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Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, January 29, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Let There Be Peace on Earth”………….UMH 431

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, let us walk in God’s ways.
All: Let us listen for God’s word.
Leader: We will dwell here in God’s tent.
All: We will sing God’s praises.
Leader: What more does God require of us?
All: God wants justice.
Leader: What else does God want?
All: God wants faithful love and for us to walk humbly with Him.

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

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”………….UMH  430

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Shalom Sunday Offering

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………….…………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Jesus Is All the World to Me”……………UMH 469

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Micah 6:1-8……………..Page 757

*Gospel Reading
Matthew 5:1-12..……..,,….Page 785

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Which Is Your Favorite Beatitude?”

Prayer

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

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Edie Bogart

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, January 22, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Third Sunday After the Epiphany
*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: We come seeking God,
All: The one who guides us and protects us.
Leader: People of God, there is nothing to fear,
All: For God dwells in our hearts.
Leader: Let us shout with joy, for God is here!
All: Let us sing praises to the Holy One!

*Gloria Patri……………………..…….….UMH   70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore”……….UMH  344

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………………….…………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”…………….UMH 361

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 9:1-4…………….Page 555
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 4:12-23..…..…..….Page 785

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Joy Found in Discipleship”

Prayer

*Hymn
”I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”………..TFWS 2129

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Doris Graham

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, January 15, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Second Sunday After the Epiphany
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Great Is Thy Faithfulness”……………..UMH 140

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: Called to be light,
All: We come this day to shine.
Leader: Called to follow Christ,
All: We come this day to serve.
Leader: Called to love God,
All: We come to worship and praise.

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

*Affirmation – A Statement of Faith…….………..UMH 883

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

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
Psalm 40:1-11…………..Page 446

Epistle Reading
1 Corinthians 1:1-9..…..….….Page 926

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Called to Holiness and Much More”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Breathe on Me, Breath of God”………….UMH 420

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – David Grossman

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, January 1, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Epiphany of the Lord
*Indicates to stand as you are able

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: Arise; shine, for your light has come!
All: We are called out of the darkness into light.
Leader: Lift up your eyes and look around.
All: We rejoice in the gift of light.
Leader: Come, let us worship the God of light and joy and peace.
All: We come to kneel at the cradle of the babe, the light incarnate.

*Gloria Patri……………………….…….….UMH   70

*Opening Prayer

Lighting of the Advent Christ Candle

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

Remembering 2022 and Giving Thanks

Prayer of Intercession for Epiphany

Prayer Response: (several times)

Pastor: Show us your child, O God.
All: For we walk together by your side.

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………….…………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Silent Night, Holy Night”……………….UMH 239

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading……………..Isiah 63:7-9…………….Page 605

*Gospel Reading…………….Matthew 2:1-23……………Page 783

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Following God on a Long Journey”

Words of Assurance

The Great Thanksgiving

Prayer

*Hymn
”We Three Kings”…………………..UMH 254

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Edie Bogart

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

All are invited to stay following worship for a church family brunch.

For those who may have brought their Shalom offering today, there is a Shalom Pail in the Fellowship Hall.  If you did not bring your Shalom from last week, save it until January 29^th when we will have a large number of coins for Art and Bev to count!

Thank you for the Poinsettias that made our church sanctuary so beautiful.  Please take them following worship today so that they can be admired and shared by others.

Claybanks United Methodist Church
December 24, 2022
6:00 PM
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Prelude

Carol: “Once in Royal David’s City”……………………..….. UHM 250

(We will stand as we are able during this carol and the last carol.  All others please remain seated.)

Opening Prayer

First Lesson: John’s Prologue

Lighting of the Advent Candles

Carol: “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (verses 1,2,3.6)…………UMH 234

Second Lesson: John The Baptist

Carol: “Joy to the World” (verses 1 & 2)………………….…UMH 246

Third Lesson: Jesus Is Born

Carol: “Angels We Have Heard on High” …………..………UMH 238

Fourth Lesson: The Shepherds

Carol: “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” 
(verses 1, 2, 3 & 6)………………………………………..….UMH 236

Fifth Lesson: The Wise Men

Homily: Where Is the Child?

Special Music: “What Child Is This?”

Carol: “The First Noel” (verses 1, 2 & 3)…………….…UMH 245

A Christmas Prayer

Carol: “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”………………….UHM 240

Sixth Lesson: And Then…..

The Great Thanksgiving

After you have received communion, please accept a candle from the ushers and form a circle around the sanctuary for the Passing of the Light.

Benediction

Circle of Light: Congregation sings “Silent Night” (printed insert) as we pass the light of Christ to each other.

Following our singing of “Silent Night,” please extinguish your candles safely and deposit them in the box provided as you exit the sanctuary. Please remain quiet as you leave the sanctuary until you gather among family and friends in the Fellowship Hall.

If you wish, you may place your offering in the Offering Plate at the sanctuary exit.  Tonight’s special offering will go to Bishop’s Advent Offering: “Readers to Leaders.”

If you purchased a Poinsettia, you may pick it up after the service or if you wish after Worship on Christmas morning.

Have a Merry Christmas and a most blessed and Happy New Year!

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 11, 2022
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Third Sunday of Advent
*Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”………..UMH 196

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! God’s promises are ever near.
All: We wait for Christ’s birth with patience.
Leader: Rejoice! God’s strength is with us.
All: We rest in the power of God’s mighty love.
Leader: Rejoice! We gather in the joy of our salvation.
All: In this love, we gather to worship and pray.

*Gloria Patri………………………….…….….UMH   70

*Opening Prayer

Lighting of the Third Advent Candle

*Hymn
”My Soul Gives Glory to My God”…………UMH 198

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………………………….…………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

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

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading…………….Micah 5:2-5…………….Page 756

Epistle Reading…………….James 5:7-10………………Page 982

*Gospel Reading…………….Luke 1:46b-55………..……Page 832

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”O Little Town of Bethlehem”

Prayer

*Hymn
”O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”……………UMH 211

*Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Edie Bogart

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News