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Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, October 20, 2024
10:30 a.m. –  11:30 a.m.                                      
Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”…………UMH 110

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: Magnify the Lord; exalt God’s holy name.
All: The Lord hears the pleas of the perishing.
Leader: Magnify the Lord; exalt God’s holy name.
All: The Lord restores the fortunes of the righteous.
Leader: Magnify the Lord; exalt God’s holy name.
All: The Lord redeems the lives of God’s servants.

*Gloria Patri………………………………UMH  70

Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed…………..…..UMH 880

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

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology…………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Open My Eyes, That I May See”…….…UMH 454

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Job 42:1-6, 10-17……………………………………….Page 424
*Gospel Reading
Mark 10:46-52………………………………..Page 823

Message by Reverend Gary Peterson
“Your Faith”

Prayer

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

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist – Janice Anderson and Richard Lindell

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, October 6, 2024
10:30 a.m. –  11:30 a.m.                                      
World Communion Sunday

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Jesus Loves Me”……………………UMH 191

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: To you, O Lord, we lift up our souls.
All: Complete our joy as we praise you today.
Leader: Make us to know your ways, O Lord; teach us your paths.
All: Complete our joy as we empower students and young leaders to follow you.
Leader: Lead us in truth, and teach us, for you are the God of our salvation.
All: Complete our joy as we gather around the table of truth and taste and see your salvation.
Leader: Do not remember the sins of our youth or our transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember us.
All: Complete our joy for your goodness’ sake, O Lord. To you, O Lord, we lift up our souls and invite you to complete our joy.

*Gloria Patri……………………………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”O Church of God, United”………………..UMH 547

Honoring World Communion Sunday

Litany for Christian Unity……………….………UMH 556

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

Special Music

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 133……………………………………………………………..Page 501
Epistle Reading
Ephesians 2:11-22……………………………………..Page 950
*Gospel Reading
Luke 24:13-35……………………………………..…..Page 860

Message by Reverend Dave Kersten

“The Gift and Task of Unity”

Communion

Prayer

*Hymn
”In Christ There Is No East or West”………….UMH 548

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Sandi Kersten
Liturgist – Reverend Gary Peterson
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 29, 2024
10:30 a.m. –  11:30 a.m.                                      
Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Make Me a Channel of Your Peace”……..TFWS 2171

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 to pray.
All: We gather to praise.
Leader: May our prayers extend beyond ourselves.
All: May our praises rise to the heavens.
Leader: May our lives be salty with love.
All: May our prayers be reflective of peace.

*Gloria Patri……………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”For the Healing of the Nations”…………….  UMH 428

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Pastor: ……..God of love and power,
All: Hear our prayer. (Repeated Several times)

Shalom Offering

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………….…………………………..…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”O Jesus, I Have Promised”…………….UMH 396

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:2-22……………………………..Page  390 & 391
*Gospel Reading
Mark 9:38-50……………………………………..…….Page 821

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Short Term vs. Long Term”

Prayer

*Hymn
”He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought”…….UMH 128

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Julie Ash

Liturgist – Janice Anderson & Richard Lindell

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 8, 2024
10:30 a.m. –  11:30 a.m.                                      
Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Guest Music Leader: Cheryl Lohman

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song

”Open My Eyes, That I May See”…………UMH 454

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 are called here this morning to learn of Christ’s healing love.
All: Help us, O Lord, to learn your lessons of compassion.
Leader: Every day there are many ways in which we can offer help to others.
All: Help us, O Lord, to be ready to reach out to all in need.
Leader: Come, let us worship the One who prepares us for service.
All: Let us sing our songs of praise to the One who has healed us. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri……………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands”………………UMH 273

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………….………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

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

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9,22 23…….…….…………………..….Page 527
*Gospel Reading
Mark 7:24-37…………………………………………………………..Page 819

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Share the News of Jesus’ Power”

Prayer

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

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Cheryl Lohman
Liturgist – Reba Peterson
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 1, 2024
10:30 a.m. –  11:30 a.m.                                      
Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Labor Day Weekend

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Morning Has Broken”……………….UMH 145

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 has given us this day for praise!
All: Praise be to God for this most generous gift!
Leader: God has given his Son to us that we might learn ways for peace and mercy.
All: Let the words of God’s own Son, Jesus, enter our hearts and transform our lives!
Leader: Come, let us worship this great God of abundant, mercy and love!
All: Let our songs, our words, and our thoughts reflect God’s healing and restoring love. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri……………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

Recognizing Labor Day

*Hymn
”Trust and Obey”………………………UMH 467

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

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
Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9…….…….………………………….……….Page 449
*Gospel Reading
Mark 7:1-8………………………………………………………………Page 818

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Traditions”

Communion

Prayer

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

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, August 25, 2024
10:30 a.m. –  11:30 a.m.                                      
Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Guest Worship Leader: Terri Cummins

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Amazing Grace”…………………UMH 378

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 lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!
All: To you our hearts and souls sing for joy, O Lord.
Leader: Happy are those who live in your house, O lord of hosts.
All: Happy are those whose strength is in you, O God.
Leader: It is better to be a doorkeeper in your house than to live in the tents of Wickedness.
All: O Lord of hosts, happy are those who trust in you.

*Gloria Patri……………………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Precious Lord, Take My Hand”………………UMH 474

Bible Presentation

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Shalom Offering

Special Music – Megan Schihl

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology………………….……………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”Change My Heart, O God”……………TFWS 2152

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Exodus 26:31-33………….…………………………….……….Page  64
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 27:51………………………………………………………….Page 811

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“The Veil”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Victory In Jesus”……….……..UMH 370

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, August 18, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Outdoor Old Time Worship
Church Family Picnic

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude

A Call to Holy Silence

*Call to Worship and Praise
Minister: O come, let us sing unto the Lord……For with Him is the fountain of life, and in Him shall we see light.
Leader: O Lord, open Thou our lips. 
All: And our mouth shall show forth Thy praise.
Leader: Praise ye the Lord.
All: The Lord’s name be praised.

*Call to Prayer

*Hymn
”O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”(ver. 1-4)……UMH 57

Invocation

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Promises of Pardon

Affirmation of Faith

The Minister: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, Apostolic and Universal, whose Holy Faith let us now reverently and sincerely declare:

The Minister and People: We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power and love, whose mercy is overall. His works, and whose will is ever directed to His children’s good.

We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift of the Father’s unfailing grace, the ground of our hope and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death.

We believe in the Holy Spirit as the Divine Presence in our lives, whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ and find strength and help in time of need.

We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the Kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen.

*Hymn
”Jesus Is All the World to Me”…….……UMH 469

Collection

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

Doxology

Offertory Sentences

*Hymn
”Are Ye Able”…………..……… UMH 530

The Lesson From Holy Scripture

Old Testament Reading
1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14………………………….………….Page 265
Epistle Reading
Romans 11:5-6……..…………………………………………………..Page 921

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Grace at Work in Our Lives”

Prayer

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

Meal Grace

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist  – Ellen Zimmerman

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News