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Nov 16, 2025

"Wisdom and Justice"

Passage: 1 Kings 3:1-28

Preacher: Larry Westerveld

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: 1 Kings

Summary:

Main Text - 1 Kings 3:1-28, OT Reading - Psalm 146:1-10, NT Reading - James 1:1-8

Detail:

 

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM

Rev. Larry Westerveld Preaching

Gathering Song – Christ Our Wisdom                     

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. – 1 Cor. 1:3

Call to Worship Song – NTH 101 Come, Thou Almighty King                 

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

Hymn of Praise – NTH 53 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty           

Reading of the Law – Deuteronomy 5:1-21

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Corporate Confession of Sin – Most holy and merciful Father, we acknowledge and confess before you our sinful nature – prone to evil and slothful in good – and all our shortcomings and offenses against you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. O Lord, have mercy on us, who are ashamed and sorry for all the ways we have displeased you. Teach us to hate our errors, cleanse us from our secret faults, and forgive our sins for the sake of your dear Son. And O most holy and loving Father, send your purifying grace into our hearts, we beseech you, that we may henceforth live in your light and walk in your ways, according to the commandments of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon – For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.  Eph. 2:8-9

Exhortation to Give – But as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in giving which is an act of grace also.       2 Cor. 8:7

Collection with Prayer - (Offertory:  NTH 500   Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me)

Doxology – NTH 733

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Preparation - NTH 38 Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise

Scripture Readings - OT Psalm 146 / NT James 1:1-8

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – “Wisdom and Justice” 1 Kings 3

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 165 Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim

Benediction – May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  – Romans 15:5-6

 

Announcements – Week of 11/16/2025

1. It is Operation Christmas Child time again! Please bring your packed shoeboxes (using the boxes provided or your own) to the church NO LATER than Nov. 16th! You can direct any questions to Susan Bennett.

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

3. Larry Westerveld will be preaching tomorrow morning.

4. If you would like to purchase poinsettias to help decorate the sanctuary for Christmas - the sign-up for flowers is now available on the Living Hope bulletin board. More information is provided on the sign-up sheet. Tomorrow is the last date to order. Questions can be directed to Raymond Hayes.

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

6. Wednesday evening Bible studyand 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. 

7. Thursday morning Women’s Bible Study is continuing their study on the book of Titus. This will take place at the church at 10 AM on Thursday, November 20th, which will also be their last meeting this fall. All women are welcome to join! Please contact Andie Batten if you have any questions. Childcare is graciously provided!

8. Next Sunday, November 23rd, Paul Woo will be exhorting us in God’s word.

9. The OPC Annual Thank Offering will be taken on Sunday, November 23rd. This offering supports Christian Education, Home and Foreign Missions. Tomorrow’s bulletin will include giving envelopes. There is information about the Thank Offering on the tables in the church hallway and additional information on the bulletin board about donating from your retirement accounts, as well as tax-wise giving.

10. All are invited to attend our Thanksgiving Eve service on November 26th at 7 PM.

11. Helping hands at Living Hope – There is a sign-up sheet posted for the various areas of service at the church for 2026. Please find your name(s) and fill out a yes or no response under each category (Ushers, Nursery, Greeters, Kitchen, and Transport). We especially 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 November 30th.

12. Ladies, invite your friends, family and neighbors to our Ladies’ Craft Breakfast on Saturday, December 13th, at 8:30 AM. 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!

13. In January, Emily Batten is going to Uganda on a three-week mission trip led by Chris Byrd, for the purpose of evangelism and evangelism training for the local Ugandan church. Her financial need is $3500 for the trip. More details to come. If you would like to support her with prayer or financially, please talk to her. - Emily Batten -