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Mar 21, 2021

“False and True Disciples”

Passage: John 6:60-71

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: John: That You May Believe

Category: John

Summary:

Main Text John 6:60-71, OT Reading - Psalm 19:7-14, NT Reading - John 6:60-71, Reading of the Law – Matthew 22:34-40

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP for Sunday, March 21st, 2021 at 10:45 AM

Prelude

Opening Song – Shout to the Lord

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Tim. 1:2

Call to Worship Song – Reformation Hymn

Call to Worship – Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness! Ps. 115:1

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Opening Hymn – NTH 457 – Come Thou Fount

Reading of the Law – Matthew 22:34-40

Corporate Confession of Sin – Most holy and merciful Father, we acknowledge and confess before you our sinful nature – prone to evil and slothful in good – and all our shortcomings and offenses against you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. O Lord, have mercy on us, who are ashamed and sorry for all the ways we have displeased you. Teach us to hate our errors, cleanse us from our secret faults, and forgive our sins for the sake of your dear Son. And O most holy and loving Father, send your purifying grace into our hearts, we beseech you, and that we may henceforth live in your light and walk in your ways, according to the commandments of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon – What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised— who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Rom. 8:31-34

Confession of Faith (The Apostles’ Creed)

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Doxology – NTH 732

Exhortation to Give – But as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in giving which is an act of grace also. 2 Cor. 8:7

Prayer for Collection & Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 19:7-14 / NT: John 6:60-71

Medley – All to Jesus, I Surrender

– Lord, I Need You

Prayer for Illumination

An Exposition of John 6:60-71: “False and True Disciples”

Jesus’ words offend false disciples and enliven true disciples.

  1. False disciples find Jesus’ words too hard to accept and walk away. (John 6:60-66)
  2. True disciples find Jesus’ words life-giving and continue to follow Him. (John 6:67-71)

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 94 – How Firm a Foundation

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. Rom. 15:13

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Week of 3/21/2021

  1. Wednesday – The Wednesday evening Bible Study and kids Club will be held this week, 2/17/21. The Bible Study will also be a Zoom event – the invite will go out on Wednesday.
  2. There will be Easter Choir Practice today March 21st. This is for Jr. high and older.  Meet upfront at the piano at 12:15. Any questions, ask Beth.
  3. Betty Minich will make her public profession of faith, and join Living Hope Church, next Sunday, March 28th during the service.
  4. The Ladies' Bible study will be this Thursday, 3/25 at Living Hope in the auditorium, at 10AM. Join us as we explore the riches of God's grace as shown to us in the book of Ephesians. Any questions, please ask Andie Batten. This Bible study takes place on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
  5. Players of the Stage invites you to their One Act Showcase next Saturday, March 27th here are Living Hope..  There will be two shows, 2 pm and 7 pm. Seat reservations are recommended. Reserve at .  Come for an enjoyable theatre experience.  Donations will be accepted for our inner-city ministry that we are anticipating starting up in the summer.
  6. There will be Palm Sunday ham dinner on 3/28 (next Sunday) here at the church after the service. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. The church will provide the ham. Please sign up as to your planned attendance and what two side dishes you plan to bring.
  7. The next discussion group on the Westminster Confession of Faith will be Sunday evening, March 28th here at the church at 6:00PM. Please touch base with Mark Maloney, Jr. for more information. Everyone is invited!
  8. There will be no Wednesday evening activities the week of 3/28/2021 (Wednesday 3/31)
  9. On Friday April 2, 2021 (Good Friday) there will be a Good Friday Service here at the church at 7:00PM.
  10. There is a sign-up sheet on the church’s bulletin board for anyone interested in participating in Living Hope’s Salt Shaker dinners this year. More information can be gained by contacting Raymond Hayes – .
  11. We are looking for volunteers to pick up flowers for the Communion Table each Sunday. For more information or to sign up for a specific date, contact Carol Nolan at 610-481-9271 or .