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May 26, 2024

"Setting the Faithful Watch"

Preacher: Dominic Silla

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: 1 John

Summary:

Main Text - 1 John 5:13-21, OT Reading - 2 Chronicles 14:1-8, NT Reading - 1 John 5:13-21

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, May 26th, 2024 at 10:45 AM

Opening Song – My Heart is Filled with Thankfulness

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” - Psalm 46:10

Call to Worship Hymn – We Praise you, O God, Our Redeemer, Creator – NTH 97

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 – How Firm a Foundation – NTH 94

Reading of the Law – Deuteronomy 5:1-22

(Silent Confession of Sin)

General Confession of Sin – “O Lord, You who are all merciful, take away my sins from me and enkindle within me the fire of Your Holy Spirit. Take away this heart of stone from me and give me a heart of flesh and blood, a heart to love and adore You, a heart which may delight in You, love You, and please You, for Christ’s sake. Amen.” - Ambrose of Milan, 4th Century. “Confessions of Sin & Assurance of Pardon - A Pocket Resource”, Pg. 13

Assurance of Pardon – “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.” - Matthew 11:28-29

Exhortation to Give – “Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come. And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem.” - 1 Corinthians 16:1-3

Collection with Prayer (Offertory: Take My Life, and Let it Be – NTH 585)

Doxology – NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Medley – There is a Redeemer / Before the Throne of God Above

Scripture Readings – OT: 2 Chronicles 14:1-8 / NT: 1 John 5:13-21

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon Setting the Faithful Watch

Prayer of Application

Psalm of Response – Psalm 103A “Bless the Lord, My Soul” - Trinity Psalter Hymnal

Benediction

  

Announcements – Week of 5/26/2024

1. Everyone from Living Hope is invited to join into a fun Park Church picnic on Memorial Day, May 27th, at the Macks' home (4050 Diane Way, Doylestown, PA 18902) at 1 PM. Text Laura Mack at 267-629-9029 to let her know how many are in your party and what you can bring to contribute! Bring lawn chairs!

2. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, May 28th, Pastor Phelps will be leading prayer here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

3. 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.

4. Wednesday evening Bible study & Kids Club is at 7 PM, in the large Sunday school room and nursery, respectively! An elder or deacon will be leading the adult gathering while Pastor Phelps is away. All are welcome!

5. 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!

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

7. The next Apologetics Movie Night will be 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!

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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!

11. 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/