August 10th, 2025 Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
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OPENING SONG: “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER:
Surprising God of mercy and love, thank you for calling to us this day. We praise you that you challenge us to show our faith in ministries of peace and justice, offering compassion to all in need. Open our hearts and minds today to hear your words of encouragement and challenge. We offer this prayer in Jesus' Name. AMEN.
PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “When I Look into Your Holiness”
*HYMN “Blessed Assurance” - #369
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: The Lord calls us today to be people of justice and mercy.
P: Our worship is hollow if it focuses only on our own gratification.
L: The Lord asks that our words of hope become actions of peace.
P: Thanks be to God who challenges and calls us.
L: Let our ministry together bring peace and justice.
P: Let our lives reflect God's love and mercy. AMEN.
HYMN “Fairest Lord Jesus” - #189
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: “I am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger”
*DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
CHILDREN’S MOMENTS AND BACKPACK BLESSING
(Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time).
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 26:17-30
SERMON “Supper Time!”
HOLY COMMUNION
*CLOSING HYMN “Great is Thy Faithfulness” - #140
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING FORTH “As We Go”
POSTLUDE “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder”