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Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, November 17, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                     
Twenty-Sixth Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”How Firm a Foundation”…………….UMH 529

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 our hearts rejoice in the God of hope and faithfulness.
All: Our strength is in the Maker of heaven and earth.
Leader: Our foundation is the cornerstone that never fails.
All: The rock of ages is a foundation like no other.
Leader: Hope arises, as the tools of war are broken and the weak are given strength.
All: Hope lives when the hungry are fed and the poor are lifted up.
Leader: God comes bringing judgement to the ends of the earth, calling us to hope and faithfulness.
All: Come, rock of ages, come quickly now.

*Gloria Patri………………………………UMH  70

*The Apostles’ Creed, Traditional Version…………..……UMH 881

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

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology…………………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”I Am Thine, O Lord”……………….UMH 419

Sharing of the Word

Epistle Reading
Hebrews 10:11-25………………………..……………….Page 976
*Gospel Reading
Mark 13:1-8………………………………………………Page 825

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Please Come to Church”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Sweet, Sweet Spirit”…………………UMH 334
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, October 20, 2024
10:30 a.m. –  11:30 a.m.                                      
Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”…………UMH 110

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: Magnify the Lord; exalt God’s holy name.
All: The Lord hears the pleas of the perishing.
Leader: Magnify the Lord; exalt God’s holy name.
All: The Lord restores the fortunes of the righteous.
Leader: Magnify the Lord; exalt God’s holy name.
All: The Lord redeems the lives of God’s servants.

*Gloria Patri………………………………UMH  70

Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed…………..…..UMH 880

*Hymn
”My Faith Looks Up to Thee”………………..UMH 452

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology…………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

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

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Job 42:1-6, 10-17……………………………………….Page 424
*Gospel Reading
Mark 10:46-52………………………………..Page 823

Message by Reverend Gary Peterson
“Your Faith”

Prayer

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

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist – Janice Anderson and Richard Lindell

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, October 6, 2024
10:30 a.m. –  11:30 a.m.                                      
World Communion Sunday

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Jesus Loves Me”……………………UMH 191

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: To you, O Lord, we lift up our souls.
All: Complete our joy as we praise you today.
Leader: Make us to know your ways, O Lord; teach us your paths.
All: Complete our joy as we empower students and young leaders to follow you.
Leader: Lead us in truth, and teach us, for you are the God of our salvation.
All: Complete our joy as we gather around the table of truth and taste and see your salvation.
Leader: Do not remember the sins of our youth or our transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember us.
All: Complete our joy for your goodness’ sake, O Lord. To you, O Lord, we lift up our souls and invite you to complete our joy.

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

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”O Church of God, United”………………..UMH 547

Honoring World Communion Sunday

Litany for Christian Unity……………….………UMH 556

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

Special Music

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 133……………………………………………………………..Page 501
Epistle Reading
Ephesians 2:11-22……………………………………..Page 950
*Gospel Reading
Luke 24:13-35……………………………………..…..Page 860

Message by Reverend Dave Kersten

“The Gift and Task of Unity”

Communion

Prayer

*Hymn
”In Christ There Is No East or West”………….UMH 548

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Sandi Kersten
Liturgist – Reverend Gary Peterson
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 29, 2024
10:30 a.m. –  11:30 a.m.                                      
Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Make Me a Channel of Your Peace”……..TFWS 2171

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 gather to pray.
All: We gather to praise.
Leader: May our prayers extend beyond ourselves.
All: May our praises rise to the heavens.
Leader: May our lives be salty with love.
All: May our prayers be reflective of peace.

*Gloria Patri……………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”For the Healing of the Nations”…………….  UMH 428

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Pastor: ……..God of love and power,
All: Hear our prayer. (Repeated Several times)

Shalom Offering

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………….…………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”O Jesus, I Have Promised”…………….UMH 396

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:2-22……………………………..Page  390 & 391
*Gospel Reading
Mark 9:38-50……………………………………..…….Page 821

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Short Term vs. Long Term”

Prayer

*Hymn
”He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought”…….UMH 128

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Julie Ash

Liturgist – Janice Anderson & Richard Lindell

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 8, 2024
10:30 a.m. –  11:30 a.m.                                      
Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Guest Music Leader: Cheryl Lohman

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song

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

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 here this morning to learn of Christ’s healing love.
All: Help us, O Lord, to learn your lessons of compassion.
Leader: Every day there are many ways in which we can offer help to others.
All: Help us, O Lord, to be ready to reach out to all in need.
Leader: Come, let us worship the One who prepares us for service.
All: Let us sing our songs of praise to the One who has healed us. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri……………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands”………………UMH 273

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………….………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

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

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9,22 23…….…….…………………..….Page 527
*Gospel Reading
Mark 7:24-37…………………………………………………………..Page 819

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Share the News of Jesus’ Power”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”…..…..UMH 664

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Cheryl Lohman
Liturgist – Reba Peterson
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 1, 2024
10:30 a.m. –  11:30 a.m.                                      
Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Labor Day Weekend

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Morning Has Broken”……………….UMH 145

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: God has given us this day for praise!
All: Praise be to God for this most generous gift!
Leader: God has given his Son to us that we might learn ways for peace and mercy.
All: Let the words of God’s own Son, Jesus, enter our hearts and transform our lives!
Leader: Come, let us worship this great God of abundant, mercy and love!
All: Let our songs, our words, and our thoughts reflect God’s healing and restoring love. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri……………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

Recognizing Labor Day

*Hymn
”Trust and Obey”………………………UMH 467

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology…………………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”The Gift of Love”……………………UMH 408

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9…….…….………………………….……….Page 449
*Gospel Reading
Mark 7:1-8………………………………………………………………Page 818

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Traditions”

Communion

Prayer

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

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, August 25, 2024
10:30 a.m. –  11:30 a.m.                                      
Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Guest Worship Leader: Terri Cummins

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: How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!
All: To you our hearts and souls sing for joy, O Lord.
Leader: Happy are those who live in your house, O lord of hosts.
All: Happy are those whose strength is in you, O God.
Leader: It is better to be a doorkeeper in your house than to live in the tents of Wickedness.
All: O Lord of hosts, happy are those who trust in you.

*Gloria Patri……………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Precious Lord, Take My Hand”………………UMH 474

Bible Presentation

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Shalom Offering

Special Music – Megan Schihl

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………….……………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Change My Heart, O God”……………TFWS 2152

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Exodus 26:31-33………….…………………………….……….Page  64
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 27:51………………………………………………………….Page 811

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“The Veil”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Victory In Jesus”……….……..UMH 370

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News