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Children's Moments May 18, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

God Be With You Till We Meet Again May 18, 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 May 18, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"Skipping to the End" by Pastor Rick Birk May 18, 2025 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

The Old Rugged Cross May 18, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

May 18, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “What a Mighty God We Serve” and “You Are My All in All” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: Gracious and Loving God, we are grateful that you have called us together this day, drawing us from darkness to the glory of your light. May our spirits rejoice at the good news you have for us today. Open our hearts to your healing love, for we ask this in Christ's Name. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES: “Come Thou, Almighty King” *HYMN “Victory in Jesus” - #370 CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: We are here because we have collected the hurts and hatreds of living through another week. People. We gather as the wounded people. Leader: We are here because we have also seen joy and hope, creativity and new life in the week we have just lived through. People: We gather as the wondering people. Leader: We are here because we believe that Christ is the power that brings life together and makes it whole. People: We gather as the worshiping people. We begin a new week as we celebrate resurrection — Christ's victory over death, our victory over despair and hopelessness. We gather not to relive the past, but to be renewed that we might build the future. HYMN “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” #297 PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Patient God, sometimes we are just too busy for our own good. We pledge ourselves to hectic schedules, demands on time, energy, and resources that erode all too quickly. We seem to be rushing through life. The cries of those in need often go unheeded in our blur of activities which sap our energy, our resources, our spirits. Slow us down a bit, Lord. Remind us again that we are responsible for the care of this world, for reaching out and offering your healing love. Help us to hear the words of patient love that you have for us. Remind us again of Jesus' words to his disciples when he told them that they should love one another as he loved them. May we take time to bear witness to that love in all that we do. For we ask this in Jesus' Name. AMEN WORDS OF ASSURANCE RECOGNITION OF GRADUATES AND PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Jeremiah 29:11 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 Old Rugged Cross” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN'S MOMENTS (Children may be dismissed for Jr. Church at this time) SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Revelation 21:1-6 SERMON “Skipping to the End” *HYMN “God Be with You Till We Meet Again” - #672 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “Because He Lives” chorus only POSTLUDE “There Shall Be Showers of Blessing”

What a Mighty God We Serve & You Are My All in All May 18, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Beneath the Cross of Jesus May 18, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Victory in Jesus May 18, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Majesty and Thy Word Opening Music May 11, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

How Great Thou Art May 11, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Seek Ye First May 11, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing GUMC Chancel Choir May 11, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Just As I Am May 11, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Blessed Assurance May 11, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

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May 11, 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 “Thy Word” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: Gracious God, on this day when we celebrate the love within the home, we remember your love embodied in your Son, Jesus Christ. Help us to model our love after his servant love, which bows down to cradle the vulnerable in hands that offer a healing and life-giving touch. We pray this in his name. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” *HYMN “How Great Thou Art” - #77 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: The God of love and grace invites us in. P: Blessed be the God of love! L: The God of power and might welcomes us here. P: Glory to God on high! L: The God of wisdom and truth speaks to us now. P: Praise the One who speaks truth to our hearts! HYMN “Seek Ye First” #405 A PRAYER FOR MOTHER'S DAY: Leader: God is love. We are created in God's image to reflect and share that love. People: We celebrate human love as a gift. We are given families, friends and communities in which to receive and nurture love for one another. Leader: On this Mother's Day, we give thanks for our mothers who gave us the gift of life. People: We give thanks for all the women who have loved and shaped us, comforted and encouraged us, taught us and believed in us. Leader: We ask your blessing upon these women, O Lord. May your love strengthen and support them each day. People: Grant them your grace and wisdom. Leader: Anoint them with your presence and peace. People: Thank you for your love and for family and friends with whom we share that love. Amen. FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 23 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: Chancel Choir – “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SPECIAL MUSIC: Children's and Chancel Choirs – “The First Commandment” (Children may be dismissed for Jr. Church at this time) SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 9:36-43 SERMON “Handcrafted Christians” HOLY COMMUNION *HYMN “Just As I Am” - #357 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “Because He Lives” chorus only

