“The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.” —1 Thessalonians 5:2

HOPE CHURCH

Public Service of Worship June 13, 2021

The Lord’s Day

JUNE 13, 2021

Welcome to Hope Church. We are so glad that you are here to join in worship of our God, through Jesus, his Son. We are a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), with deep roots in the reformed tradition. Our mission is to know, worship, and proclaim Jesus Christ as the hope of the world, lovingly bringing the message to our community.

We want you to feel welcome, and as such, have prepared this guide to help you to engage in worship. The apostle Paul exhorts us to present our bodies as living sacrifices unto the Lord (Rom. 12:1). For that reason, our worship engages the whole body with standing, sitting, lifting hands, eating & drinking, which helps us present ourselves wholly to God as an act of worship. There are no passive worshipers, just sitting and hearing, but we are all called to be active and engaged, responding from the heart.

Please note that when the congregation is to read, the type will be boldfaced

and indented: [Leader] Grace to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ [Congregation] And also with you. Please note the symbol means to stand. THE LORD’S SUPPER: Also commonly called “communion.” The Lord’s supper is a

sacrament whereby Christ being spiritual present in the supper, offers us his body and blood to nourish our faith. We feed on Christ as a participation in his death and resurrection, the sacrament being a means of grace builds us up in the faith. We welcome all who have been baptized and profess faith in Jesus Christ and who have been admitted to the table. If that doesn’t describe you, we ask that you not participate. However, please come and speak to the pastor or elders if you desire to be baptized or participate in the Holy Supper.

Unless otherwise Indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.

Quest Preacher: RE John Schwartz

~Soli Deo Gloria—To God Be the Glory~

REFLECTION [Please reflect on this silently as you prepare your hearts for worship]

“When the end of the world shall come, and Christ shall have accomplished his design in the world, then a day of judgment shall come, and there shall be a perfect separation betwixt such as received the gospel in truth, and in the love of it, and others: the former shall be taken to heaven, and the latter thrown into hell; which he expresseth by the like phrases which he had before used in the parable of the tares, which need no further explication. “

— Matthew Poole PRELUDE

WE ARE HERE TO WORSHIP GOD APOSTOLIC GREETING

[Leader]: Grace to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

[Congregation]: And also with you. CALL TO WORSHIP

From Psalm 67:3-5 [Leader]: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples

praise you! [Congregation]: Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, [Leader]: for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the

nations upon earth. [Together]: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples

praise you!.

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…IN HIS PRESENCE PRAYERS OF AWE AND PRAISE (INVOCATION) HYMN OF PRAISE # 700 COME YE THAT LOVE THE LORD

CONFESSION OF SIN 1 Peter 4:7–8 (ESV)

7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. EXHORTATION CORPORATE CONFESSION

[Together]: Almighty God, we acknowledge and confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed; we have not loved you with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength; we have not loved our neighbor as ourselves. Deepen within us our sorrow for the wrong we have done, and the good we have left undone. Lord, you are full of compassion and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy; there is always forgiveness with you! Restore to us the joy of your salvation; bind up that which is broken, give light to our minds, strength to our wills, and rest to our souls. Speak to each of us, and let your word abide with us until it has wrought in us your holy will. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS 1 Peter 5:10–11 (ESV)

10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

~Soli Deo Gloria—To God Be the Glory~

HYMN OF THANKSGIVING HIS MERCY IS MORE

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…TO HIS GLORY PASTORAL PRAYER WORSHIP GOD THROUGH OUR GIFTS

DOXOLOGY #731 SCRIPTURE LESSON— Malachi 3:16–4:3 (ESV)

16 Then those who feared the LORD spoke with one another. The LORD paid attention and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared the LORD and esteemed his name. 17 “They shall be mine, says the LORD of hosts, in the day when I make up my treasured possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his son who serves him. 18 Then once more you shall see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve him. 1 “For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming shall set them ablaze, says the LORD of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. 2 But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. 3 And you shall tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day when I act, says the LORD of hosts. [Leader]: The Word of the Lord!

[Congregation]: Thanks be to God! HYMN OF PREPARATION # 325 WHEN HE COMETH*

* Children ages 4 – 7 may be dismissed for Children’s Church. …UNDER HIS AUTHORITY

Sermon Series: The Parables of Jesus: Short Stories, Long Remembered Sermon Title: The Parable of the Dragnet Scripture: Matthew 13:47–50 (ESV)

47 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind. 48 When it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into containers but threw away the bad. 49 So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous 50 and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. [Leader]: The Word of the Lord! [Congregation]: Thanks be to God!

