July 13, 2025 Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
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OPENING SONGS: “What a Mighty God We Serve” and “Alleluia”
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER:
God, as we step into this time of worship, our hope is simple: that everything we say, sing, and do would lift you up. We want to hear your truth, learn from your Word, and respond with open hearts. We’ve made plans, but we ask for your Spirit to lead the way. If you take us in a new direction, help us follow. Thank you for bringing us together today. We’re excited to see what you’ll do in us and through us. Amen.
PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES
*HYMN “Amazing Grace” - #378
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader: Today is a gift.
People: We receive it with grateful hearts.
Leader: Jesus invites us to come just as we are.
People: So we come—open, ready, and thankful.
Leader: This is the day the Lord has made!
People: We will rejoice and be glad in it!
Leader: Let us worship with all we have—singing, praying, moving, and listening.
People: All for the glory of our great and beautiful God.
Leader: Come, let us worship the Lord together!
People: Amen!
MORNING PRAYER
Lord, we admit—we don’t always reflect your love the way we should. Sometimes our words, actions, or attitudes make others feel unwelcome, even when we don’t mean to. But we want to change. Help us become the kind of people—and the kind of church—where everyone feels invited, included, and loved. Guide us as we grow together in faith and kindness. We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 28:19-20
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:
*DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
CHILDREN’S MOMENTS (All children are invited to attend Jr. Church at this time)
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: 3 John 1:1-15
SERMON “The Good, The Bad, and The Redeemed ”
HOLY COMMUNION
*CLOSING HYMN (sung during Communion) - “Just As I Am” - 357
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING FORTH “As We Go”
POSTLUDE