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Apr 19, 2026

"Gospel Shaped Marriage"

Passage: The Letter of Paul to the Ephesians Ephesians 5:25-33

Preacher: Mark Maloney Jr.

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: Ephesians

Summary:

Main Text - Ephesians 5:25-33, OT Reading - Song of Solomon 4:1-16, NT Reading - Revelation 19:6-10

Detail:

 

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 10:45 AM

Mark Maloney, Jr. Exhorting

Gathering Song – Let It Be Said Of Us

Announcements

Call to Worship – Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. – Hebrews 12:2

Call to Worship Song – We Will Glorify

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 172 Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder

Reading of the Law – Matthew 22:34-40

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Corporate 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.

Assurance of Pardon – Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.    John 5:24

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:  NTH 529 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling)

Doxology – NTH 731

Pastoral Prayer

Song of Preparation – NTH 650 I Will Sing of My Redeemer

Scripture Readings – OT: Song of Solomon 4:1-16 / NT: Revelation 19:6-10

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – “Gospel Shaped Marriage” Ephesians 5:25-33

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 347 The Church’s One Foundation

Closing Prayer

 

Announcements – Week of 4/19/2026

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

2. Mark Maloney Jr. will be exhorting us in God’s word tomorrow morning!

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 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, April 26th, Jeremy Menicucci will be exhorting us in God’s word.

6. The last gathering for Thursday morning Ladies’ Bible Study will be at the church at 10 AM on April 30th. All women are welcome! If you have any questions, please see Andie Batten. Childcare is graciously provided!

7. Thank you to Jocelyn Maloney for officially agreeing to take on the role of Nursery Coordinator. Moving forward, please direct nursery staffing or supply requests and questions to Jocelyn. Outside of church she can be reached at or (484)575-6175.