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Blessing of the Back Packs August 11 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

Our Time of Prayer August 11, 2024 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

Prelude and Opening Hymns August 11, 2024 Worship Service PRELUDE “Lead on, O King Eternal” LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES *OPENING HYMN “Standing on the Promises” #374 HYMN “Standing in the Need of Prayer” #352 Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

August 11 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS BREAKTHROUGH PRAYER: Amazing God, We pray that through the Holy Spirit Your preferred future for Groveport United Methodist Church will be made clear to us. Give us the courage we need to follow You wherever You may take us. We ask that You bind us together in love so that we can bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to our friends, families, and community. Open our eyes so that we may see the amazing things You are already doing among us. AMEN. PRELUDE “Lead on, O King Eternal” LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES *OPENING HYMN “Standing on the Promises” #374 CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: In the midst of meaninglessness, People: You call us to meaning, O God. Leader: In the midst of divisiveness, People: You call us to community through Christ. Leader: Out of our brokenness, People: You call us to wholeness and new life in the Spirit. Leader: In praise and thanksgiving, let us worship God. HYMN “Standing in the Need of Prayer” #352 FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: James 1:19-20 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 “Near to the Heart of God” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN’S MOMENTS/BACKPACK BLESSING - (All children are invited to attend Jr. Church at this time.) SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 2:11-25 SERMON “Defining Moments” HOLY COMMUNION *CLOSING HYMN “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” #514 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Jesus Saves”

"Defining Moments" by Pastor Rick Birk August 11, 2024 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus Closing Music from the August 11, 2024 Worship Service, Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

August 4 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS BREAKTHROUGH PRAYER: Amazing God, We pray that through the Holy Spirit Your preferred future for Groveport United Methodist Church will be made clear to us. Give us the courage we need to follow You wherever You may take us. We ask that You bind us together in love so that we can bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to our friends, families, and community. Open our eyes so that we may see the amazing things You are already doing among us. AMEN. PRELUDE “Be Still My Soul” LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES *OPENING HYMN “How Great Thou Art” #77 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Welcome! It is good to have you here this day. P: Thank you. We come seeking healing and peace for our spirits. L: God is with us, giving that wondrous healing love to each one. P: Blessed be God who watches over us. L: Come, let us praise God with thankful hearts. P: Lord, we come to you in gratitude for all you do for us. AMEN. HYMN “Thank You, Lord” PRAYER OF CONFESSION: There are far too many times, O Lord, when we have neglected or ignored the needs of others because it just wasn’t convenient for us to help. We backed away with excuses on our lips and indifference in our hearts. Forgive us and set us on the right path of service and compassion in the name of Jesus who modeled faithful living for us. Remind us that we are residents of a global community. Help us to hear the plight of those who have been voiceless. With the gifts that we have and the love of Christ, direct our lives in compassionate service to others. In Jesus’ name, we pray. AMEN. WORDS OF ASSURANCE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 41:8-10 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 “’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN’S MOMENTS - (All children are invited to attend Jr. Church at this time.) SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 1:8-2:10 SERMON “Everyday Heroes” HOLY COMMUNION *CLOSING HYMN “Victory In Jesus” #370 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”

Prayer Time August 4, 2024 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

"Everyday Heroes" by Pastor Rick Birk August 4, 2024 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

Children's Moments August 4, 2024 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio