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Nov 28, 2021

“Was Blind but Now I See”

Passage: John 9:13-34

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: John: That You May Believe

Category: John

Summary:

Main Text - John 9:13-34, OT Reading - Psalm 34:1-22, NT Reading - John 9:1-34

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP for Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 10:45 AM

 

Prelude

Opening Song – Light of the World

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Call to Worship Hymn – The Advent of Our God

Call to Worship – Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:19-23

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 196 – Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Reading of the Law – 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Corporate 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 – And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. – 1 Corinthians 6:11

Hymn – NTH 198 – Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

Exhortation to Give – Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. Philippians 4:17-20

Prayer for Collection & Pastoral Prayer

Hymn – NTH 194 – O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 34 / NT: John 9:1-34

Prayer for Illumination

Exhortation – An Exposition of John 9:13-34: “Was Blind but Now I See”

Jesus’ undeniable, sight-giving sign:

  1. 1. Divides the religious “experts.” (John 9:13-17)
  2. 2. Reveals unbelieving prejudice. (John 9:18-23)
  3. 3. Creates a bold witness – and produces blind hostility. (John 9:24-34)

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 460 – Amazing Grace

Benediction – And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. 1 Thess. 3:12-13

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Week of 11/28/2021

  1. 1. The Christmas Choir will start rehearsals Sunday, November 28th at 12:30 pm.
  2. 2. The OPC Annual Thank Offering will be taken on Sunday 11/28/2021. This offering supports Christian Education, Home and Foreign Missions. More information will be sent out in a separate email. Giving Envelopes have been placed in each mailbox. As a reminder, the Offering Box is located at the back of the Auditorium.
  3. 3. Signups for poinsettias for our Christmas program are now up on the church bulletin board. The poinsettias will be used to decorate the sanctuary for the Christmas program on Sunday, December 19th.  Last date to order will be Sunday, December 5th.  You may choose red, white, pink, or marble flowers & they are $10.00 each.  Any questions please contact Raymond Hayes.
  4. 4. Players of the Stage invites Living Hope to our fall show, Love Labors Happily Ever After by Sharon Barshinger Noel on Wednesday, December 1st at 7 pm. 
  5. 5. It is time to start collecting Christmas gifts for the HOPE Kids ministry in Allentown.  The gifts are for children 5-12.  The most pressing need is for children 9-12.  The gifts do not need to be wrapped, but if they are, please mark the approximate age range and whether it is for a boy or girl.  There will be a box in the hall for the gift collection. The last Sunday for collection is 12/05.  
  6. 6. The Westminster Confession of Faith discussion group will meet on Sunday 12/05 at 6:00 PM here at the church.
  7. 7. A member of Grace Reformed Fellowship OPC in Lander, WY is looking for a place to live in the Lehigh Valley for a week or two as he gets settled in a new job at Fedex in in Northampton. (he needs a place to live to take the position)  Is there any family within the church that might consider letting him live with them For more information touch base with Pastor Phelps.
  8. 8. Matt Stephan will make a presentation during Sunday School on Sunday 12/05 and Chris Byrd will be preaching here on Sunday 12/12.
  9. 9. Please put: Saturday, 12/18 on your calendar for the Ladies Craft Breakfast AND Sunday, 12/19 on your calendar for the Christmas Fellowship Dinner immediately after our Church Service.