July 9 Service

July 9 Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
Rick Birk, Pastor

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE/LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

OPENING MUSIC “Shout to the Lord”
“Amazing Grace” #378

Call to Worship:
Why are we here today?
We are here to worship God together in song and prayer!
Why are we here today?
We are here to make disciples in Jesus’ name.
Why are we here today?
We are here to change lives under the direction of the Holy Spirit!
May the Lord make us successful in all of our endeavors!
Congregational Prayer:
God, you know that we have sinned. You know that we have hurt each other, been unkind and thought only of ourselves. You have given us such grace and mercy; help us to extend the same to our brothers and sisters.
Free us from holding grudges, from gossip and from passing judgment. Let us never pour shame upon another, but instead love and peace. Help us walk with each other toward forgiveness and restoration. Thank you for the beauty you will bring to our relationships because we have sought your healing. We are yours, gracious God.
AMEN.

SPECIAL MUSIC “Disciples of Christ” CHANCEL CHOIR

PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
“Sanctuary”

CHILDREN’S MOMENTS
DISMISSAL FOR JR. CHURCH

OFFERING OUR GIFTS / DOXOLOGY “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

SCRIPTURE
SERMON
Genesis 6:5-22
“Boarding the Ark” Rev. Rick Birk

HOLY COMMUNIION

CLOSING “I Stand Amazed in the Presence” #371

BENEDICTION

SENDING FORTH “As We Go”
POSTLUDE In My Heart There Rings a Melody