August 24, 2025

Pastor Drew Derreth

The Gospel According to Joseph

WELCOME TO HANOVER VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Our purpose is to become an authentic community that knows Christ and makes His grace and truth known with such power and glory that lives are transformed by the gospel, multiplying worship and praise to God throughout Hanover and the world.

Welcome. We’re glad that you’re with us. We hope you’ll find joyful worship that engages both your heart and mind, as well as genuine friendship and a caring atmosphere. Please take advantage of any of the opportunities offered here. If we can serve you in any way today, simply speak to one of the ushers.

Children are welcome to stay in the service, but if you prefer, quality childcare is provided throughout the service for children from infants to kindergarten aged. Please speak to one of our ushers for locations.

This bulletin will guide you through the service – just start on the next page and continue as the pastor leads. (Moments when you should stand are noted).

As a courtesy to you and those around you, we ask that you please mute cell phones during the worship time.

SUNDAY WORSHIP

August 24th, 2025

Prelude

Call to Worship

Gathering Songs (Please Stand)

Almighty, Most Holy God

Chorus: Almighty, most Holy God; faithful through the ages.
Almighty, most Holy Lord, glorious Almighty God.

The beasts of the field, the birds of the air
Are silent to call out Your name.
The earth has no voice and I have no choice
But to magnify God unashamed.
Let the rocks be kept silent for one more day,
Let the whole world sing out, let the people say: Chorus

Well, time marches on with innocence gone,
And a darkness has covered the earth.
But his spirit still dwells, he speaks, it is well,
And the hopeless still offered new birth.
He will break the leash of death, it will have no sting.
Let the prisoner go free, join the dance and sing: Chorus

Come Ye Sinners

Come ye sinners, poor and wretched
Weak and wounded, sick and sore
Jesus ready stands to save You
Full of pity, joined with power
He is able, He is able
He is willing, doubt no more

Come ye needy, come and welcome
God’s free bounty glorify
True belief and true repentance
Every grace that brings you nigh
Without money, without money
Come to Jesus Christ and buy

Come ye weary, heavy-laden
Bruised and broken by the fall
If you tarry ’til you’re better
You will never come at all
Not the righteous, not the righteous
Sinners Jesus came to call

Lo! Th’Incarnate God ascended
Pleads the merit of His blood
Venture on Him, venture wholly
Let no other trust intrude
None but Jesus, none but Jesus
Can do helpless sinners good (x2)

Have Mercy

I am a sinner. You’re blameless Lord.
My sins against You can’t be ignored.
They will be punished, I know they must;
Your law demands it for You are just.
If You would count everything that I’ve done wrong,
Who could stand? But there’s forgiveness with You God

Chorus: Have mercy on me; have mercy on me
A broken and contrite heart, You won’t turn away.
Have mercy on me; have mercy on me,
Because of Your steadfast love.

Father of mercy You gave Your Son
To make atonement for wrongs I have done.
What You required Jesus fulfilled;
I don’t deserve it and I never will.
If You would count everything that I’ve done wrong,
Who could stand? But there’s forgiveness with You God Chorus

Tag: Because of Your steadfast love

Corporate Prayer of Confession

Almighty God, we praise you that you are the King of Kings and yet you are a kind and loving shepherd who is powerful and full of compassion for your weak sheep. Forgive us for seeking our own power to use for our benefit. We often give in to the temptation to rebel and wander from you. We are stubborn at times, weak, and difficult to love. Help us to confess our sin and repent of it quickly. Do not let pride swell up in our hearts. Humble us when we sin and help us to rest and rely on Christ and the good news of his gospel. Thank you that Jesus’ sacrifice covers all of our sin and protects us from ourselves. Make us humble, teachable, patient, generous, and gracious as we grow more and more into the likeness of our Good Shepherd, Jesus. In His name we pray, Amen.

Private Confession

Words of Encouragement

Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD” —and you forgave the guilt of my sin.
Psalm 32:1, 5

Song of Assurance (Please Stand)

I Will Glory in My Redeemer

I will glory in my Redeemer,
Whose priceless blood has ransomed me
Mine was the sin that drove the bitter nails,
And hung Him on that judgment tree.
I will glory in my Redeemer,
Who crushed the power of sin and death,
My only Savior before the Holy judge,
The Lamb who is my righteousness,
The Lamb who is my righteousness

I will glory in my Redeemer,
My life He bought, my love He owns.
I have no longings for another,
I’m satisfied in Him alone.
I will glory in my Redeemer,
His faithfulness, my standing place.
Though foes are mighty and rush upon me,
My feet are firm, held by His grace.
My feet are firm, held by His grace.

I will glory in my Redeemer,
Who carries me on eagles’ wings.
He crowns my life with loving kindness,
His triumph song I’ll ever sing.
I will glory in my Redeemer,
Who waits for me at gates of gold.
And when He calls me it will be paradise,
His face forever to behold,
His face forever to behold.

Announcements & Prayers of the People

Special Music & Offering

Scripture
Genesis 37:1-11

Sermon
The Gospel According to Joseph

Song of Reflection (Please Stand)

Only in the Cross

When I look upon the cross
In that spectacle of suffering,
I see the power of God.
There the Son of God was crushed
And lifted up to die for me,
And conquered death forever.

Chorus: So I will glory only in the cross.
Yes, I will glory only in the cross,
And I will make my boast in the Lord Jesus Christ,
Crucified to ransom us.