~Soli Deo Gloria—To God Be the Glory~

Sermon Notes:

The Parable of the Dragnet Mr. John Schwartz, Ruling Elder Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

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HYMN OF RESPONSE #322 O QUICKLY COME, DREAD JUDGE OF ALL

BENEDICTION Numbers 6:24–26 (ESV)

24 The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26 the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

~Soli Deo Gloria—To God Be the Glory~

HELPS for FAMILY and PRIVATE READING WEEKLY BIBLE READING

6/13 Psalms 9 Joshua 3 1 John 2:28-3:24 6/14 Psalms 10 Joshua 4:1-5:12 1 John 4 6/15 Psalms 11-12 Joshua 5:13-6:27 1 John 5 6/16 Psalms 13-14 Joshua 7 2 John 1 6/17 Psalms 15-16 Joshua 8 3 John 1 6/18 Psalms 17 Joshua 9 Revelation 1 6/19 Psalms 18 Joshua 10:1-28 Revelation 2:1-17

WEEKLY CATECHISM

Q. 49. Which is the second commandment? A. The second commandment is, Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments. Q. 50. What is required in the second commandment? A. The second commandment requireth the receiving, observing, and keeping pure and entire, all such religious worship and ordinances as God hath appointed in his Word.

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Announcements

Vacation Bible School

“Mystery Island” VBS on July 12-16 (Mon thru Fri) at 5:45 to 8:15PM. There will be a simple supper each night starting at 5:15PM. If you have volunteered to help, or would like too, please come to an informational meeting after the service Today.

SUMMER ALL-CHURCH PICNICS - 1:30 pm

Sunday, July 18 – David & Claudia Sharp

Sunday, August 22 – Missionary Retreat Fellowship

The host homes provide the gathering place and a grill (if possible). Folks bring their own meat, sandwiches, etc., a side dish or a dessert to share, and lawn chairs. Paper products and beverages are provided.

Nursery volunteers needed please see Marcia if you are interested in helping out by serving in the nursery. You must complete a background before you are eligible.

Adult Sunday School (All Ages Are Welcome) : Sundays, 9:25 AM at the Church, and streamed via Zoom.

Small Group Fellowship:

Barnes’ Small Group: This group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at their home (See Bill or Beverly for directions). A Survey of Church History (A.D. 100-2000) by W. Robert Godfrey of Ligonier Ministries. Email williambarnes2@mac com or call 410-227-8447. Mask please. Everyone is welcome.

Batzel/Schwartz Small Group: This group meets at 7:00 PM on Tuesday as follows: First and third Tuesday at the Schwartz home in West Pittston (contact John @ 570-540-0224) Second and fourth Tuesday at the Batzel home in Moscow (contact Doug @ 570-947-6452). We are currently studying 2 Peter. Mask please. All are welcome.

Men’s Ministry

Men’s Forum/Breakfast meets the first Saturday of each month at 9 am at the church. Each quarter it will also be a breakfast. We are looking at the traits of biblical masculinity. Come, and bring your sons. Next meeting will meet July 10th at 9 AM.

~Soli Deo Gloria—To God Be the Glory~

Announcements

Hope Women

Women’s Retreat on September 24-26, 2021 at Kirby House. Registration is due to Lois by June 27th with a $30 deposit. Space is limited so register early.

Sewing dates for Samaritan Purse dresses and bags: June 12 at 10:00 at the church. Join us whether you can sew or not.

Study Groups - Book study, Growing Together, Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests by Melissa Kruger on Saturday, June 19th @ 10:00 a.m. here at the church. Books are available. Please see Cheryl Straka for more information. There will be no study for the Summer months but will resume again in September.

PCA Women’s Bible Study - Summer 2021. There are 2 groups gathering together at the church for this study starting June 9. One meets Wednesdays at 10:00 am, the other meets Wednesdays at 6:30pm. You are still able to join the study What’s SHE Doing Here? The Messy Women in Jesus’s Genealogy, written by Susan Tyner and produced by CDM. See Beverly Barnes for information on how to register and order a book.

Children & Youth Ministry:

Sunday school for children preK-6th grade meets during the Sunday school hour from 9:30-10:25 Sundays at the church.

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HOPE CHURCH

Presbyterian Church in America

Sunday School: 9:25 Worship: 10:45

570.451.4760 Pastor@hopenepa.org www.hopenepa.org

Elders

Rev. Taylor Bradley, TE (Pastor) Mr. Kenn Anderson, Jr., RE (Clerk) Mr. Bill Barnes, RE Mr. John Schwartz, RE Mr. Ronald Straka, RE (Treasurer)

Deacons Mr. Scott Lindemuth Mr. Bob Sederovitz Mr. Matt Zale (Chairman)