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Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, April 19, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Third Sunday of Easter
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Christ Is Alive”……………………UMH 318

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 walk with us.
All: We will join the journey.
Leader: Let us talk together.
All: We will listen and speak together.
Leader: Christ goes with us.
All: Jesus guides our steps.

*Gloria Patri……………………..UMH 70
*A Modern Affirmation…………….……UMH 885

*Hymn
”Where Charity and Love Prevail”……………..UMH 549

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

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”My Faith Looks Up to Thee”………..UMH 452

Sharing of the Word
Epistle Reading
Acts 2:14a, 36-41……………………………….…Pages 885-886
*Gospel Reading
Luke 24:13-35………………………………..……Pages 860-861

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Will We Recognize The Lord?”

 Prayer
*Hymn
”Just a Closer Walk with Thee” ……….TFWS 2158

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Konnie Grant
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, April 12, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Second Sunday of Easter
Holy Humor Sunday
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”He Has Made Me Glad”(Twice)………TFWS 2270

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: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
All: Our hearts are glad and our souls rejoice.
Leader: Do not worry or fear, Christ is alive!
All: In this place, we find hope and joy.
Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
All: Let us worship the one who brings new life.

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

*Hymn
”Christ Has Risen”………………………TFWS 2115

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

*Prayer of Dedication
Humor Time
*Hymn
”Lord of All Hopefulness”….…….……TFWS 2197

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 16..……………………………Pages 430-431
Epistle Reading
Acts 2:14a, 22-32…………………….Pages 885-886
*Gospel Reading
John 20:19-3……………………..….….Page 883

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“So, I Send You Out In Peace”

Prayer
*Hymn………..”Let There Be Peace on Earth” …………..UMH 431
Church Humor
Sending out with Joy and a Smile on our Faces

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

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

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday April 5, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Easter Sunday

All Process into Sanctuary Together Following the Christ Easter Candle

*Gospel Reading
John 20: 9-10……………….Page 882

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
“Up from the Grave He Arose”……. UMH 322

Prelude

*Call To Worship
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made.
All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Leader: The crucified one is risen in glory.
All: The stone the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
Leader: This is the Lord’s doing.
All: It is marvelous in our eyes.
Leader: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

*Gloria Patri
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
“Crown Him with Many Crowns”………. UMH 327

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
“Are Yea Able”……….……..…. UMH 530

Sharing The Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24………………..…..Pages 492-493
Epistle Reading
Colossians 3:1-4………………………….……Page 957
*Gospel Reading
John 20:1-18……………………………..Pages 882-883

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Mary Sees Jesus And He Calls Her By Name”

Communion
Prayer
*Hymn
“Sweet, Sweet Spirit”……….……..UMH 334

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, March 29, 2026
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Palm Sunday
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”…………..UMH  278

Prelude
Reading of Matthew 21:1-11

*Processional (Wave your palm branches)
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 day that the Lord has made.
All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Leader: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
All: God’s steadfast love endures forever.
Leader: The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
All: This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
Leader: Line the festival procession with branches, this is the day that the Lord has made.
All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

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

*Hymn
”Tell Me the Stories of Jesus”………………..UMH 277

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

*Doxology…………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”In the Garden”………………..UMH 314

Sharing of the Word
Epistle Reading
Philippians 2:5-11………….………….Page 954
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 26:36-56……………….….Pages 808-809

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Further Into The Garden”

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

Benediction
Stripping of the Alter
Postlude – Please be seated

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, March 22, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Fifth Sunday in Lent
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Lord of the Dance”………………..UMH  261
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, all who are weary.
All: Here, we wait for the Lord.
Leader: Come, all who have turned away from God.
All: Here, we find forgiveness and healing.
Leader: Come, all who look for hope.
All: Here, we embrace God’s steadfast love.
Leader: Come and fill your hearts with praise and thanksgiving.
All: Let us praise God!

*Gloria Patri……………………………UMH 7
*Opening Prayer*Hymn
”Just a Closer Walk with Thee”…………….TFWS 2158

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

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart”…..UMH 500

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 130..………………………….Page 500
Gospel Reading
John 11:1-45……………….….Pages 873-874
Please remain seated for today’s Gospel reading.

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“A Whole Family Close to Jesus”

 Prayer
*Hymn
”Happy the Home When God Is There” ……UMH 445

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, March 15, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Fourth Sunday in Lent
UMCOR Sunday
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”……..UMH  173

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: Friends of God, today Jesus calls to each of us: “Come! Follow Me!”
All: The kingdom of Heaven has come near.
Leader: Some say, “But we are walking in darkness.”
All: In Christ, we have seen God’s light. The Kingdom of Heaven has come near.
Leader: Some say, “But divisions tear us apart.”
All: In Christ we are united in mind and purpose. The Kingdom of Heaven has come near.
Leader: Friends of God, today we gather to worship God and to follow Jesus.
All: The Kingdom of Heaven has come near.

*Gloria Patri……………………………..UMH 70
*A Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church…..UMH 884

*Hymn
”Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”………..UMH   64

United Methodist Council on Relief
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Honoring the life of Darwin Parsons
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Thy Word Is a Lamp”……………….UMH 601

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
1 Samuel 16:1-13..……………………….…………….Page 226
Epistle Reading
Ephesians 5:6-14…………………………….….Pages 951-952

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Do Not Become Blind”

Prayer
*Hymn
”Open Our Eyes” (Twice Thru)……..TFWS 2086

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, March 8, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Third Sunday in Lent
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”………UMH  127

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 sing to the Lord!
All: Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Leader: Let us come unto God’s presence with Thanksgiving!
All: Let us make a joyful noise to God with songs of praise!
Leader: Let us worship and celebrate God’s loving presence with us.
All: We sing to God with our hearts and our spirits. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri………………………………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”………..UMH 400

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
Exodus 17:1-7..……………………………………………..Page  56
Gospel Reading
John 4:5-42 – We will use a dramatic reading for the Gospel. The congregation will remain seated.

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Living Water”

Prayer
*Hymn
”As the Deer”………………………TFWS 2025
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Reba Peterson
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News