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Jul 02, 2023

"God Preaches the Gospel to Abraham"

Passage: Genesis 11:27-12:3

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Christ in the Old Testament

Category: Genesis, Galatians

Detail:

 

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion)

for Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at 10:45 AM

 Prelude

Opening Song – Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy

Gospel Greeting – To the church of God . . . with all the saints . . . Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.          2 Cor. 1:1b-2

Call to Worship Song – Stand Up and Bless the Lord

Call to Worship – Jesus says, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28-30

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 34 – The God of Abraham Praise

Reading of Law – A Summary of the Ten Commandments & Great Commandment

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Confession of Sin – Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Declaration of Pardon – Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:1-2

Exhortation to Give – For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich. – 2 Cor. 8:9

Offering and Diaconal Collection with Prayer (Offertory – NTH 468 – My Faith Has Found a Resting Place)

Doxology – NTH 733

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Preparation – NTH 481 – Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Scripture Readings – OT: Genesis 11:27-12:3 / NT: Galatians 3:1-9

Prayer for Illumination

Communion Sermon – Christ in the OT: “God Preaches the Gospel to Abraham”

The LORD calls and blesses Abraham – by preaching the Gospel to him.

1. The LORD’s call to Abraham. (Genesis 12:1)

2. The LORD’s blessing of Abraham – which will bless all nations. (Genesis 12:2-3)

3. The LORD’s Gospel for Abraham – and for us. (Galatians 3:7-9)

Prayer of Application

Communion Hymn of Preparation – NTH 480 – Come for the Feast Is Spread

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

(Bread: NTH 499 – Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me / Cup: NTH 423 – According to Thy Gracious Word)

  • Invitation, Warning, and Prayer of Consecration
  • Confession of Faith: The Nicene Creed
  • Serving the Supper
  • Prayer of Thanksgiving

Closing Hymn – NTH 141 – God in the Gospel of His Son

Benediction – The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.          2 Corinthians 13:14

 

Announcements – Week of 7/2/2023

1. Drop-in Prayer Time: Pastoral Intern, Dominic Silla leads a time of prayer each Sunday morning in one of the classrooms near the front door of the church. This will shift to 10:00 – 10:25 AM starting on July 2nd, while Sunday school is not in session. All are invited to join!

2. Women's Fellowship will be Wednesday, June 19th, at 6:30 pm at the church. Samantha Slader will be hosting the evening! Please use the signup sheet on the bulletin board!

3. Our annual Church Picnic will be Saturday, July 22nd, at the Miner’s farm at Noon. Bring lawn chairs and lawn games if you’d like. There is a swimming pool available! Please sign up to bring 1 or 2 side dishes on the sheets on the bulletin board in the hallway. Volunteers are needed for grilling and clean up as well! Address: 2201 Scherer Road, Allentown, PA 18017

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. Reminder: Wednesday evening Bible study and Sunday school has been paused until September.