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Jan 04, 2026

"Nobody Wants to Work Anymore"

Passage: Ecclesiastes 1:2-11

Preacher: Filipe Schultz

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: Ecclesiastes

Summary:

Main Text - Ecclesiastes 1:2-11, OT Reading - Psalm 90:1-12, NT Reading - Galatians 4:4-7

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion)

for Sunday January 4, 2026 at 10:45 AM

Rev. Filipe Schultz Preaching

Prelude

Gathering Song – All Praise To Him

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – To the saints . . . faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.    Eph. 1:1b-2

Call to Worship Song – We Will Glorify                   

Call to Worship – Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple! Psalm 65:4

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 115 All Creatures of Our God and King                          

Reading of Law – Deuteronomy 5:1-21

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Confession of Sin – Almighty God, we confess we have broken your commandments. We have sinned by selfishness, worldliness, unbelief and pride. We have not loved our neighbor as ourselves, and we have not walked humbly with you. Forgive us our sins and blot out our debts according to your tender mercies, according to your loving kindness. Cleanse us by the blood of Jesus your Son. Give us a humble and contrite heart that we might forgive others as you have forgiven us. We ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Declaration of Pardon – For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.           2 Corinthians 5:21

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

Offering and Diaconal Collection with Prayer (Offertory: NTH 24 Vast the Immensity, Mirror of Majesty)

Doxology – NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 90:1-12 / NT: Galatians 4:4-7

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – “Nobody wants to work anymore” Ecclesiastes 1:2-11

Prayer of Application

Communion Song of Preparation – Behold the Lamb

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

(Bread: NTH 146 Bread Though the Bread of Life / Cup: NTH 378 Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face)

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

Closing Song – But for the Cross of Christ

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 1/4/2026

1. Tomorrow morning, we will resume our typical Sunday morning schedule with Drop-in Prayer starting at 9 AM, followed by Sunday school for all ages starting at 9:30 AM in respective rooms.

2. Tomorrow morning, Rev. Filipe Schultz will be preaching!

3. On Tuesday morning, we will have Prayer for Revival here 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. The next meeting for the Saturday Women’s Bible Study on Ephesians will be at 10 AM at the church on January 10th. One-off participants are welcome! Please let Katie Batten know if you’re planning to attend (610-864-0705).

6. Next Sunday, Rev. Wendall Stoltzfus will be preaching.

7. Men’s Breakfast will be here at the church on Saturday, January 17th at 8:30 AM. All men are invited to attend!

8. There will be a Fellowship Committee meeting on Sunday, January 18th, 2025 following the worship service. If you would like to take part in planning and/or helping with the many events we have throughout the year, please come! There is a sign-up sheet for the meeting in the hallway—even if you can’t come to the meeting, sign the bottom half if you would be interested in helping in any way. Lunch will be provided. Questions, ask Andie Batten. Thank you!!

9. Ladies Bible Study will be continuing a study on the book of Titus. This will take place at the church at 10 AM on Thursday, January 22nd. The other dates included this winter & spring are 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30. All women are welcome! If you would like a book or have any questions, please see Andie Batten. Childcare is graciously provided!

10. The LHOPC Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 at 7 PM. ALL Members of Living Hope OPC are expected to attend this meeting.