The Holy City

Sung by Terri Christensen

March 29, 2026, Worship Service

Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

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Hosanna Loud Hosanna

March 29, 2026, Worship Service

Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

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Sing Hosanna

GUMC Children's Choir

March 29, 2026, Worship Service

Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

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March 29, 2026, Worship Service

Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

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WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

OPENING PRAYER:

Lord of abundant pardon and mercy, be with us this day as we parade through the Jerusalem gates, wanting the reign of God to be established immediately in the hearts of all people. Make us aware that fear and anger are powerful motivators for evil. Open our hearts to the words of Jesus, that we might find courage and healing for all our burdens. In his name, we pray. AMEN.

PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES: Chancel Choir: “Let the King Come In“

OPENING HYMN: “Hosanna Loud Hosanna” - #278

SPECIAL MUSIC: Children’s Choir - “Sing Hosanna!”

CALL TO WORSHIP:

Leader: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest heaven!

People: Blessed is the One who comes in the Name of the Lord!

Leader: Blessed is the One who comes with healing and compassion.

People: Blessed is the One who comes with forgiveness and mercy.

Leader: Lord, rest your hand of healing on our hearts today.

People: Gracious Jesus, let us walk with you today. AMEN.

HYMN: “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” - #399

FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Philippians 2:5-11

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: Terri Christensen – “The Holy City”

*DOXOLOGY

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Mark 15: 15-23

SERMON “What the Cross Shows Us“

*CLOSING HYMN: “All Glory, Laud and Honor” - #280

*BENEDICTION

*SENDING FORTH: “Shalom to You”

POSTLUDE “Crown Him King of Kings”

Let the King Come In

GUMC Chancel Choir

March 29, 2026, Worship Service

Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

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What the Cross Shows Us

by Pastor Rick Birk

March 29, 2026, Worship Service

Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

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All Glory, Laud and Honor

March 29, 2026, Worship Service

Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

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Our Time of Prayer

March 29, 2026, Worship Service

Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

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Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

March 29, 2026, Worship Service

Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

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How Great Thou Art

March 22, 2026, Worship Service

Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

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