October 26 Service

October 26th, 2025, Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “Majesty” - #176 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: Leader: Gracious God, open our hearts today. People: Let us feel your overflowing love. Leader: Loosen our fear. Clear our prejudice. People: Give us eyes to see your love at work in others. Leader: Quiet our minds. Steady our spirits. People: Make us ready to follow Jesus with courage and kindness. Leader: We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “More Love to Thee, O Christ” *HYMN: “Are Ye Able” - #530 CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: In the quiet of the morning, as we stir to greet the day... People: God hears our sighs and gives strength to our spirits. Leader: In the busyness of the day, as we work and strive... People: God goes with us, giving us courage and confidence. Leader: In the tiredness of the evening, as we begin to settle down... People: God is present, refreshing and comforting our souls. Leader: In the hush of night, as sleep overcomes our weariness... People: There is God, watching over us with patient love. Leader: Thanks be to God throughout all our days. People: AMEN. HYMN: “’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” - #462 MORNING PRAYER: Jesus, keep us safe. Fear pervades our lives and gives us too many reasons to worry. We see danger every day, and we have experienced the pain it causes. But, you have promised to be our refuge, our shelter and our peace. Even when the storms rage, we know that in your arms we are truly safe. Let us trust you fully, believing that your promises are not empty. You have given us hope, and we cling to that and claim it. Jesus, keep us safe. Amen. FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 41:10 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: Chancel Choir – “Amazing Grace, Eternal Life” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN’S MOMENTS (Children K-6 th grade are invited to Jr. Choir at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Mark 6:45-56 SERMON “Don’t Be Afraid” *CLOSING HYMN: “Take the Name of Jesus with You” - #536 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH: “As We Go” POSTLUDE “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”