Clinton United Methodist Church – Sunday June 7, 2026 9:00AM
Prelude – “Crown Him with Many Crowns” – Anita, piano
Watchword – “The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” (I Timothy 1:15)
Greeting/Announcements
Call to Worship
Leader: How were we born into this world?
People: As slaves to sin.
Leader: How can we be set free?
People: Jesus gave His life as a ransom for many.
Leader: Are we now free from the power of sin?
All: Yes! We have been set free from sin and have become slaves of righteousness; for such freedom Christ has set us free.
Hymn – “I Cannot Tell”
Children’s Moment/Missions Change Offering “Open the Eyes of My Heart/ Be Thou My Vision”
Unison Prayer
Heavenly Father, What wondrous surprises meet us at every turn in Your Word. And this the greatest surprise of all, revealed in the words of Your Own Son: That Your Son’s heart, His animating core, is neither cold and demanding, nor detached and aloof, nor assessing and testing, but gentle and lowly. On our own, we could never have come upon this startling truth. But we receive it with all our heart, and we bless You, now and forever, in the matchless name of this Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. (Dane Ortlund prayer entitled “The Greatest Surprise”)
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 22:1-14
* Statement of Faith – UMH # 881
* “Glory Be to the Father” – UMH # 71
*New Testament Reading: Luke 23:32-43
Hymn: “There is a Fountain”
Reading – Amy Pinkerton
Congregational Song: “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power”
Special Music: “The Old Rugged Cross”, Praise Team
Reading – Anita Gifford
Communion Anthem – “Remember His Love”, Praise Team
Pastoral Prayer
The Great Thanksgiving (Communion)
The table is open to anyone who seeks to respond to Christ’s love and seeks to lead a new life of peace and love. Liturgy can be found on page 13 of the hymnal or on the overhead screen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Giving the Bread and Cup – “Come Just as You Are”, Praise Team
Please come to the alter down center aisle, starting with back pews. We invite you to place your offering in the baskets provided. Cup your hands to receive the bread.
*Responsive Reading – Larry Lappin-Leader
*Hymn – UMH #374 – “Standing on the Promises”
*Benediction
*Sending Song – “Standing on the Promises” (chorus)
ON THE CALENDAR
Sunday June 7 – Communion Sunday
9A Worship
Coffee Hour
10:15A Sunday School
Monday June 8
6P Extended Table
Tuesday June 9
9:30A Elizabeth Bible Study
1P Prayers & Squares
6P Education
Wednesday June 10
12P Facebook Live Devotional
6:30P Trustees
Thursday June 11
4-6:30P Rummage Sale
Thursday June 11
4-6:30P Rummage Sale
Friday June 12
8-2 Rummage Sale
Saturday June 13
8-11 Rummage Sale
11-2 Rummage Sale Clean-up
5P Worship
Sunday June 14
9A Worship
Coffee Hour
10:15A Sunday School
Monday June 15
6:30 Outreach
Tuesday June 16
9:30A Elizabeth Bible Study
Wednesday June 17
12P Facebook Live Devotional
Thursday June 18
6:30P Ad Council
Saturday June 20
5P Worship