July 20 Service

July 20, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “Shine, Jesus, Shine” and “Take My Life, and Let it Be” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: God, you’ve brought us to another Sunday—a day to pause, to breathe, and to be with you and with one another. Thank you for the chance to worship together. Help us to be united in heart and mind as we open ourselves to your Spirit. Let your love grow in us so that we can grow closer to you and to each other. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” *HYMN “I Love You, Lord” CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: Jesus, draw us close to you—and to one another—with your love. People: Help us stay grounded in your truth. Don’t let distractions or false promises pull us away from your Word or your ways. Leader: Teach us today how to love our neighbors as ourselves—with courage, kindness, and wisdom. People: We can’t do it without you, Lord. Be with us now and always. PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Gracious and forgiving God, thank you for always welcoming us—no matter how heavy our burdens or how many times we’ve messed up. Without your love and invitation to come as we are, we’d be overwhelmed by the weight of our pain and mistakes. We’re tired—tired of struggling with the same habits, of the stress and hurt in our families, of the inner battles we fight daily. The past clings to us, and we feel worn out. But with you, there is peace. With you, there is room to breathe, to heal, to begin again. You meet us with hope and remind us that we’re not alone. Hear the silent cries of our hearts today. Forgive us. Restore us. Help us love you more deeply, care for ourselves more gently, and love our neighbors more fully. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 19:17 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: “Let There Be Peace on Earth” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN’S MOMENTS (All children are invited to attend Jr. Church at this time) SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 10:25-37 SERMON “Raising Kids Who Stop” *CLOSING HYMN “God Will Take Care of You” - 130 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Jesus Saves”