The Methodist Method

August 17th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONG: “Morning Has Broken” #145 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: God, we’ve come together this morning to worship you—the One who gave us the incredible gift of your Son. Help us show our thanks by loving others the way you love us. Let this time be filled with your Spirit and overflowing with love. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “Celebrate Jesus” *HYMN “Here I Am, Lord” - #593 CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: Even when we wander, God, People: your love comes looking for us. Leader: When life feels unfair, God, People: your justice makes us strong. Leader: When we feel weak or unsure, God, People: your presence fills us with hope. Leader: When we feel alone or forgotten, God, People: you hear us and you respond. ALL: We give you thanks, Lord! HYMN “In Moments Like These” AFFIRMATION OF FAITH L: There is one hope, one calling, to which we are called. P: The hope in our lives is Jesus. L: There is one hope, one calling, to which we are called. P: The call we must answer is God’s. L: There is one faith, one hope, one Lord of us all. P: The Lord of our lives is Jesus. L: There is one baptism, one Father, one Shepherd of all. P: The Creator who calls us is God. L: We are one body, one family, one church, woven by the Spirit with bonds of peace. P: With Christ’s children throughout all of this earth, we are one body in unity and love. FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: 2 Timothy 2:22-26 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: “He Leadeth Me” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN’S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 22:34-40 SERMON “The Methodist Method” *CLOSING HYMN “Victory in Jesus” - #370 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Since Jesus Came into my Heart”