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Oct 04, 2026

"Certain Grace for Uncertain Souls"

Passage: The Gospel According to John John 20:24-31

Preacher: Jeremiah Montgomery

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: John

Summary:

Main Text - John 20:24-31, OT Reading - Psalm 42:1-11, NT Reading - John 20:1-31

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion)

for Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 10:45 AM

Rev. Jeremiah Montgomery

Gathering Song – Let It Be Said of Us

Announcements

Call to Worship – 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 that of Abel.    Hebrews 12:22-24

Call to Worship Song – My Heart Is Filled

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymns of Praise Medley – NTH 76 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven—Vs 1-4

                                        NTH 100 Holy, Holy, Holy!

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

I. You shall have no other gods before Me.

II. You shall not make for yourself a carved image…You shall not bow down to them or serve them.

III. You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.

IV. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 

V. Honor your father and your mother.

VI. You shall not murder.

VII. You shall not commit adultery.

VIII. You shall not steal.

IX. You shall not bear false witness.

X. You shall not covet.

            And as Jesus summarized the Law in Matthew 22:37-40: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself”. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Confession of Sin – Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Declaration of Pardon – Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.    Romans 5:1-2

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: As the Deer)

Doxology – NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 42 / NT: John 20

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – “Certain Grace for Uncertain Souls” John 20:24-31

Prayer of Application

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

(Bread: NTH 259 Hark! The Voice of Love and Mercy / 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 Hymn – NTH 243 Praise the Savior Now and Ever

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 10/4/2026

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

2. Jeremiah Montgomery will be preaching tomorrow morning, as well as administering the Lord’s Supper! We will also collect the Deacon’s Fund offering.

3. On Tuesday morning, we will have Prayer for Revival at the church at 9 AM. All are welcome!

4. Wednesday evening Bible study and Kid's Club are 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, October 11th, our new pastor, Rev. Larry Westerveld will be preaching!

6. Harvest Dinner – Everyone is invited to a fellowship meal on October 11th to thank the Lord of the harvest for providing for us abundantly, especially in His good gift of a new pastor! This will be his first Sunday with us as our pastor--let's celebrate! Please bring a main dish AND a side dish to share! Please use the sign-up sheet on the hallway bulletin board if you plan to attend. If you have any questions, please direct them to Andie Batten.

7. Saltshakers – If you would like to spend an evening to have fellowship and a meal with other folks from Living Hope, please use the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board to indicate your interest! October 11th is the last day to sign up for the November 7th gathering! You may contact Raymond Hayes ( ) with any questions or if you want to sign up via email.

8. Thursday morning Ladies’ Bible Study will be continuing their study on The Attributes of God by A.W. Pink. This will take place at the church at 10 AM on Thursday, October 15th. The other fall dates include 11/5, 11/19. All women are welcome to join! Please contact Andie Batten if you are looking to join.

9. The second Fireside Fellowship gathering will be held at Stephen and Jocelyn’s home on Friday, October 16th at 6 PM. Please see the poster and sign-up sheets on the bulletin board for more information. Take a flyer to invite a friend/family. We’ll see you by the fire!

10. The installation service for our new pastor, Rev. Larry Westerveld, will be here at Living Hope on Friday, October 23rd at 7 PM. Fellowship and refreshments to follow! Please use the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board!

11. On Wednesday, October 28th, at 6 PM will be our Reformation Party. All ages are welcome! Invite your family, neighbors, friends, grandchildren, etc! A meal will be served followed by games that teach the truths of the Reformation. (Remember to wear long pants for the “knee race”). Please use the SIGN-UP sheet so we can get a fairly accurate count!