In Moments Like These
March 30, 2025 Worship Service

Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

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Oops

Our Time of Prayer
March 30, 2025 Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

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Our Time of Prayer

Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
March 30, 2025 Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

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Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus

Opening Music
"Do Lord” with
 “Sweet, Sweet Spirit"
March 30, 2025 Worship Service

Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

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Opening Music

Children's Moments
March 30, 2025 Worship Service

Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

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Children's Moments

March 30, 2025 Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio

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OPENING SONGS: “Do Lord” with “Sweet, Sweet Spirit”
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER:
How incredible is your love, O God! We have been made new in your love and reconciled to you and to each other in peace and joy. Be with us this day as we hear your words of comfort and hope. Guide our lives that we may serve you more fully all of our days. AMEN.
PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES: “Fairest Lord Jesus”
*HYMN “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” #514
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Come, let us celebrate the forgiving, reconciling love of God.
P: For once we were lost and felt so far away; now we have been found and welcomed home.
L: Know that God’s love is lavished upon you forever.
P: We rejoice at the news of forgiveness and hope!
L: Come, let us celebrate and praise the God of Love. P: AMEN!
HYMN “In Moments Like These”
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Loving God, your love for us is sometimes so hard to accept, for we know how often we disappoint you. We have wandered so far away from our true home. We have spent our money on what does not satisfy. We have given in to despair and let a river of tears fall from our eyes. We have been too proud to ask for help.
Loving God, always waiting, yearning and looking for our return, speak to our hearts and quicken our steps back to you. You do indeed remember us and welcome us home. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE:
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Corinthians 5:16-21
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: “God Is So Good”
*DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
CHILDRENS’ MOMENTS: (Children may be dismissed for Jr. Church at this time)
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 15:1-3; 11b-32
SERMON “Oops”
*HYMN “What A Friend We Have in Jesus” - 526
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING FORTH “As We Go”
POSTLUDE ”I’ll Fly Away”

March 30 Service

The Pharisees were angry that pagan Gentiles were coming into the kingdom of God.  

Life In The Fast Lane pt3

Aaron Ku
Series: Hope restored
Ruth 1
St John's Downshire Hill - Sunday 4th May 2025, 6:00pm

The road back - Ruth 1

"You Turned Away Before" is a moving gospel anthem of grace, restoration, and relentless love. With soul-rich vocals and heartfelt lyrics, this track speaks to anyone who’s ever strayed, doubted, or felt unworthy. It reminds us that even when we walk away, God never stops calling us back.

This is more than a song — it’s a message to the lost son, the heartbroken daughter, and the weary soul. No matter how far you've gone, His arms are still open. You may have turned away before... but He’s still calling.
Come home.

You Turned Away Before

Picture: The Return of the Prodigal Son, 1873 - Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

Cover of Johnny Cash's version of the original NIN song

Hurt (Johnny Cash Cover)

You're family

Back Home - Prodigal's Song

The Vine is in a series called RECLAIMING. This week, member Maggie Pruitt shares from the prodigal sons story and how it teaches us to release a transactional view of God for one rooted in relationship. 

www.thevineaustin.org

Luke 15:11-32

RECLAIMING: A Relational View of God

Thank you for joining us for morning worship! Today, Bishop Alfred Jackson ministers to us from the topic “Dealing with the Distortion of God's Image of Us in Us”.

Focal Scriptures: Luke 15: 11-12, 28-30

Dealing With the Distortion of God's Image of Us in Us

Did you know that there are two ways to be lost but only one way to be found? In the parable of the Prodigal Son, it's actually both the younger brother and the older brother who are lost. One is lost to rebellion and one to self-righteousness, but both are equally lost. Doing all of the right things for the wrong reasons is equally as damning as living as a profligate. But the one way to be found is the same for both: God's mercy and grace through Jesus Christ the ultimate older brother. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on October 12, 2025.

