Weekly Bulletin | July 9, 2023

Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – July 9, 2023 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able

Welcome and Announcements                        Stephen Murphy, Elder

• We welcome Mr. Eugene McKinnon, pastoral intern at Hope PCA, to our pulpit this morning. Originally from Canada, he currently lives in Acworth GA, with his wife Katie and his children Liam (6) and Kaleigh (3).
• GriefShare continues through Aug 29th on Tuesdays from 10:30-noon. Contact Jody Gramling or Marla Rea for more information.
• Summer Family Night Schedule continues through the summer. Meal and Bible Study followed by games and fun.
• Be sure to stop in the back corner of the sanctuary to get your family picture taken if you have not already done so.
• New Sunday School starting next Sunday, July 16th. Five Solas and Five Points of Calvinism

The Prayer of Invocation
                                                                   
The Prelude
 
§ The Call to Worship                                                    from Psalm 24
Pastor:   Lift up your head, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may come in.
 People: Who is this King of glory?
Pastor:   The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle! Lift up your heads, O gates! That the King of glory may come in.
People: Who is this King of glory?
All:         The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory.              
                 
§ The Prayer of Adoration

§ The Hymn of Adoration        
Psalm 24 (The King of Glory)            
Insert

The Prayer of Confession
  [Take a moment to silently confess your sins and unbelief…Amen.]
 
The Assurance of Pardon (Unison)                                  
 Isaiah 43:25
I, I am He Who blots out your transgressions for My own sake, and I will not remember your sins.

The Reading of Scripture        
Hebrews 12:1-17    
Pew Bible Page 1008

The Prayer of Thanksgiving                                
Kyle Mbiad, Deacon

The Giving of Tithes and Offerings

§ The Doxology                                            
       Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
            praise Him all creatures here below;
       Praise God above, Praise God above,
           ye heavenly host:
       Praise the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
             Alleluia, allelu…alleluia. Amen. -- Ortega

The Prayer of Supplication                                    
Brady Payne, Elder

The Hymn of Preparation          
Christ Shall Have Dominion      
N0  439

§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading      
 Matthew 4:1-11        
 Pew Bible Page 809

The Preaching of God’s Word                                                              
    Christ, Our King                    
 Mr. Eugene McKinnon, Hope PCA Intern

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God

§ The Hymn of Consecration      
 Lead On, O King Eternal!        
N0 580

§ The Benediction                                                                    
Numbers 6:24-26
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.