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Nov 21, 2021

“Jesus Opens Blind Eyes”

Passage: John 9:1-12

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: John: That You May Believe

Category: John

Summary:

Main Text - John 9:1-12, OT Reading - Isaiah 6:8-13, NT Reading - John 9:1-12, Reading of the Law – Matthew 22:34-40

Detail:

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

Prelude

Opening Song – My Tribute #640

Announcements

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

Call to Worship Hymn – My Heart is Filled with Thankfulness

Call to Worship – Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! Ps. 105:1-4

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – In Thanksgiving, Let Us Praise Him

Reading of the Law – Matthew 22:34-40

Corporate Confession of Sin – Almighty, everlasting God, for our many sins we justly deserve eternal condemnation. In Your great mercy, you sent your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who won for us forgiveness of sins and everlasting righteousness. Grant us true repentance that, dead to sin, we may be raised up by faith in Your life-giving Gospel. Grant us your Holy Spirit that we may be ever thankful and live a faithful and godly life in your service; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 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

Doxology – NTH 733

Exhortation to Give – Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts! Psalm 96:8

Prayer for Collection & Pastoral Prayer

Medley

– NTH 363 – We Gather Together

– NTH 715 – Come Ye Thankful People

Scripture Readings – OT: Isaiah 6:8-13 / NT: John 9:1-12

Prayer for Illumination

Exhortation – An Exposition of John 9:1-12: “Jesus Opens Blind Eyes”

Jesus opens the eyes of a man born blind.

  1. 1. Jesus corrects a bad view of sin and sickness – that we might see that He is Light to the world. (John 9:1-4)
  2. 2. Seeing Jesus’ sign and its strange symbols – saliva, clay, washing, sight. (John 9:5-7)
  3. 3. Jesus’ sight-giving grace – and a witness who will see more and more clearly. (John 9:8-12)

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 57 – Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul (Psalm 146)

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 11/21/2021

  1. 1. The Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday 11/24 starts at 7:00 PM. Please plan on joining us for that special service.
  2. 2. The Men’s Breakfast will be held on Saturday, 11/27 at 8:30 AM. Men please read Chapter 12 of Disciplines of a Godly Man.
  3. 3. Signups for poinsettias for our Christmas program are now up on the church bulletin board. The poinsettias will be used to decorate the sanctuary for the Christmas program on Sunday, December 19th.  Last date to order will be Sunday, December 5th.  You may choose red, white, pink, or marble flowers & they are $10.00 each.  Any questions please contact Raymond Hayes.
  4. 4. The Christmas Choir will start rehearsals Sunday, November 28th at 12:30 pm.
  5. 5. The OPC Annual Thank Offering will be taken on Sunday 11/28/2021. This offering supports Christian Education, Home and Foreign Missions. More information will be sent out in a separate email. Giving Envelopes have been placed in each mailbox. As a reminder, the Offering Box is located at the back of the Auditorium.
  6. 6. Players of the Stage invites Living Hope to our fall show, Love Labors Happily Ever After by Sharon Barshinger Noel on Wednesday, December 1st at 7 pm. 
  7. 7. It is time to start collecting Christmas gifts for the HOPE Kids ministry in Allentown.  The gifts are for children 5-12.  The most pressing need is for children 9-12.  The gifts do not need to be wrapped, but if they are, please mark the approximate age range and whether it is for a boy or girl.  There will be a box in the hall for the gift collection. The last Sunday for collection is 12/05.  
  8. 8. The Westminster Confession of Faith discussion group will meet on Sunday 12/05 at 6:00 PM here at the church.
  9. 9. Matt Stephan will make a presentation during Sunday School on Sunday 12/05 and Chris Byrd will be preaching here on Sunday 12/12.
  10. 10. Please put: Saturday, 12/18 on your calendar for the Ladies Craft Breakfast AND Sunday, 12/19 on your calendar for the Christmas Fellowship Dinner immediately after our Church Service.