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Claybanks United Methodist Church
 Sunday, June 29, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Third Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”This Is My Song”…………………..UMH 437

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: The Spirit is here,
All: Inviting us to worship.
Leader: The Spirit is here, In each of our lives.
All: The Spirit is here,
Leader: In our gathered community.
All: The Spirit is here,
Leader: Guiding us together in love, peace, and patience.

*Gloria Patri……………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Spirit Song”……………………………UMH 347
Recognizing July 4^th Independence Day

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

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”……….UMH 173

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14…………………Page 290
*Gospel Reading
Luke 9:51-62……………..…….….…Page 843
                   
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Misuse of Spiritual Powers”

Prayer
*Hymn
”Let There Be Peace on Earth”.……….UMH 431
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 22, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Second Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Dear Lord and Father of Mankind.”………UMH 358

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 as children of God.
All: We come, unsure where to seek God’s presence.
Leader: The wind blows,
All: But God is not in the wind.
Leader: The earth quakes,
All: But God is not in the earthquake.
Leader: The fire burns,
All: But God is not in the flame.
Leader: There is nothing but utter stillness.
All: God is there in the silence.
Leader: In silence we will wait for God.
All: God is with us now.

We will now remain in silence for a few minutes before moving to the Gloria Patri

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

*Hymn
”How Like a Gentle Spirit”…………………..UMH 115

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

*Hymn
”Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”………………UMH 361

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
1 Kings 19:1-15a……………………………Page 284
*Gospel Reading
Luke 8:26-39……………..…….….…Page 841
                   
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”I Am Glad I Was Not There!”

Prayer
*Hymn
”Great Is Thy Faithfulness”.…………UMH 140

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, June 15, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Trinity Sunday
Father’s Day

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: The name of the Lord is Majestic!
All: The mountains tower and the seas roar in the praise of God!
Leader: When we look at the heavens, we rejoice in God!
All: The moon, stars, planets, and solar systems are a delight     to us!
Leader: Come, let us shout our praise to God!
All: Lord, thank you for this awesome creation! AMEN

*Gloria Patri…………………………..UMH 70
*Affirmation of Faith -Insert

Honoring Father’s Day
*Hymn……..…”In the Midst of New Dimensions”…………….TFWS 2238
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………………………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn………………………..”The Summons”………………………..TFWS 2130

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 8………………………………………………….…Page 427
*Gospel Reading
Luke 24:13-21,28-32………………….……………….Page 860-861
                   
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”What Does Cursillo Mean to Us?”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”.……UMH 400

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 8, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Pentecost Sunday

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Holy Ground”(Twice)………………..TFWS 2272

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: In rushing wind and cleansing fire…
All: God’s Spirit leads us here.
Leader: In courage found and faith renewed…
All: God’s Spirit fills our hearts with longing.
Leader: In vision seen and dreams made real…
All: God’s Spirit takes away our fear.
Leader: In rushing wind and cleansing fire…
All: God’s Spirit sends us to share Christ’s love.

*Gloria Patri………………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*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
”Blessed Assurance”………………………UMH 369

Sharing of the Word
Epistle Reading
Acts 2:1-21…………………………………………………Page 885
*Gospel Reading
John 14:8-17 & 25-27………………….…………….….…Page 877
                   
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”The Advocate Wants You!”

Special Music…Janice Anderson & Richard Lindell
Communion
Prayer

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

Pianist – Julie Ash
Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
 Sunday, April 13, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Palm Sunday

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude

*Processional – Waving our palm branches
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: When they had come……” The Lord needs them.” And he will send them immediately.”
All: Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good. God’s steadfast love endures forever.
Liturgist: The disciples went……and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.
(Church bell rings)
Reader 1
Reader 2
Reader 1 & 2
Hymn…”Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”(ver. 1)…UMH 213
Reader 3
All Readers
(Church bell rings)
Reader 4
Lighting of Candle Stick
Reader 4: The crowds that……followed him were shouting:
All: Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest heaven!
Reader 5
Lighting of the Altar Candles
Reader 5: With palm branches in hand……This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.
All: Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good. God’s steadfast love endures forever!
All Readers
Liturgist

*Praise Song
”All Glory, Laud, and Honor”………UMH 280

*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……………………………Pages 492-493
*Gospel Reading
Luke 19:28-40…………………..……………………….….Page 854

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“”A Super Star is Coming”

Prayer

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

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, April 6, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Fifth Sunday of Lent

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above”…….UMH 126

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: When we have been hurt and lost,
All: God brings us laughter and joy.
Leader: When our lives reach a dead end,
All: God opens a way forward.
Leader: When the rivers of our lives dry up,
All: God has done wonderful things for us!
Leader: Let us rejoice!

*Gloria Patri……………………………..UMH 70

*Opening Prayer

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

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”…….UMH 298

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 43:16-21…………………………………………………….….Page 586
Epistle Reading
Psalm 126…………………………….……………….…Page 499
*Gospel Reading
John 12:1-8…………………………………………….….Page 874

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“”How We Can Twist Scripture”

Communion

Prayer

*Hymn
”When We All Get to Heaven”………….UMH 701

Postlude – Please be seated

Benediction

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist – Art Grumm

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, March 30, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Fourth Sunday of Lent
UMCOR Sunday

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: We come together today, remembering God’s faithfulness in times of trial.
All: God is with us, through every storm and every season.
Leader: In the wilderness, God provided manna from heaven, feeding and sustaining God’s people.
All: We are nourished by God’s grace, given through the hands of others.
Leader: When a disaster strikes, we remember that we are not alone.
All: Through UMCOR and all who serve, God’s love and healing reaches those who are hurting and broken.
Leader: Just as God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness, God continues to provide for those rebuilding after the devastation of a disaster.
All: We are God’s people, and we are called to join in the work of restoration, bringing hope and healing.
Leader: As the Israelites transitioned from the wilderness to abundance, we too transition from crisis to recovery, trusting that God’s provision will sustain us.
All: We trust in God’s faithfulness, and we will walk alongside those affected by disaster, offering comfort and support, just as Christ has shown us.
Leader: Let us respond to God’s call to serve those in need, offering our time, our talents, and our resources.
All: AMEN.

*Gloria Patri………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Give to the Winds Thy Fears”…………..UMH 129

Recognizing UMCOR Sunday

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Shalom Offering

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”He Touched Me”…………………….UMH 367

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Joshua 5:9-12…………………………………….Page 171
Epistle Reading
2Corinthians 5:16-21………….………Page 940
*Gospel Reading
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32……………………………………….Page 850

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“A Convincing Argument”

Prayer

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

Postlude – Please be seated

Benediction

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News