Groveport UMC

September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “Thy Word” and “Alleluia” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: God, we’re here today because we love you. We want our songs, our words, and even our quiet moments to show how much you mean to us. Help us focus on you, not ourselves. Guide us so that everything we do in this time—what we sing, say, and pray—gives honor to your name. You are the one who deserves all the praise. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “How Great Thou Art”- Mark Stokes, guest organist *HYMN: “Great is Thy Faithfulness ” - #140 CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. People: Happy are those who keep God’s decrees, who seek God with their whole heart. Leader: Make us understand the way of your precepts, O God, and we will meditate on your wondrous works. People: Put false ways far from us, O God, and graciously teach us your law. PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Holy God, we confess we have failed to live as your holy people. We have cared for ourselves at others’ expense. We have not answered your calls for justice and peace. We have harmed the creation you entrusted to our care, and have ignored your image in our neighbors. In your mercy, forgive us. By your Holy Spirit, empower us to live as loyal subjects of your realm, and as more faithful followers of your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 5:1-16 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: “Amazing Grace” by Mark Stokes *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN’S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 7:23-29 SERMON “The World’s Most Important Sermon” Leader: Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. People: Happy are those who keep God’s decrees, who seek God with their whole heart. Leader: Make us understand the way of your precepts, O God, and we will meditate on your wondrous works. People: Put false ways far from us, O God, and graciously teach us your law. HOLY COMMUNION *CLOSING HYMN: “Because He Lives” - #364 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH: “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Hornpipe” by G. F. Handel

Because He Lives September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"The World’s Most Important Sermon" by Pastor Rick Birk September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Thy Word & Alleluia September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Great is Thy Faithfulness September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Our Time of Prayer September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Discussing The World Today September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

How Great Thou Art played by Mark Stokes, guest organist September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Amazing Grace played by Mark Stokes, guest organist September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Standing in the Need of Prayer September 7th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/