Groveport UMC
Groveport UMC
We are thrilled that you have found us and hope that you will soon find your way to our church. We are a community of Christians striving to live out the call God has placed on us to live as Jesus Christ's servants and disciples in the world
The mission points of Groveport UMC are to . . .
WORSHIP GOD - through Sunday morning worship and prayer
BUILD DISCIPLES - with Sunday School, Bible Study and Small Groups
CHANGE LIVES - by witnessing and missions
The mission points of Groveport UMC are to . . .
WORSHIP GOD - through Sunday morning worship and prayer
BUILD DISCIPLES - with Sunday School, Bible Study and Small Groups
CHANGE LIVES - by witnessing and missions
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Dec 15, 2024 • 1h 7min
December 15 Service
December 15 Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER:
God of love and joy, thank You for Your presence in our lives. During this time of worship, draw us closer to You and to one another. May we grow in our love for You and for our neighbor. May we lay aside our worries, trusting that You hear what lies in our hearts. May we dwell in Your peace and be guided by the One who is to come, Your Son, Jesus Christ.
In Your holy name, we pray. Amen.
PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF ALTAR CANDLES “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
*OPENING HYMN “O Little Town of Bethlehem” - #230
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Good friends, Rejoice. God is with you.
P: Even though we are imperfect and too often have turned our backs on God, still God is with us.
L: God's love is forever. You are beloved.
P: Even when we behave in ways which are contrary to what God would have us do.
L: God forgives and loves you and seeks your well-being.
P: Praise be to God for such wondrous love. AMEN.
HYMN ”What Child Is This” - #219
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 12:2-6
LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE (refer to screen)
HYMN “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” - #196
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 “Were You There on That Christmas Night”
*DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
CHILDREN’S MOMENTS (Children 1st-6 grades are invited to Junior Church at this time.)
SPECIAL MUSIC
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 34:8
SERMON “Taste and See that the Lord is Good“
HYMN “Angels We Have Heard on High” - #238
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING FORTH “As We Go”
POSTLUDE “We Three Kings”
Dec 15, 2024 • 7min
Children's Moments
Children's Moments
December 15, 2024 Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
Dec 15, 2024 • 16min
Taste and See that the Lord is Good
"Taste and See that the Lord is Good" by Pastor Rick Birk
December 15, 2024 Pastoral Message
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
Dec 15, 2024 • 5min
Angels We Have Heard on High
Angels We Have Heard on High
Closing Music, December 12, 2024 Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
Dec 15, 2024 • 8min
Our Time of Prayer
Our Time of Prayer
December 15, 2024 Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
Dec 15, 2024 • 3min
Were You There on That Christmas Night?
Were You There on That Christmas Night?
GUMC Chancel Choir
December 15, 2024 Worship Servicer
Dec 15, 2024 • 3min
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
December 15, 2024 Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
Dec 15, 2024 • 2min
Lighting of the Third Advent Candle
Lighting of the Third Advent Candle
December 15, 2024 Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
Dec 15, 2024 • 9min
Prelude and Opening Music
Prelude and Opening Music
December 15, 2024 Worship Service
PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF ALTAR CANDLES “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
*OPENING HYMN “O Little Town of Bethlehem” - #230
HYMN ”What Child Is This” - #219
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
Dec 8, 2024 • 3min
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Closing Music
December 8, 2024 Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
