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O come, let us sing to the Lord;
Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
Let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
For the Lord is a great God,
And a great King above all gods.
In his hand are the depths of the earth;
The heights of the mountains are his also.
The sea is his, for he made it,
And the dry land, which his hands have formed.
O come, let us worship and bow down,
Let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!
For his is our God, and we are the people of his pasture,
And the sheep of his hand. – from Psalm 95:1-7

Please join us for Worship, in person or via livestream, starting at 11:00AM. We will be reading from John 4:5-42 (with emphasis on verses 13-15, 21-24, 40-42). Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the sermon titled, “Living Water in Samaria”.

Questions for Further Reflection:

In this passage, Jesus extends the reach of the Gospel further than expected.
What are some ways God might be calling you to faithfully step out of your comfort zone?
Who might God be calling us to reach out to that we didn’t expect?

Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven,
Whose sin is covered.
Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no iniquity,
And in whose spirit there is no deceit.
While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long.
For day and night your hand was heavy upon me;
My strength was dried up as by the heat of summer.
Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not hide my iniquity;
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”
And you forgave the guilt of my sin.
Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you.
You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble.
Many are the torments of the wicked,
But steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the Lord.
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, O righteous,
And shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
From Psalm 32

Please join us for Worship, in person or via livestream, starting at 11:00AM. We will be reading from Matthew 4:1-11 (with emphasis on verses 2, 4, 7, 10). Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the sermon titled, “What Do You Want?“.

Questions for Further Reflection:

In this passage, Satan offers Jesus alternatives to God’s plan.
What are the things in your life that can distract you from God?
And how can Christ’s struggle help you stay focused on God?

The Lord is great in Zion;
He is exalted over all the peoples.
Let them praise your great and awesome name.
Holy is he!
Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity;
You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel also called on his name.
They cried to the Lord, and he answered them.
He spoke to them in the pillar of cloud;
They kept his decrees, and the statutes that he gave them.
O Lord our God, you answered them; you were a forgiving God to them,
But an avenger of their wrongdoings.
Extol the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain;
For the Lord our God is holy.
from Psalm 99

Please join us for Worship, in person or via livestream, starting at 11:00AM. We will be reading from Matthew 17:1-9 (with emphasis on verses 3, 5, and 7). Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the sermon titled, “Basking in Christ’s Light”.

Happy are those whose way is blameless,
Who walk in the law of the Lord.
Happy are those who keep his decrees,
Who seek him with their whole heart,
Who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways.
You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.
O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!
Then I shall not be put to shame,
Having fixed my eyes on all your commandments.
I will praise you with an upright heart,
When I learn your righteous ordinances.
I will observe your statutes; do not utterly forsake me. Psalm 119:1-8

Join us for the sermon, “The Garden of God” brought to us by Rev. Benjamin Wines. Our Scripture text comes from 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 with emphasis on verses 3-7.

Questions for Further Reflection:
Paul alludes to the idea that sometimes we plant seeds that we will never see grow to maturity.

• What seeds are you planting?
• How are you using your gifts and talents to water the seeds others have planted?

Visit the Hope Valley Baptist Church YouTube Channel for videos of previous worship services and other activities.

Rev. Benjamin Wines

Call to Worship (Psalm 112:1-2, 4-9)

Praise the Lord! Happy are those who fear the Lord,
Who greatly delight in his commandments.
Their descendants will be mighty in the land;
The generation of the upright will be blessed.
They rise up in the darkness as a light for the upright;
They are gracious, merciful, and righteous.
It is well with those who deal generously and lend,
Who conduct their affairs with justice.
For the righteous will never be moved;
They will be remembered forever.
They are not afraid of evil tidings;
Their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord.
Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid;
In the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
They have distributed freely, they have given to the poor;
Their righteousness endures forever.

Our Scripture Reading comes from Matthew 5:13-20.

Call to Worship – from Psalm 15

O Lord, who may abide in your tent?
Who may dwell on your holy hill?
Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right,
And speak the truth from their heart;
Who do not slander with their tongue, and do no evil to their friends,
Nor take up a reproach against their neighbors;
In whose eyes the wicked are despised,
But who honor those who fear the Lord
Who stand by their oath even to their hurt;
Who do not lend money at interest,
And do not take a bribe against the innocent.
Those who do these things shall never be moved.

We will be reading from Matthew 15:1-12, with emphasis on verse 12. Questions for further reflection:

The Beatitudes speak to many different ways of being Christian.
Which one(s) resonated with you?
How can you live as someone shaped and molded by the teachings of Jesus?

We look forward to seeing you at 11:00 for Morning Worship at HVBC. If you are unable to join us in-person, you can also view the service online.

The Lord is my light and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
Of whom shall I be afraid?
One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after:
To live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
To behold the beauty of the Lord,
And to inquire in his temple.
For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble;
He will conceal me under the cover of his tent.
Now my head is lifted up above my enemies all around me,
And I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make melody to the Lord.
Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud, be gracious to me and answer me!
“Come,” my heart says, “seek his face!”
Your face, Lord, do I seek. Do not hide your face from me. Psalm 27:1, 4-9

We will be reading from Matthew 4:12-23.

Questions for Further Reflection:
When the disciples hear Jesus’ call, they leave “immediately.” How can their actions challenge us today? What can you do “immediately” to be more faithful?

We look forward to seeing you at 11:00 for Morning Worship at HVBC. If you are unable to join us in-person, you can also view the service online.

Happy are those who make the Lord their trust,
Who do not turn to the proud,
To those who go astray after false gods.
You have multiplied, O Lord my God,
Your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us;
None can compare with you.
Were I to proclaim and tell of them,
They would be more than can be counted.
Sacrifice and offering you do not desire,
But you have given me an open ear.
Burnt offering and sin offering
You have not required.
Then I said, “I delight to do your will, O my God;
Your law is within my heart.”
Do not, O Lord, withhold your mercy from me;
Let your steadfast love and your faithfulness keep me safe forever.
from Psalm 40

We will be reading from John 1:29-42.

Questions for Further Reflection:
In this passage, lots of people give their opinions on Jesus by naming him.