Our Time of Prayer May 11, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

The First Commandment GUMC Chancel Choir & GUMC Children's Choir May 11, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"Handcrafted Christians" by Pastor Rick Birk May 11, 2025 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

May 4, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “Shout to the Lord” and “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” - #334 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: Lord of Life, you meet us where we are, challenge our assumptions, and turn our lives upside down. Remove the scales from our eyes, so we can see the fullness of your love, the beautiful diversity of the people you call us to love, and the joy of sharing your welcome with all. Fill us with your Spirit, so that we may love one another just as our Shepherd loves us. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” *HYMN “Amazing Grace” - #378 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Rejoice in the Lord. P: Praise God's holy name. L: Worthy is the Lamb of our praise. P: Worthy is the righteous one of blessing, honor, and glory. L: Rejoice in the Lord. P: Praise God's holy name. HYMN “In Moments Like These” PRAYER OF CONFESSION: We rejoice in the wonder of your resurrection, O Christ, but then tend to sink back into our old ways of thinking, behaving, responding to people's needs. We can dance with the angels and all humankind on Easter Sunday, but the days following the Day of Resurrection cause us to slip back into apathy or despair. Forgive us when we so easily become distracted by our own cares and worries that we ignore the needs of others around us. Forgive us when we forget your power and love for us. Charge us up, O Lord! Set our hearts to dancing! Give us a spirit for rejoicing, willing hearts and hands for helping, voices for praising you forever! AMEN. WORDS OF ASSURANCE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: 2 Corinthians 5:17 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: Chancel Choir *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDRENS' MOMENTS: (Children may be dismissed for Jr. Church at this time) SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 9:1-20 SERMON “Can People Change?” HOLY COMMUNION *HYMN “Great is Thy Faithfulness” - #140 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “Because He Lives” chorus only POSTLUDE “He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

Children's Moments May 4, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Chancel Choir May 4, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Can People Change? May 4, 2025 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Prayer Time May 4, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

The Day of Resurrection April 27 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Our Time of Prayer April 27, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Behind Closed Doors April 27 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

In the Garden April 27, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Lift High the Cross April 27, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

April 27 Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONG: “Easter People, Raise Your Voices” - #304 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: God of mystery and miracles, breathe your peace upon us. Reveal your presence, as we look for you each day. Strengthen our faith and our trust, as we pray for miracles for one another and for all of your creation. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” *HYMN “The Day of Resurrection” - #303 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: With trumpet sounds and singing hearts, P: we come to praise the Lord. L: As faithful witnesses of Christ's grace and love, P: we come to praise the Lord. L: Coming here with our doubts and our faith, P: we come to praise the Lord. HYMN “In the Garden” #314 PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Loving Christ, you welcomed Thomas' questions, even his doubts. Welcome us, too, with your grace and your love. Offer your hand of forgiveness and show us the truth of your presence. Fill us with the power of your love, that your grace, forgiveness, and love may flow freely to others. In gratitude and joy, we pray. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Revelation 1:4-8 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: “Lift High the Cross” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDRENS' MOMENTS: (Children may be dismissed for Jr. Choir at this time) SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: John 20:19-31 SERMON “Behind Closed Doors” *HYMN “Crown Him with Many Crowns” - #327 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “Because He Lives” chorus only

Crown Him with Many Crowns April 27, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

