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Apr 06, 2025

"Trusting God's (Eternal) Timing"

Passage: Hebrews 11:11-16

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Hebrews: Jesus is Superior

Category: Hebrews

Summary:

Main Text - Hebrews 11:11-16, OT Reading - Genesis 18:1-15, NT Reading - Hebrews 11:8-16

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion)

for Sunday, April 6th, 2025 at 10:45 AM

Membership Vows of Stephen and Jocelyn Maloney

Prelude

Opening Song – But for the Cross of Christ

Gospel Greeting – Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.    1 Cor. 1:2

Call to Worship Hymn – Ascribe to the Lord

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 – NTH 299 – Look, Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious

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

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Confession of Sin – Almighty God, we confess we have broken your commandments. We have sinned by selfishness, worldliness, unbelief and pride. We have not loved our neighbor as ourselves, and we have not walked humbly with you. Forgive us our sins and blot out our debts according to your tender mercies, according to your loving kindness. Cleanse us by the blood of Jesus your Son. Give us a humble and contrite heart that we might forgive others as you have forgiven us. We ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Declaration of Pardon – “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”        Mark 10:45

Membership Vows of Stephen and Jocelyn Maloney

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 392 – O Day of Rest and Gladness)

Doxology – NTH 731

Pastoral Prayer

Medley – NTH 496 – King and Merciful God We Have Sinned / Thank You for Your Mercy

Scripture Readings – OT: Genesis 18:1-15 / NT: Hebrews 11:8-16

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – An Exposition of Hebrews 11:11-16: “Trusting God’s (Eternal) Timing” 

God’s Gospel promises in Christ are fulfilled in His time – and are worth waiting for.

1. Faith waits on God’s promise. (Hebrews 11:11-12)

2. Faith looks forward to a heavenly homeland. (Hebrews 11:13-16)

Prayer of Application

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

(Bread: NTH 499 – Rock of Ages / NTH 423 – According to Thy Gracious Word)

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

Closing Hymn – NTH 378 – Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face

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 4/6/2025

1. Drop-in Prayer starts at 9:00 AM each Sunday morning in one of the front Sunday school rooms, followed by Sunday school starting at 9:30 AM for all ages in respective rooms! All are welcome!

2. The Session has examined Stephen and Jocelyn Maloney and have found their professions of faith in Christ to be credible. We were greatly encouraged to hear their testimonies of God's work of grace in their lives. Stephen and Jocelyn will be taking the membership vows during our worship service tomorrow, April 6th.

3. Easter Choir rehearsal will take place at 12:30 PM tomorrow, in the front of the church. We ask all others to fellowship in the hallway, please! Any questions, ask Beth Barshinger.

4. On Tuesday morning, we will have Prayer for Revival here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

5. Wednesday evening Bible study & Kids Club is at 7 PM, in the large Sunday school room and nursery, respectively! We are continuing our study through the book of Exodus. All are encouraged to attend!

6. Our annual Ham Fellowship Dinner will be Sunday, April 13th after the worship service. All are welcome! Please use the sign-up sheet in the hall to let us know you are coming and what you will bring!

7. Saltshakers – If you would like to spend an evening to have fellowship and a meal with other folks from Living Hope, please use the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board to indicate your interest! The dates are May 3rd and June 7th. The last date to sign up is April 13th. You may contact Raymond Hayes ( ) with any questions or if you want to sign up via email.

8. Ladies’ Bible Study will be continuing a study on the book of Titus. This will take place at the church at 10 AM on Thursday, April 17th. All women are welcome! Childcare is graciously provided!

9. We will be having a Good Friday Service at Living Hope on April 18th at 6:30 PM. All are welcome!

10. Sunday, April 27th, is Pastor Phelps' last Sunday with us. After the service there will be a lunch for fellowship and to say thank you to him and his family. There will be a card basket there. Please put it on your calendar and use the paper in the hallway to sign-up for 1 or 2 dishes to share.

11. Please join us for Apologetics Movie Night on Sunday, May 4th at 6:30 PM for a showing of “The Case for Christ”. Please feel welcome to bring snacks and invite friends!

12. Spring 2025 Machen Singles Conference – May 23rd – May 26th, 2025 – Register online at machen.org to go enjoy fellowship and biblical teaching with other reformed singles in the mountains of western Virginia! For more information, see the included information in the bulletin. Limited to the first 40 registrants.