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Jun 23, 2024

"Your Bucket List"

Passage: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Preacher: Chris Byrd

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: 1 Peter

Summary:

Main Text - 1 Peter 4:7-11, OT Reading - Psalm 90:1-17, NT Reading - 1 Peter 4:7-11

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 at 10:45 AM

Rev. Chris Byrd Preaching

Opening Song – O Church Arise

Gospel Greeting – To all the saints in Christ Jesus . . . with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  Phil. 1:1b-2

Call to Worship Hymn – Brethren, We Have Met to Worship – NTH 381

Call to Worship – How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God. Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at your altars, O LORD of hosts, my King and my God. Blessed are those who dwell in your house, ever singing your praise!            Psalm 84:1-4

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – Christ is Made the Sure Foundation – NTH 342

Reading of the Law – Ephesians 2:1-3

(Silent Confession of Sin)

General Confession of Sin – Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and there is no health in us. But you, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore those who are penitent, according to your promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous and sober life, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon – For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Eph. 2:8-10

Exhortation to Give – Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.  Philippians 4:17-20

Collection with Prayer (Offertory: Savior, Teach Me, Day by Day – NTH 652)

Doxology – NTH 733

Pastoral Prayer

Medley – You Are My All in All / Take My Life, and Let it Be – NTH 585

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 90 / NT: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – 1 Peter 4:7-11: “Your Bucket List”

Prayer of Application

Song of Response – May the Mind of Christ My Savior – NTH 644

Benediction – The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.      Numbers 6:24-26

 

 Announcements – Week of 6/23/2024

1. Mark Maloney Jr. leads Drop-in Prayer Time on Sunday mornings. For Sunday June 23rd and June 30th, this will take place from 9:45 to 10:15 AM in one of the front Sunday school rooms, then it will return to 9 AM.

2. Pastor Phelps is attending General Assembly in Seattle! Please pray for his travels and his time out West. Reverend Chris Byrd will be preaching tomorrow Sunday, June 23rd!

3. You are invited to a church fellowship dinner on Sunday, June 23rd following the worship service. Sandwich makings and lettuce salad will be provided—please bring a salad topping or dessert to share! After the dinner, Chris Byrd will be sharing on the power of prayer. We encourage everyone to stay!

4. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, June 25th, Jeff Aiello will be leading prayer here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

5. There will be NO Evangelistic Bible study this Thursday!

6. Starting July 7th, we will be starting up an elective Sunday school that will last for 6 weeks. We will be watching a video series by John Gerstner on Heaven and Hell. This will be from 9:30-10:15 to give us some time of fellowship before the worship service!

7. The next Apologetics Movie Night is July 7th at 6:30 PM. We will be continuing the “Is Genesis History” series with a showing of “Is Genesis History: Volume 1- Rocks and Fossils” followed by comments/discussion! All are welcome! Feel free to invite friends and bring snacks!

8. Our annual Church Picnic will be Saturday, July 13th, at Covered Bridge Park in pavilion #1 and starts at 12 PM! (2465 Wehr Mill Rd, Allentown, Pa 18104) There is a sign-up sheet available in the hallway! We look forward to a fun time together!

9. Bright Hope's Baby Bottle Campaign has finished up, if you still have a baby bottle, please get it returned! Thank you for your generosity!