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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

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, January 12, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                     
Baptism of The Lord

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”……….UMH 139

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 hear God’s voice.
All: It thunders through creation.
Leader: God’s voice is strong.
All: It shatters the cedars of Lebanon.
Leader: God is still speaking.
All: Calling out our names.
Leader: Listen for God.
All: God calls us beloved.

*Gloria Patri………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Wade in the Water”…………………..TFWS 2107

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Standing on the Promises”……………UMH 374

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Psalm 29……………………..……………………………….Page 438
The Epistle Reading
Acts 8:14-17……………………………………………..Page 892
*Gospel Reading
Luke 3:15-22…………………………………………..…Page 834

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Remember Your Baptism”

Reaffirming of our Baptismal Covenant……………..UMH  50

Prayer

Hymn
”When Jesus Came to Jordan”…………UMH 252

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Cheryl Lohman

Liturgist – Art Grumm

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, January 5, 2025
10:30 a.m. –  11:30 a.m.                                     
 Epiphany of The Lord

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: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
All: And, also with you.
Leader: See how the Savior brings them from the end of the earth,
All: All shall rejoice.
Leader: God turns our mornings into gladness,
All: And gives us joy for the coming year.

*Gloria Patri……………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Angels from the Realms of Glory”…………….UMH 220

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”What Child Is This”………………..UMH 219

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Readings
Isaiah 60:1-6……………………..……………………….….Page 602
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14……………………………………..Page 464
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 2:1-12……………………………….…Pages 783 & 784

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“God’s Love For Us Cannot Be Measured”

Communion

Prayer

*Hymn
”What a Friend We Have in Jesus”………UMH 526

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, December 29, 2024                      
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                     
 First Sunday After Christmas

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: We gather this morning ready to listen.
All: Open our ears, Lord.
Leader: We gather this morning ready to learn.
All: Open our minds, Lord.
Leader: We gather this morning ready to love.
All: Open our hearts, Lord.
Leader: We gather this morning ready to worship.
All: Open our spirits to receive you, Lord.
Leader: We gather to praise the Lord Almighty!

*Gloria Patri…………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Blessed Be the God of Israel”………………UMH 209

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Special Music by Nick Pulaski

Shalom Offering

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology…………………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Thou Hidden Source of Calm Repose”…….UMH 153

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26……………………..……………….Page 214
*Gospel Reading
Luke 2:15-21……………………………………..………Page 833

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Going Home Transformed”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”……………UMH 229

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, December 22, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
 Fourth Sunday of Advent

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”…………..UMH 211

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 in the Lord always, and again I say Rejoice.
All: Our joy is in the Lord who blesses us.
Leader: Shout for joy, for the Lord is near!
All: Our praises ascend to God for the mighty things God has done.
Leader: Let your praise dance and swirl in tribute to God!
All: Surely God blesses and saves us. Hallelujah! Praise be to God. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri………………………UMH  70

*The Apostle’s Creed, Ecumenical Version…..……UMH 882

*Hymn
”Lord of the Dance”……………………….UMH 261

Lighting the Advent Candles

Third Candle

Reader One
   All: Faced with the troubles and the suffering of the world, we choose to live in joyful presence to God and one another. We will not turn away from the pain and the hurt in our world, and we will not stop rejoicing in God, whose salvation fills us to overflowing, so that God’s love might flow through us and flood our troubled world with hope, peace, and joy.

Reader Two

Fourth Candle

Reader One
All: God invites us to receive the promise of God’s salvation and the sustenance of God’s mercy and grace, enabling us to live the promise as God-bearers to the world. As Christ was born in Bethlehem, so too we answer God’s invitation to have Christ born among us today and every day.

Reader Two

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”In the Bleak Midwinter”…..…………..UMH 221

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 12:2-6……………………………..……..…..………….Page 558
*Gospel Reading
Luke 3:7-18…………………………………..………………Page 834

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Not All Is Good During This Joyous Season”

Prayer

*Hymn………..………..”Joy to the World”……………………..UMH 246

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist – Reba Peterson

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News