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TIME OF SILENCE
Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain?
– Psalm 15.1
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 793 – “For the Beauty of the Earth” Dix
SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
responsive reading – Psalm 15
1 Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain?
2 The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart; 3 whose tongue utters no slander, who does no wrong to a neighbor, and casts no slur on others; 4 who despises a vile person but honors those who fear the Lord; who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and does not change their mind; 5 who lends money to the poor without interest; who does not accept a bribe against the innocent.
Whoever does these things will never be shaken.
HYMN 328 – “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” Rathbun
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON – St. Matthew 23.1-12
Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. 4 They tie up heavy, cumbersome loads and put them on other people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.
5 “Everything they do is done for people to see: They make their phylacteries[a] wide and the tassels on their garments long; 6 they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; 7 they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by others.
8 “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. 10 Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah. 11 The greatest among you will be your servant. 12 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
SERMON “THE LURE OF POPULARITY”Pastor Tung
HYMN 635 – In the Garden
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.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
PRAYING GOD’S KINGDOM IN OUR COMMUNITY / Lord’s Prayer (Hymnal, inside front cover)
HYMN 433 – “Rise Up, O Church of God” Festal Song
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 8 10:00 a.m. – Service of Holy Communion “THE CALL TO GREAT-ISM” St. Matthew 5.1-10 Pastor Tung preaching
Prayer of the Week God, I know there are many hurting and lonely people in the world. Show me how I can be Your hands and feet to serve them. Open my eyes to see the needs of the vulnerable or struggling in my own neighborhood. Help me to love and serve like Jesus did. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
You are welcome to contact Pastor Tung directly for pastoral needs. Tel. 610.246.8240 • Email – arttung@gmail.com
