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Nov 15, 2026

"The Body"

Passage: The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Preacher: Larry Westerveld

Series: Images of the Church

Category: 1 Corinthians

Summary:

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 10:45 AM

Rev. Larry Westerveld

Gathering Song – Let It Be Said Of Us

Announcements

Call to Worship – Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! “For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?” “Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?” For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.  – Romans 11:33-36

Hymn of Praise – NTH 355 We Are God’s People

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Reading of the Law – Ephesians 4:1-16

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.

Assurance of Pardon –  “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”        Mark 10:45

Exhortation to Give – Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts!  Psalm 96:8

Collection with Prayer   (Offertory: NTH 26 Tell Out, My Soul, the Greatness of the Lord)

Doxology – NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Reading – 1 Corinthians 12

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – Images of the Church: The Body

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response - NTH 585 Take My Life, and Let It Be

Confession of Faith - (Our World Belongs to God, Section 34)

Reception of New Members

Hymn of Praise - NTH 55 To God Be the Glory

Benediction

 

Announcements – Week of 11/15/2026

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

2. It is Operation Christmas Child time again! Please bring your packed shoeboxes (using the boxes provided or your own wrapped) to the church TOMORROW, Nov. 15th! Please direct any questions to Susan Bennett.

3. Tomorrow morning, we are celebrating the addition of seven new members to Living Hope! There will be a cake served in the hallway in their honor.  With respect to extended family who may be coming as witnesses, and may not be staying for the lunch, we are not rearranging the auditorium right away to set up for the dinner.  Enjoy some fellowship, enjoy some cake, welcome our new members.  Approximately 20 minutes after the end of the service we will begin our tear-down/set-up routine.  Our soup and salad lunch will be served shortly after that, followed by a hymn sing where Hannah will be teaching us some new songs, while still giving opportunity for old favorites to be requested!

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

5. Wednesday evening Bible study and Kid's Club are 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. Thursday morning Ladies’ Bible Study will be continuing their study on The Attributes of God by A.W. Pink.  This will take place at the church at 10 AM on Thursday, November 19th.  All women are welcome to join!  Please contact Andie Batten if you are looking to join.

7. Men’s Breakfast will be here at the church on Saturday, November 21st at 8:30 AM. All men are invited to attend!

8. Please use the signup sheet on the bulletin board if you would like to purchase poinsettias to help decorate the sanctuary for the Christmas services in December. There are 2 different sizes/prices so please specify your preference.  The last date to order will be Sunday, November 22nd.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Raymond Hayes.

9. The OPC Annual Thank Offering will be taken on Sunday, November 22nd. This offering supports Christian Education, Home and Foreign Missions.  There is additional information on the bulletin board about donating!  Giving Envelopes will be included in tomorrow’s bulletin!

10. All are invited to attend our Thanksgiving Eve Service on November 25th at 7 PM.

11. Ladies’ Craft Breakfast – All the women and girls of the church are invited to attend Saturday, December 12th, at 8:30 AM. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors!  Beth Barshinger will be sharing the devotional!  Please sign up if you plan to attend and to provide muffins or coffee cake if you are able.

12. Helping hands at Living Hope – There is a sign-up sheet posted for the various areas of service at the church for 2027. Please find your name(s) and fill out a yes or no response under each category (Ushers, Nursery, Greeters, Kitchen, and Transport).  The Lord has blessed our church with little ones, we are in need of nursery volunteers!  Many hands make light work!  If you do not fill out the sheet, you will be contacted directly.  The sign-up deadline is December 13th.

13. As we near the end of the calendar year, we ask all committees to start gathering reimbursement receipts and budget requirements for next year and submit them to our budget committee! Thank you!