Groveport UMC

"Don't Be Afraid" by Pastor Rick Birk October 26th, 2025, Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Benediction October 26th, 2025, Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Take the Name of Jesus with You October 26th, 2025, Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Amazing Grace, Eternal Life GUMC Chancel Choir October 26th, 2025, Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

October 26th, 2025, Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “Majesty” - #176 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: Leader: Gracious God, open our hearts today. People: Let us feel your overflowing love. Leader: Loosen our fear. Clear our prejudice. People: Give us eyes to see your love at work in others. Leader: Quiet our minds. Steady our spirits. People: Make us ready to follow Jesus with courage and kindness. Leader: We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “More Love to Thee, O Christ” *HYMN: “Are Ye Able” - #530 CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: In the quiet of the morning, as we stir to greet the day... People: God hears our sighs and gives strength to our spirits. Leader: In the busyness of the day, as we work and strive... People: God goes with us, giving us courage and confidence. Leader: In the tiredness of the evening, as we begin to settle down... People: God is present, refreshing and comforting our souls. Leader: In the hush of night, as sleep overcomes our weariness... People: There is God, watching over us with patient love. Leader: Thanks be to God throughout all our days. People: AMEN. HYMN: “'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” - #462 MORNING PRAYER: Jesus, keep us safe. Fear pervades our lives and gives us too many reasons to worry. We see danger every day, and we have experienced the pain it causes. But, you have promised to be our refuge, our shelter and our peace. Even when the storms rage, we know that in your arms we are truly safe. Let us trust you fully, believing that your promises are not empty. You have given us hope, and we cling to that and claim it. Jesus, keep us safe. Amen. 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: Chancel Choir – “Amazing Grace, Eternal Life” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN'S MOMENTS (Children K-6 th grade are invited to Jr. Choir at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Mark 6:45-56 SERMON “Don't Be Afraid” *CLOSING HYMN: “Take the Name of Jesus with You” - #536 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH: “As We Go” POSTLUDE “He's Got the Whole World in His Hands”

Majesty October 26th, 2025, Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus October 26th, 2025, Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Children's Moments October 26th, 2025, Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Are Ye Able October 26th, 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 October 26th, 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 October 19th, 2025, Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

It is Well with My Soul October 19th, 2025, Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Children's Moments October 19th, 2025, Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Special Music Sung by Angela Martin October 19th, 2025, Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"Answering the Door" by Pastor Rick Birk October 19th, 2025, Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Rejoice the Lord is King October 19th, 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 October 19th, 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 Family of God October 19th, 2025, Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

October 19th, 2025, Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “This is the Day” and “The Family of God” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: Good and gracious God, we welcome you into our midst and invite you to make yourself known to us in the silence, in the symbols and in the words and melodies and actions of our worship. We lay aside all else but the desire to be in your presence, touched by your grace and fed by your Word. Enter this sacred time with us, we pray, that we might apprehend the Holy and more importantly, that the Holy might apprehend us. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “How Majestic is Your Name” *HYMN: “Rejoice the Lord is King” - #715 CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: Behold, Christ stands at the door and knocks. People: We hear his voice; we open our lives. Leader: Come, Lord Jesus. People: Be the foundation of everything we do! HYMN: “In Moments Like These” FIRST SCRIPTURE READING John 5:24 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 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: Special Music by Angela Martin and Camilla Nimely *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN'S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Revelation 3:14-22 SERMON “Answering the Door” *CLOSING HYMN: “It is Well with My Soul” - #377 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH: “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Victory in Jesus”

I Love to Tell the Story October 12th 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

October 12th 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONG: “Thy Word” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: Gracious God, we gather in your presence to worship. You welcome us as we are. By your Spirit, meet us here and change us with your love. Open our ears to your Word and our hearts to your people. Receive our songs and our silence. Thank you for this church family. Thank you for your Son, Jesus, our Lord and Savior. AMEN. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “The Majesty and Glory of Your Name” *HYMN: “I Love to Tell the Story” - #156 CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: Praise the Lord. People: Sing to the Lord a new song. Leader: Sing God's praise in the assembly of the faithful. People: Let us all be glad and give thanks and remember that God's love endures forever. All: The Lord God has done mighty acts for us all so let us rejoice in this day that God has made for us. HYMN: “Near to the Heart of God” - #472 AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe 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, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living 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. RESPONSE: “Glory Be to the Father” - #70 FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 103:20 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: “We Have Heard the Joyful Sound - Jesus Saves!” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN'S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Acts 12:1-17 SERMON “Touched by an Angel” HOLY COMMUNION *CLOSING HYMN: “Just as I Am” - #357 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH: “As We Go” POSTLUDE “The Family of God”

Children's Moments October 12th 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"Touched by an Angel" by Pastor Rick Birk October 12th 202Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Just as I Am October 12th 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Thy Word October 12th 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 October 12th 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

We Have Heard the Joyful Sound - Jesus Saves Offertory Music Played by Nancy Wilkerson October 12th 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Near to the Heart of God October 12th 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 October 5th,2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

The Old Rugged Cross October 5th,2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

This is My Father's World October 5th,2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"The Final Word" by Pastor Rick Birk October 5th,2025 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Rain Down GUMC Chancel Choir October 5th,2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

