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Jan 18, 2026

Public Worship 1/18/2026 Cancelled due to Winter Weather

Preacher: Chris Amberge

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: John

Summary:

Main Text - John 14:1-7, OT Reading - Exodus 33:17-23, NT Reading - Ephesians 2:11-22

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 10:45 AM

Chris Amberge Exhorting

Gathering Song – Cornerstone

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ . . . Grace to you and peace from God our Father. Col. 1:2

Call to Worship Hymn – NTH 381 Brethren, We Have Met to Worship

Call to Worship – Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! Psalm 100:3-4

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 94 How Firm a Foundation

Reading of the Law – Exodus 5:1-21

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Corporate Confession of Sin – Have mercy on us, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out our transgressions. Wash us thoroughly from our iniquity and cleanse us from our sin. For we know our transgressions, and our sin is ever before us. Against you, you only, have we sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment. Purge us with hyssop, and we shall be clean; wash us and we shall be whiter than snow. For you have promised, O Father, that if we confess our sins, you will be faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness – by the blood of your Son, Jesus. Restore to us the joy of your salvation by the power of your Holy Spirit. And enable us, by your grace, to walk in the light of your Gospel, and to show fellow sinners the way of repentance. Amen. (Adapted from Psalm 51)

Assurance of Pardon – In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight. Eph. 1:7-8

Exhortation to Give – Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:7-8

Collection with Prayer - (Offertory: NTH 699 Like a River Glorious)

Doxology – NTH 731

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Preparation – NTH 154 Thou Art the Way

Scripture Readings – OT: Exodus 33:17-23 / NT: Ephesians 2:11-22

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – “The Way, The Truth, and The Life” John 14:1-7

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 181 We Come, O Christ, to You        

Closing Prayer

 

Announcements – Week of 1/18/2026

1. Tomorrow morning, Drop-in Prayer starts at 9 AM, followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 in respective rooms.

2. Tomorrow morning, Chris Amberge will be exhorting us in God’s word!

3. There will be a Fellowship Committee meeting following the worship service tomorrow. If you would like to take part in planning and/or helping with the many events we have throughout the year, please come! If you can’t come to the meeting, but would be interested in helping in any way, please let Andie Batten know. Questions, ask Andie. Thank you!!

4. On Tuesday morning, we will have Prayer for Revival here at the church at 9 AM. All are welcome!

5. 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.

6. 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!

7. The next meeting for the Saturday Women’s Bible Study on Ephesians will be at 10 AM at the church on January 24th. One-off participants are welcome! Please let Katie Batten know if you’re planning to attend (610-864-0705).

8. On Saturday, January 24th, all are invited to a swing dance and social mixer at Covenant Church OPC at 6 PM in Sinking Spring. There will be a beginner’s lesson at 6:30 for those who are new to swing dancing. This event is intended for teenagers through elderly. Please consider attending!

9. Next Sunday, Chris Amberge will be exhorting us again in God’s word.

10. On Sunday, January 25th, Trinity OPC has invited Living Hope to a hymn sing at their church, (531 Milford St, Easton, PA 18045) starting at 4pm. Afterwards, there will be snacks--please bring a snack or a dessert to share!

11. 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.