Groveport UMC

I Love You, Lord September 21st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Power in the Blood September 21st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

"A Good Story" by Pastor Rick Birk September 21st, 2025 Pastoral Message Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

A Choral Benediction GUMC Chancel Choir September 21st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Blessed Assurance September 21st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

September 21st, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “My Lord, What a Morning” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: Eternal God, who spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways, and who has spoken to us by your Son: Open our ears and hearts by your Holy Spirit to welcome your Holy One’s words of eternal life, that we may rejoice in your rule and walk after him in your ways. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “Ancient of Days” *HYMN: “Power in the Blood” CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: If we indeed cry out for insight and raise our voice for understanding— People: If we seek wisdom like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures— Leader: Then will we understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. People: For the Lord gives wisdom, and from the Lord’s mouth come knowledge and understanding. Leader: The Lord stores up sound wisdom for the upright, and is a shield to those who walk blamelessly. People: The Lord guards the paths of justice, and preserves the way of the faithful. HYMN: “I Love You, Lord” PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Holy and gracious God, in Christ all things are made new, including us. Yet, we confess that the "old self" often has more sway than the "new self" your life offers. We are plagued by fear, worry and doubt despite our new identity as your beloved children. Anger, resentment and hatred wreak havoc in our relationships, even though you are the Prince of Peace. We are consumed with regrets, shame and guilt despite the forgiveness you freely give us. We want it to be otherwise, Lord! We want to live fully in the joy of your salvation. Through your forgiving love reconcile us to you and to one another, that we may trust in your goodness, and rest in your grace. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Proverbs 12:15 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: Chancel Choir: “A Choral Benediction” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN’S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 25:31-46 SERMON “A Good Story” *CLOSING HYMN: “Blessed Assurance” - #369 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH: “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”

Our Time of Prayer September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Great is Thy Faithfulness September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Discussing The World Today September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

September 14th, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “Thy Word” and “Alleluia” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: God, we’re here today because we love you. We want our songs, our words, and even our quiet moments to show how much you mean to us. Help us focus on you, not ourselves. Guide us so that everything we do in this time—what we sing, say, and pray—gives honor to your name. You are the one who deserves all the praise. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “How Great Thou Art”- Mark Stokes, guest organist *HYMN: “Great is Thy Faithfulness ” - #140 CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. People: Happy are those who keep God’s decrees, who seek God with their whole heart. Leader: Make us understand the way of your precepts, O God, and we will meditate on your wondrous works. People: Put false ways far from us, O God, and graciously teach us your law. PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Holy God, we confess we have failed to live as your holy people. We have cared for ourselves at others’ expense. We have not answered your calls for justice and peace. We have harmed the creation you entrusted to our care, and have ignored your image in our neighbors. In your mercy, forgive us. By your Holy Spirit, empower us to live as loyal subjects of your realm, and as more faithful followers of your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 5:1-16 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: “Amazing Grace” by Mark Stokes *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN’S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 7:23-29 SERMON “The World’s Most Important Sermon” Leader: Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. People: Happy are those who keep God’s decrees, who seek God with their whole heart. Leader: Make us understand the way of your precepts, O God, and we will meditate on your wondrous works. People: Put false ways far from us, O God, and graciously teach us your law. HOLY COMMUNION *CLOSING HYMN: “Because He Lives” - #364 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH: “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Hornpipe” by G. F. Handel