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Jun 01, 2025

"Nothing Except Christ"

Passage: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Preacher: William Smith

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: 1 Corinthians

Summary:

Main Text - I Corinthians 2:1-5, OT Reading - Isaiah 55:1-9, NT Reading - I Corinthians 1:17-31

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion)

for Sunday, June 1st, 2025 at 10:45 AM

Rev. Bill Smith Preaching

Prelude

Opening Song – But for the Cross of Christ

Gospel Greeting – To all the saints in Christ Jesus . . . with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.          Phil. 1:1b-2

Call to Worship Song – Reformation Hymn

Call to Worship – How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God. Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at your altars, O LORD of hosts, my King and my God. Blessed are those who dwell in your house, ever singing your praise!                 Psalm 84:1-4

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 524-Thy Works, Not Mine, O Christ

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

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Confession of Sin – Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and there is no health in us. But you, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore those who are penitent, according to your promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous and sober life, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

Declaration of Pardon – For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.        Romans 6:23

Exhortation to Give – So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.           Gal. 6:10

Offering and Diaconal Collection with Prayer (Offertory– Keep the Feast)

Doxology –  NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Medley – Alas and Did My Savior Bleed (newer version) / W and C 206-There is a Redeemer

Scripture Readings – OT reading - Isaiah 55:1-9 / NT reading - 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Prayer for Illumination

Communion Sermon –- "Nothing Except Christ"   1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Prayer of Application

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper (Bread: NTH 251-Beneath the Cross of Jesus   Cup: NTH 378-Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face)

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

Song of Response – In Christ Alone

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 6/1/2025

1. Drop-in Prayer starts at 9 AM each Sunday morning in one of the front Sunday school rooms, followed by Sunday school starting at 9:30 AM for all ages in respective rooms! All are welcome!

2. Tomorrow morning, Rev. William Smith will be preaching and administering the Lord’s Supper. Rev. William (Bill) Smith is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church of America (PCA) having graduated from Westminster Seminary. He has lived in and around the Philadelphia area most of his life. He has pastored several different churches, been a faculty member and counselor at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, taught practical theology at various seminaries, including Westminster Seminary. He has authored a number of books and booklets, including Parenting with Words of Grace. Bill and his wife Sally have been married for over three decades and have three adult children.

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

4. Wednesday evening Bible study is at 7 PM, in the large Sunday school room. We are continuing our study through the book of Exodus. All are encouraged to attend!

5. Next Sunday, June 8th, Rev. William Smith will be preaching again!

6. There will be a time of prayer following the worship service next Sunday, June 8th, in the double Sunday school room to pray specifically for the Pastoral Search committee and the next man God has for Living Hope as our pastor. You may also join us every Sunday morning for Drop-in Prayer to pray for this, as well!

7. There is a second Women's Bible Study opportunity on occasional Saturday mornings, here at the church at 10 AM. We are using Keri Folman's study on Ephesians. Upcoming dates are 6/14, and 6/28. If interested, please talk to Katie Batten, 610-864-0705 or .

8. For the next few weeks, Bright Hope Pregnancy Support Center is running their Baby Bottle Campaign! Please help support moms and dads in challenging pregnancies. Baby bottles are available in the hallway, to be returned on Father's Day, 6/15. Giving options include cash, change, checks, and online using the QR code. See Katie Batten with any questions.

9. Men’s Breakfast will be here at the church Saturday, June 21st at 8:30 AM. All men are encouraged to attend!

10. You are invited to a church fellowship dinner on Sunday, June 22nd following the worship service. A main dish will be provided, please bring a salad or dessert to share! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board, please sign up!

11. The annual Ice Cream Social will be held on Wednesday, June 25th. Everyone is invited! This will be the last Wednesday evening gathering until the fall.

12. Please join us for Apologetics Movie Night on Sunday, June 29th at 6:30 PM for a showing of “The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis”. Please feel welcome to bring snacks and invite friends!