Clinton United Methodist Church–Sunday Sept 13, 2026
Prelude – “I Go to the Rock” – Anita, piano
Watchword – “What others meant for harm, God turns to good; therefore I will walk the line of mercy.” (based on Genesis 50:20)
Greeting/Announcements
*Call to Worship
Leader: We come together today to worship the God who brings good out of what was meant for harm, just as Joseph declared in Genesis. We gather before the Lord who forgives our impossible debts and calls us to let His mercy shape the way we live with one another. And we lift our hearts to the God who reminds us that His commands are not burdensome, and that faith is the strength that overcomes the world. Let us enter this time of worship ready to receive His grace, ready to be shaped by His love, and ready to live as His people.
People: We trust God’s mercy, we receive His grace, and we walk in obedience by His strength.
Hymn – UMH #128 – “He Leadeth Me”, vss. 1,3
Children’s Moment/Missions Change Offering
“Holiness Unto the Lord” – Praise Team
Unison Prayer
God of mercy and strength, You meet us in our fears as You met Joseph, speaking kindness where we expect judgment. You forgive our great debts as Jesus taught, inviting us to live as people shaped by Your grace. You call us through the words of 1 John to trust that Your commands are life and that faith is our victory. Form our hearts by Your Spirit, steady our steps in Your truth, and lead us to reflect Your love in all we say and do. Amen.
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 50: 15-21
* Statement of Faith – UMH # 881
* “Glory Be to the Father” – UMH # 71
*New Testament Reading:
Matthew 18: 21-35
1 John 5: 1-5
Message:
“Because You’re Lord, I Walk the Line”
Hymn: UMH #419 – “I Am Thine, O Lord”,
vss. 1-3
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
As we give today, we offer our gifts in gratitude for God’s mercy, His grace, and the strength He gives us to obey
Offertory “The Solid Rock” – piano solo
* Doxology
*Hymn – UMH#370 “Victory In Jesus”
*Benediction
*Sending Song: Chorus of “Trust and Obey”
On The Calendar
Saturday Sept 12
5P Worship–Communion
Sunday Sept 13
9A Worship
Coffee Hour
10:15 Sunday School
11:20 SWAG Committee
6P Bible Study
Monday Sept 14
6P Extended Table
Tuesday Sept 15
9A Elizabeth Bible Study
10:30A Backpack Set Up
12P Backpack Packing
6P Finance
Wednesday Sept 16
12 Facebook Live Devotional
6:15 Bells
7:00 Choir
Thursday Sept 17
6:30P Ad Council
Saturday Sept 19
5P Worship
Sunday Sept 20
Communion
9A Worship
Coffee Hour
10:15 Sunday School
4P SWAG Food Drive@ PCP
6P Bible Study
Monday Sept 21
6P Outreach
Tuesday Sept 22
9A Elizabeth Bible Study
10:30 Backpack-Set Up
12P Backpack Packing
Wednesday Sept 23
12 Facebook Live Devotional
6PGirl Scouts 301
6:15P Bells
7:00P Choir