When I look upon the cross
In what might seem a senseless death,
I see the wisdom of God.
For there the sinless Holy One
Was made to be sin for me,
Then He declared me righteous. Chorus

Benediction

Parting Song of Praise

Only in the Cross

Chorus: So I will glory only in the cross.
Yes, I will glory only in the cross,
And I will make my boast in the Lord Jesus Christ,
Crucified to ransom us.

Tag: Crucified to ransom us.

WORSHIP MUSICIANS
Jessi Stauffer – piano, vocals

SCRIPTURE

Genesis 37:1-11

1 Jacob lived in the land where his father had stayed, the land of Canaan. 2 This is the account of Jacob’s family line. Joseph, a young man of seventeen, was tending the flocks with his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah, his father’s wives, and he brought their father a bad report about them. 3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made an ornate robe for him. 4 When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him. 5 Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. 6 He said to them, “Listen to this dream I had: 7 We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around mine and bowed down to it.” 8 His brothers said to him, “Do you intend to reign over us? Will you actually rule us?” And they hated him all the more because of his dream and what he had said. 9 Then he had another dream, and he told it to his brothers. “Listen,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” 10 When he told his father as well as his brothers, his father rebuked him and said, “What is this dream you had? Will your mother and I and your brothers actually come and bow down to the ground before you?” 11 His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the matter in mind.

NOTES

COMMUNITY & CHURCH LIFE

Parking on Sundays

We’re glad you’re here today! There is a map available on our website (www.hanovervalley.org), highlighting available local parking. There’s plenty and it’s all less than a block away. There is also a parking lot, especially for guests, next to our building outside the Railroad Street Entrance. All public, metered, on-street parking is free on Sundays.

Live Stream & Bulletin Instructions

You can access the livestream from the front page of hanovervalley.org or through youtube.com/user/HanoverValley.

If you would like to access the weekly bulletin electronically, you can do so through the member area of our website. To access the bulletin, login to the website (after registering for free using your email), click the drop down menu in the upper right hand corner and select ‘Weekly Bulletin’ to download and view the most recent bulletin.

Sunday Morning Childcare

We have childcare for children up to the age of four during our 10:00am worship service. The nursery has recently been renovated to provide more space and will be cleaned thoroughly each week.

Catechism Class

Classes will be on break until the fall.

Pre-K & K Sunday School Class

Classes will be on break until the fall.

Ladies Bible Study

Saturday, September 6, ladies will begin a new Bible study “Life Lessons from James” by Max Lucado. We will meet every other Saturday in the church dock room at 10:00 a.m. All women are invited.

Prayer Gathering

We are meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month @ 6:30 pm at the church. We would love to have you join us! Please contact Gary Harrity for more information at (717) 630-2771.

Youth Group & Kids Group

Youth group (6-8pm) and kids Group (6-7:30pm) meet on Sunday evenings. Youth group is for students 6th-12th grade and kids group is for students in 1st-5th grade. Kids group is currently coordinated by Ellis Lankford while youth group is coordinated by Noah Trask. Kids Group is on break until fall.

Lunch at the Hanover Shelter

PALS Lunch Support is needed for Sunday, August 31st, we will help prepare meals at The Council of Churches, across the street for the Hanover community. If you are interested in participating, please contact Gary Harrity (717) 630-2771.

Camping Trip: October 24-October 26

Join us on a church camping trip at Caledonia State Park Group Camp Sites this fall! Come for a hike Saturday or stay for the whole weekend! There will be a Potluck Dinner Saturday Evening to share. Otherwise bring your tent, sleeping bags, and food for the weekend, and we will enjoy some time around the fire together! Cost is $5 per person to help cover the site reservation fees. Contact Noah or Coop if you have any questions or need to borrow some camping gear for the weekend.

PRAYERS

Prayer Requests:

• Please pray for Debbie Trask’s sister, Susan Baker, she was diagnosed with advanced colon and liver cancer. She has started chemotherapy.
• The Less family is going through a lot of challenges and life changes. Their brother-in-law, David Kelly passed away. Please pray for the family during this difficult time. Please continue to pray for Chuck’s mom, as she is still recovering from pneumonia.
• Amanda Cooper’s, mom’s best friend, Leslie, had surgery for ovarian cancer and it was successful! They were able to get all of the cancer. Please pray for strength, as she will have a few more chemo treatments.
• Please pray for Tom Simon and his family. Tom has started palliative chemo treatments. Prayers for the whole family would be appreciated, especially for Tom and Linda.
• Pray that Andrew Hauser will continue to remain clear of any rejection of his new organs and for safety as he travels to and from Pittsburgh for his tests.
• Pray that we would recognize God’s hand in our lives and the lives around us.
• Ann Kerrison, a friend of Debbie Stapf, was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Pray for Ann and her family as they navigate this challenging time, both physically and emotionally. Please pray for strength and healing while she is on chemo, which is making her very sick.
• Please pray that Debbie Stapf’s doctors can find the right medication to work for her as she continues to live with Parkinsons.
• Please pray for Melissa Anderson Casper as she receives care at UPenn for dialysis treatments.

We want to share your concerns and praises. If you have something to include here please contact Sarah Trask; Call or text 443-277-0110 or email office@hanovervalley.org. Nothing is included here without express permission.