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Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, July 28, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Tenth Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
“How Great Thou Art”………………UMH  77

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 your hearts be open to the Lord today.
All: Let our spirits be ready to feel God’s power and love.
Leader: Let go of all the things that bind you in pain and are holding you back.
All: Help us to place our trust in God.
Leader: Come, let us praise the God of love.
All: Let us bring our hearts to God. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri……………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

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

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Shalom

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
Ephesians 3:14-21……………………………………….….Page 950
*Gospel Reading
John 6:1-21……..………………………………………………………Page 867

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“That Nothing May be Lost”

Prayer

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

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Kelly White

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, July 21, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
“Lord of the Dance”…………………UMH  261

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 called us to this place of peace and quiet.
All: We come, eager for rest and hope.
Leader: The Lord is always with us, offering us refreshment for our souls.
All: Let us partake of this wonderous gift.
Leader: It is the gift of the Lord’s love for us. Come and rest.
All: Praise God for the absolute compassion of God’s love. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri…………………………………UMH  70

*Affirmation of Faith………………..………UMH 887

*Hymn
”Near to the Heart of God”……………………UMH 472

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………….……………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord”…………….UMH 540

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
2 Samuel 7:1-14a……………………..…….….Page 245
“Gospel Reading
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56……..………………………………..Page 818

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Come and Rest”

Prayer

*Hymn
“Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name”…………UMH 663

*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, July 14, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Eighth Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
“God of Grace and God of Glory”……….UMH  577

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, give to the Lord your praises of thanksgiving.
All: We come this day, grateful for God’s wondrous gifts to us!
Leader: Sing with great enthusiasm of God’s mighty power and love.
All: We celebrate that love that frames our lives.
Leader: It is a wonderful thing to praise God!
All: May God’s praise always be in our hearts and in our lives. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Blessed Assurance”………………………UMH 369

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

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

*Prayer of Dedication

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

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12-19………………………………….….Page 244
Epistle Reading
Ephesians 1:3-14……..………………………………………………Page 949

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Understanding Predestination”

Prayer

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

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Reba Peterson

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, July 7, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”………UMH  127

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 God’s praise be heard in the midst of the congregation.
All: Shout praise to the Lord of hosts!
Leader: Let God’s praise be whispered in the spirits of the people!
All: We give thanks for the many ways you have loved and guided us.
Leader: Let God’s praise be proclaimed wherever we are.
All: May we praise God in all that we do and speak. AMEN.

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

*Opening Prayer

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

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………….……………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

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

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 48…………..……………………………………….Page 450
*Gospel Reading
Mark 6:1-13…………..………………………………………………Page 817

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“How Brave Are You to Trust”

Communion

Prayer

*Hymn.……… “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”…………..UMH 462

*Benediction

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Edie Bogart

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Postlude – Please be seated

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, June 30, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
Adult & Teen Challenge

Welcome and Announcements

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

*Call to Worship
Leader: Wait for the Lord like those who hope in God’s mercy.
All: God’s steadfast love endures forever.
Leader: Watch for God, like those who eagerly await the morning.
All: We watch for God, whose power redeems us.
Leader: Hear God’s hopeful word, like those who long for pardon.
All: Sing praise to God and rejoice in God’s love.

*Gloria Patri…………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”For the Beauty of the Earth”……………….UMH  92

Celebrating the Fourth of July

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Shalom Offering

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology…………………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

Sharing of the Word

Adult & Teen Challenge Ministry Team

Prayer

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Kelly White

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

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