May 3, 2026 Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
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OPENING SONG “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” with Jr. Choir
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF ALTAR CANDLES: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus“
OPENING HYMN: “Shine, Jesus, Shine”
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader: God is speaking right now.
People: Are we listening?
Leader: All week long, God's voice was there. We just couldn't always hear it.
People: So we came here together. To pay attention.
Leader: Jesus said his sheep know his voice. He calls us by name.
People: We are here because we want to know that voice.
Leader: So let's worship — with our eyes open, our hearts open, and everything we've got.
All: Speak, Lord. We are listening.
SPECIAL MUSIC: Angela Martin
MORNING PRAYER:
God, you're always talking. We're usually not listening.
Today we want to be different. Quiet the noise around us. Help us hear you — really hear you. We're here. Speak, God. We're listening.
In the name of Jesus. Amen.
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: Chancel Choir - “These Are the Things”
*DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 41:10-18; Hebrews 13:5-17; James 1:19-25
SERMON “Silence Doesn’t Mean God is Not There” (Maybe You Aren’t Listening) brought by Camilla Nimely
HOLY COMMUNION
*CLOSING HYMN: “Victory in Jesus” - #370
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING FORTH: “When We All Get to Heaven” (chorus only)
POSTLUDE “Do Lord”