Groveport UMC

Benediction September 7th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"This is the Day" and "I Surrender All" September 7th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

I Love to Tell the Story Offertory Music Played by Nancy Wilkerson September 7th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

September 7th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONG: “I Surrender All” - #354 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: God, you are our God. Thank you for being faithful to us every single day. Thank you for bringing us here to learn more about your Kingdom. Teach us to be grateful and to welcome others with love. Help us follow Jesus in real and faithful ways. In His name we pray. AMEN. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “Be Still My Soul” *HYMN: “Onward Christian Soldiers” - #575 CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: Come, brothers and sisters, for God has brought us close. People: Let us worship, for the kingdom of God is near. Leader: Let us sing praise to the God of Earth and sky and seas. People: God's kingdom is just outside our door. Leader: Let us confess how we fall short to the God of our deeds. People: God's kingdom is sitting right next to us. Leader: Let us hear Jesus' commission to be his people in the world. People: God calls us to live and work in the kingdom. ALL: Let us rejoice, give thanks and sing. HYMN: “Standing in the Need of Prayer” - #352 AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: Leader: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: People: We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power and love, whose mercy is over all his works, and whose will is ever directed to his children's good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift of the Father's unfailing grace, the ground of our hope and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives, whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen. SONG: “He Is Exalted” FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 99:1-4 OUR TIME OF PRAYER (During our time of prayer, the altar rail is open for all who wish to come forward.) HYMN “Sanctuary” PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD'S PRAYER OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: “I Love to Tell the Story” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN'S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Mark 1:14-15 SERMON “The Kingdom of God is at Hand” HOLY COMMUNION *CLOSING HYMN: “He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought” - #128 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH: “As We Go” POSTLUDE “I'll Fly Away”

Our Time of Prayer September 7th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

He Is Exalted September 7th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Children's Moments September 7th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Standing in the Need of Prayer September 7th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Onward Christian Soldiers September 7th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"The Kingdom of God is at Hand" by Pastor Rick Birk September 7th, 2025 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Children's Moments August 31st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

I Am Thine, O Lord August 31st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee August 31st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty August 31st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"Why We Sing?" by Pastor Rick Birk August 31st, 2025 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

August 31st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “There's Something About That Name” and “Holy Ground” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS HYMN: “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” #89 PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “Come Christians, Join to Sing” *HYMN “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty”; Narration and first verse sung by Terri Christensen; congregation to join verses 2, 3, and 4) CALL TO WORSHIP: L: It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, P: proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, L: to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp. P: For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy at what your hands have done. HYMN “I Am Thine, O Lord” - #419 OUR TIME OF PRAYER (During our time of prayer, the altar rail is open for all who wish to come forward.) HYMN “Sanctuary” PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD'S PRAYER OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: Solo by Terri Christensen *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN'S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Colossians 3:16 SERMON “Why We Sing?” *CLOSING HYMN “I Stand Amazed in the Presence” - #371 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Take the Name of Jesus with You” *Stand if able

Come Christians, Join to Sing Prelude Music, played by Nancy WIlkerson August 31st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Offertory Music sung by Terri Christensen August 31st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

I Am Thine, O Lord August 31st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"There's Something About That Name" & "Holy Ground" Opening Music August 31st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Our Time of Prayer August 31st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus August 24th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"Let the Little Children Come" by Pastor Rick Birk August 24th, 2025 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

All Things Bright and Beautiful August 24th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

O Worship the King Offertory Music played by Nancy Wilkerson August 24th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

