November 30th, 2025, Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
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OPENING SONGS: “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” - #213
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER:
Eternal God, we are seeking signs of your presence in our lives. Open our eyes, open our ears, open our hearts to receive some word of hope as we anticipate the coming of the One whom you are sending.
PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
*HYMN: “Emmanuel, Emmanuel”
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader: Christ draws near. People: A new day is dawning.
Leader: God’s kingdom is here. People: A new day is dawning.
Leader: It’s time to wake up. People: A new day is dawning.
Leader: Christ draws near. People: A new day is dawning.
SPECIAL MUSIC: Udo Maroscher – “When a Child is Born”
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE (Hope Candle)
Leader: Light begins to come. People: The glimmer begins.
Leader: God brings God’s image into the world. People: In us!
Leader: And in the Light of the world. People: Come, Lord Jesus.
HYMN: (vs. 1 only) - “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” - #196
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Luke 1:5-25
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 - “All Will Be Well”
*DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
CHILDREN’S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time).
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Luke 1:67-80
SERMON “Advent Playlist: Zechariah’s Song”
*CLOSING HYMN: “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” - #203
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING FORTH: “As We Go”
POSTLUDE “Angels from the Realms of Glory”