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Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, February 11, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Transfiguration Sunday

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
This Little Light of Mine”.…………UMH 585

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: Get ready! A miraculous thing is about to happen!
All: What is this!
Leader: The powerful light of Jesus will transform your lives!
All: But we are unworthy to receive this light.
Leader: Jesus himself has proclaimed you worthy and beloved. Come, and live in the light.
All: Praise be to God and to Jesus Christ who has healed and redeemed us. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri…………………………………….UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Just As I Am, Without One Plea”……………UMH 357

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior”…………..UMH 351

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 50:1-6…………………………………………………Page 451
*Gospel Reading
Mark 9:2-9 Interpreted Reading.…………..………………..…Page 820

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Keep Quiet and Tell No One”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”…..…….UMH  89

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Cheryl Lohman

Liturgist  – Art Grumm

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, February 4, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”God of the Sparrow”…….……….UMH 122

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 wonderful it is to sing our praises to God!
All: Praise the Lord who gathers us together.
Leader: God’s mercy is given generously to all in need.
All: We are never out of the reach of God’s love.
Leader: Come, worship, and celebrate. God is reaching out to you this day!
All: Praise be to God who continually heals and forgives us. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri………………………………………….UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

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

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………….………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Be Thou My Vision”…………………….UMH 451

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 40:21-31…………………….………Page 582
*Gospel Reading
Mark 1:29-39…….………..…………………Page 813

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Was He Healed or Cleaned”

Communion

Prayer

*Hymn………………………………………….Solo by Shar Boerema

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Shar Boerema

Liturgist  – Konnie Grant

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, January 28, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Maker, in Whom We Live”………….UMH  88

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: By this I have known the presence of the Lord.
All: In the rising of the sun, in the smile of another’s face.
Leader: In the touch of a hand, or the sound of a laugh.
All: In the scent of a flower holding the promise of spring.
Leader: By this I have known the power of the Lord:
All: In the healing of hurts, in the forgiveness of sin,
Leader: In the giving of gifts beyond all expectation,
All: In the giving of gifts beyond all expectation,
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord with all our hearts!

*Gloria Patri……………………………………….UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

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

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Shalom

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology…………………………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

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

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 111…………………………………………….………Page 490
*Gospel Reading
Mark 1:21-28…….……………….…………..…………………Page 812

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Jesus Has Authority Over All”

Prayer

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

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Art Grumm

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, January 14, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Second Sunday after the Epiphany

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: God, you call each of us to serve you, and we answer,
All: “Here I am!”
Leader: Jesus, you call each of us to follow you, and we answer,
All: “Here I am!”
Leader: Holy Spirit, you call each of us to worship this day, and we answer,
All: “Here I am!”

*Gloria Patri………………………………….UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

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

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology…………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Take My Life, and Let It Be”………………UMH 399

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
1 Samuel 3:1-20………………………………………………Page 215
*Gospel Reading
John 1:43-51…….……………….…………………………..…Page 863

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Can Anything Good Come Out of…….”

Prayer

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

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Edith Bogart

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, January 7, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Baptism of the Lord

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”We Three Kings”..….………….UMH 254

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 the beginning….
All: God.
Leader: In the beginning….
All: God’s Spirit.
Leader: In the beginning….
All: God’s Word.
Leader: In the beginning….
All: God’s Light.
Leader: In the beginning….
All: A new day.
Leader: A new beginning for every day.
All: God’s gift of creation.

*Gloria Patri…………………………………….UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”When Jesus Came to Jordan”………………UMH 252

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………….………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Wade in the Water”…………………..TFWS 2107

Sharing of the Word

Epistle Reading
Acts 19:1-7……………………………………………………Page 903
*Gospel Reading
Mark 1:4-11…….……………….……………..……………..…Page 812

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Baptism Is One Of Two Sacraments”

Renewing our Baptism……………………………………UMH 50

Communion

Prayer

*Hymn
”Shall We Gather at the River”……………UMH 723

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Diana Hicks

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, December 31, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
First Sunday After Christmas

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Angels We Have Heard on High”..…..UMH 238

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: With mighty mountains and crashing seas,
All: Praise the name of the Lord.
Leader: With rolling valleys and lush forests,
All: Praise the name of our God.
Leader: With tiny ants and majestic eagles,
All: Praise the name of the Holy One.
Leader: With beautiful children and wise elders,
All: Praise the name of Love.

*Gloria Patri………………………………….UMH  70

*Opening Prayer – All: God of the promise, on whom we rely for life and its meaning: We confess that we have sinned against you by abandoning hope, and by failing to accept your promises. Forgive us, we pray, and once more open our hearts in your mercy, our minds to your promise, our hands to our neighbor in need. In this season of hope, restore us to faith in your providing care and your guiding love. AMEN.

*Hymn
”What Child Is This”…………………….UMH 219

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Children’s Time: “Twice Owned Boat”

Shalom

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Away In a Manger”………………….…UMH  217

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Readings
Psalm 139:14-16…………………………….Page 503
Malachi 3:18……………………………..…Page 779
*Gospel Readings
1 John 5:1-12…….…………………………..…Page 866
Matthew 7:13-14…………………………..…Page 788
John 11:25-26……………………………..….Page 874

Message by Jim Tanis
“Getting Into the Game”

Prayer

*Hymn
”For All the Saints” (verses 1,2,3,5,6)………..UMH 711

Retirement Recognition of Jim Tanis
Congregation: We thank God for the community of the faithful in which the Word of God found response. Countless people have depended upon you for help. In the providence of God, you know that both suffering, and joy can be God’s way of teaching and healing.

Congregation: We thank God that you were given the vision to be faithful. The truth has not always been easy to deliver. We know something of the grace by which you lived, and we thank God for your vision.

Let us pray together: God of grace, you fill your servants with the vision. You empower your servants with your Spirit. We give thanks for the ministry of Jim and for the ways in which

you have ministered to us through Jim. Give Jim a sense of your abiding presence, that he may continue to love and serve you, and ever grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. AMEN.

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – David Naghtin

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, December 24, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”There’s a Song in the Air ”………….UMH 249

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: Light the lamps, prepare the room, God is coming to us!
All: Make our hearts and spirits ready to receive God’s most gracious gift, God’s Son, Jesus Christ.
Leader: Push the darkness away. The light is truly coming!
All: May God’s light shine on us, in us, and through us that God’s glory may be seen. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri……………………………………..UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”O Little Town of Bethlehem”………………..UMH 230

Lighting of Advent Candles

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology…………………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”In the Bleak Midwinter”…………………UMH 221

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Ezekiel 34:23-27………………………………………Page 702
*Gospel Reading
John 20:19-21…………….……………………Page 883

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Names for the Messiah: Prince of Peace”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”……….UMH 224

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Doris Graham

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News