August 13 Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
Rick Birk, Pastor
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE “Fill My Cup, Lord”
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES
*OPENING MUSIC “This is the Day”
CALL TO WORSHIP:
How beautiful is the word of the Lord! How wise are God’s commandments! Through the Lord’s precepts, we gain understanding. Through God’s wisdom, we find truth. The Lord is our God; we are God’s people. God’s word lives within us, for it is written on our hearts. Living Word, Great Teacher, lead us and guide us! Amen!
*HYMN “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” Hymn#103
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
From the least of us, to the greatest, Lord, we want to know you; we yearn to follow where you lead us; we need your guidance. But even as we listen for your direction, other voices compete for our attention with teachings that suit our desires. Our thoughts drift so far from your truth, that fables and fancies begin to seem real. Holy One, open our hearts and minds. By your Spirit, convince, rebuke, and encourage us as only you can; teach, correct, and inspire us in the ways of your salvation. Amen.
*WORDS OF ASSURANCE:
When we cry out, God helps us without delay. Do not lose heart, for the Lord forgives our
iniquity and remembers our sin no more!
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Joshua 1:8
OUR TIME OF PRAYER
(During our time of prayer, the altar rail is open for all who wish to come forward.)
HYMN “Sanctuary”
THE LORD’S PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENTS / BACKPACK BLESSING
(All children are invited to attend Jr. Church at this time.)
OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS “Jesus Loves Me”
*DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING 2 Timothy 3:10-17
SERMON “Be Sure to Read, Understand and Follow the Instructions”
HOLY COMMUNION
*HYMN “Open My Eyes, That I May See” Hymn #454
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING FORTH “As We Go”
POSTLUDE “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”
