August 4 Worship Service

August 4 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS BREAKTHROUGH PRAYER: Amazing God, We pray that through the Holy Spirit Your preferred future for Groveport United Methodist Church will be made clear to us. Give us the courage we need to follow You wherever You may take us. We ask that You bind us together in love so that we can bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to our friends, families, and community. Open our eyes so that we may see the amazing things You are already doing among us. AMEN. PRELUDE “Be Still My Soul” LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES *OPENING HYMN “How Great Thou Art” #77 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Welcome! It is good to have you here this day. P: Thank you. We come seeking healing and peace for our spirits. L: God is with us, giving that wondrous healing love to each one. P: Blessed be God who watches over us. L: Come, let us praise God with thankful hearts. P: Lord, we come to you in gratitude for all you do for us. AMEN. HYMN “Thank You, Lord” PRAYER OF CONFESSION: There are far too many times, O Lord, when we have neglected or ignored the needs of others because it just wasn’t convenient for us to help. We backed away with excuses on our lips and indifference in our hearts. Forgive us and set us on the right path of service and compassion in the name of Jesus who modeled faithful living for us. Remind us that we are residents of a global community. Help us to hear the plight of those who have been voiceless. With the gifts that we have and the love of Christ, direct our lives in compassionate service to others. In Jesus’ name, we pray. AMEN. WORDS OF ASSURANCE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 41:8-10 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 “’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN’S MOMENTS - (All children are invited to attend Jr. Church at this time.) SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 1:8-2:10 SERMON “Everyday Heroes” HOLY COMMUNION *CLOSING HYMN “Victory In Jesus” #370 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”