October 5th,2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONG: “Change My Heart, O God” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: Father, we come together to worship you, the author and perfecter of our faith. We long to know you more, to draw closer to your heart. Remove the distractions that keep us from coming fully into your presence. You are worthy of our worship. May every part of our being reflect your glory as we worship you this day. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “Amazing Grace” *HYMN: “This is My Father's World” - #144 CALL TO WORSHIP: (based on Philippians 2:5-11) Leader: Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave. People: Being found in human likeness, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Leader: Therefore, God exalted him even more highly and gave him the name that is above every name. People: And at the name of Jesus, every knee shall bend and every tongue confess: Jesus Christ is Lord! PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Merciful Savior, we are short-sighted and forgetful, and we are sorry. With a word you created all that is, and your word still has power to deliver us from storms of doubt and fear. But, we fail to call on you. We rely on our own resources rather than trust yours. We muddle along in weakness, forgetting how readily available to us is your strength. Deliver us, gracious God. Calm the storm within us by being our peace, and renew us in love and trust. For the sake of Christ, we pray. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 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 – “Rain Down” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN'S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING John 19:26-30 SERMON “The Final Word” HYMN: “O Love Divine, What Hast Thou Done” - #287 HOLY COMMUNION *CLOSING HYMN: “The Old Rugged Cross” - #504 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH: “As We Go” POSTLUDE “O, How I Love Jesus”

September 28th, 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: Leader: Holy God, we come to you now. You made us, you care for us, and you save us. People: We are here because the love of Christ moves us. Leader: Renew our faith today. Help us trust what we cannot see and do not fully understand. People: We are here because the love of Christ moves us. Leader: We worship you and rest in your mystery. Remind us that you are at work in our lives and in our world. You are in charge, and you are good. People: We are here because the love of Christ moves us. Leader: We gather as your people. Give us the fellowship of your Spirit. Help us carry each other's burdens and share each other's joys. People: We are here because the love of Christ moves us. Leader: Thank you for your great love. Be with us in this place. ALL: Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “There is None Like You” *HYMN: “When Morning Gilds the Skies” CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: Christ is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. People: He is the head of his body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so he might come to have first place in everything. Leader: For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell. People: Through him, all things in heaven and on earth are reconciled to God, who was pleased to make peace through the blood of Christ's cross. AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: We believe Jesus Christ brought God's Kingdom near, calling all people to repent and believe the good news. We believe his death on the cross exposes both the reality of human sin and the depths of God's selfless, sacrificial love. We believe his resurrection is God's ultimate victory over sin, hate, evil, and death. We believe that through the Holy Spirit, Jesus still calls us and all to repent and believe the gospel, yielding our hearts to God alone, embodying in our lives the justice, mercy, and love of God's rule. FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Exodus 3:1-14 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: Special Music – “Chain Breaker” by Angela Martin *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN'S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Joshua 6:35-40 SERMON “Who Do YOU Say that I Am?” *CLOSING HYMN: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” - #526 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH: “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Love Lifted Me”

Our Time of Prayer September 28th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"Who Do YOU Say that I Am?" by Pastor Rick Birk September 28th, 2025 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Majesty & Lord, I Lift Your Name on High Opening Music September 28th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Chain Breaker Sung by Angela Martin September 28th, 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 28th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

What a Friend We Have in Jesus September 28th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Power in the Blood September 21st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Blessed Assurance September 21st, 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 September 21st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

A Choral Benediction GUMC Chancel Choir September 21st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"A Good Story" by Pastor Rick Birk September 21st, 2025 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

I Love You, Lord September 21st, 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 21st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

September 21st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “My Lord, What a Morning” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: Eternal God, who spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways, and who has spoken to us by your Son: Open our ears and hearts by your Holy Spirit to welcome your Holy One's words of eternal life, that we may rejoice in your rule and walk after him in your ways. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “Ancient of Days” *HYMN: “Power in the Blood” CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: If we indeed cry out for insight and raise our voice for understanding— People: If we seek wisdom like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures— Leader: Then will we understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. People: For the Lord gives wisdom, and from the Lord's mouth come knowledge and understanding. Leader: The Lord stores up sound wisdom for the upright, and is a shield to those who walk blamelessly. People: The Lord guards the paths of justice, and preserves the way of the faithful. HYMN: “I Love You, Lord” PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Holy and gracious God, in Christ all things are made new, including us. Yet, we confess that the "old self" often has more sway than the "new self" your life offers. We are plagued by fear, worry and doubt despite our new identity as your beloved children. Anger, resentment and hatred wreak havoc in our relationships, even though you are the Prince of Peace. We are consumed with regrets, shame and guilt despite the forgiveness you freely give us. We want it to be otherwise, Lord! We want to live fully in the joy of your salvation. Through your forgiving love reconcile us to you and to one another, that we may trust in your goodness, and rest in your grace. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Proverbs 12:15 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: “A Choral Benediction” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN'S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 25:31-46 SERMON “A Good Story” *CLOSING HYMN: “Blessed Assurance” - #369 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH: “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”

Our Time of Prayer September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Discussing The World Today September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/