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Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, March 17, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fifth Sunday of Lent

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Blessed Assurance”..……..……UMH 369

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 fifth step on our Lenten journey, the step of sacrifice.
All: Be with us, Lord, as we take this step.
Leader: This requires the willingness to give all of your life to the Lord.
All: Be with us, Lord, as we commit our lives to you.
Leader: Come, let us worship and offer our voices of praise to God.
All: Let us open our hearts and spirits to God this day. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri…………………………………UMH  70

*Statement of Faith…………………………..UMH 883

*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
“Have Thine Own Way, Lord”…………UMH  382

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Readings
Jeremiah 31:31-34……………………………………..….Page 642
Psalm 51:1-12…………….……………………….…..…..Page 452

*Gospel Reading
John 12:20-33…………..……………………………………….…Page 875

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“We Want to See Jesus”

Prayer

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

*Benediction.

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Reba Peterson

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, March 10, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fourth Sunday of Lent
UMCOR Sunday

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”They Will Know We Are Christians by Our Love”.….TFWS 2223

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 awesome God’s light is!
All: It pours rays of comfort and hope onto this dark world!
Leader: Come, dance, and rejoice in the light!
All: Lord, let your light flood into our hearts and spirits!
Leader: Come, let us celebrate!
All: Let us bring our praise to God! AMEN.

*Gloria Patri………………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Open Our Eyes”………………………TFWS 2086

UMCOR Sunday Sharing and Celebration 

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………….…………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
“For The Healing of the Nations”………UMH  428

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Readings
Numbers 21:4-9………………………………………….Page 122
Psalm 107:1-3 & 17-22…………………………..……..Page 487

Epistle Reading
Ephesians 2:1-10……………………………………..…Page 949

*Gospel Reading
John 3:14-21…………..……………………………………….…Page 864

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“We Are New Testament People”

Prayer

*Hym
“There Is a Balm in Gilead”…………UMH 375

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Cheryl Lowman

Liturgist  – Ellen Zimmerman

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, March 3, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Third Sunday of Lent

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”What Wonderous Love Is This”……….UMH 292

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 with us on this Lenten Journey to the Temple.
All: The Temple is the great House of the Lord.
Leader: But sometimes even greed and selfishness can enter the Temple.
All: Be with us Lord, as we enter this step.
Leader: The Lord will be asking us to recognize our selfishness.
All: Lord, hear our cries. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri……………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”O Sacred Head, Now Wounded”…………..UMH 286

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology…………………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

Special Music……………………………..Shar Boerema

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Exodus 20:1-17………………………………………Page  58
*Gospel Reading
John 2:13-22…………..……………………………………Page 863

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Are the Ten Part of Your Life?”

Communion

Prayer

*Hymn
“Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed”………UMH 359

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Shar Boerema

Liturgist  – Ellen Zimmerman

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks Methodist Church
Sunday, February 25, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Second Sunday of Lent

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
El Shaddai”………………………UMH 123

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 promise and covenant, God calls.
All: In hope and trust, we respond.
Leader: In love and faithfulness, God saves.
All: In gratitude and joy, we come.
Leader: Let us worship and praise God’s holy name.

*Gloria Patri…………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

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

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Shalom

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

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

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16……………………..Pages 11 & 12
Epistle Reading
Romans 4:13-25………………………….…..Page 916
*Gospel Reading
Mark 8:31-38………………………………….…Page 820

Message by Pastor Bill Dye
“Faith”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Faith, While Tress Are Still in Blossom”……UMH 508

*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 18, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
First Sunday of Lent

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Son
”Children of the Heavenly Father”………UMH 141

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: For the power of your love through the waters of baptism
All: We give you thanks, O Lord.
Leader: In the dark of night and the light of Day
All: Call us to prayer and pour your spirit upon us.
Leader: Help us this day to seek your face
All: And live our lives in the shelter of your grace.

*Gloria Patri…………………………………UMH  70

*Affirmation of Faith
  A Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church…UMH 884

*Hymn
”Stand Up and Bless the Lord”………………UMH 662

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………….…………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”I Want Jesus to Walk with Me”…………..UMH 521

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Genesis 9:8-17…………………………………………………Page 6
Epistle Reading
1 Peter 3:18-22…………………………………………….Page 985
*Gospel Reading
Mark 1:9-15…………..………………………………………………Page 812

Message by Pastor Bill Dye
“Who Says So?”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross”………..UMH 301

Administering of Ashes

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Cheryl Lohman

Liturgist  – Konnie Grant

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

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