New Hope Church 07-05-26

Reformed Church, Reformed Preaching, Reformed Faith, Reformed Church in South Jersey New Hope Presbyterian Church, OPC Bridgeton, NJ July 05, 2026 Pastor Claude Taylor Worship leader: Elder Bob Mixner Am Service Worship Preparation Worship Preparation "As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God.” (Ps. 42:1) Prayer: “Father, help me to come to you by faith this morning and drink of the Living Water.” Welcome and Announcements —Taylor Call to Worship: Jesus is the Way to God —Mixner       Leader: Jesus said..., “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6) Opening Hymn of Worship and Adoration # 181 —Mixner We Come, O Christ, to You First Catechism —Mixner Q. Did Christ remain in the grave after his crucifixion? A. No. He rose bodily from the grave on the third day after his death. Q. Where is Christ now? A. In heaven, ruling his kingdom and interceding for us. Q. Will the Lord Jesus come again? A. Yes! He will return to judge the world on the last day. Congregational Prayer —Mixner The Hymn of the Month # 725 —Mixner The Lord’s Prayer Tithes and Offerings —Mixner Doxology and Prayer —Taylor Hymn of Preparation for the Word # 561 —Taylor Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak Prayer of Illumination —Taylor Scripture Text —Taylor James 2:14-26 (p.1289) Sermon —Taylor Understanding the Book of James Hymn of Grateful Praise # 672 —Taylor Trust and Obey Benediction —Taylor 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. (Num. 6:24-26) Please stand, if able