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Jul 23, 2023

"From Sorrow To Joy"

Passage: John 16:16-24

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: An Exposition of John

Category: John

Summary:

Main Text - John 16:16-24, OT Reading - Psalm 126, NT Reading - John 16:16-24

Detail:

 

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 at 10:45 AM

*With Membership Vows and Baptism of Timothy Marc Miner

Opening Song – Living Hope

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – To the church of God . . . to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 1:2-3

Call to Worship Song – NTH 734 – Gloria Patri

Call to Worship – Oh sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth! Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised.         Ps. 96:1-4a

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 295 – Crown Him with Many Crowns

Reading of the Law – Ephesians 2:1-3

(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 offended against your holy laws. 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, miserable offenders. Spare those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore those who are penitent, according to your promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous and sober life, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

Declaration of Pardon – For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Eph. 2:8-9

*Membership Vows and Baptism of Timothy Marc Miner (to be conducted by Pastor Phelps and Pastor Emeritus Tim Young at Grace Community Church at 12:30pm)

Exhortation to Give – Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.   Heb. 13:16

Collection with Prayer (Offertory: NTH 247 – O Sacred Head Now Wounded)

Doxology – NTH 733

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Preparation – NTH 246 – Man of Sorrows, What a Name!

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 126 / NT: John 16:16-24

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – An Exposition of John 16:16-24: “From Sorrow to Joy”

The sorrow of Jesus’ Cross leads to the joy of His resurrection.

1. The sorrow is real but temporary. (John 16:16-20)

2. The joy is real – and permanent. (John 16:21-22)

3. The access to joy in sorrow is the way of prayer in Jesus’ name. (John 16:23-24)

Prayer of Application

Psalm of Response – NTH 360 – When in His Might the Lord (from Psalm 126)

Benediction – May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  – Romans 15:5-6

 

 

Announcements – Week of July 23, 2023

1. Today, Timothy Miner will be making his public profession of faith to become a Communicant Member of Living Hope OPC and be baptized! These both will take place at Grace Community Church (1290 Minesite Road) immediately following our worship service.

2. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, July 25th, Pastor Phelps will be leading prayer here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45AM. All are welcome!

3. Apologetics Movie Night: Sunday, July 30th at 6:15 PM there will be a free showing of American Gospel: Christ Alone at Living Hope OPC. The runtime is about 1 hour & 30 minutes, followed by time for discussion. Feel free to bring snacks. All are welcome!

4. Singles Event at Boardwalk Chapel: August 5th – 12th, come serve with other singles at the Boardwalk Chapel, an evangelistic ministry of the OPC in Wildwood, New Jersey. Come for a day or two, or for the week. There is more information posted on the hallway bulletin board for anyone who is interested!

5. HOPE KIDS School Supply Collection – Each year we collect school supplies for the children in the inner city of Allentown. There is a bin in the hallway for the collection. We will be collecting supplies until August 13th. Any questions, ask Beth Barshinger.