Luke 15, Part 2 (October 12, 2025)

"Come Home to Cohutta" is more than a song about a town — it’s a call from the Father’s heart. It’s an invitation to leave behind the noise, come home to love, and find peace in the place you truly belong.

Come Home to Cohutta

Words and Music by the Rev. Robert Wilkins
Fr. Lorenzo Galuszka, vocals; Chris Carey, guitar
Based on the Parable of the Prodigal Son

Campfire Song: "Prodigal Son"

Songwriter. Storyteller. Sound pioneer, Stan Countz is a genre-bending songwriter with over 300 original songs under his belt — a true craftsman of lyric and melody. From his debut track “Those Hap Happy Days” in 2005, a nostalgic tribute to the golden era of the ’50s and ’60s, Stan has built a musical legacy rooted in meaning, melody, and message.

Writing under the moniker Stan and Be Counted, he stands tall in the world of music as both a creator and a voice of purpose. His catalog spans a kaleidoscope of genres — from contemporary Christian rock and gospel to EDM, country pop, blues, R&B, hip hop, folk, and beyond. Each song is a reflection of his passion for storytelling and his desire to uplift, challenge, and connect.

Whether crafting soul-stirring love ballads, foot-tapping jingles, or heart-pounding hard rock anthems, Stan brings a rare blend of versatility, depth, and soul to every track. He doesn't just write songs — he writes moments you can feel.

Stan Countz is more than an artist — he’s a movement. A call to stand... and be counted. He is a prolific lyricist and lives in Denison, Texas with his artist/photographer wife. 

If you're an Artist looking for a song for the next hit, send me a message. Who knows, I may have a gem and a #1 hit for us both!

An historic Episcopal church in Sherman, Texas. Join us for the Holy Eucharist every Sunday at 10 for biblical preaching, sacred music, and warm fellowship.

We exist to display and declare the good news of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all people.

An Anglican evangelical church close to Hampstead Heath. Living for Jesus, sharing his good news.

I'm a pastor, dad, husband, and child of God.  I'm broken, but  blessed. The cracks are where the Light shines through.

My mission is to help people grow closer to God with every breath and step I take. I gave my life to Christ at an early age and have grown closer through the years, spurred on by the study of the Bible, my church family, and the Chrysalis and Walk to Emmaus Communities. I accepted the call to full -time ministry as a pastor in 1999 and have served 4 different churches in Georgia. Music, preaching, and teaching are the heart of my ministry.

Outside of the pulpit, I enjoy many hobbies that help me blow off steam.  These include martial arts, woodworking, blacksmithing, gardening, cooking, and being creative.  I'm a jack of all trades and a master of none.  My philosophy is use what you have, do it yourself if you can, learn something in the process, and have lots of fun.  This channel is a place to share it all with you.

Be excellent to each other!

"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
--Ephesians 6:12

"Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word."
--Thessalonians 2:16

Enter through the narrow gate. 
For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
--Matthew 7:13-14

For am I now seeking the favor of people, or of God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.
-- Galatians 1:10

"No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon."
--Matthew 6:24

We are thrilled that you have found us and hope that you will soon find your way to our church.  We are a community of Christians striving to live out the call God has placed on us to live as Jesus Christ's servants and disciples in the world

The mission points of Groveport UMC are to . . .
     WORSHIP GOD - through Sunday morning worship and prayer

     BUILD DISCIPLES - with Sunday School, Bible Study and Small Groups

     CHANGE LIVES - by witnessing and missions

From the shores of the Dominican Republic to the savannas of Africa — we are a church committed to fulfilling the mandate to go into all the world "baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son, and the Holy Spirit" (Matt. 28:19, NAS). We are headquartered in York, S.C., under the leadership of Bishop Alfred Jackson.

If you would like to donate to our ministry, please visit:
https://www.topraise.us/give

Thank you for your consideration and please enjoy the messages.

The bible teaching ministry of Pastor Ray Jensen at Calvary Chapel Set For Life of Alvin, Texas.

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