March 2 Service

March 2 Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To help support the ministry of the church, please click here https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONG: “This is the Day” with “How Great is our God” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: God of glory and power, pour out your Holy Spirit on us today. Reveal to us your wisdom and guidance. Manifest through us your Spirit of glorious grace and love. And make your loving presence known to all, through the ministries of your church. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES: “Be Still My Soul” *HYMN “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” #400 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Christ has called us here, P: inviting us to offer praise and prayer. L: May Christ’s presence be revealed in this time, P: showing us the way to go. L: May Christ’s glory shine into our worship, P: that Christ’s glory may shine in our lives. HYMN “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” #349 PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Gracious God, we tremble in the presence of your glory and power. Strengthen our courage, that we might look upon your love and stop shrinking away in fear. Embolden us to trust your grace, no matter how grave our transgressions or ashamed our hearts may be. Shine upon us with your mercy, that we may shine for all to see. Grant us confidence in both your grace and your abundant love. In your loving name, we pray. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE: FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 34:29-35 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: “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN’S MOMENTS: (Children in grades 1-6 may attend Jr. Church at this time) SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 9:28-36 SERMON “Listen to Him” HOLY COMMUNION *HYMN “I Stand Amazed in the Presence” - #371 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE ”Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”