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Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 15, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                      
Third 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 of the Advent 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

Special Music…………………………….Nick Pulaski

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

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 8, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                     
Second Sunday of Advent

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”……..UMH 196

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: A voice cries in the wilderness:
All: “Prepare the way of the Lord!”
Leader: A challenge is uttered from on high:
All: “Make straight the paths of our God.”
Leader: Every valley will be lifted up.
All: Every mountain will be made low.
Leader: The winding path will be made straight,
All: And every rough way will be made smooth.
Leader: Come! Let us worship the God of our salvation.

*Gloria Patri……………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”Give to the Winds Thy Fears”…………….UMH 129

Lighting of the Second Advent Candle

Reader One
All: In a world driven by a passion to maintain the status quo, we choose to live with a passion for God’s peace, to listen to those who call us to righteousness, and to submit ourselves to God’s grace, that we might be refined and purified until we reflect God’s love throughout the earth.

Reader Two

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology…………………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

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

Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Malachi 3:1-4……………………..……………….Page 778
*Gospel Reading
Luke 3:1-6…………………..……………Page 834

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Preparing To Greet Our Lord”

Prayer

*Hymn……”Away in a Manger”…………………UMH 217

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, November 17, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                     
Twenty-Sixth Sunday After Pentecost

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 our hearts rejoice in the God of hope and faithfulness.
All: Our strength is in the Maker of heaven and earth.
Leader: Our foundation is the cornerstone that never fails.
All: The rock of ages is a foundation like no other.
Leader: Hope arises, as the tools of war are broken and the weak are given strength.
All: Hope lives when the hungry are fed and the poor are lifted up.
Leader: God comes bringing judgement to the ends of the earth, calling us to hope and faithfulness.
All: Come, rock of ages, come quickly now.

*Gloria Patri………………………………UMH  70

*The Apostles’ Creed, Traditional Version…………..……UMH 881

*Hymn……”Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”…………………UMH 361

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology…………………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”I Am Thine, O Lord”……………….UMH 419

Sharing of the Word

Epistle Reading
Hebrews 10:11-25………………………..……………….Page 976
*Gospel Reading
Mark 13:1-8………………………………………………Page 825

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Please Come to Church”

Prayer

*Hymn
”Sweet, Sweet Spirit”…………………UMH 334
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, 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