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Aug 23, 2026

"Do You Know The Cost?"

Passage: The Gospel According to Matthew Matthew 8:18-22

Preacher: Paul Woo

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: Matthew

Summary:

Main Text - Matthew 8:18-22, OT Reading - Psalm 63:1-11, NT Reading - Philippians 1:19-30

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 10:45 AM

Paul Woo Preaching

Gathering Song – Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

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 – The Risen Christ

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymns of Praise Medley–

NTH 295 Crown Him with Many Crowns / NTH 296 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!

Reading of the Law – Exodus 20:1-17

(Silent Confession of Sin)

General Confession of Sin – Most holy and merciful Father, we acknowledge and confess before you our sinful nature – prone to evil and slothful in good – and all our shortcomings and offenses against you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. O Lord, have mercy on us, who are ashamed and sorry for all the ways we have displeased you. Teach us to hate our errors, cleanse us from our secret faults, and forgive our sins for the sake of your dear Son. And O most holy and loving Father, send your purifying grace into our hearts, we beseech you, that we may henceforth live in your light and walk in your ways, according to the commandments of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon – For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Eph. 2:8-10

Exhortation to Give – “…Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” – Acts 20:35b

Collection with Prayer (Offertory: Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord) )

Doxology – NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 63 / NT: Philippians 1:19-30

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – “Do You Know the Cost?” Matthew 8:18-22

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 585 Take My Life, and Let It Be

Closing Prayer

 

Announcements – Week of 8/23/2026

1. The New Members Class will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 AM. If you have any questions, please see Skip Truscott!

2. Pre-Worship Prayer will start at 9:45 AM, followed by a time of fellowship in the auditorium and worship begins at 10:45 AM.

3. Tomorrow morning, Paul Woo will be preaching!

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

5. Next Sunday, August 30th, Jeremy Menicucci will be exhorting us in God’s word!

6. We are looking for 2 volunteers to lead Kid’s Club on Wednesday evenings starting in September. If you are interested or have any questions, please talk to an Elder.

7. Wednesday evening Bible study will resume on September 9th at 7 PM here at the church. All are encouraged to join for a time to study God’s word and prayer.

8. The next meeting for the Saturday Women’s Bible Study on Ephesians will be at 10 AM at the church on September 12th. One-off participants are welcome! Please let Katie Batten know if you’re planning to attend (610-864-0705).

9. Sunday School classes for all ages will resume on September 13th at 9:30 AM.

10. Men’s Breakfast will be here at the church on Saturday, September 19th at 8:30 AM. All men are invited to attend!

11. If you have wanted to learn more about Bright Hope Pregnancy Center or become more involved, their annual Gala of Hope is coming up on October 1st. This is a night of inspiring updates, stories and a keynote message. Kindly register by September 16th at brighthopepartners.org/gala-of-hope/ Please see Katie Batten with any questions.

12. Save the Date! The installation service of our new pastor, Rev. Larry Westerveld will be on Friday evening, October 23rd. More details to follow.