Category Archives: Weekly Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, June 14, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Third Sunday After Pentecost
Adult & Teen Challenge
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Amazing Grace”………….………UMH 378

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: Through many dangers, tolls, and snares,
All: We have already come.
Leader: Through days of joy and nights of fear,
All: We have traveled this far by faith.
Leader: Through life, through death,
All: Christ walks with us.
Leader: We are not alone.
All: Thanks be to God!
Leader: In this promise,
All: Let us worship God together.

*Gloria Patri…………………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
Hymn
”Children of the Heavenly Father”……………..UMH 141

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

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Soon and Very Soon”…………………UMH 706

Sharing The Word and Message
Adult and Teen Challenge
           
Meal Grace
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – David Grossman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, June 7, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Second Sunday After Pentecost
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”…….UMH 400

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 into God’s presence.
All: All are welcome here.
Leader: Come, saints and sinners alike.
All: We are all God’s children.
Leader: Faith has brought us here.
All: Grace will make us whole.
Leader: Come! Let us worship.

*Gloria Patri……………………….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Bread of the World”………………………UMH 624

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

*Doxology………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast”………UMH 616

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Readings
Genesis 12:1-9…………………………………………..…Pages 8-9
Psalm 33:1-12……………………………………….Pages 440-441
Gospel Reading
Matthew 9:9-13 & 18-26……………….…………………Page 790

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Eating With Sinners”

Communion
Prayer
*Hymn
”Since Jesus Came into My Heart”…..…TFWS 2140

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, May 31, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Trinity Sunday
* 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: O God, our God, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
All: Your glory shines from below and grows from above.
Leader: You bring wisdom from the youngest and most vulnerable of us.
All: You call forth delight in those who live both long and deep.
Leader: We look to your creation and find you everywhere.
All: We see you in the moon and the stars.
Leader: O God, our God how majestic is your name in all the earth.

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

*Hymn
”All Things Bright and Beautiful”……………..UMH 147

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

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Seek Ye First”……………………..UMH 405

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 91:1-6………………….……..Page 477
Epistle Reading
James 1:1-21………………….…….Page 980

Message by Nancy Frye
“Weeds in the Garden”

Prayer
*Hymn
”Blest Be the Tie That Binds”……..…UMH 557
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, May 24, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Pentecost Sunday
Memorial Weekend
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Spirit of the Living God”……………..UMH 393

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: Listen! Do you hear a sound like the howling of a fierce wind?
All: Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Leader: Look! Can you see flames of fire?
All: Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Leader: Wait! Can you feel the power?
All: The Holy Spirit is here!

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

*Hymn.……”The Battle Hymn of the Republic” (vers. 1-4)…….UMH 717
Recognizing Memorial Day – Pledge of Allegiance

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

*Prayer of Dedication
*Special Music….Janice Anderson & Richard Lindell

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 105:1-6…………………………..Page 484
Epistle Readings
Acts 2:1-21……………………….Page 885
1 Corinthians 12:3-13…………………Page 933

Message by Edith Bogart
“Gratitude”

Prayer
*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, May 17, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
* 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: 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
*The World Methodist Social Affirmation…….…UMH 886
*Hymn
”Love Devine, All Loves Excelling”……………UMH 384

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

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”He Lives”……………………….UMH 310

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 47……………………………..Page 450
Epistle Reading
Acts 1:1-11………………………….Page 884
*Gospel Reading
Luke 24:44-53…………………………Page 861

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“The Fulfillment of all Scripture”

Prayer
*Hymn
….”They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”…TFWS 2223
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, 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