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Aug 30, 2026

"Paul's Plea to the Romans"

Passage: The Letter of Paul to the Romans Romans 12:1-2

Preacher: Ben Sibley

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: Romans

Summary:

Main Text - Romans 12:1-2, OT Reading - Psalm 16:1-11, NT Reading - Romans 6:1-23

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 10:45 AM

Ben Sibley Exhorting

Gathering Song – Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me

Announcements

Call to Worship – Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The LORD has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.      Psalm 98:1-3

Call to Worship Hymn – NTH 38 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 642 Be Thou My Vision

Reading of the Law – Romans 3:9-20

(Silent Confession of Sin)

General 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 – But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. Romans 3:21-25a

Exhortation to Give – For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich. – 2 Cor. 8:9

Collection with Prayer   (Offertory: Christ Our Wisdom)

Doxology – NTH 733

Pastoral Prayer

Song of Preparation – Speak O Lord

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 16 / NT: Romans 6

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – “Paul’s Plea to the Romans” Romans 12:1-2

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 644 May the Mind of Christ My Savior

Closing Prayer

 

Announcements – Week of 8/30/2026

1. Pre-Worship Prayer will start at 9:45 AM, followed by a time of fellowship in the auditorium and worship begins at 10:45 AM.

2. Tomorrow morning, Ben Sibley will be exhorting us in God’s word!

3. There will be NO Prayer for Revival on Tuesday, September 1st.

4. Next Sunday, September 6th, Rev. Danny Olinger will be preaching and administering the Lord’s Supper! We will also collect the Deacon’s Fund offering.

5. We are looking for 2 volunteers to lead Kid’s Club on Wednesday evenings starting in September. If you are interested or have any questions, please talk to an Elder.

6. Wednesday evening Bible study will resume on September 9th at 7 PM here at the church. All are encouraged to join for a time to study God’s word and prayer.

7. The next meeting for the Saturday Women’s Bible Study on Ephesians will be at 10 AM at the church on September 12th. One-off participants are welcome! Please let Katie Batten know if you’re planning to attend (610-864-0705).

8. Sunday School classes for all ages will resume on September 13th at 9:30 AM.

9. Men’s Breakfast will be here at the church on Saturday, September 26th at 8:30 AM. All men are invited to attend!

10. If you have wanted to learn more about Bright Hope Pregnancy Center or become more involved, their annual Gala of Hope is coming up on October 1st. This is a night of inspiring updates, stories and a keynote message. Kindly register by September 16th at brighthopepartners.org/gala-of-hope/ Please see Katie Batten with any questions.

11. Save the Date! The installation service of our new pastor, Rev. Larry Westerveld will be on Friday evening, October 23rd. More details to follow.