Groveport UMC

March 9, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To help support the ministry of the church, please click here https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “Now is the Time to Worship” with “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: Living God, you are here among us and within us, in the midst of whatever is ailing us. As Jesus reached out and touched the lives of those who gathered around him, may we also reach out in love to you and to each other. Open our lives in this worship to the indwelling power of your Spirit. To you be all glory for now and forever. AMEN. PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES: “Higher Ground” *HYMN “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” #384 CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: Jesus said, Let the little children come to me… People: We come, each of us a child of God. Leader: Jesus said, do not stop them. People: We come to remove obstacles before children. Leader: Jesus said, it is to such as these that the reign of God belongs. People: We come to recognize that each child is already part of God’s realm. Leader: Jesus said, truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the reign of God as a little child will never enter it. People: We come to worship with the trust and vulnerability and dependence of a child. Come, let us worship God. HYMN “Through It All” FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Micah 6:6-8 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: Chancel Choir *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 13:10-17 SERMON “A Safe Sanctuary” HOLY COMMUNION *HYMN “Just As I Am” - #357 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE ”Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

Just As I Am Closing Music March 9, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To help support the ministry of the church, please click here https://groveportumc.org/give/

March 9, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To help support the ministry of the church, please click here https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “Now is the Time to Worship” with “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: Living God, you are here among us and within us, in the midst of whatever is ailing us. As Jesus reached out and touched the lives of those who gathered around him, may we also reach out in love to you and to each other. Open our lives in this worship to the indwelling power of your Spirit. To you be all glory for now and forever. AMEN. PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES: “Higher Ground” *HYMN “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” #384 CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: Jesus said, Let the little children come to me… People: We come, each of us a child of God. Leader: Jesus said, do not stop them. People: We come to remove obstacles before children. Leader: Jesus said, it is to such as these that the reign of God belongs. People: We come to recognize that each child is already part of God’s realm. Leader: Jesus said, truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the reign of God as a little child will never enter it. People: We come to worship with the trust and vulnerability and dependence of a child. Come, let us worship God. HYMN “Through It All” FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Micah 6:6-8 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: Chancel Choir *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 13:10-17 SERMON “A Safe Sanctuary” HOLY COMMUNION *HYMN “Just As I Am” - #357 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE ”Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

Our Time of Prayer March 2, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To help support the ministry of the church, please click here https://groveportumc.org/give/

"Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart" played by Nancy Wilkerson March 2, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To help support the ministry of the church, please click here https://groveportumc.org/give/

"Listen to Him" by Pastor Rick Birk March 2, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To help support the ministry of the church, please click here https://groveportumc.org/give/

Children's Moments March 2, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To help support the ministry of the church, please click here https://groveportumc.org/give/

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”

"Your Turn" by Pastor Rick Birk February 23, 2025 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To help support the ministry of the church, please click here https://groveportumc.org/give/

Special Music Sung by Terri Christensen February 23, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To help support the ministry of the church, please click here https://groveportumc.org/give/