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Jun 04, 2023

"Praying for Gospel Wisdom"

Passage: Ephesians 1:15-19

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: An Exposition of Ephesians

Category: Ephesians

Summary:

Main Text: Ephesians 1:15-19, OT Text: 1 Cronicles 29:10-22, NT Text: Ephesians 1:1-23

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion)

for Sunday, June 4th, 2023 at 10:45 AM

Prelude

Opening Song – Behold Our God

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 – Ascribe to the Lord

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 38 – Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

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

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

Psalm of Response – NTH 37 – All That I Am I Owe to Thee (Psalm 119:14-24)

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 – Only a Holy God)

Doxology – NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Readings – OT: 1 Chronicles 29:10-22 / NT: Ephesians 1:1-23

Prayer for Illumination

Communion Sermon – An Exposition of Ephesians 1:15-19: "Praying for Gospel Wisdom"

The Father of glory gives us faith in Christ and love for all the saints:

1. Let us give Him thanks and pray for one another. (Ephesians 1:15-16)

2. Let us pray specifically for the Spirit to grow us in Gospel wisdom. (Ephesians 1:17-19)

Prayer of Application

Communion Hymn of Preparation – NTH 642 – Be Thou My Vision

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

(Bread: NTH 308 – Jesus Paid It All / Cup: NTH 307 – Nothing but the Blood)

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

Closing Hymn – NTH 628 – Come, My Soul, Thy Suit Prepare

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 6/4/2023

1. The flowers are in honor of the 70th anniversary of Paul and Jean Schneck on June 7. We wish them God's blessings as they celebrate this momentous occasion!

2. On Tuesday morning, June 6th, Pastor Phelps will be leading Prayer for Revival here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45AM. All are welcome!

3. There will be NO Bible Study on Wednesday, June 7th.

4. Rev. David Holmlund, our Regional Home Missionary will be leading Sunday School and Church on Sunday June 11.

5. The year end Ice Cream Social will be held on Wednesday, June 14th. Everyone is invited for some fellowship time together!

6. Marc and Laura Miner are leading a financial course called Crown Financial Ministries. The purpose is to teach people God’s financial principles in order to know Christ more intimately and be free to serve him. If anyone in the church would like to join in the study see or contact Marc or Laura Miner at .

7. We are asking families that have any students that are graduating from High School or College this spring to let Pastor Phelps know so they can be recognized by the congregation during the Father’s Day service on June 18th.

8. The Baby Bottle Giving Campaign to support the Bright Hope Crisis Pregnancy Center ends on 6/18/2022 (Father’s Day). Please pick your Baby Bottle today. They are on the table in the hallway.

9. The next Women's Fellowship will be Wednesday, June 21, at 6:30 pm at the church. Carol Nolan is the host and Jon Merwarth, Executive Director of Bright Hope ministries, will be a guest speaker talking about the Mobile Medical Unit and the Door of Hope home. Please use the signup sheet on the bulletin board and bring your questions!

10. There will be a training session to be a sidewalk advocate for the Bright Hope Mobile Medical Unit on Thursday, June 22nd from 9 to 1pm at the Bright Hope offices. Lunch is provided. Men and women are needed to volunteer!  No experience necessary. See Carol Nolan for more details (610-481-9271).