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TIME OF SILENCE
Blessed is the one whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.
– Psalm 1.2
OPENING PRAYER
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
HYMN 11 – “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Nettleton
SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
responsive reading – Psalm 1
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.
4 Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. 5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6 For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.
HYMN 638 – “I Need Thee Every Hour” Need
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON – 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21 but test them all; hold on to what is good, 22 reject every kind of evil.
23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.
SERMON “I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS”Pastor Tung
HYMN 596 – “I Surrender All” Surrender
OFFERTORY Honor the Lord with your stewardship offerings to sustain our worship and work in our community and world. By mail: Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church, 500 Midvale Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082 Online: You may now also choose to contribute through an online giving form.
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; 10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
HYMN 678 – “We Are an Offering” Offering
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
PRAYING GOD’S KINGDOM IN OUR COMMUNITY / Lord’s Prayer (Hymnal, inside front cover)
HYMN 169 – “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” Marion
Blessing and Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Announcements
The Discussion originally scheduled for today with Dr. Kelsey Kkjosness on “A Christian Approach to Science” is postponed until March because of the inclement weather.
NEXT SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 1 10:00 a.m. – Service of Holy Communion “THE LURE OF POPULARITY” St. Matthew 23.1-12 Pastor Tung preaching
A PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP – Almighty God, you built your church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ himself as the cornerstone. Join us together by their teaching, so that we may be a holy temple in whom your Spirit dwells; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
You are welcome to contact Pastor Tung directly for pastoral needs. Tel. 610.246.8240 • Email – arttung@gmail.com
