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Feb 04, 2024

"A God to You and Your Children"

Passage: Genesis 17:1-8

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Christ in the Old Testament

Category: Genesis, Acts

Summary:

Main Text - Genesis 17:1-8; Acts 2:38-39, OT Reading - Psalm 17:1-14, NT Reading - Acts 2:29-41

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion)

for Sunday, February 4th, 2024 at 10:45 AM

Opening Song – NTH 55 – To God Be the Glory

Gospel Greeting – Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. - 1 Timothy 1:2

Call to Worship Song – NTH 734 – Gloria Patri

Call to Worship – Jesus says, “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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28-30

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 9 – All You That Fear Jehovah’s Name

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

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Confession of Sin – Almighty, everlasting God, for our many sins we justly deserve eternal condemnation. In Your great mercy, you sent your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who won for us forgiveness of sins and everlasting righteousness. Grant us true repentance that, dead to sin, we may be raised up by faith in Your life-giving Gospel. Grant us your Holy Spirit that we may be ever thankful and live a faithful and godly life in your service; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Declaration of Pardon – For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly… But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.       Romans 5:6, 8

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 251 – Beneath the Cross of Jesus)

Doxology – NTH 733 – Doxology

Pastoral Prayer

Song of Preparation – Power of the Cross

Scripture Readings – OT: Genesis 17:1-14 / NT: Acts 2:29-41

Prayer for Illumination

Communion Sermon – Christ in the OT 25 (Genesis 17:1-8 w/ Acts 2:38-39): “A God to You and Your Children”

The God of the covenant of grace promises to be a God to us and to our children:

1. Covenant grace begets faith and grateful obedience. (Genesis 17:1-2)

2. Covenant grace bestows a new identity. (Genesis 17:3-6)

3. Covenant grace blesses covenant families with covenant hope. (Genesis 17:7-8; Acts 2:38-39)

Prayer of Application

Communion Preparation Song – Behold the Lamb

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

(Bread: NTH 247 – O Sacred Head Now Wounded / Cup: NTH 254 – Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed)

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

Closing Psalm – Psalm 127 (Sing Psalms; tune: NTH 254)

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 2/4/2024

1. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, February 6th, 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!

3. We will be hosting the Presbytery meeting this Saturday, February 10th. The fellowship committee has asked for volunteers to make baked goods for the meeting. There is a sign-up sheet in the hallway.

4. Bright Hope Pregnancy Center is offering Sidewalk Advocate Training sessions at their Allentown location for anyone who might be interested. The dates include: Monday, February 12th; Friday, March 15th; and Monday, March 25th from 9 AM to 3 PM with a lunch included. There is more information in the hallway and if you have any questions, please see Katie Batten.

5. Everyone is invited to a fancy fellowship dinner for the whole family here at the church on Wednesday, February 14th at 6:30 PM. Dinner will be provided, but please bring a dessert to share. Please sign up on the bulletin board by February 4th with each member of your family listed individually. Thank you! If you have any questions, you can direct them to Hannah Batten!

6. 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 on Thursday, February 15th. The winter/spring dates include 2/15, 3/7, 3/21, 4/4 and 4/18. All women are welcome to join! Childcare is graciously provided!

7. Men’s Breakfast will be here at the church Saturday, February 17th at 8:30 AM. All men are invited to attend as we continue the study of the book of Daniel.

8. Winterlight Youth Retreat for the churches of the Presbytery of Philadelphia - hosted by Covenant OPC in Sinking Springs, PA - will be held 2/23-2/24. Please see the poster on the bulletin board in the hallway.