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Feb 01, 2026

"Approaching Our Father"

Passage: Matthew 6:7-15

Preacher: Al Tricarico

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: Matthew

Summary:

OT Reading - Psalm 27:1-14, NT Reading - Matthew 6:7-15

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, February 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM

Rev. Al Tricarico Preaching

Gathering Song – Only A Holy God

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. – Titus 1:4

Call to Worship Song – NTH 2 O Worship the King

Call to Worship – Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!   Ps. 105:1-4

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Song of Praise – Before The Throne Of God Above  

Reading of the Law – Exodus 20:1-20

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Hymn of Confession – NTH 486 God, Be Merciful to Me

Assurance of Pardon –  “For you have not come to what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest and the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words made the hearers beg that no further messages be spoken to them. For they could not endure the order that was given, “If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned.” Indeed, so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, “I tremble with fear.” But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,  and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.” Hebrews 12:18-24

Exhortation to Give – Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.    Heb. 13:16

Collection with Prayer – (Offertory: Give Thanks )

Doxology – NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 27 / NT: Matthew 6:7-15

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – “Approaching Our Father”

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 725 The Lord’s Prayer

Benediction – May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. – Romans 15:13

 

Announcements – Week of 2/1/2026

1. Tomorrow morning, Drop-in Prayer starts at 9 AM, followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 in respective rooms.

2. Tomorrow morning, Rev. Al Tricarico will be preaching! (Note: We will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper on February 8th, not tomorrow.)

3. 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.

4. 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 5th. The other dates included this winter & spring are 2/19, 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30. All women are welcome! If you would like a book or have any questions, please see Andie Batten. Childcare is graciously provided!

5. The next meetings for the Saturday Women’s Bible Study on Ephesians will be at 10 AM at the church on February 7th and 21st. One-off participants are welcome! Please let Katie Batten know if you’re planning to attend (610-864-0705).

6. 2026 Helping Hands schedules have been posted and placed in church mailboxes. Please check your mailbox. If you have any questions, please see Katie Maloney.

7. Next Sunday, February 8th, Rev. Steven McDaniel will be preaching and administering the Lord’s Supper.

8. There will be a time of prayer following the worship service on Sunday February 8th, 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.

9. 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.

10. Men’s Breakfast will be here at the church on Saturday, February 21st at 8:30 AM. All men are invited to attend!