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Feb 19, 2023

“A Decreed and Distressful Betrayal”

Passage: John 13:21-30

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: An Exposition of John

Category: John

Summary:

Main Text - John 13:21-30, OT Reading - Psalm 55:1-23, NT Reading - John 13:21-30, Reading of the Law – Luke 10:25-28

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP for Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 10:45 AM

 

Prelude

Opening Song – My Heart Is Filled with Thankfulness

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – To all the saints in Christ Jesus . . . with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Phil. 1:1b-2

Call to Worship Song – The Risen Christ

Call to Worship – Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord! – Psalm 117

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 311 – Hail to the Lord’s Anointed

Reading of the Law – Luke 10:25-28

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Corporate Confession of Sin – NTH 486 – God, Be Merciful to Me (Psalm 51)

Declaration of Pardon – For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21

Exhortation to Give – Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him! Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness. 1 Chron. 16:29

Collection with Prayer (Offertory: NTH 685 – My Jesus, as Thou Wilt)

Doxology – NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Preparation – NTH 707 – Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 55:1-23 / NT: John 13:21-30

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – An Exposition of John 13:21-30: “A Decreed and Distressful Betrayal”

Jesus is deeply distressed by the betrayal decreed and overruled for our salvation.

  1. 1. The deep distress of the betrayal. (John 13:21-22)
  2. 2. The sovereign permission of the betrayal. (John 13:23-26)
  3. 3. The satanic influence of the betrayal. (John 13:27-30)

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 246 – Man of Sorrows! What a Name

Benediction – May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13

 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS – Week of 02/19/2023

  1. On Tuesday morning at 8:00 – 8:45AM, Pastor Phelps will be leading Prayer for Revival here at the church (all are welcome to join in).
  3. 2. Our Pastoral Intern, Dominic Silla will be leading a drop-in prayer time before Sunday School each Lord's Day. This will be from 9:00-9:25 in one of the classrooms near the front door.

 

  1. This week’s Flowers - In Honor of their 34th Wedding Anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Phillips will provide an arrangement February 19th. Included will be free cuttings of varied houseplants which church family members may take home with them after the service. Vessels will be labeled. (Peperomia obtusifolia, Begonia ‘Dark Mambo’, Oxalis vulcanicola, Begonia ‘Autumn Ember’, Scindapsus ‘Argyraeus’, Peppermint Scented Geranium, Pothos ‘Marble Queen’)

 

  1. On Sunday, February 26th, during the Sunday School hour, Carol Nolan will give a presentation on her recent mission trip.

 

  1. Ladies’ Bible Study opportunity! All women are invited to come for a time in the Word and prayer on Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon time, on the following dates: 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/6, 4/20. Meetings are held at Living Hope in the large Sunday School room. Bring your Bible, pen, and a notebook. Any questions, please see Andie Batten or call 610-437-9959.

 

  1. The women of the church are invited to a Baby Showerfor Anna Batten and Hannah Batten on Saturday, March 18th at noon. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Susan Bennett at  or 610-298-8914.  

 

  1. Katie Maloney is now the LHOPC church Secretary. If you have specific requests, announcements or questions, please contact her at (or  ).

 

  1. Small Groups – Dean Batten is leading a group on The Upper Room by Sinclair Ferguson. Dominic Silla is leading a young married couples’ group on Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. Please see either leader if you are interested in joining a small group.

 

  1. Meal Ministry - Anyone who is willing to provide a meal for a family or individual in need should sign up. Please sign up on the sheet provided on the bulletin board in the hall. Please contact Carol Nolan for further information.

 

  1. Flowers – please sign up to provide flowers for Sunday Worship. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the hallway.

 

  1. Ben Phelps will be going on a mission trip to Japan during his spring break, which is the first week in April. He asks for prayer and support. More information is posted at https://wscal.edu/donate/japan-vision-trip-donation. Ben also plans to start writing a monthly newsletter during his time in seminary and early ministry; if you are interested in receiving this, email him at .