is ours. We are God’s beloved! Amen!

*Gloria Patri……………………..…..….….UMH   70

*Affirmation (see insert)

*Hymn
”I Love to Tell the Story”…………………..UMH 156

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology
……………………………….…………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
Spirit of the Living God” (2 X)………..…UMH 393

Sharing of the Word

Epistle Readings

Acts 1:6-14………………..Page 884
1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11……….Page 986

*Gospel Reading
Luke 24:44-53………………Page 861

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Lifting Up His Hands”

Prayer

*Hymn
Fairest Lord Jesus”…….………….UMH 189

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Edie Bogart

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

May 7th Worship Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 7, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fifth Sunday of Easter
*Indicates to stand as you are able       

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
Since Jesus Came into My Heart”…….TFWS 2140

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: Sing praises to God, you people of faith. 
All: We give thanks to God, who heals and restores.
Leader: Praise God who transforms us, who heals and loves us.
All: Praise God, who clothes us with joy.
Leader: Do not be silent. Praise the Lord!
All: We give thanks to our God, today and always.

*Gloria Patri
…………………………..….….UMH   70

*Opening Prayer

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

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology
……………………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
I Come with Joy”……….….…..…UMH 617

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
“Where Is Our Gate?”

Communion

Prayer

*Hymn
Blest Be the Tie That Binds”……………UMH 557

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Reba Peterson

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

April 23rd Worship Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, April 23, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Third Sunday of Easter
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
This Is My Father’s World”…………..UMH 144

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.
Leader: Christ goes with us.
All: Jesus guides our steps.

*Gloria Patri……………………..…..….….UMH   70

*Opening Pra
yer

*Hymn
”Morning Has Broken”…………………..UMH 145

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

Doxology…………………………….…………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn………………….”Thy Word Is a Lamp………………….UMH 601

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament  Reading
Proverbs 4:20-24………….Page 512

*Gospel Readings
Luke 1:13, 18-22, 57-64……Pages 831 & 832
                            
Message by Edith Bogart
”Why Did I Say That!”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Wonderful Words of Life”………………..UMH 600

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Art Grumm

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

April 16 Worship Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
 Sunday, April 16, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
 Second Sunday of Easter
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements with lighting of alter candles

*Praise Song
Because He Lives”…………………UMH 364

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 lift my eyes to the hills,
All: Where does my help come from?
Leader: My help comes from the Lord.
All: The maker of Heaven and Earth. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri………………………..…..….….UMH   70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn

”There’s Within My Heart a Melody”…………UMH 380

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” (ver. 1)…………..UMH 496

Sharing of the Word

Epistle Reading
Corinthians 7:17………………….Page 930

*Gospel Reading
Luke 10:25-37…..……………Page 844
                            
Message by Jim Tanis
”Keep Singing Your Song”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Jesus Loves Me”…………………….UMH 191

*Benediction – extinguish alter candles

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – David Naghtin

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Good Friday Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Friday April 7, 2023 – 2:00 p.m.
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Centering Words

Call to Worship

Leader: Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
All: We were the hollow echo of hosannas once spoken in love.
Leader: Were you in the garden when the disciples fell asleep?
All: We were the betrayal in Judas’s kiss.
Leader: Were you in the courtyard when the cock crowed?
All: We were the denial on Peter’s lips.
Leader: Were you among the scoffers when Jesus was flogged?
All: We were the whip in the soldier’s hand.
Leader: Were you in Pilate’s chamber when he washed his hands of Jesus’ fate?
All: We were the hated of the crowd, and the indifference in Pilate’s heart.
Leader: Were you with the powers of this world when the soldiers dressed Jesus as king?
All: We were the mockery in the crown of thorns.
Leader: Were you among the spectators at Golgotha?
All: We were the nails that pierced Jesus’ hands and feet.
Leader: Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
All: We were the silence when no bird sang.

*Opening Song
“Were You There” (vs 1-3).………..UMH 288

*Opening Prayer

First Reading
Luke 22:39-53 (The first candle is extinguished)

Second Reading
John 18:12-14 (The second candle is extinguished)

Song
“Go to Dark Gethsemane” (vs 1-2)…………UMH 290

Third Reading
Luke 22:54b-62 (The third candle is extinguished)

Litany

Leader: There is no warmth in the fire.
All: Our blood runs as cold as the night.
Leader: The one we love is in peril.
All: Our courage blows away like the wind.
Leader: Strangers recognize our fellowship in Jesus.
All: Our denial pierces the soul like the cock’s crow pierces the dawn.
Leader: There is no warmth in the fire.
All: Our tears flow as cold as the night.
Fourth Reading – John 18:19-23 (The fourth candle is extinguished)
Fifth Reading – Matthew 27:1-2 (The fifth candle is extinguished)

Prayer

Sixth Reading
Matthew 27:3-10 (The sixth candle is extinguished)

Litany

Leader: Jesus stands condemned.
All: Wait! Stop the madness.
Leader: It is too late.
All: We will repent of our sin.
Leader: You have been well paid.
All: We don’t want blood money.
Leader: It is yours all the same.
All: Please, stop this madness.
Leader: It is too late.

Seventh Reading
John 18:33-38 (The seventh candle is extinguished)

Song
“What Wondrous Love Is This”…….…..UMH 292

Eighth Reading
Matthew 27:15-24 (The eighth candle is extinguished)

Prayer

Ninth Reading
Matthew 27:26-31 (The ninth candle is extinguished)

Song
“O Sacred Head, Now Wounded”……….…UMH 286

Tenth Reading
Matthew 27:32-37; John 19:20b-21 (The tenth candle is extinguished)

Reading  – Three Trees

Eleventh Reading
Luke 23:35, 39-43 (The eleventh candle is extinguished)

Special Music

Litany

Leader: Come to the cross and feel the weight of the world.
All: We bring the weight of our sins.
Leader: Come to the cross and feel the weight of the world.
All: We bring the weight of our desertions and our betrayals.
Leader: Come to the cross and feel the weight of the world.
All: We bring the weight of our accusations and our scorn.
Leader: Come to the cross and feel the weight of the world.
All: We bring the weight of our lives.

Twelfth Reading
Mark 15:33-34 (The twelfth candle is extinguished)

Thirteenth Reading
Mark 15:35-36 (The thirteenth candle is extinguished)

Fourteenth Reading
Matthew 27:50-51

Our Funeral Church Bell is rung once (then the fourteenth candle is extinguished)

Draping of the Cross (The Christ candle is extinguished)

*Please depart the Sanctuary in silence until reaching Fellowship Hall*

April 2nd Worship Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, April 2, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Palm Sunday

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
Crown Him with Many Crowns”………UMH 327

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

Liturgist

All People: Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good. God’s steadfast love endures forever.

Liturgist
1st Reader

2nd Reader

Readers 1&2

Music: The Gates of the City

3rd Reader

All Readers

4th Reader

All People: Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest heaven!

5th Reader

All People: Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good. God’s steadfast love endures forever.

All Readers

Waving And Celebration With Palms

*Gloria Patri……………………………..…..………..….UMH   70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”………………..UMH 278

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

Doxology……………….………..……………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

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

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29……….Page 492

*Gospel Readings
Luke 19:1-10, 22:24-27…….Pages 854 & 857
                           
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Between the Outlaws”

Communion

Prayer

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

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Clearing of the Altar and Sanctuary

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Edie Bogart

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News