April 27 Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
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OPENING SONG: “Easter People, Raise Your Voices” - #304
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER:
God of mystery and miracles, breathe your peace upon us. Reveal your presence, as we look
for you each day. Strengthen our faith and our trust, as we pray for miracles for one another
and for all of your creation. Amen.
PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
*HYMN “The Day of Resurrection” - #303
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: With trumpet sounds and singing hearts, P: we come to praise the Lord.
L: As faithful witnesses of Christ’s grace and love, P: we come to praise the Lord.
L: Coming here with our doubts and our faith, P: we come to praise the Lord.
HYMN “In the Garden” #314
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Loving Christ, you welcomed Thomas’ questions, even his doubts. Welcome us, too, with
your grace and your love. Offer your hand of forgiveness and show us the truth of your
presence. Fill us with the power of your love, that your grace, forgiveness, and love may flow
freely to others. In gratitude and joy, we pray. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Revelation 1:4-8
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: “Lift High the Cross”
*DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
CHILDRENS’ MOMENTS: (Children may be dismissed for Jr. Choir at this time)
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: John 20:19-31
SERMON “Behind Closed Doors”
*HYMN “Crown Him with Many Crowns” - #327
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING FORTH “Because He Lives” chorus only