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Claybanks United Methodist Church
 Sunday, September 7, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Love Devine, All Loves Excelling”……….UMH 384

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: Did you hear the whispering of God calling us to worship?
All: God, help us listen as you call.
Leader: Did you sense the beautiful people God is creating us to   become?
All: God, help us to see your image within.
Leader: Are we ready to listen, learn, and grow?
All: God, open our hearts and minds to your loving and challenging guidance.

*Gloria Patri………………………………….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Jesus Calls Us”……………………….UMH 398

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
Jeremiah 18:1-11……..…………….………………..……..Page 629
Epistle Reading
Philemon 1:1-25……………………..………………….Page 970
*Gospel Reading
Luke 14:25-33……………………………………………Page 850

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Jesus Is Not Pulling Any Punches”

Communion
Prayer
*Hymn
”Just a Closer Walk with Thee”……..TFWS 2158
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, August 31, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost
Labor Day Weekend

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Jesu, Jesu”………………………..UMH 432

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: With gifts of praise,
All: We come to worship.
Leader: With heartfelt prayers,
All: We come to worship and pray.
Leader: With open minds, eager to grow
All: We come to worship and grow this day.

*Gloria Patri…………………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Lord, Speak to Me”…………………….UMH 463

Recognizing Labor on Labor Day Weekend
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Shalom Offering

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………………………..…UMH 9
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Make Me a Servant” (2 times)…………….TFWS 2176

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Jeremiah 2:4-13………….…………………..……..Page 610
Epistle Readings
Hebrews 13:1-8 & 15-16…………….…….Page 979
*Gospel Readings
Luke 14:1 & 7-14…………………..…..……Page 849

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Hospitality”
             
Prayer
*Hymn
”Blest Be the Tie That Binds”…..……UMH 557
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, August 24, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost
Guest Worship Leader – Jim Tanis

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Blessed Assurance”………………….UMH 369

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: Where can we stand when God is shaking the earth?
All: We will stand on the promises of God.
Leader: Where can we find support when our foundations fail?
All: We will lean on the everlasting arms of God.
Leader: Where can we find salvation in times like these?
All: We will look to Jesus and to His covenant of life.
Leader: Let us worship the God of our salvation.

*Gloria Patri…………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”Fairest Lord Jesus”…………………….UMH 189

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Children’s Time: Twice Owned Boat
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Sweet Hour of Prayer”…………………….UMH 496

Sharing of the Word
Epistle Readings
Acts 4:12……..…………….…………………………………..Page 887
2 Corinthians 6:2……………….………………….……..Page 940
*Gospel Readings
Matthew 6:19-22…………………………………………Page 787
Matthew 24:36-44………………………………………..Page 806

Message by Jim Tanis
“Don’t Leave Earth Without Him”
               
Prayer
*Hymn
”Because He Lives”….………….UMH 364
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist –David Naghtin
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

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