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Jul 21, 2024

"Hearts Set on the Jerusalem Above"

Passage: Psalms 122:1-9

Preacher: David Holmlund

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: Psalms

Summary:

Main Text - Psalm 122:1-9, OT Reading - Psalm 122:1-9, NT Reading - Hebrews 11:8-16

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, July 21st, 2024 at 10:45 AM

Rev. Dave Holmlund preaching

Opening Song – Ascribe to the Lord, O Mighty Ones

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. – Phil 1:2

Call to Worship Hymn – NTH 327 – One Day He’s Coming

Call to Worship – Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple! Psalm 65:4

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 347—The Church’s One Foundation

Reading of the Law – Deuteronomy 5:1-21

(Silent Confession of Sin)

General 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.

Assurance of Pardon – Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” … For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” – Rom. 10:9-11, 13

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

Collection with Prayer (Offertory: NTH #420—At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing)

Doxology – NTH 731

Pastoral Prayer

Medley – As the Deer Pants For Water / NTH 342—Christ is Made the Sure Foundation

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 122 / NT: Hebrews 11:8-16

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – An Exposition of Psalm 122: “Hearts Set on the Jerusalem Above”

Hearts Set on the Jerusalem Above

  1. A Welcome Invitation (Psalm 122:1-2)
  2. A Unique City (Psalm 122:3-5)
  3. A Heartfelt Prayer (Psalm 122:6-9)

Prayer of Application

Song of Response – NTH 345—Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

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 Cor. 13:14

 

 

 Announcements – Week of 7/21/2024

1. We are continuing an elective Sunday school to watch a video series by John Gerstner on Heaven and Hell. This will happen each Sunday AM through mid-August from 9:30-10:15 to give us some time of fellowship before the worship service! All are invited to join!

2. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, July 23rd, Mr. Aiello will be leading prayer here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

3. There will be NO Evangelistic Bible study until further notice. We are looking into other evangelistic options for the month of August.

4. Pastor Phelps is on vacation through this week. If you have any needs during this time, please contact one of the other elders. Mark Maloney Jr. will bring us God’s word next Sunday, July 28th.

5. Ladies, please join us for a shower of encouragement for MacKenzie McGinnis on Monday, July 29th at 6:30 PM! Dinner will be served. There will be a get-to-know-you time followed by a devotional and prayer time. No gifts unless you would like to bring a small, unwrapped kitchen item. Please RSVP to Susan Bennett at   or 610-298-8914 by Tuesday, July 23rd.

6. Singles Event at Boardwalk Chapel: August 10th – 17th, 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!

7. HOPE KIDS School Supplies 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 11th. If you have any questions, ask Beth Barshinger.

8. The women of the church are invited to a Baby Shower for Martha Silla on August 12th at 6:30 PM! Dinner will be served. You can search for her registry on Amazon! Please RSVP to Susan Bennett at or 610-298-8914 by Tuesday August 6th.