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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

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