December 28, 2025 Service

Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

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OPENING SONG: “Go, Tell it on the Mountain” - #251

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

OPENING PRAYER:

O God, we acknowledge your presence among us. We know that you understand the language of our hearts and the accents of our souls. Hear our cry, attend to our needs and accept our worship of you who alone is worthy of praise. Amen.

OPENING MUSIC & LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES

“Angels We Have Heard on High” vs. 1&4 - #238

“Hark the Herald Angels Sing” vs. 1&3 - #240

“Joy to the World” vs. 1&4 - #246

CALL TO WORSHIP:

Leader: It is still Christmas.

All: Joy is still loose in the world,

Leader: Love is lodged in hearts,

All: And peace is still our fervent hope.

Leader: It is still Christmas,

All: Though the presents are all unwrapped,

Leader: The batteries have run down,

All: And family members have returned home.

Leader: It is still Christmas,

All: For God begins anew,

Leader: Giving us a baby to care for

All: And calling us to live with tender compassion, gentle care and overflowing love.

HYMN: “What Child is This” - #219

FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Hebrews 2:10-18

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: Special Music – Terri Christensen

*DOXOLOGY

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

CHILDREN’S MOMENTS (All children are invited to attend Jr. Church at this time.)

SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 2:13-23

SERMON “A Real Man”

*CLOSING HYMN: “There’s A Song in the Air” - #249

*BENEDICTION

*SENDING FORTH: “As We Go”

POSTLUDE

*Stand if able