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Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, March 16, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
 Second Sunday of Lent

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”……….UMH 133

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: God, our light and our salvation, calls us to worship.
All: We gather in faith, confidence, and praise.
Leader: Come, seek the face of God.
All: God’s face shines upon us with grace and love.
Leader: Be strong, my friends, for God is here.
All: Thanks be to God for this wonderful gift.

*Gloria Patri…………………………………UMH  70

*Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church…….UMH 884

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

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

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

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 27……………………………………………….Page 437
*Gospel Reading
Luke 13:31-35…………………………..….Page 849

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Dealing With Power and Authority”

Prayer

*Hymn
”My Hope Is Built”…………………..UMH 368

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, March 9, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
First Sunday of Lent

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”O God, Our Help in Ages Past”………..UMH 117

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: You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty say to the Lord:
All: You are my refuge and my fortress. You are my God in whom I trust.
Leader: Because you have made the Lord your refuge, the Most High will be your dwelling place.
All: No evil shall befall us. No scourge shall come near our tents.
Leader: Those who love the Lord, God will deliver. God protects those who know the name of the Lord. God saves them and honors them in times of trouble.
All: Show us our salvation, O God. Show us your favor as we offer you our worship.

*Gloria Patri……………………………………UMH  70

Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Children of the Heavenly Father”…………….UMH 141

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days”…..UMH 269

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Deuteronomy 26:1-11………………………….….Page 158
*Gospel Reading
Luke 4:1-13…………………………….Page 835

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Can We Stand Against The Devil?”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Be Still, My Soul”…………………..UMH 534

Imposition of Ashes

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, February 23, 2025
 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
  Seventh Sunday After The Epiphany

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: Come and learn the ways of life.
All: We have come to follow Jesus.
Leader: Love your enemies and do good to those who dislike you.
All: We have come to follow Jesus.
Leader: Bless those who curse you and pray for those who persecute you.
All: We have come to fellow Jesus.
Leader: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
All: We have come to follow Jesus.
Leader: Come and learn  the ways of life.

*Gloria Patri……………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Hymn of Promise”………………………UMH 707

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Shalom Offering

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”The Gift of Love”…………………..UMH 408

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Genesis 45:3-11, 15………………………….….Page  37
*Gospel Reading
Luke 6:27-38…………………..….Page 838

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Sharing God’s Grace”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Sent Forth by God’s Blessing:………….UMH 664

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, February 16, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Sixth Sunday After The Epiphany

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: Blessed are those who trust God, whose trust is the Lord.
All: They are like trees planted by water, sending out roots by the stream.
Leader: They have no fear of summer’s heat, nor do they wither in the sun,
All: In the year of drought, they are not anxious, for their lives bear the fruit of righteousness.
Leader: Come to the waters of life all you who trust in the Lord.
All: We have come to worship and send forth our roots into streams of God’s living water!

*Gloria Patri……………………………………UMH  70

*Affirmation of Faith………………………..UMH 883

*Hymn
”O How I Love Jesus”…………………….UMH 170

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”It Is Well with My Soul”……………..UMH 377

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Jeremiah 17:5-10, Psalm 1………………………….….Page 628 & 424
*Gospel Reading
Luke 6:17-26…………………………………………..….Page 838

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Blessing And Woes”

Prayer

*Hymn
”He Lives”……………………….UMH 310

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Julie Ash

Liturgist – Art Grumm

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, February 2, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
 Fourth Sunday After The Epiphany

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”How Firm a Foundation”……………..UMH 529

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: Let us gather to listen deeply.
All: Word of God, speak.
Leader: Let us gather with childlike faith.
All: Ageless wisdom, reveal
Leader: Word of God, speak.
All: Your servants are listening.

*Gloria Patri……………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”The Voice of God Is Calling”………………UMH 436

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………….………………………………………….…UMH 95

Prayer of Dedication

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

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Jeremiah 1:4-10…………..…………………………………….Page 609
Epistle Reading
1 Corinthians 13:1-13……………………………..……..Page 934
*Gospel Reading
Luke 4:21-30……………………………….………….….Page 835

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Gracious Words”

Communion

Prayer

*Hymn
”Wonderful Words of Life”……………..UMH 600

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, January 26, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Third Sunday After Epiphany

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”This Is the Day” (2 times)…………….UMH 657

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: God’s glory is pouring forth from the heavens.
All: Earth below receives the good news with boundless joy.
Leader: The promise is sure and true, that Jesus has come to show us the best ways to serve God.
All: By serving and caring for others, we truly serve God.
Leader: Come, let us prepare ourselves for joyful service.
All: Lord, make us ready for great service in your name. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri……………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”How Great Thou Art”…………………….UMH  77

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Special Music……………………….Shar Boerema

Shalom Offering

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

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

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Nehemiah 8:1-10…………..………………………..….Page 379
*Gospel Reading
Luke 4:14-21……………………………….………….….Page 835

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Stand Boldly”

Prayer

*Hymn
”All Things Bright and Beautiful”…………UMH 147

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Shar Boerema

Liturgist – David Grossman

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, January 19, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Second Sunday After The Epiphany

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nation”………UMH 569

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: How can we keep still today?
All: There is joy in this place!
Leader: God’s steadfast love extends to everyone.
All: God reaches out to us all in forgiveness and compassion.
Leader: Thanks be to God for all the wonderful blessings we have received.
All: Let us celebrate God’s joyful love for and with us! AMEN.

*Gloria Patri…………………………UMH  70
All: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost.    As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. 

*A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada…..UMH 883

*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
”Are Ye Able”……………………..UMH 530

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 62:1-5………………..………………………………….Page 604
*Gospel Reading
John 2:1-11…………………………………………….….Page 863

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“The Best Wine For Last”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”…………UMH  89

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Cheryl Lohman

Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News