Groveport UMC

June 22, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “Something About that Name” and “His Name is Wonderful” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: Merciful God, We’re surrounded by voices claiming to speak the truth. Some try to mislead, manipulate, or use us for their own gain. So much of what we hear is distorted or shallow— just quick takes and headlines, not real wisdom. But You, Lord, are different. You come to us as the Way, the Truth, and the Life— not just another voice, but the one we can fully trust. Thank You for offering us a deep, lasting truth— a truth that fills us, grounds us, and sets us free. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “His Eye is on the Sparrow” *HYMN “God of Grace and God of Glory” - #277 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: If you are tired, come and worship! P: If you are hungry, come and worship! L: If you are filled with joy, come and worship! P: If your spirit feels renewed, come and worship! L: Our God desires our worship, whether we have much or little to give. P: There is healing when we come before our God. L: All who are gathered here, come and worship! HYMN “Freely, Freely” - #389 RECOGNITION OF YOUTH GOING TO SUMMER CAMP FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 150:1-6 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: “Standing on the Promises” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 25:1 HYMN AND HYMN STORY “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” - #133 HYMN AND HYMN STORY “I Surrender All” - #354 *CLOSING HYMN “To God Be the Glory” - #98 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Sunshine in My Soul”

God of Grace and God of Glory June 22, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Standing on the Promises Offertory Music Played by Nancy Wilkerson June 22, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

June 15, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “Majesty” and “Thy Word” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: We’re here this morning to worship you, to learn, and to grow. We want to understand your love more deeply and figure out how to live it out in our everyday lives. Guide us in this time together— in our singing, praying, listening, and sharing. Let everything we do bring you joy and help us leave here changed for the better. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “Abide with Me”- Mark Stokes - Guest Organist *HYMN “The Church’s One Foundation” - #545 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: God our Provider, we come into this space with many needs. P: Some of us are seeking strength to face hard things. L: Some of us are looking for hope because we’re tired and weary. P: Some of us just need to feel loved—because we feel alone. L: But in this place, we believe You will meet us. P: Through a song, a word, a prayer, or a quiet moment— You are here. You are with us. And we are ready to worship. Amen. HYMN “When Love is Found” - #643 MORNING PRAYER: Gracious and loving God, On this special day, we thank You for the gift of fathers and father figures— For their strength, their guidance, their sacrifices, and their love. We give thanks for those who have been present in our lives— who have encouraged us, protected us, and shown us glimpses of Your heart. Just as the father in Jesus’ story waited patiently and welcomed his son with open arms, we are reminded of Your unwavering love, grace, and compassion for us all. Lord, bless the fathers who lead with wisdom and kindness, who work hard to provide, who forgive with open hearts, and who point their families toward Your truth. Encourage the tired, renew the discouraged, and inspire all fathers to lead with faith. For those who are missing their dads today, or carry wounds from broken relationships, bring comfort, healing, and hope. And for those who step into the role of father—mentors, uncles, coaches, teachers—we thank You. Help all of us, Lord, to extend love, mercy, and forgiveness to one another, just as You have done for us. May our homes be places of grace, where unity and compassion grow. We celebrate the fathers among us today, and we lift our eyes to You, our perfect Heavenly Father, who never gives up on us, who welcomes us home, and who rejoices when we return. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen. FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 4:1-15 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: “Rock of Ages” – Mark Stokes *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN’S MOMENTS (Children may be dismissed for Jr. Church at this time) SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 15:11-32 SERMON “A Caring Father” - brought by David Kudel *HYMN “Grace Greater Than Our Sin” - #365 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “This is My Father’s World” - Mark Stokes

Grace Greater Than Our Sin June 15, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"A Caring Father" by David Kudel June 15 Message June 15, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Abide with Me Mark Stokes - Guest Organist June 15, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Majesty and Thy Word June 15, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

“Rock of Ages” – Mark Stokes June 15, 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 June 15, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/