Category Archives: Weekly Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, June 16, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Father’s Day

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”.……UMH  384

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 to God who gathers us in.
All: We come to God who nurtures us like a father.
Leader: Come to God whose arms are open and waiting.
All: We come to God who welcomes and forgives us.
Leader: Come to God who journeys with us.
All: We come to God who sees us as we really are and loves us anyway.
Leader: Come, praise our loving nurturing God!

*Gloria Patri………………………………………UMH  70

*The World Methodist Social Affirmation…..…UMH 886

*Hymn
”Children of the Heavenly Father”…………….UMH 141

Honoring Father’s Day

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

*Doxology………………….………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”How Can We Name A Love”…………….UMH  111

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
1 Samuel 15:34 – 16:13…………………………………….Page 226
*Gospel Reading
Mark 4:26-34…………..………………………………………..…Page 815

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“By What Do you Select?”

Prayer

*Hymn.…….. “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”………..UMH 133

*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, June 2, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Second Sunday After Pentecost

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: This is the day that the Lord has made!
All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Leader: This is the day of new beginnings!
All: This is a time for growing into new disciples for Jesus.
Leader: Come, let us prepare ourselves for worship.
All: Let us be prepared for service to God.  AMEN.

*Gloria Patri………………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

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

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………….………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
“’Here I Am, Lord”.…………………UMH  593

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
1 Samuel 3:1-20………………………..….Page 215
*Gospel Reading
Mark 2:23-3:6…………..…………………………Page 814

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Do God’s Work on the Sabbath”

Communion

Prayer

*Hymn
“Break Thou the Bread of Life”………..UMH 599

*Benediction.

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Diana Hicks

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 26, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Trinity Sunday – Memorial Weekend

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
“God of the Ages”..…….….……UMH 698

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: Who is like our God in glory and strength?
All: The voice of the Lord thunders over the waters.
Leader: Who is like the Lord in power and might?
All: The voice of God breaks the mighty cedars.
Leader: Who is like the Holy One in awe and wonder?
All: The voice of the Almighty shakes the wilderness.
Leader: God sits enthroned as King forever.
All: Worship God in holy splendor.
Leader: Come! Let us worship the Lord.

*Gloria Patri………………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”America the Beautiful”…………………..UMH 696

Affirming Memorial Day

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Shalom

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
“America”.………….…..….. UMH 697

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Readings
Isaiah 44:6-8…………………………..………………..….Page 587
Psalm 29………………………..………………………..Page 438
*Gospel Reading
Luke 3:21-22…………………..…………………..….…Page 834

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit”

Prayer

*Hymn
“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”……….UMH 64

*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, May 19, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Pentecost Sunday

Welcome and Announcements

Mission Moment: Andrew Lloyd to Share His Mission Calling

*Praise Song
“God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian”..…..UMH 648

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: Rushing Wind of the Spirit, breathe new life into us!
All: Blazing Flame of the Spirit, burn away our fears!
Leader: Comforting Presence of the Spirit, heal our wounds.
All: Let us be prepared to worship and praise you, O Holy Spirit.
Leader: Spirit of God, come upon us this day and fill us with your love.
All: Make us people who will proclaim God’s Good News in all that we do. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri……………………………………UMH  70

*A Modern Affirmation………………………..UMH 885

*Hymn
”Spirit Song”……………………………UMH 347

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
“As a Fire Is Meant for Burning”.……TFWS  2237

Sharing of the Word

*Gospel Readings
John 15:26……………………………………………..….Page 878
John 16:15………………………………………………Page 879
Epistle Reading
Acts 2:1-21…………………………………….…….…Page 885

Celebration Reading       

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Shout Amen!”

Prayer

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

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Janice Andeson & Richard Lindell

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 12, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Mother’s Day
Ascension Day

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.

Epistle Reading: Acts 1:1-11

*Call to Worship
Leader: Clap your hands and sing for joy!
All: Christ is in our midst and in our lives.
Leader: Clap your hands and sing for joy!
All: Christ calls us to worship and praise.
Leader: Let us worship together.

*Gloria Patri……………………………….UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Crown Him with Many Crowns”……………..UMH 327

Recognition of Mother’s Day

Prayer Response: We give thanks, O Lord.

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

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 47……………………………………………….….Page 450
Epistle Reading
Ephesians 1:15-23……………………………….…Page 949
*Gospel Reading
Luke 24:44-53…………..…………………………………Page 861

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson

“What Do You See When You Look Up?”

Communion

Prayer

*Hymn
“I Come with Joy”…………………UMH 617

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Bev Grumm

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 5, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Sixth Sunday of Easter

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”..….UMH  64

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: We come with joy to this celebration of God’s love!
All: Open our hearts, Lord, to receive your love.
Leader: We come with hope to this witness of God’s power!
All: Challenge and encourage our spirits to serve you, Lord.
Leader: We come with willingness to proclaim God’s presence to all.
All: We thank God for this invitation to worship, witness and serve. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri……………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”My Hope Is Built”……………………..UMH 368

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………….…………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
“’What a Friend We Have in Jesus”.…….UMH  526

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Proverbs 3:13-18 & 21-23……………………………..….Page 511
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 7:17-20…………..………………………………………Page 788

Message by Pastor Nancy Frye & Edie Bogart
“Solid Oak”

Prayer

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

*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, April 14, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Third Sunday of Easter

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: We are called to be God’s children.
All: God’s love has been poured on us through Jesus Christ!
Leader: Fear and doubt are gone!
All: Joy and Celebration ring in our hearts!
Leader: Come, let us raise our voices in song!
All: Let us offer our hearts and souls to God in prayer and praise. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri…………………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Breathe on Me, Breath of God”……………..UMH 420

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………….……………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
“Dear Lord and Father of Mankind”……..UMH  358

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 4…………………………………………………….….Page 425
*Gospel Reading
Luke 24:36b-48…………..…………………………………………Page 861

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Have You Anything Here to Eat?”

Prayer

*Hymn
“Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service”…UMH 581

*Benediction.

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Art Grumm

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News