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Sep 05, 2021

"A Tale of Two Sons"

Passage: Luke 15:11-32

Preacher: David Garrett

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: Luke

Summary:

Main Text - Luke 15:11-32, OT Reading - Zechariah 3:1-7, NT Reading - Ephesians 2:1-7, Reading of the Law – Exodus 20:1-17

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP Including the Baptism of Hazel Garvey for Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 10:45 AM Mr. David Garrett exhorting

 

Prelude

Opening Song – Living Hope

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Call to Worship Song – Ascribe to the Lord

Call to Worship – …

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus - NTH 535

Reading of the Law – Exodus 20:1-17

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Corporate Confession of Sin – Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and there is no health in us. But you, O Lord, have mercy upon us. And grant, O merciful Father, for Jesus’ sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous and joyful life, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon – In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight - Eph. 1:7-8

Covenant Baptism

Doxology – NTH 732

Exhortation to Give – As it is written, “He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.” He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for all your generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. - 2 Cor. 9:9-11

Prayer for Collection & Pastoral Prayer

Medley - How Deep the Father's Love for Us

-Amazing Grace - NTH 460

Scripture Readings – OT Reading - Zechariah 3:1-7, NT Reading - Ephesians 2:1-7

Prayer for Illumination

Message – "A Tale of Two Sons" - Luke 15:11-32

Prayer of Application

Song of Response – And Can It Be? - NTH 455

Benediction – And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. - 1 Thess. 3:12-13

 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS – Week of 9/05/2021

  1. 1. Today we have a visiting preacher, David Garrett. Also, during the service today, Hazel Garvey will be baptized.
  2. 2. Men’s Breakfast resumes next Saturday, September 11, 2021 here at the church. Currently we are studying Disciplines of a Godly Man by Kent Hughes. For September, please read chapter 10 "Discipline of Integrity". Breakfast will be provided. This event will also be on Zoom.
  3. 3. We are moving our Early Service with Communion and our regular service Communion to the second Sunday of September, 9/12/2021.
  4. 4. There will be very brief Congregational Meeting on Sunday, September 12th for the stated purpose of augmenting our session (see Form of Government XIII.10) with the Rev. David Holmlund (OPC Regional Home Missionary) with respect to our oversight of Park Church in Doylestown, PA. The meeting will begin at 10:15AM – between the Early and Regular Service. We ask that all communicant members plan to attend.
  5. 5. Wednesday evening activities will resume here at the church on Wednesday, 9/15/2021 at 7:00PM
  6. 6. All Sunday Schools will start up again on Sunday 9/19/2021 at 9:45AM.
  7. 7. The Women’s Evening Fellowship will meet here at the church on Tuesday, September 21st at 6:30PM. Come and bring a friend for a very enjoyable time out. Jeri Smith will host.
  8. 8. Players of the Stage would like to invite the Living Hope families to our 20th Anniversary Celebration on September 25th at Kingdom Family Life Center. We are so grateful to Living Hope for all your support over the years. We will have a Catered Picnic Buffet served from 5 pm - 6:45 pm. Come and eat when you can, enjoy some games, activities, photo booth and silent auction after you eat. Scenes from some of our favorite plays and short program will follow.  There is no charge for this picnic (donations gratefully accepted) but our space is limited.  Please RSVP so that we know you are coming. (It is first-come, first-serve.) playersofthestage.org. 
  9. 9. The next group discussion session on the WCF led by Mark Maloney, Jr. is on Sunday evening 9/26/2021 here at the church at 6:00PM.
  10. 10. The conference “Abuse in the Church?” will be held at Trinity OPC in Hatboro, PA on Friday/Saturday, October 8 & 9, 2021. For more information and to register, please go to philadelphia.opc.org/