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Feb 08, 2026

"A Living Hope"

Preacher: Steven McDaniel

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: 1 Peter

Summary:

Main Text - 1 Peter 1:3-9, OT Reading - Isaiah 25:1-12, NT Reading - Matthew 13:44-52

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion)

for Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Rev. Steven McDaniel Preaching

Gathering Song – Christ Our Hope in Life and Death
Announcements
Gospel Greeting – Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. - 1 Timothy 1:2
Call to Worship Song – NTH 393 Come, Let Us Join with One Accord
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 521 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
Reading of Law – Exodus 20:1-20
(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 523 My Hope Is in the Lord)
Doxology – NTH 733
Pastoral Prayer
Song of Preparation – Living Hope
Scripture Readings – OT: Isaiah 25 / NT: Matthew 13:44-52
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon – “A Living Hope” 1 Peter 1:3-9
Prayer of Application
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
(Bread: NTH 252 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross / Cup: Jesus, Keep Me near the Cross)
• Invitation, Warning, and Prayer of Consecration

• Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed
• Serving the Supper
• Prayer of Thanksgiving
Closing Song – In Christ Alone
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 2/8/2026

1. Tomorrow morning, Drop-in Prayer starts at 9 AM, followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 in respective rooms.
2. Rev. Steven McDaniel will be preaching and administering the Lord’s Supper tomorrow morning!
3. There will be a time of prayer following the worship service tomorrow, to pray specifically for the Pastoral Search committee and the next man God has for Living Hope as our pastor. This will take place in the double Sunday school room.
4. Wednesday evening Bible study and Kid's Club is at 7 PM, in respective rooms here at the church. All are encouraged to join for a time to study God’s word and prayer.
5. Next Sunday, February 15th, Juhon Sung will be exhorting us in God’s word.

6. 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, February 19th. The other dates included this winter & spring are 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30. All women are welcome! If you have any questions, please see Andie Batten. Childcare is graciously provided!
7. All young people grades 8th-12th are invited to attend Winterlight Youth Retreat on February 20-21, 2026 at Covenant OPC in Sinking Spring, PA. This retreat will be a wonderful time of fellowship with other youth, along with excellent teaching from Rev. Nick Hathaway. Register online at philadelphia.opc.org/winterlight for $20.
8. Men’s Breakfast will be here at the church on Saturday, February 21st at 8:30 AM. All men are invited to attend!
9. The next meetings for the Saturday Women’s Bible Study on Ephesians will be at 10 AM at the church on February 21st. One-off participants are welcome! Please let Katie Batten know if you’re planning to attend (610-864-0705).
10. On Sunday, February 22nd, we are having a Soup and Salad fellowship meal after church. All are welcome! There is a sign-up sheet in the hallway; please sign up to bring a dish to share.
11. Following the fellowship meal on Sunday, February 22nd, Trinity OPC has invited Living Hope to a hymn sing at their church, (531 Milford St, Easton, PA 18045) starting at 4pm.