November 9th, 2025, Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
To support the ministry of the church,
please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/
OPENING SONGS: “Open Our Eyes, Lord”
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER:
Dear God, we’re glad to be here. Please hear our prayers, enjoy our songs, and teach us through Your Word. Make our hearts kind and our choices wise. As we learn what You want, help us follow Jesus at church, at school, at work, and at home. Help us listen. Help us love. Help us share. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “Onward Christian Soldiers”
*HYMN: “God of the Ages” - #698
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Benevolent God, we want to be wise investors; yet we confess that too often we invest our time, our talent, and our money foolishly. We invest in things thinking that things will give us security.
When we come to worship we are reminded that Jesus came to give us abundant life, not to give us more stuff. In our better moments we know that stuff does not lead to eternal life; only a relationship with Jesus can do that. But we are anxious and foolish people. We confess of our myopic view of seeing the world through the lens of ourselves only. Heal us of our blindness and empower us with your vision of who we are and who we can become. Grant us the grace and courage to walk that narrow path which leads to you. Give us the courage of our convictions, O Lord of Life.
Make us the people that you imagined at creation. Heal our lack of trust so that we may wholly and completely follow you as disciples of the Risen Lord. We genuinely desire to be your hands and feet in the world, so give us the volition to follow our hearts into a deeper relationship with you. Forgive us in all the places that we have fallen short and give us an enduring vision of the realm of God that we desire to serve. Help us learn to invest together and live as the gracious body of Christ in our community.
In this and in everything we offer our prayers in the name of the one you sent to be our Messiah, Jesus Christ. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
HYMN: “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” - #334
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Proverbs 21:5
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: Medley - “America the Beautiful, God Bless the USA, Battle Hymn of the Republic”
*DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
CHILDREN’S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time).
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 6:19-21
SERMON “Save All You Can”
*CLOSING HYMN: “Faith of Our Fathers” - #710
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING FORTH: “As We Go”
POSTLUDE “He Keeps Me Singing”
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November 9th, 2025, Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
To support the ministry of the church,
please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/
OPENING SONGS: “Open Our Eyes, Lord”
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER:
Dear God, we’re glad to be here. Please hear our prayers, enjoy our songs, and teach us through Your Word. Make our hearts kind and our choices wise. As we learn what You want, help us follow Jesus at church, at school, at work, and at home. Help us listen. Help us love. Help us share. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “Onward Christian Soldiers”
*HYMN: “God of the Ages” - #698
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Benevolent God, we want to be wise investors; yet we confess that too often we invest our time, our talent, and our money foolishly. We invest in things thinking that things will give us security.
When we come to worship we are reminded that Jesus came to give us abundant life, not to give us more stuff. In our better moments we know that stuff does not lead to eternal life; only a relationship with Jesus can do that. But we are anxious and foolish people. We confess of our myopic view of seeing the world through the lens of ourselves only. Heal us of our blindness and empower us with your vision of who we are and who we can become. Grant us the grace and courage to walk that narrow path which leads to you. Give us the courage of our convictions, O Lord of Life.
Make us the people that you imagined at creation. Heal our lack of trust so that we may wholly and completely follow you as disciples of the Risen Lord. We genuinely desire to be your hands and feet in the world, so give us the volition to follow our hearts into a deeper relationship with you. Forgive us in all the places that we have fallen short and give us an enduring vision of the realm of God that we desire to serve. Help us learn to invest together and live as the gracious body of Christ in our community.
In this and in everything we offer our prayers in the name of the one you sent to be our Messiah, Jesus Christ. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
HYMN: “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” - #334
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Proverbs 21:5
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: Medley - “America the Beautiful, God Bless the USA, Battle Hymn of the Republic”
*DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
CHILDREN’S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time).
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 6:19-21
SERMON “Save All You Can”
*CLOSING HYMN: “Faith of Our Fathers” - #710
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING FORTH: “As We Go”
POSTLUDE “He Keeps Me Singing”
November 2nd, 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 “Do Lord”
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER:
Holy and righteous God, we come into this sanctuary to remember who you are and who we are before you. You formed us from the dust, and one day we’ll return to dust. Until then, every day is a gift. Teach us to use our time well. Make us good stewards of your world and your mysteries.
Shape us into people who do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you. In the middle of our work, our worries, and our responsibilities, turn our hearts toward you. Give us courage to obey you with joy. When we stumble, lift us up again. Let our lives bear fruit that lasts and keep our hope set on the life that never ends. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder”
*HYMN: “Sing with All the Saints in Glory” - #702
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader: All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above, so thank our God
People: For joy in living
Leader: And patience in trouble;
People: For rainbows after clouds
Leader: And moonlight on the darkest night;
People: For wisdom to walk the right path
Leader: And peace to calm anxious worry;
People: For birthday surprises
Leader: And things in all sizes.
People: All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above,
Leader: So let your song arise and give thanks for all God's love.
HYMN: “Through It All”
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Revelation 14:13
REMEMBERING THE SAINTS
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 – “God Is My Shepherd”
*DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
CHILDREN’S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time).
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Luke 16:1-15
SERMON “Earn All You Can”
HOLY COMMUNION
*CLOSING HYMN: “The Church’s One Foundation” - #545
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING FORTH: “As We Go”
POSTLUDE “For All the Saints”
Groveport UMC
November 9th, 2025, Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
To support the ministry of the church,
please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/
OPENING SONGS: “Open Our Eyes, Lord”
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER:
Dear God, we’re glad to be here. Please hear our prayers, enjoy our songs, and teach us through Your Word. Make our hearts kind and our choices wise. As we learn what You want, help us follow Jesus at church, at school, at work, and at home. Help us listen. Help us love. Help us share. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “Onward Christian Soldiers”
*HYMN: “God of the Ages” - #698
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Benevolent God, we want to be wise investors; yet we confess that too often we invest our time, our talent, and our money foolishly. We invest in things thinking that things will give us security.
When we come to worship we are reminded that Jesus came to give us abundant life, not to give us more stuff. In our better moments we know that stuff does not lead to eternal life; only a relationship with Jesus can do that. But we are anxious and foolish people. We confess of our myopic view of seeing the world through the lens of ourselves only. Heal us of our blindness and empower us with your vision of who we are and who we can become. Grant us the grace and courage to walk that narrow path which leads to you. Give us the courage of our convictions, O Lord of Life.
Make us the people that you imagined at creation. Heal our lack of trust so that we may wholly and completely follow you as disciples of the Risen Lord. We genuinely desire to be your hands and feet in the world, so give us the volition to follow our hearts into a deeper relationship with you. Forgive us in all the places that we have fallen short and give us an enduring vision of the realm of God that we desire to serve. Help us learn to invest together and live as the gracious body of Christ in our community.
In this and in everything we offer our prayers in the name of the one you sent to be our Messiah, Jesus Christ. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
HYMN: “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” - #334
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Proverbs 21:5
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: Medley - “America the Beautiful, God Bless the USA, Battle Hymn of the Republic”
*DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
CHILDREN’S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time).
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 6:19-21
SERMON “Save All You Can”
*CLOSING HYMN: “Faith of Our Fathers” - #710
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING FORTH: “As We Go”
POSTLUDE “He Keeps Me Singing”
