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Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 7, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Second Sunday of Advent
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”There’s a Spirit in the Air”…….……UMH 192
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 begin the journey that leads to Christmas.
All: Let us walk in the light of the Lord.
Leader: This is a journey of peace.
All: Let us beat swords into plowshares.
Leader: This is a journey of hope.
All: Let us walk with God.

*Gloria Patri…………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”The First Noel”……………………….UMH 245

Lighting the First Advent Candle
Reader:The prophet Isaiah calls………….neither shall they learn war
anymore (Isaiah 2:4)
All: Today, we choose to live in hope, believing that the time of God’s
reign has come and is coming among us.

Lighting then Second Advent Candle
Reader: Advent reminds us that we are….and a little child shall lead them.” (Isaiah 11:6) 
All: Today, we choose to live the story of peace, believing that      peace comes when we seek the flourishing of all God’s creation

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Shalom Offering
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Star-Child”…………..……..TFWS 2095

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 2:1-5………………………………Page 550
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 2:1-12………………….…..Pages 783-784

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“The Wonder of a Star”                

Holy Communion
Prayer
*Hymn
”Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”…………..UMH 240
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, November 30, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
First Sunday of Advent
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”There’s a Spirit in the Air”…….……UMH 192

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 begin the journey that leads to Christmas.
All: Let us walk in the light of the Lord.
Leader: This is a journey of peace.
All: Let us beat swords into plowshares.
Leader: This is a journey of hope.
All: Let us walk with God.

*Gloria Patri…………………………….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”The First Noel”……………………….UMH 245

Lighting the First Advent Candle
Reader:The prophet Isaiah calls………….neither shall they learn war
anymore (Isaiah 2:4)
All: Today, we choose to live in hope, believing that the time of God’s
reign has come and is coming among us.

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Shalom Offering
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Star-Child”…………..……..TFWS 2095

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 2:1-5…………………………………Page 550
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 2:1-12…………………….…..Pages 783-784

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“The Wonder of a Star”                

Prayer
*Hymn
“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”…………..UMH 240

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, November 23, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Christ The King Sunday
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”O Worship the King”……….……UMH  73

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: Blessed be the Holy One,
All: Who looks upon us with love and mercy.
Leader: Blessed be the Holy One,
All: Who sends us a Savior to rescue us from despair.
Leader: Blessed be the Holy One and God’s beloved Child,
All: Who rules in a realm of forgiveness and peace.
Leader: Blessed be the Holy One,
All: Who is worthy of our worship.

*Gloria Patri………………………….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Come, Christians, Join to Sing”……………..UMH 158

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

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

Sharing of the Word
Epistle Reading
Colossians 1:11-20…………….…………….…Page 956
*Gospel Reading
Luke 23:33-43…………….……………..Pages 859-860

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“The Reign of Christ”          

Prayer
*Hymn
”Jesus Shall Reign”.…………………..UMH 157

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, November 16, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”My Hope Is Built”………….……UMH 368

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: Praise the Lord, whose anger has turned away.
All: We will trust and not be afraid.
Leader: The Lord is our strength and our song.
All: God comforts us in our time of need.
Leader: Draw water from the wellspring of eternal life.
All: Surely God is our salvation.
Leader: Sing to the Lord.
All: God has done glorious things.
Leader: Give thanks to the Lord.
All: We will call on God’s holy name.

*Gloria Patri………………………………..UMH 70
*The Apostles’ Creed, Traditional Version……………….UMH 881

*Hymn
”Are Ye Able”…………………………UMH 530

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”He Touched Me”…………..…….UMH 367

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Genesis 1:24-27…………………….…Page 001
*Gospel Reading
Luke 19:1-10……………………….….Page 854

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Finding Myself in God”              

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

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist –Roger Carlson
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
 Sunday, November 9, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Trust and Obey”………..………UMH 467

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: Praise the Lord our God.
All: Praise God’s Holy Name.
Leader: Proclaim Christ’s greatness in the sanctuary.
All: Sing of Christ’s mighty deeds among the people.
Leader: Extol the Spirit’s protection from the storm.
All: Proclaim the Spirit’s grace and mercy.
Leader: Praise the Lord our God.
All: Praise God’s Holy Name.

*Gloria Patri………………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross”……………UMH 301

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………………………………….…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”O How I Love Jesus”………………UMH 170

Sharing of the Word
Epistle Reading
Colossians 3:1-2, 14-17……………………………Pages 957 & 958
*Gospel Reading
John 21:1-19…………….…………………………….….….Page 883

Message by Tom Lohman
“How Do You Get Out of Prison?”            

Prayer
*Hymn
”Just as I Am, Without One Plea”.…………UMH 357

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist –Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, November 2, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost
All Saints Sunday
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Thy Word Is a Lamp”……….……UMH 601
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: Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song.
All: Rejoice and be glad, for the Lord reigns.
Leader: Praise God with dance.
All: Praise God with songs of adoration.
Leader: Where God lifts up the lowly and casts down the mighty.
All: Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song.

*Gloria Patri………………………………….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”O Jesus, I Have Promised”………………UMH 396
Honoring Our Saints

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast”……..UMH 616

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 119:137-144…………….……….Page 496
*Gospel Reading
Luke 19:1-10…………….………….….Page 854

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
 “Would You Climb a Sycamore Tree to See Jesus?”          

Communion
Prayer
*Hymn
”Have Thine Own Way, Lord”.…………..UMH 382

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgists –Art Grumm
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, October 26, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”…….UMH 103

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: Rejoice in the Lord and be glad.
All: God is our hope and our salvation.
Leader: The Lord blesses the earth with rain.
All: God crowns the year with bounty.
Leader: The Lord makes old men dream dreams.
All: God makes young girls see visions.
Leader: Rejoice in the Lord and be glad.
All: God is our hope and our salvation.
Leader: Come Let us worship the God of all.

*Gloria Patri……………………………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Near to the Heart of God”………………..UMH 472
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Shalom Offering
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Thou Hidden Source of Calm Repose”…….UMH 153

Sharing of the Word

*Old Testament Reading
Joel 2:23-32……………………….………….Page 741
Epistle Reading
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18…………………..……..Page 968
*Gospel Reading
Luke 18:9-14…………….………….….….Page 853

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
  “Humility Yet Confident”          

Prayer
*Hymn
”There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy”.……..UMH 121

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgists –Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News