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May 31, 2026

"The Friendship of the Lord"

Passage: The Psalms Psalm 73:23-26

Preacher: Lane Tipton

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: Genesis, Romans

Summary:

Main Text - Genesis 15:1, Psalm 25:14, OT Reading - Psalm 73:23-26, NT Reading - Romans 8:16-27

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 10:45 AM

Rev. Lane Tipton Preaching

Gathering Song – Our God Reigns

Announcements

Call to Worship – Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. Psalm 95:1-3

Call to Worship Song – My Heart Is Filled

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 164 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Reading of the Law – Titus 3:1-3

(Silent Confession of Sin)

General Confession of Sin – Almighty, everlasting God, for our many sins we justly deserve eternal condemnation. In Your great mercy, you sent your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who won for us forgiveness of sins and everlasting righteousness. Grant us true repentance that, dead to sin, we may be raised up by faith in Your life-giving Gospel. Grant us your Holy Spirit that we may be ever thankful and live a faithful and godly life in your service; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon – But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. – Titus 3:4-7

Exhortation to Give – Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.    Heb. 13:16

Collection with Prayer (Offertory: NTH 120 All Things Bright and Beautiful)

Doxology – NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Preparation – NTH 170 Fairest Lord Jesus

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 73:23-26 / NT: Romans 8:16-27

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – “The Friendship of the Lord” Genesis 15:1 and Psalm 25:14

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 498 Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners!

Closing Prayer

 

Announcements – Week of 5/31/2026

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

2. Lane Tipton will be preaching tomorrow morning.

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

4. 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.

5. The next meeting for the Saturday Women’s Bible Study on Ephesians will be at 10 AM at the church on June 6th. One-off participants are welcome! Please let Katie Batten know if you’re planning to attend (610-864-0705).

6. Next Sunday, June 7th, Rev. Wendell Stoltzfus will be preaching.

7. The annual Ice Cream Social will be held on Wednesday, June 10th. Everyone is invited! This will be the last Wednesday evening gathering until the fall.

8. Men’s Breakfast will be here at the church on Saturday, June 13th at 8:30 AM. All men are invited to attend! Please note: There will be NO Men’s Breakfast gatherings in July & August.

9. The last day of Sunday School classes is June 14th. We will resume in September!

10. 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, 6/21. See Katie Batten with any questions.