CHILDRENS' MOMENTS April 27, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Easter People, Raise Your Voices April 27, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Easter Sunday Service (April 20) Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONG: Chancel Choir: “He Won the Fight” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: L: Christ is risen! P: We walked the valleys and saw the people crying in need. Jesus reached out to them. He did not criticize or diminish their needs. He touched their lives and they were never the same. The love that flowed through him to them was God's healing love. L: Christ is risen! P: We sat at table in the Upper Room as Jesus told of his death and we wanted to discount his words. How could he die? We did not want to believe it. It was easier to proclaim with bravado our faith than to listen to his words. L: Christ is risen! P: We waited in the Garden of Sorrows while he prayed and watched in horror as he was betrayed with a kiss. We followed at a distance and denied, with Peter, ever knowing who he was. We were in the crowd that clamored for Barabbas' release and turned our backs as Pilate washed his hands of the crime. L: Christ is risen! P: We followed him to the hill and cringed as they nailed him to the Cross. We heard his words of forgiveness and love from the cross and felt the ground tremble as the sky darkened and he gave up his life, into his father's hands. L: Christ is risen! P: We ran from the empty tomb today, with the incredible news that He is Risen! He was not captured by death, but is risen from the dead, just as he said he would be. We come with the joy in our hearts to this day. As the flowers in our worship area burst with color, so we burst with the absolute joyous news CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA. AMEN. PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES: “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” *HYMN “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” #302 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Run from fear and darkness! Hope is on the move! P: Run to tell the world, Christ is risen! L: Do not be afraid. Jesus has conquered death! P: We can proclaim with great confidence that God's love rules. L: Christ is risen! P: CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED! ALL: AMEN HYMN “Up From the Grave He Arose” #322 PRAYER OF CONFESSION: We have to admit it, Lord, that we had our doubts. We have heard the Resurrection story and for so many years it has remained just a nice story. But this time it is different. This time we have walked the path with Christ. We have journeyed through the wilderness and valleys, to the mountaintops to the courtyard, the garden and the cross. Now you bring us to the empty tomb and to the joyous news of the truth of Christ. Forgive us when we so easily doubt the truth of his resurrection. Forgive us when we feel we have to have absolute proof of everything. Your love in Jesus Christ is all the proof we need. You conquered death and sin, you brought us to new life. We praise your holy name and sing our unending song of hope and thanksgiving. Christ the Lord is risen today. Alleluia. AMEN. WORDS OF ASSURANCE: FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 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: Chancel Choir: “O, What a Man is He!” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDRENS' MOMENTS: (Children may be dismissed for Jr. Church at this time) SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 24:1-12 SERMON “A Grave Situation” *HYMN “He Lives” - #310 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “Because He Lives” chorus only POSTLUDE “The Easter Song”

A Grave Situation April 20 Service (Easter Sunday 2025) Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

All Glory Laud and Honor April 13 Service (Palm Sunday 2025) Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Crown Him King of Kings April 13 Service (Palm Sunday 2025) Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Wave the Palms April 13 Service (Palm Sunday 2025) Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Hosanna, Loud Hosanna April 13 Service (Palm Sunday 2025) Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

There's Something About that Name April 13 Service (Palm Sunday 2025) Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Childrens Moments April 13 Service (Palm Sunday 2025) Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

April 13 Service (Palm Sunday 2025) Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONG: “There's Something About that Name” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: God our hope, today we remember that when Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem the people shouted hosannas and proclaimed him as king. Help us to honor him every day, choose him as our leader, and follow him in the way that leads to new life; for he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES: “Crown Him King of Kings” *HYMN Procession of Waving the Palms and singing “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” #278 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Hosanna in the highest! P: Hosanna in the highest! L: Hosanna to Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee! P: Hosanna in the highest! L: Hosanna to the Son of David! P: Hosanna in the highest! L: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! P: Hosanna in the highest! L: Blessed is the one who brings hope during difficult times! P: Hosanna in the highest! L: Hosanna in the highest heaven! P: Hosanna in the highest! HYMN “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” #297 FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 19:28-40 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: Chancel Choir: “Wave the Palms” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDRENS' MOMENTS: (Children may be dismissed for Jr. Church at this time) SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 22:7-53 SERMON “What Happened?” HOLY COMMUNION *HYMN “All Glory Laud and Honor” - #280 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Blessed Redeemer”

Our Time of Prayer April 13 Service (Palm Sunday 2025) Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Beneath the Cross of Jesus April 13 Service (Palm Sunday 2025) Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"What Happened?" by Pastor Rick Birk April 13 Service (Palm Sunday 2025) Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Prelude and Lighting of the Altar Candles April 6, 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 April 6, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Children's Moments April 6, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Grace Greater Than Our Sin April 6, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Majesty & Thy Word Opening Music April 6, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/