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Claybanks United Methodist Church
 Sunday, August 3, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Eighth Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”We, Thy People, Praise Thee”……………UMH  67

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: Sing praises to God.
All: God’s love is sure. Christ’s love never ends.
Leader: Shout for joy, all the earth.
All: God’s grace satisfies the thirsty. The Spirit fills the hungry with good things.
Leader: Proclaim the Lord’s glory.
All: God’s salvation is sure. God’s faithfulness never ends.

*Gloria Patri………………………………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn.
”Great Is Thy Faithfulness”…………………UMH 140

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

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Spirit Song”…………………………….UMH 347

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Hosea 11:1-11…………….………….…Page 737
*Gospel Reading
Luke 12:13-21………………………….…Page 847

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“What Was The Hebrew Legal System Like”
               Communion
Prayer
*Hymn
”I Come with Joy”.…….….……..UMH 617
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, July 6, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost

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: Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
All: Sing praises to our God. Give thanks to the Lord of hosts.
Leader: God’s anger may flash for a moment, but God’s favor lasts a lifetime.
All: Sing praises to the Lord. Worship the God of our salvation.

*Gloria Patri………………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service”……UMH 581

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 339

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 30……………………………….……Page 439
*Gospel Reading
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20………………….…Page 844
                   
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”New Mission Statement of the United Methodist Church”

Communion
Prayer

*Hymn
”Forward Through the Ages”.…………..UMH 555

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

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

Claybanks United Methodist Church
 Sunday, June 29, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Third Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”This Is My Song”…………………..UMH 437

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: The Spirit is here,
All: Inviting us to worship.
Leader: The Spirit is here, In each of our lives.
All: The Spirit is here,
Leader: In our gathered community.
All: The Spirit is here,
Leader: Guiding us together in love, peace, and patience.

*Gloria Patri……………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Spirit Song”……………………………UMH 347
Recognizing July 4^th Independence Day

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Shalom Offering
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

Old Testament Reading
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14…………………Page 290
*Gospel Reading
Luke 9:51-62……………..…….….…Page 843
                   
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Misuse of Spiritual Powers”

Prayer
*Hymn
”Let There Be Peace on Earth”.……….UMH 431
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, June 22, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Second Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Dear Lord and Father of Mankind.”………UMH 358

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 as children of God.
All: We come, unsure where to seek God’s presence.
Leader: The wind blows,
All: But God is not in the wind.
Leader: The earth quakes,
All: But God is not in the earthquake.
Leader: The fire burns,
All: But God is not in the flame.
Leader: There is nothing but utter stillness.
All: God is there in the silence.
Leader: In silence we will wait for God.
All: God is with us now.

We will now remain in silence for a few minutes before moving to the Gloria Patri

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

*Hymn
”How Like a Gentle Spirit”…………………..UMH 115

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
1 Kings 19:1-15a……………………………Page 284
*Gospel Reading
Luke 8:26-39……………..…….….…Page 841
                   
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”I Am Glad I Was Not There!”

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

Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

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

Claybanks United Methodist Church
 Sunday, June 15, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Trinity Sunday
Father’s Day

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”This Is My Father’s World”……………..UMH 144

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: The name of the Lord is Majestic!
All: The mountains tower and the seas roar in the praise of God!
Leader: When we look at the heavens, we rejoice in God!
All: The moon, stars, planets, and solar systems are a delight     to us!
Leader: Come, let us shout our praise to God!
All: Lord, thank you for this awesome creation! AMEN

*Gloria Patri…………………………..UMH 70
*Affirmation of Faith -Insert

Honoring Father’s Day
*Hymn……..…”In the Midst of New Dimensions”…………….TFWS 2238
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………………………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn………………………..”The Summons”………………………..TFWS 2130

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 8………………………………………………….…Page 427
*Gospel Reading
Luke 24:13-21,28-32………………….……………….Page 860-861
                   
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”What Does Cursillo Mean to Us?”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”.……UMH 400

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, June 8, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Pentecost Sunday

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Holy Ground”(Twice)………………..TFWS 2272

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 rushing wind and cleansing fire…
All: God’s Spirit leads us here.
Leader: In courage found and faith renewed…
All: God’s Spirit fills our hearts with longing.
Leader: In vision seen and dreams made real…
All: God’s Spirit takes away our fear.
Leader: In rushing wind and cleansing fire…
All: God’s Spirit sends us to share Christ’s love.

*Gloria Patri………………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Spirit Song”…………………………….UMH 347

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

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Blessed Assurance”………………………UMH 369

Sharing of the Word
Epistle Reading
Acts 2:1-21…………………………………………………Page 885
*Gospel Reading
John 14:8-17 & 25-27………………….…………….….…Page 877
                   
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”The Advocate Wants You!”

Special Music…Janice Anderson & Richard Lindell
Communion
Prayer

*Hymn
”The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve”.……TFWS 2241
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Julie Ash
Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
 Sunday, June 1, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Ascension Sunday

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling”………UMH 348

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: Clap your hands, people of God.
All: Shout to God with cries of joy.
Leader: Look to the heavens, sisters, and brothers in Christ.
All: Witness the power of our God.
Leader: Clap your hands, people of God.
All: Shout to God with cries of joy.

*Gloria Patri……………………………..UMH 70

*Opening Prayer

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

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
Psalm 40……………………………Page 446
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 7:1-5………………….….…Page 788
                   
Message by Nancy Frye
”The Surprise Symphony”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Freely, Freely”……….….……UMH 389

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Shar Boerema

Liturgist – David Naghtin

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News