April 13 Service

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”