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May 05, 2024

"Pay Close Attention to the Gospel!"

Passage: Hebrews 2:1-4

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Hebrews: Jesus is Superior

Category: Hebrews

Summary:

Main Text - Hebrews 2:1-4, OT Reading - Deuteronomy 17:2-7, NT Reading - Hebrews 2:1-4

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion)

for Sunday, May 5th, 2024 at 10:45 AM

Opening Song – His Mercy Is More

Gospel Greeting – To the saints . . . faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.    Eph. 1:1b-2

Call to Worship Song – Stand Up and Bless the Lord

Call to Worship – If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. – Colossians 3:1-2

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 455 – And Can It Be That I Should Gain

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

(Silent Confession of Sin)

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.

Song of Confession – Depths of Mercy

Declaration of Pardon – Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.     2 Corinthians 5:20-21

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 465 – Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord)

Doxology – NTH 731 – Doxology

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Preparation – My Jesus Fair

Scripture Readings – OT: Deuteronomy 17:2-7 / NT: Hebrews 2:1-4

Prayer for Illumination

Communion Sermon – Hebrews 2:1-4: “Pay Close Attention to the Gospel!”

We must pay close attention to the salvation God has spoken through His Son –

1. Because the Gospel anchors us. (Hebrews 2:1)

2. Because the Gospel is superior to the Law of Moses. (Hebrews 2:2-3a)

3. Because the Gospel was preached by the Lord and His apostles. (Hebrews 2:3b)

4. Because the Gospel was confirmed by signs and miracles. (Hebrews 2:4)

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Preparation – NTH 423 – According to Thy Gracious Word

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

(Bread: NTH 251 – Beneath the Cross of Jesus / Cup: NTH 254 – Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed)

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

Closing Hymn – NTH 457 – Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

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 5/5/2024

1. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, May 7th, Pastor Phelps will be leading prayer here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

2. 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!

3. Pastor Phelps leads a lunch time Evangelistic Bible study of the Gospel of Mark on Thursdays at Wegmans from 12-1PM in the cafe area. There will be Gospel literature available for any inquirers. Feel free to join if you are available!

4. There is still time to sign up! Young people in grades 8th-12th are invited to attend NewLife Youth Retreat on May 10-11, 2024 at Immanuel OPC in Bellmawr, NJ. This retreat will be a wonderful time of fellowship with other youth, along with excellent teaching from Mr. Zachary Johnson. You may register online at immanuelopc.org/youth-retreat. There is more information on the bulletin board in the hallway!

5. The Baby Bottle Giving Campaign to support the Bright Hope Crisis Pregnancy Center begins Sunday, 5/12/2024 (Mother’s Day) and ends on 6/16/2024 (Father’s Day). There will be baby bottles available on Mother’s Day!

6. A women’s conference, A Woman’s Wisdom, is being held at Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Quakertown on May 17th and 18th. Women of all ages are invited to a time of teaching, worship, and edification. The theme of the two-day conference is, “A Woman’s Wisdom: How the Book of Proverbs Speaks to Everything,” presented by Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. There is more information at aplaceforyou.org/events or on the hallway bulletin board!

7. Men’s Breakfast will be here at the church Saturday, May 18th at 8:30 AM. All men are invited to attend! We will be watching a video study and share a time of discussion.

8. The first Women’s Fellowship gathering will be on Tuesday, May 28th at 6:30 PM. The women gather at church for a time of fellowship and dessert. Cindy Diem will be the host of the evening! Come and bring a friend for an enjoyable time. Please sign up on the sheet in the hallway.

9. The Boardwalk Chapel is looking for people to join their staff, both volunteer and leadership positions. They are specifically looking for those who have a heart to serve the Lord and share the gospel. The Chapel is perfect for anyone as young as 16, college age, and older! For more information, check out the bulletin board or check their website. https://boardwalkchapel.org/serve/staff/

10. If you do not have a church mailbox and would like one, please let Katie Maloney know!