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Apr 05, 2026

"The Missing Body"

Passage: The Gospel According to Luke Luke 24:1-12

Preacher: Larry Westerveld

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: Luke

Summary:

Main Text - Luke 24:1-12, OT Reading - Psalm 16:1-11, NT Reading - Mark 10:32-34

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion and Baptism)

for Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM

Rev Larry Westerveld Preaching

Gathering Song – NTH 277 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Announcements

Easter Call & Response

Minister:       The Lord is risen!

Church:         He is risen indeed!

Call to Worship – Jesus said: “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”  John 4:23-24

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Children’s Choir

Infant Baptism – Evelyn Kate Maloney

Hymn of Praise Medley – W & C 213 Because He Lives / NTH 276 Up from the Grave He Arose            

Reading of Law – Exodus 20:1-21

(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 – But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.    Isa. 53:5-6

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: Adult Choir)

Doxology – NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 16 / NT: Mark 10:32-34

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – “The Missing Body” Luke 24:1-12

Prayer of Application

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

(Bread: NTH 260 Were You There? / Cup: NTH 261 What Wondrous Love Is This)

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

Closing Song – In Christ Alone

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 4/5/2026

1. There will be NO Sunday school tomorrow morning. Adult choir practice starts at 9:30 AM, Drop-in Prayer will start at 9:45 AM, and Childrens’ choir practice starts at 10AM.

2. Larry Westerveld will be preaching and administering the Lord’s Supper tomorrow morning! The covenant infant baptism of Evelyn Maloney will take place as well!!

3. On Tuesday morning, we will have Prayer for Revival here 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 April 11th. One-off participants are welcome! Please let Katie Batten know if you’re planning to attend (610-864-0705).

6. Next Sunday, April 12th, Rev. Al Tricarico will be preaching.

7. There will be a time of prayer following the worship service on Sunday, April 12th, to pray specifically for the Pastoral Search committee and the next man God has for Living Hope as our pastor. This will take place in the double Sunday school room.

8. 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, April 16th. The other date included this spring is 4/30. All women are welcome! If you have any questions, please see Andie Batten. Childcare is graciously provided!

9. Men’s Breakfast will be here at the church on Saturday, April 18th at 8:30 AM. All men are invited to attend!