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Dec 24, 2023

"A Stunning Birth Announcement"

Passage: Luke 1:26-38

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Christmas

Category: Luke

Summary:

Main Text - Luke 1:26-30, OT Reading - Isaiah 9:1-7, NT Reading - Luke 1:26-30

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, December 24th, 2023, at 10:45 AM

 

Opening Song – NTH 229 – Gentle Mary Laid Her Child

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – To the church of God . . . with all the saints . . . Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.          2 Cor. 1:1b-2

Call to Worship Song – NTH 233 – To Us a Child of Hope Is Born

Call to Worship – And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” – Luke 2:10-11

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 195 – Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come

Reading of the Law – Titus 3:1-3

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Corporate 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.

Assurance of Pardon – But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. – Titus 3:4-7

Exhortation to Give – For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich. – 2 Cor. 8:9

Collection with Prayer (Offertory: NTH 213 – What Child Is This)

Doxology – NTH 733

Pastoral Prayer

Medley – NTH 295 – Away in a Manger / NTH 216 – Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Scripture Readings – OT: Isaiah 9:1-7 / NT: Luke 1:26-38

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – An Exposition of Luke 1:26-38: “A Stunning Birth Announcement”

The One who is the promised Son of David and Son of God, the only Savior of sinners, will be born to Mary.

1. Gabriel’s visit and Mary’s shock. (Luke 1:26-29)

          a.  Does God’s Word of grace shock you?

2. Gabriel’s message and Mary’s question. (Luke 1:30-34)

          a.  Does God’s Word of grace awe you?

3. Gabriel’s answer and Mary’s faith. (Luke 1:35-38)

          a.  Does God’s Word of grace provoke your trust in what God says?

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 193 – Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

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 12/24/2023

1. There will be NO Sunday School tomorrow, December 24th.

2. We will be having a Christmas Eve candlelight service tomorrow night at Living Hope at 7 PM. Andrew Barshinger has agreed to share a brief message! Please consider joining us for an encouraging time!

3. There will be NO Prayer for Revival on Tuesday, December 26th.

4. There will be NO Wednesday Evening Bible Study this week, December 27th.

5. To All Committees! Please submit any end of year reimbursements to the budget committee and budget requirements for next year ASAP.

6. Helping hands at Living Hope – There is a sign-up sheet posted for the various areas of service at the church for 2024. Please find your name(s) and fill out a yes or no response under each category (Ushers, Nurseries, Greeters, Kitchen, and Transport). If you do not fill anything in, your name will be filled in for you. New schedules will be made up and distributed in mid-January. The sign up deadline is December 31st.

7. The Fellowship Committee needs your help. We host many events through the year, and there are jobs large and small that make each gathering a success. Come Sunday, January 14th, 2024 right after church, to learn what we do - and sign up for any task to lighten the work! There is a sign-up sheet for the meeting in the hallway—even if you can’t come to the meeting, sign the bottom half if you would be interested in helping in any way. Questions, ask Andie Batten. Thank you!!

8. The LHOPC Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 7 PM. ALL Members of Living Hope OPC are expected to attend this meeting. There will be a fellowship dinner prior to the meeting, details TBD!

9. There is an additional insert in your bulletin today about Kristen Cornell’s next medical missions trip. There is a drop box for donations in the secretary’s office or you can give them to Kristen or Katie Maloney. If you have any questions, direct them to Kristen. Her email is .

10. Please remember to check your church mailboxes regularly, especially during this season. If you need a mailbox, let Katie Maloney know!