Announcements and Shout Outs

MISSIONS

The Ladder – We will  continue collecting for the Ladder in Shelby through the end of August. Please see the table set up in the fellowship hall for the list of needed items . The website is: info@theladdercommunity.com
if you would like to see all the wonderful programs this vital mission has to offer their community. Thank You for your support.

Step Up
Transforming Lives / Empowering Change / Housing Young Adults

2026 ANNUAL PICNIC – September 12
12:00 P.M. –  3:00 P.M.
FOOD BEGINS AT NOON

Join us for food, cake, and fellowship as we celebrate 10 years since opening our first house!

Mullally Park Pavillion
11850 Horton Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49445

Church Calendar
There is a church calendar up on the bulletin board. If you have a meeting or an event coming up, please be sure that you put it on that calendar so that everyone (especially your newpastor) is aware. I’ll be checking that calendar every Sunday, so please be sure to update it. I need to know what days the church is in use for funeral scheduling, etc. Thank you for understanding.

Communication Update
I have put some of my business cards with my communication contact info on the table in the fellowship hall. Please take one. My preferred ‘non-emergency’ contact is via email, and I check my email often throughout the day. However, if you have an emergency, please call (or text)! Also, Pastor Gary left me some contact information for many of you, but I am finding that some of it is outdated. I am putting a sheet on the table for you to put YOUR current communication/contact info on. Please take a moment to fill it out so that I can contact you as needed.

UPCOMING: Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study
Our Adult Bible Study returns on Sunday, September 13, at 9:30. We will be studying a book by Adam Hamilton titled: Simon Peter, the Flawed but Faithful Disciple. “He was not rich or educated, but was familiar with hard work. He was quick-tempered and impetuous but possessed a passion that would change the world. He left everything to follow his teacher yet struggled with doubt and fear.” There will be a sign-up sheet on the table soon. If you are planning to attend, please sign up so that we can order enough books. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Terri.

Upcoming Worship Schedule

AUGUST
SCRIPTURE & MESSAGE

Sunday, August 2
Communion
Sunday
Colossians 3:1-4, John 15:5 Priorities

Sunday, August 9
Jeremiah 18:1-6
Re-Shaped Series – We Were Made for This!

Sunday, August 16
Mark 1:1-15
Re-Shaped Series – Inside Out
Sunday, August 23
John 12:20-26
Re-Shaped Series – Everything Changes

Sunday, August 30
Matthew 14:11-31a
Re-Shaped Series – Be En-Couraged

July 26th Worship Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, July 26, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song

”Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”……….UMH 381

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 God who speaks comfort to us calls us here.
ALL: The God who addresses us with tenderness meets us here.
Leader: The God who guides us with gentleness cares for us here.
ALL: We come to prepare a way for the Lord.
Leader: We come to ready ourselves for the transformation of our lives.
ALL: For the glory of the Lord will be revealed and all people will see it.

*Gloria Patri……………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Opening Hymn
”How Like a Gentle Spirit”…………..UMH 115

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
      
Prayers for Healing
       The Lord’s Prayer
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology
…………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
…..”God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian”……UMH 648   

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 40:11……………………….…Page 582
*Gospel Reading
John 10:14…………………………Page 872

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“The Quality of His Love”

*Closing Hymn
…….…”God Be with You till We Meet Again”………UMH 672  
Benediction
Postlude –
Please be seated

Words of Reflection – Jesus talked a lot about the tender care of a shepherd for his own sheep. John 10:14 tells us that Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me.”  Jesus knows us….and oh how He loves us!  Do we know Him? Let’s talk about it.

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist
– Konnie Grant

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

July 19th Worship Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, July 19, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song

”I Love to Tell the Story”…………….UMH 156

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: I will bless the Lord at all times;
ALL: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Leader: My soul makes its boast in the Lord;
ALL: Let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together!

*Gloria Patri……………………….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Opening Hymn
”Since Jesus Came into My Heart”……TFWS 2140

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
      
Prayers for Healing
       The Lord’s Prayer
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

Epistle Reading
Colossians 4:6…………….…………Page 958
*Gospel Readings
Mark 4:34…………………….……..Page 816
Matthew 28:19-20……………….….Page 812

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Don’t You Love a Good Story?”

*Closing Hymn

       ”The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve”………….TFWS 2241
Benediction
Postlude –
Please be seated

Words of Reflection – Jesus had a gift for storytelling. His parables leave us thinking and soul searching. They are memorable and they are persuasive. Is there anyone who does not love the vision of a father running to welcome his wayward son? And what about all the wonderful messages of love and forgiveness that one vision evokes. It’s still true today…… No matter how far you have gone, no matter how awful your life is, you can always come home. Our arms are open…..and we have room for you.

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist
– Roger Carlson

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good New

July 12th Worship Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, July 12, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song

”Lord of All Hopefulness”………….TFWS 2197

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 Lord redeems the life of his servants.
ALL: Thanks be to God!
Leader: No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.
ALL: Praise the Lord!

*Gloria Patri……………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Opening Hymn
”Come and Find the Quiet Center”…..TFWS 2128

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
      
Prayers for Healing
       The Lord’s Prayer

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology
……………………………………UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn

”Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross”………………UMH 301

Sharing of the Word

Epistle Reading
Ephesians 6:10-18………..…………Page 952
*Gospel Reading
James 4:17…………………………..Page 982

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Suit Up”

*Closing Hymn

”How Firm a Foundation”..……UMH 529
Benediction
Postlude –
Please be seated

Words of Reflection – In what specific situation is God calling you to exercise humility, gentleness, patience, forbearance, and love?

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist
– Ellen Zimmerman

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good New

July 5th Worship Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, July 5, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                       
* Indicates to stand as you are able

Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song

”Grace Alone”.…..…..……….TFWS 2162

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
One: O give thanks to the Lord with your whole heart.!
All: On the day I called, you answered me.
One: God’s steadfast love endures forever.
ALL: Thanks be to God!

*Gloria Patri………………………………UMH 70

*Opening Prayer
*Opening Hymn
”America”…………..……..UMH 697

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
      
Prayers for Healing
       The Lord’s Prayer

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology
……………………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn

”The Summons”……………………….TFWS 2130

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Psalm 138:8…………….………….Page 503
Epistle Reading
Ephesians 2:10……………………Page 950
*Gospel Reading
Mark 3:13-14……………………..Page 814

Message by Pastor Terri Cummins
“Your Prodigal Pastor Returns”

Holy Communion
…………….……UMH 15-16
*Closing Hymn

”America the Beautiful”……….UMH 696

Benediction
Postlude –
Please be seated

Words of Reflection – Are you feeling God’s pull in your life?  Is He calling you to a new or different path? Do you trust Him?  Follow Christ’s lead. God loves you and you will not be led astray.

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist
– Edie Bogart

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good New

June 28th Worship Service

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 to the mountain of God,
All: The place of God’s holy presence.
Leader: No matter how steep the climb,
All: God journeys with us and helps us along the way.

*Gloria Patri…………………………..UMH 70

*Opening Prayer

*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn

”As a Fire Is Meant for Burning”…………….TFWS 2237

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Genesis 22:1-14…………………….Pages 15-16
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 10:40-42…………………..Pages 791-792

Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“Until We Meet Again”

Prayer
*Hymn

”Lord of the Dance”……………..UMH 261
Benediction
Postlude –
Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist
– Reba Peterson

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good New