New Hope Church 03-23-25

Reformed Church, Reformed Preaching, Reformed Faith, Reformed Church in South Jersey New Hope Presbyterian Church, OPC Bridgeton, NJ Pastor Claude Taylor MORNING WORSHIP 03-23-25 Am Service Worship Preparation Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship Leader: I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. (Ps. 9:1,2) Opening Prayer of Worship and Praise Hymn of Worship and Adoration Hymn 172 "Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder" First Catechism Q. Did Jesus ever sin? A. No. He lived a sinless life. Q. How could Christ suffer? A. Christ, the Son of God, became a man so that he could obey and suffer in our place. Q. For whom did Christ obey and suffer? A. For all whom God the Father gave to Christ. Q. What kind of life did Christ live on earth? A. A life of obedience, service, and suffering. Q. What kind of death did Jesus die? A. The painful and shameful death of the cross. Q. What is meant by the atonement? A. Christ satisfied God’s justice by his suffering and death as a substitute for sinners. Moment of Silent Confession followed by Congregational Prayer Assurance of Pardon “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” (Is. 12:2) Tithes and Offerings--Taylor Doxology and Prayer for the Lost in Our Community Hymn of Preparation for God’s Word Hymn 106 "Father, Father of All Things" Scripture Text 1 Samuel 16:6-13 Sermon Understanding the Message of 1 Samuel: The Kind of Man We Need Hymn of Grateful Praise Hymn 295 "Crown Him with Many Crowns" Benediction Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Eph. 6:23) Please stand, if able