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Jun 07, 2020

The Good Shepherd and Gracious Host

Passage: Psalms 23:1-6

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Christ in the Psalms

Category: Psalms

Summary:

Main Text - Psalm 23:1-6, OT Reading - Psalm 23:1-6, NT Reading: John 10:11-18

Detail:

 LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (Communion Sunday)

for Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 10:45 AM

 

Prelude

Announcements – see below

Gospel Greeting – Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father’s Son, in truth and love. 2 John 3

Call to Worship Song – NTH 1 – All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Call to Worship – Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. Ps. 107:1-3

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

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

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

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.

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

Confession of Faith (The Apostles’ Creed)

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Exhortation to Give – ‘…Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35b

Doxology – NTH 733

Prayer for Regular & Diaconal Collections with Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 23:1-6 / NT: John 10:11-18

Psalm 23:1-6 (ESV)

A Psalm of David. 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

 John 10:11–18 (ESV)

11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13 He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. 17 For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.”

Hymn of Preparation – Psalm 23 – new version by Stuart Townend (Key of C)

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – An Exposition of Psalm 23: “The Good Shepherd and Gracious Host”

The Lord Jesus is my Good Shepherd and my gracious host:

  1. He provides, refreshes, and leads me in His Way. (Psalm 23:1-3)
  2. He preserves me by His presence from ultimate evil. (Psalm 23:4)
  3. He prepares a Gospel feast for me. (Psalm 23:5)
  4. He pursues me and brings me into His house forever. (Psalm 23:6)

Prayer of Application

Communion Hymn of Preparation – Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

  • Invitation & Warning
  • Serving the Supper
  • Prayer of Thanksgiving

Closing Song – NTH 87 – The Lord’s My Shepherd

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 – Ministry Opportunities – Week of 6/07/2020

1. We will be taking the Deacon’s Fund offering today. You can use the offering box in the back of the church, mail your gift to the church PO Box, or use the Secure Online Giving Portal and us the drop downs under Deacon’s Fund.

2. Last week we took the Home Missions – Spring Offering 2020. You can still support that if you missed it last week. All that information is in the Calendar for 5/31 on our website Calendar.

3. This Sunday evening 6/07, the Scott’s will host a “Potluck Dinner Gathering” over Zoom at 5:30pm. This will be a time for fellowship. Look for the Zoom invitation by 3:00pm on Sunday afternoon.

4. Next Sunday – June 14th – The Elder Ordination and Installation Service for Dean Batten will be incorporated into our Sunday worship.

5. Wednesday evening we will again be having our Bible Study, Prayer and Fellowship time starting at 7:00pm. Look for your Zoom invitation on Wednesday afternoon.

6. We are once again participating in the Bright Hope baby bottle campaign – 2020 from Mother's Day to Father's Day, June 21st. All the information about this is now posted on the website under Outreach/Bright Hope Pregnancy Support Center.