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Aug 06, 2023

"Jesus' Glory on Earth and in Heaven"

Passage: John 17:1-5

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: An Exposition of John

Category: John

Summary:

Main Text - John 17:1-5, OT Reading - Isaiah 42:1-9, NT Reading - John 17:1-5

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion)

for Sunday, August 6th, 2023 at 10:45 AM

Membership Vows and Baptism of Evan Joseph Diem

Prelude

Opening Song – NTH 55 – To God Be the Glory

Gospel Greeting – Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Cor. 1:2

Call to Worship Song – The Risen Christ

Call to Worship – The LORD reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake! The LORD is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples. Let them praise your great and awesome name! Holy is he!  Psalm 99:1-3

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 80 – Lord, with Glowing Heart I’d Praise Thee

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

(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 – Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.   Isaiah 1:18

Membership Vows and Baptism of Evan Joseph Diem

Exhortation to Give – Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him! Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.  1 Chron. 16:29

Offering and Diaconal Collection with Prayer (Offertory – NTH 264 – Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross)

Doxology – NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Song of Preparation – Before the Throne of God Above

Scripture Readings – OT: Isaiah 42:1-9 / NT: John 17:1-5

Prayer for Illumination

Communion Sermon – An Exposition of John 17:1-5: “Jesus’ Glory on Earth and in Heaven”

Jesus prays for the mutual glory of Himself and His Father…

1. In the salvation of the elect. (John 17:1-2)

2. In the goal of that salvation. (John 17:3)

3. In the earth and in heaven. (John 17:4-5)

Prayer of Application

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

(Bread: NTH 465 – Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord / Cup: NTH 252 – There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood)

  • Invitation, Warning, and Prayer of Consecration
  • Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed
  • Serving the Supper
  • Prayer of Thanksgiving

Closing Hymn – NTH 298 – The Head That Once Was Crowned with Thorns

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 8/6/2023

1. Evan Diem has professed his faith in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ before the session of Living Hope OPC. He will take the membership vows and will be baptized in the Triune Name on Sunday, August 6th.

2. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, August 8th, Pastor Phelps will be leading prayer here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

3. HOPE KIDS School Supply Collection – Each year we collect school supplies for the children in the inner city of Allentown. There is a bin in the hallway for the collection. We will be collecting supplies until August 13th. Any questions, ask Beth Barshinger.

4. Women’s Fellowship will be Wednesday, August 23rd, at 6:30 PM at the church. Jeri Smith will be hosting the evening! Please use the signup sheet on the bulletin board to indicate if you’re coming!