August 24th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONG: “In Moments Like These” and “Do Lord” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: Holy God, you are deserving of the very best we have to offer — the devotion of our hearts, the place of honor in our priorities and the first fruits of our labors. We enter this place and space of worship, asking you to be in our midst, to speak your message of love and mercy, conviction and challenge to us. We welcome your Spirit, knowing that in so doing, we abandon control and open ourselves in faith and trust to your purposes and plan, rather than our own. Come, Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer, we pray, and may our worship be acceptable in your sight. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “Hear Our Praises” *HYMN “All Things Bright and Beautiful” - #147 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Welcome to worship this day! P: We have come seeking God's blessings and love. L: They shall be given to you. P: We have come seeking forgiveness and healing. L: These will be offered to you. Open your hearts to receive God's Good News. P: We open our hearts to all of God's words and ways for us. AMEN. HYMN “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” - #349 AFFIRMATION OF FAITH - The Apostle's Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. GLORIA PATRI FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 2:38-39 OUR TIME OF PRAYER (During our time of prayer, the altar rail is open for all who wish to come forward.) HYMN “Sanctuary” PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD'S PRAYER OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: “O Worship the King” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN'S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 10:13-16 SERMON “Let the Little Children Come” *CLOSING HYMN “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” - #452 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “When We All Get to Heaven”

My Faith Looks Up to Thee August 24th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Children's Moments August 24th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Our Time of Prayer August 24th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"In Moments Like These" & "Do Lord" August 24th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Here I Am, Lord August 17th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

August 17th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONG: “Morning Has Broken” #145 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: God, we've come together this morning to worship you—the One who gave us the incredible gift of your Son. Help us show our thanks by loving others the way you love us. Let this time be filled with your Spirit and overflowing with love. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “Celebrate Jesus” *HYMN “Here I Am, Lord” - #593 CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: Even when we wander, God, People: your love comes looking for us. Leader: When life feels unfair, God, People: your justice makes us strong. Leader: When we feel weak or unsure, God, People: your presence fills us with hope. Leader: When we feel alone or forgotten, God, People: you hear us and you respond. ALL: We give you thanks, Lord! HYMN “In Moments Like These” AFFIRMATION OF FAITH L: There is one hope, one calling, to which we are called. P: The hope in our lives is Jesus. L: There is one hope, one calling, to which we are called. P: The call we must answer is God's. L: There is one faith, one hope, one Lord of us all. P: The Lord of our lives is Jesus. L: There is one baptism, one Father, one Shepherd of all. P: The Creator who calls us is God. L: We are one body, one family, one church, woven by the Spirit with bonds of peace. P: With Christ's children throughout all of this earth, we are one body in unity and love. FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: 2 Timothy 2:22-26 OUR TIME OF PRAYER (During our time of prayer, the altar rail is open for all who wish to come forward.) HYMN “Sanctuary” PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD'S PRAYER OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: “He Leadeth Me” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN'S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 22:34-40 SERMON “The Methodist Method” *CLOSING HYMN “Victory in Jesus” - #370 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Since Jesus Came into my Heart”

Morning Has Broken August 17th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Children's Moments August 17th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Victory in Jesus August 17th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

In Moments Like These August 17th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Our Time of Prayer August 17th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"He Leadeth Me" Offertory Music Played by Nancy Wilkerson August 17th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

August 17th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONG: “Morning Has Broken” #145 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: God, we've come together this morning to worship you—the One who gave us the incredible gift of your Son. Help us show our thanks by loving others the way you love us. Let this time be filled with your Spirit and overflowing with love. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “Celebrate Jesus” *HYMN “Here I Am, Lord” - #593 CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: Even when we wander, God, People: your love comes looking for us. Leader: When life feels unfair, God, People: your justice makes us strong. Leader: When we feel weak or unsure, God, People: your presence fills us with hope. Leader: When we feel alone or forgotten, God, People: you hear us and you respond. ALL: We give you thanks, Lord! HYMN “In Moments Like These” AFFIRMATION OF FAITH L: There is one hope, one calling, to which we are called. P: The hope in our lives is Jesus. L: There is one hope, one calling, to which we are called. P: The call we must answer is God's. L: There is one faith, one hope, one Lord of us all. P: The Lord of our lives is Jesus. L: There is one baptism, one Father, one Shepherd of all. P: The Creator who calls us is God. L: We are one body, one family, one church, woven by the Spirit with bonds of peace. P: With Christ's children throughout all of this earth, we are one body in unity and love. FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: 2 Timothy 2:22-26 OUR TIME OF PRAYER (During our time of prayer, the altar rail is open for all who wish to come forward.) HYMN “Sanctuary” PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD'S PRAYER OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: “He Leadeth Me” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN'S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 22:34-40 SERMON “The Methodist Method” *CLOSING HYMN “Victory in Jesus” - #370 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Since Jesus Came into my Heart”

