August 6th Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
Rick Birk, Pastor
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE “Two Spirituals” Guest Organist, Mark Stokes
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES
*OPENING MUSIC “Open Our Eyes, Lord”
*CALL TO WORSHIP
The goodness of God has called us here!
We are recipients of God's gracious love.
Though we have not always done what is right in God's sight;
Yet God is merciful and forgiving.
Open your hearts and spirits to the refreshing love of God.
Help us, O Lord, to live joyfully and peacefully in your sight. AMEN.
*HYMN “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” #133
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Lord, it has been a difficult week. Things have happened for which we were not prepared. We have not responded to difficulties with love, but rather with impatience. We have turned our backs on others in need, placing our creature comforts first. We have been stressed, pulled, pushed, tossed. Give us peace, Gracious Lord. Help us to slow down so that we can receive your healing word of love. Remind us that we stand in need of forgiveness, and then having received such love, we are to love and serve others. Teach us to pray for courage and strength; teach us how to be good disciples for you. In Christ's
Name, we offer this prayer. AMEN.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
Even when things seem dark, God is with us. God's love is powerful enough to overcome any darkness that we encounter. Remember how much love has been given for you and rejoice! AMEN.
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING James 2:14-17
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
(All children are invited to attend Jr. Church at this time.)
OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS “Amazing Grace” Organist, Mark Stokes
*DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Luke 11:1-13
SERMON “Give An Example”
HOLY COMMUNION
*HYMN “Here I Am, Lord” #593
*BENEDICTION
Beloved of God, you have been healed and forgiven. God has poured God's love upon you that you may be faithful disciples, offering healing love and forgiveness to all. Go in peace and may God's peace always be with you. Amen.
SENDING FORTH “As We Go”
POSTLUDE
