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Aug 17, 2025

"Heavenly-mindedness and Loving the Brethren"

Passage: Hebrews 12:1-3

Preacher: Danny Olinger

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: Hebrews

Summary:

OT Reading - Genesis 28:10-22, NT Reading - Hebrews 12:1-3, 12:18-13:6

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM

Rev. Danny E. Olinger Preaching

Prelude

Opening Song – Oh How Good it is

Announcements

Gospel Greeting –    “Come not, let us reason together, says the LORD; though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they all become like wool.” - Isaiah 1:18

Call to Worship Hymn – NTH 700- Come We That Love the Lord

Call to Worship –    “I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My Soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together!” - Psalm 34:1-3

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 358- For All the Saints

Reading of the Law – Matthew 22:37-40

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Corporate Confession of Sin –   “Holy and merciful God, in Your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against You. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from Your ways, in wasting Your gifts, in forgetting Your love.  Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we are ashamed and sorry for all we have done to displease You. Forgive our sins, and help us to live in Your light, and walk in Your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior, Amen.”

Assurance of Pardon – “And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.”       - 1 Corinthians 6:11

Exhortation to Give – “As it is written, ‘He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.’ He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for all your generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.”     - 2 Corinthians 9:9-11

Offertory – (NTH 393- Come, Let Us Join with one Accord)

Prayer for Collection

Doxology – NTH 731

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Preparation- NTH 188- Jesus, I am Resting, Resting

Scripture Readings – OT- Genesis 28:10-22 / NT- Hebrews 12:1-3, 18-13:6

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: Heavenly-mindedness and Loving the Brethren

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 359- Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Benediction

 

Announcements – Week of 8/17/2025

1. Drop-in Prayer starts at 9:30 AM each Sunday morning, followed by a time of fellowship in the auditorium at 10 AM and worship begins at 10:45 AM.

2. This morning, Rev. Danny Olinger will be preaching.

3. Following the worship service today, we will be having a “Thank You Luncheon” for the Silla family before they make their move to CT. Please join us to share in this time of fellowship!

4. The HOPE KIDS ministry is once again holding their Backpack Outreach to the children in Allentown. Today is the last day to bring in school supplies! There is a bin in the hallway for the collection. If you have any questions, ask Beth Barshinger.

5. On Tuesday morning, we will have Prayer for Revival here at the church at 8 AM. All are welcome!

6. On Wednesday, August 20th there will be a Women’s Fellowship evening gathering here at the church at 6:30 PM. All women are welcome to join for a time of fellowship and dessert. Beth Barshinger will be leading the evening! Come and bring a friend for an enjoyable time. Please sign up on the sheet in the hallway.

7. Next Sunday, August 24th, Jooho Lee will be exhorting us in God’s word.

8. The next meeting for the Women’s Bible Study on Ephesians will be Saturday, August 30th at 10 AM at the church. One-off participants are welcome, just let Katie Batten know if you’re planning to attend (610-864-0705).

9. 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! The dates are Saturday, September 20th and Saturday, October 25th. The last date to sign up is Sunday, August 31st. You may contact Raymond Hayes ( ) with any questions or if you want to sign up via email.

10. Sunday school for adults and children will start back up on September 7th at 9:30 AM. (Drop-in prayer will move up to 9 AM.)

11. Wednesday evening Bible study will start back up on September 10th at 7 PM in the double Sunday school room. All are encouraged to join for a time to study God’s word and prayer.

12. On Sunday, September 14th, we will be having a Retirement Luncheon for Beth Barshinger. Please use the sign-up sheet in the hallway to indicate your attendance and what you can bring!

13. Push the Rock hosts a Golf Outing as their primary fundraiser for the year. Men and women are invited to join on September 22nd at Twin Lakes in Allentown, PA. You can register on the Push the Rock website. https://pushtherock.org/2025-golf-classic/