Groveport UMC

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/

How Great Thou Art played by Mark Stokes, guest organist September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"The World's Most Important Sermon" by Pastor Rick Birk September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Amazing Grace played by Mark Stokes, guest organist September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

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

Thy Word & Alleluia September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “Thy Word” and “Alleluia” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: God, we're here today because we love you. We want our songs, our words, and even our quiet moments to show how much you mean to us. Help us focus on you, not ourselves. Guide us so that everything we do in this time—what we sing, say, and pray—gives honor to your name. You are the one who deserves all the praise. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “How Great Thou Art”- Mark Stokes, guest organist *HYMN: “Great is Thy Faithfulness ” - #140 CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. People: Happy are those who keep God's decrees, who seek God with their whole heart. Leader: Make us understand the way of your precepts, O God, and we will meditate on your wondrous works. People: Put false ways far from us, O God, and graciously teach us your law. PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Holy God, we confess we have failed to live as your holy people. We have cared for ourselves at others' expense. We have not answered your calls for justice and peace. We have harmed the creation you entrusted to our care, and have ignored your image in our neighbors. In your mercy, forgive us. By your Holy Spirit, empower us to live as loyal subjects of your realm, and as more faithful followers of your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 5:1-16 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: “Amazing Grace” by Mark Stokes *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN'S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 7:23-29 SERMON “The World's Most Important Sermon” Leader: Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. People: Happy are those who keep God's decrees, who seek God with their whole heart. Leader: Make us understand the way of your precepts, O God, and we will meditate on your wondrous works. People: Put false ways far from us, O God, and graciously teach us your law. HOLY COMMUNION *CLOSING HYMN: “Because He Lives” - #364 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH: “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Hornpipe” by G. F. Handel

Great is Thy Faithfulness September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

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/