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Mar 03, 2024

“The Gospel Promise and the Covenant Sign”

Passage: Genesis 17:1-14

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Christ in the Old Testament

Category: Genesis, Colossians

Summary:

Main Text - Genesis 17:1-14, Colossians 2:11-15 OT Reading - Genesis 17:1-14, NT Reading - Colossians 2:11-15

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion)

for Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 at 10:45 AM

Opening Song – Amazing Grace

Gospel Greeting – To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.     Jude 1:1-2

Call to Worship Song – Stand Up and Bless the Lord

Call to Worship – Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.  Hebrews 10:19-23

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 172 – Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder

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

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Confession of Sin – Have mercy on us, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out our transgressions. Wash us thoroughly from our iniquity and cleanse us from our sin. For we know our transgressions, and our sin is ever before us. Against you, you only, have we sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment. Purge us with hyssop, and we shall be clean; wash us and we shall be whiter than snow. For you have promised, O Father, that if we confess our sins, you will be faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness – by the blood of your Son, Jesus. Restore to us the joy of your salvation by the power of your Holy Spirit. And enable us, by your grace, to walk in the light of your Gospel, and to show fellow sinners the way of repentance; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Declaration of Pardon – Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.   Isaiah 1:18

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 424 – Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless)

Doxology – NTH 732 – Doxology

Pastoral Prayer

Medley – Thank You for Your Mercy / NTH 32 – Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Scripture Readings – OT: Genesis 17:1-14 / NT: Colossians 2:11-15

Prayer for Illumination

Communion Sermon – Christ in the OT 26 (Genesis 17:9-14 w/ Colossians 2:11-15): “The Gospel Promise and the Covenant Sign”

The LORD gives a covenant sign to seal His Gospel promise to us and to our children.

1. The sign of circumcision and what it signifies. (Gen 17:9-11; Rom 4:11-12)

2. The sign of circumcision and to whom it is applied. (Gen 17:12-14)

3. The sign of circumcision and baptism. (Col 2:11-12)

4. The sign of circumcision and Christ. (Col 2:13-15)

Prayer of Application

Communion Preparation Song – Behold the Lamb

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

(Bread: NTH 252 – When I Survey the Wondrous Cross / Cup: NTH 307 – Nothing But the Blood of Jesus)

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

Closing Hymn – NTH 427 – Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands

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 3/3/2024

1. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, March 5th, Pastor Phelps will be leading prayer here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

2. Wednesday evening Bible Study followed by a time of prayer is at 7 PM, in the large Sunday school room! Pastor Phelps is leading a study through Exodus. All are encouraged to join! Kids Club also starts at 7 PM in the nursery!

3. Ladies Bible Study will be continuing their study from New Growth Press, Ecclesiastes: Living in Light of Eternity. This will take place at the church at 10 AM this Thursday, March 7th. The rest of winter/spring dates include 3/7, 3/21, 4/4 and 4/18. All women are welcome to join! Childcare is graciously provided!

4. Pastor Phelps is leading a lunch time Bible study of the Gospel of Mark on Thursdays at Wegmans from 12-1PM in the cafe area. This is low-key evangelistic effort - simply talking about Jesus and His Gospel in a public setting. There will be Gospel literature available for any inquirers. Feel free to join if you are available and interested!

5. Emily Batten will be making a public profession of faith on Sunday, March 10th and will be joining Living Hope as a new communicant member!

6. Easter Choir rehearsal will begin Sunday, March 10th at 12:30 PM in the front of the church. Everyone in 7th grade and up are invited to join us at rehearsal. Any questions, ask Beth Barshinger.

7. 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/

8. There is a sign-up sheet for Easter flowers on the bulletin board in the hallway. The deadline to sign up is next Sunday, March 10th. If there is anyone who will not be at LH between now and March 10th and want to order Easter flowers, they can email Raymond Hayes ( ).

9. Saltshakers – If you would like to spend an evening to have fellowship over a meal with other folks from Living Hope and one or both of these dates (April 13th and May 18th) work for you, please use the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board to indicate your interest! You may email Raymond Hayes ( ) with any questions or if you want to sign up via email.