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Jun 02, 2024

"Is Anything Too Hard for the LORD?"

Passage: Genesis 18:1-15

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Christ in the Old Testament

Category: Genesis

Summary:

Main Text - Genesis 18:1-15, OT Reading - Genesis 17:15-18:15, NT Reading - Hebrews 11:11-16

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion)

for Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 at 10:45 AM

with Faith Batten’s membership vows

Opening Song – For the Cause

Gospel Greeting – Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.    Gal. 1:3-5

Call to Worship Song – Gloria Patri

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 80 – Lord, with Glowing Heart I’d Praise Thee

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

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Confession of Sin – Almighty God, we confess we have broken your commandments. We have sinned by selfishness, worldliness, unbelief and pride. We have not loved our neighbor as ourselves, and we have not walked humbly with you. Forgive us our sins and blot out our debts according to your tender mercies, according to your loving kindness. Cleanse us by the blood of Jesus your Son. Give us a humble and contrite heart that we might forgive others as you have forgiven us. We ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Declaration of Pardon – The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.  1 Tim. 1:15

Membership Vows of Faith Batten

Exhortation to Give – So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.           Gal. 6:10

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

Doxology – NTH 733 – Doxology

Pastoral Prayer

Song of Preparation – He Will Hold Me Fast

Scripture Readings – OT: Genesis 17:15-18:15 / NT: Hebrews 11:11-16

Prayer for Illumination

Communion Sermon – Christ in the Old Testament 27: “Is Anything Too Hard for the LORD?”

The LORD appears to Abraham and Sarah to reaffirm His Gospel promise.

1. Three strangers and Abraham’s generous hospitality. (Genesis 18:1-8)

          a. Behold the Gospel implications of hospitality.

2. The promise reaffirmed and Sarah’s scoffing unbelief. (Genesis 18:9-15)

          a. Beware of scoffing at God’s almighty Gospel promise.

3. Scoffing Sarah ultimately believes. (Hebrews 11:11-16)

          a. Barely believing believer, God forgives and helps our unbelief!

Prayer of Application

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

(Bread: NTH 480 – Come, for the Feast Is Spread / Cup: NTH 427 – Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands)

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

Closing Hymn – NTH 378 – Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face

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 6/2/2024

1. Faith Batten will be making a public profession of faith tomorrow morning, Sunday, June 2nd and will be joining Living Hope as a new communicant member!

2. Apologetics Movie Night will be tomorrow, Sunday, June 2nd at 6:30 PM at Living Hope. We will be showing "Is Genesis History?" followed by comments/discussion! Is Genesis History? Official Trailer All are welcome! Feel free to invite friends and bring snacks!

3. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, June 4th, Pastor Phelps will be leading prayer here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

4. Wednesday evening Bible study & Kids Club is at 7 PM, in the large Sunday school room and nursery, respectively! We are working through the book of Exodus. All are encouraged to join!

5. There will be NO Evangelistic Bible study this week, Pastor Phelps has a committee meeting to attend!

6. We are asking families that have any students that are graduating from High School or College this spring to let Pastor Phelps know so they can be recognized by the congregation later this month!

7. The annual Ice Cream Social will be held on Wednesday, June 12th. Everyone is invited! This will be the last Wednesday evening gathering until the fall.

8. Men’s Breakfast will be here at the church Saturday, June 15th at 8:30 AM. All men are invited to attend! We will be watching a video study and share a time of discussion.

9. The last morning for Sunday school classes is June 16th before we take a summer break!

10. Bright Hope's Baby Bottle Campaign continues through Father’s Day, June 16th! Bright Hope provides life-affirming, no-cost medical and support services to women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. Baby Bottles are available for pick-up in the hallway if you need one. In addition to collecting change, cash, and checks, Bright Hope has now provided a custom QR code for online giving to allow each church's total contribution to be counted together.

11. You are invited to a church fellowship dinner on Sunday, June 23rd following the worship service. Sandwich makings and lettuce salad will be provided—please bring a salad topping or dessert to share!

12. Ladies of Living Hope, mark your summer calendars! We will be having a shower of encouragement for MacKenzie Detwiler on Monday, July 29th at 6:30 PM and a baby shower for Martha Silla on Monday, August 12th at 6:30 PM. More info to come!