June 21, 2026
Oak Grove UMC
Lord, thank you that because you live, we can face tomorrow and all fear is gone, especially during times of transition like today as we hold this final worship service here at Oak Grove United Methodist Church.
We are eternally grateful for the loving ministry of this congregation over the past 180 years. May the seeds of the gospel that have been planted through this church continue to grow and flourish in fresh and beautiful ways. Bless those who will be overseeing this space so that it will continue to be a blessing to our surrounding community.
And we also know that because you live, you hold the future. You hold our future as you lead each person here to new places of worship, fellowship, and service where they can continue to grow as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.
And as your faithful disciples, we lift up to you all of the joys and concerns of our hearts this morning. We pray for those who are in need of healing, those who are in need of guidance, those who are in need of comfort, and those who are in need of your peace that only you can give.
On this Fathers Day, we pause to recognize our fathers who have given us life and love as well as those who have been father figures for us. Bless all our fathers so that their example of faith and love will shine forth in all that they say and do.
And remind us on this day, that you are our Heavenly Father who is always faithful, always loving, always gracious, and always present with us throughout our lives and especially during times of transition like we are all facing today. Together, we now pray to you our Father, as Jesus taught us to say together…
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
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