"Supper Time!" by Pastor Rick Birk August 10th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Our Time of Prayer August 10th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Fairest Lord Jesus August 10th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Blessed Assurance August 10th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Great is Thy Faithfulness August 10th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

I am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger August 10th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

August 10th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONG: “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: Surprising God of mercy and love, thank you for calling to us this day. We praise you that you challenge us to show our faith in ministries of peace and justice, offering compassion to all in need. Open our hearts and minds today to hear your words of encouragement and challenge. We offer this prayer in Jesus' Name. AMEN. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “When I Look into Your Holiness” *HYMN “Blessed Assurance” - #369 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: The Lord calls us today to be people of justice and mercy. P: Our worship is hollow if it focuses only on our own gratification. L: The Lord asks that our words of hope become actions of peace. P: Thanks be to God who challenges and calls us. L: Let our ministry together bring peace and justice. P: Let our lives reflect God's love and mercy. AMEN. HYMN “Fairest Lord Jesus” - #189 FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 41:10 OUR TIME OF PRAYER (During our time of prayer, the altar rail is open for all who wish to come forward.) HYMN “Sanctuary” PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD'S PRAYER OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: “I am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN'S MOMENTS AND BACKPACK BLESSING (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 26:17-30 SERMON “Supper Time!” HOLY COMMUNION *CLOSING HYMN “Great is Thy Faithfulness” - #140 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder”

Children's Moments August 10th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus August 10th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

August 3rd, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “Majesty” and “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: God of glory, Fill your church with the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. In a world that feels loud, divided, and broken, help us be a sign of something new— a people made alive again through Christ. May we live like resurrection is real, and may others see in us the hope and healing that comes from you. We ask this in the name of Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name” *HYMN “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” - #158 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Come, join and sing! Our God is ruler of all creation. P: Come, stand and praise! Our God is sovereign over all the earth. L: Come, lift your hearts! Jesus, our Savior, has risen from the dead. P: Come, rest your souls! Jesus, our Savior, has defeated sin and death. L: Come, watch and pray! The Holy Spirit is in this place. P: Come, be still and listen! The Holy Spirit will guide us all into worship. L: Come now and worship! Give praise to God, the Father; Jesus Christ, his Son; and the sacred Holy Ghost. Amen. HYMN “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” - #334 PRAYER OF CONFESSION: God of mercy, we confess that we get caught up in chasing after stuff—more things, better gadgets, cooler experiences. We fill our homes, our schedules, and our minds until there's no room left for anyone else. We admit that we've ignored the needs of others—people who are hurting, struggling, or simply left out. We've closed our doors and our hearts when we could've opened them wide. Forgive us. Help us stop looking inward and start looking outward. Show us how to use what we have—our time, our money, even our voices—to bring healing, hope, and justice. Make us bold enough to care for people who are hurting, and wise enough to care for this world You've trusted us with. We pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: John 11:17-26 OUR TIME OF PRAYER (During our time of prayer, the altar rail is open for all who wish to come forward.) HYMN “Sanctuary” PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD'S PRAYER OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: “The Bond of Love” with “Blest Be the Tie that Binds” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN'S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Colossians 3:1-11 SERMON “Looking Through Resurrection Glasses” HOLY COMMUNION *CLOSING HYMN “The Summons” *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Serve the Lord with Gladness”

Sweet, Sweet Spirit August 3rd, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"Looking Through Resurrection Glasses" by Pastor Rick Birk August 3rd, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/