Groveport UMC

"Handcrafted Christians" by Pastor Rick Birk May 11, 2025 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing GUMC Chancel Choir May 11, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Prayer Time May 4, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

May 4, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “Shout to the Lord” and “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” - #334 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: Lord of Life, you meet us where we are, challenge our assumptions, and turn our lives upside down. Remove the scales from our eyes, so we can see the fullness of your love, the beautiful diversity of the people you call us to love, and the joy of sharing your welcome with all. Fill us with your Spirit, so that we may love one another just as our Shepherd loves us. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” *HYMN “Amazing Grace” - #378 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Rejoice in the Lord. P: Praise God’s holy name. L: Worthy is the Lamb of our praise. P: Worthy is the righteous one of blessing, honor, and glory. L: Rejoice in the Lord. P: Praise God’s holy name. HYMN “In Moments Like These” PRAYER OF CONFESSION: We rejoice in the wonder of your resurrection, O Christ, but then tend to sink back into our old ways of thinking, behaving, responding to people’s needs. We can dance with the angels and all humankind on Easter Sunday, but the days following the Day of Resurrection cause us to slip back into apathy or despair. Forgive us when we so easily become distracted by our own cares and worries that we ignore the needs of others around us. Forgive us when we forget your power and love for us. Charge us up, O Lord! Set our hearts to dancing! Give us a spirit for rejoicing, willing hearts and hands for helping, voices for praising you forever! AMEN. WORDS OF ASSURANCE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: 2 Corinthians 5:17 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 *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDRENS’ MOMENTS: (Children may be dismissed for Jr. Church at this time) SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 9:1-20 SERMON “Can People Change?” HOLY COMMUNION *HYMN “Great is Thy Faithfulness” - #140 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “Because He Lives” chorus only POSTLUDE “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands

Can People Change? May 4, 2025 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Children's Moments May 4, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Chancel Choir May 4, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Behind Closed Doors April 27 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

April 27 Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONG: “Easter People, Raise Your Voices” - #304 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: God of mystery and miracles, breathe your peace upon us. Reveal your presence, as we look for you each day. Strengthen our faith and our trust, as we pray for miracles for one another and for all of your creation. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” *HYMN “The Day of Resurrection” - #303 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: With trumpet sounds and singing hearts, P: we come to praise the Lord. L: As faithful witnesses of Christ’s grace and love, P: we come to praise the Lord. L: Coming here with our doubts and our faith, P: we come to praise the Lord. HYMN “In the Garden” #314 PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Loving Christ, you welcomed Thomas’ questions, even his doubts. Welcome us, too, with your grace and your love. Offer your hand of forgiveness and show us the truth of your presence. Fill us with the power of your love, that your grace, forgiveness, and love may flow freely to others. In gratitude and joy, we pray. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Revelation 1:4-8 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: “Lift High the Cross” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDRENS’ MOMENTS: (Children may be dismissed for Jr. Choir at this time) SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: John 20:19-31 SERMON “Behind Closed Doors” *HYMN “Crown Him with Many Crowns” - #327 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “Because He Lives” chorus only

The Day of Resurrection April 27 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/