Sunday, January 5 – Epiphany
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Matthew 2:1-12
God’s Love Cannot Be Measured
Sunday, January 12
Psalm 29
Luke 3:15-22
Remember Your Baptism
January 19
Isaiah 62:1-5
John 2:1-11
The Best Wine For Last
January 26
Nehemiah 8:1-10
Luke 4:14-21
Stand Boldy
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 1, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
First Sunday of Advent
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Blessed Be the God of Israel”………….UMH 209
Prelude
*ProcessionalIn 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: As we journey through the Sundays of Advent, listen to the promises of God:
All: A righteous branch springs forth,
Leader: A Promise of justice and righteousness,
All: A promise of safety.
Leader: Listen to the promise of Jesus:
All: The kingdom of God draws near.
Leader: Keep alert; watch for signs of hope.
All: Our Advent journey begins
*Gloria Patri………………………UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”My Hope Is Built”……………………….UMH 368
Lighting of the First Advent Candle
Reader 1
All: While fear, anxiety, misinformation, and suspicion surround us on every side, we choose to watch and wait in hope, preparing our hearts to notice and cooperate with God’s grace already at work in our midst.
Reader 2
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology……………………………….…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light”.….UMH 206
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Jeremiah 33:14-16………………………..……………….Page 645
*Gospel Reading
Luke 21:25-36……………………………………………Page 856
Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Come, Let Us Adore Him”
Communion
Prayer
*Hymn
”O Come, All Ye Faithful” (ver. 1, 2 & 3)…..UMH 234
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Bev Grumm
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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As I promised you on Sunday, November 24th, during worship at the end of my message, I would provide for you in the December Good News Letter, scriptures from the Bible that may speak to you during this Advent Season.
Advent is a season observed by many Christian churches as a time of expectant waiting in preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas. During Advent, it is common for followers of Jesus Christ to read and reflect on specific Bible verses or passages that relate to the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love, which are symbolized by the Advent Candles that we light each Sunday during Advent and on Christmas Eve.
For your study during Advent, I would like to suggest these readings from Scripture:
Sunday, December 1st– Isaiah 9:2-6
Hope
Sunday, December 8th – Isaiah 40:3-5
Peace
Sunday, December 15th – Isaiah 12:2-6
Joy
Sunday, December 22nd – Luke 1:46–55
Love
Tuesday or Wednesday December 24th and 25th, Christmas Eve and Christmas – Isaiah 40:9-11
Rejoicing
Scriptures to be read and meditated on during other days of Advent:
Isaiah 7:10-13
Isaiah 9:2-7
Isaiah 11:1-10
Isaiah 40:1-5
Isaiah 52: 7-9
Genesis 3:8-15
Genesis 15:1-6
Deuteronomy 18:15-19
Psalms 89:1-4
Micah 5:2-3
Zachariah 6:12-13
Malachi 3:1-6
John 1:1-8
John 1:9-18
Mark 1:1-3
Luke 1: 5-13
Luke 1:14-17
Luke 1:18-25
Luke 1:26-35
Luke 1:39-45
Luke 1:46-56
Luke 1:57-66
Luke 1:67-80
Luke 2:1-20
Luke 2:2135
Matthew 1:18-25
Matthew 2:1-2
As you read scripture from your Bible each day, might I suggest a quiet time and place, maybe a candle flickering. As you read each scripture, look for Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.
May this Advent Season be a blessed time filled with the grace of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! .
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