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Aug 03, 2025

"The Two Parables"

Passage: Matthew 13:31-35

Preacher: Paul Woo

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: Matthew

Summary:

Main Text - Matthew 13:31-35, OT Reading - Psalm 79:1-8, NT Reading - Revelation 22:1-5

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM

Licentiate Paul Woo Preaching

Prelude

Opening Song – Shout to the Lord

Announcements

Gospel Greeting –  “Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” - Isaiah 1:18

Call to Worship Song – The Risen Christ

Call to Worship – “I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together.” - Psalm 34:1-3

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 369-Shout, for the Blessed Jesus Reigns

Reading of the Law – Exodus 20:1-17

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Corporate Confession of Sin – Almighty God, who is rich in mercy to all those who call upon You; hear us as we come to You humbly confessing our sins and transgressions, and imploring Your mercy and forgiveness. We have broken your holy laws by our deeds and by our words, and by the sinful affections of our hearts. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; grant that we may hereafter serve and please You in newness of life; through the merit of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Song of Confession – Depth of Mercy

Assurance of Pardon – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” - 1 John 1:9

Exhortation to Give – “Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. And thereby put Me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for a blessing until there is no more need.” - Malachi 3:10

(Offertory: NTH 368 - The Ends of All the Earth Shall Hear)

Prayer for Collection

Doxology – NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Preparation – NTH 443-Hark! The Voice of Jesus Crying

Scripture Readings – OT Psalm 78:1–8 / NT Revelation 22:1–5

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: “The Two Parables” - Matthew 13:31-35

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 444 - O Zion, Haste, Your Mission High Fulfilling

Closing Prayer

 

 

Announcements – Week of 8/3/2025

1. Drop-in Prayer starts at 9:30 AM each Sunday morning, followed by a time of fellowship in the auditorium at 10 AM and worship begins at 10:45 AM. We will follow this schedule until September 7, 2025 when Sunday school starts back up.

2. Notice!! We will be having Communion and the Deacons Fund collection on Sunday, August 10th.

3. Tomorrow morning, Licentiate Paul Woo will be preaching. - Paul Woo is a PhD student at Westminster Theological Seminary, focusing on the theologian John Murray. He is a ruling elder at Good News OPC in West Norriton, PA, a licentiate of the Presbytery of Philadelphia, and the associate director of residential admissions at Westminster Theological Seminary. Paul is married to Joy and they have two children, Ezra and Margaret.

4. On Tuesday morning, we will have Prayer for Revival here at the church at 8 AM. All are welcome!

5. Next Sunday, August 10th, Rev. Filepe Schultz will be preaching.

6. There will be a time of prayer following the worship service next Sunday, August 10th, in the double Sunday school room to pray specifically for the Pastoral Search committee and the next man God has for Living Hope as our pastor. You may also join us every Sunday morning for Drop-in Prayer to pray for this, as well!

7. The HOPE KIDS ministry is once again holding their Backpack Outreach to the children in Allentown. There will be a bin in the hallway for the next two weeks to collect school supplies. If you have any questions, ask Beth Barshinger.

8. On Sunday August 17th, we will be having a “Thank You Luncheon” following the worship service for the Silla family before they make their move to CT. Please join us to share in this time of fellowship! We ask you to use the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board if you are able to come!

9. On Wednesday, August 20th there will be a Women’s Fellowship evening gathering here at the church at 6:30 PM. All women are welcome to join for a time of fellowship and dessert. Beth Barshinger will be leading the evening! Come and bring a friend for an enjoyable time. Please sign up on the sheet in the hallway.

10. The next meeting for the Women’s Bible Study on Ephesians will be Saturday, August 30th at 10AM at the church. One-off participants are welcome, just let Katie Batten know if you’re planning to attend (610-864-0705).