June 15, 2025
Pastor Drew Derreth
The Great Sin
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.
To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest;
To all who mourn and long for comfort;
To all who struggle and desire victory;
To all who sin and need a Savior;
To all who are strangers and want fellowship;
To all who hunger and thirst after righteousness;
And to all who will come,
this church opens wide her doors and
offers welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ
REFLECTIONS
The doctrines of grace humble a man without degrading him, and exalt him without inflating him.
Charles Hodge
Through pride the devil became the devil. Pride leads to every vice, it’s the complete anti-God state of mind.
C. S. Lewis
SUNDAY WORSHIP
June 15th, 2025
Prelude
Call to Worship
Gathering Songs (Please Stand)
You’re the Lion of Judah
You’re the Lion of Judah, the Lamb who was slain,
You ascended to heaven and evermore will reign.
At the end of the age when the earth You reclaim
You will gather the nations before you.
And the eyes of all men will be fixed
On the Lamb who was crucified,
With wisdom and mercy and justice
You’ll reign at Your Father’s side.
Chorus: And the angels will cry “Hail the Lamb
Who was slain for the world, rule in pow’r.”
And the earth will reply, “You shall reign
As the King of all kings and the Lord of all lords.”
There’s a shield in our hand and a sword at our side;
There’s a fire in our spirits that cannot be denied,
‘Cause the Father has told us, for these You have died,
For the nations who gather before You.
And the ears of all men need to hear
Of the Lamb who was crucified,
Who descended to hell, yet was raised up
To reign at His Father’s side. Chorus
Friend of Sinners
Redeemer! Whither should I flee,
Or how escape the wrath to come?
The weary sinner flies to thee
For shelter from impending doom;
Smile on me, gracious Lord,
And show thyself a Friend of sinners now
Smile on me, gracious Lord,
And show thyself a Friend of sinners now.
Beneath the shadow of thy cross
The heavy laden soul finds rest;
I would esteem the world but dross,
So I might be of Christ possessed.
I’d seek my every joy in thee,
Be thou both life and light to me.
I’d seek my every joy in thee,
Be thou both life and light to me.
Close to the highly shameful tree,
Jesus, my humbled soul would cleave;
Despised and crucified with thee,
With thee resolved to die and live;
This prayer and this ambition mine,
Living and dying to be thine.
This prayer and this ambition mine,
Living and dying to be thine.
Give Us Clean Hands
We bow our hearts, we bend our knees;
Oh Spirit, come make us humble.
We turn our eyes from evil things;
Oh Lord, we cast down our idols.
Chorus: Give us clean hands, give us pure hearts;
Let us not lift our souls to another.
Give us clean hands, give us pure hearts;
Let us not lift our souls to another.
And oh God, let us be a generation that seeks,
That seeks Your face, oh God of Jacob;
And oh God, let us be a generation that seeks,
That seeks Your face, oh God of Jacob.
We bow our hearts, we bend our knees;
Oh Spirit, come make us humble.
We turn our eyes from evil things;
Oh Lord, we cast down our idols. Chorus
Give us clean hands, give us pure hearts;
Let us not lift our souls to another.
Give us clean hands, give us pure hearts;
Let us not lift our souls to another.
Corporate Prayer of Confession
Dear Father, we are thankful that your mercy is higher than the heavens, wider than our wanderings, deeper than all our sin. Forgive our frivolous attitude toward life, our callousness toward suffering, our envy of those who have more than we have, our obsession with creating a life of constant pleasure, our indifference to the treasures of heaven, our neglect of your wise and gracious law. Change us so that we may desire what is good, love what you love, and do what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Private Confession
Words of Encouragement
I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more…..I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you.
Isaiah 43:25; 44:22
Song of Assurance
(Please Stand)
Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed
Alas and did my Savior bleed; and did my Sovereign die?
Would He devote that sacred head for sinners such as I?
Chorus: The strangeness of love, my life in Your death,
In Your brokenness, my wholeness revealed.
Your bonds are my freedom, Your sorrow my song
And by Your wounds I am healed.
Was it for crimes that I have done He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree! Chorus
But drops of grief can ne’er repay, the debt of love I owe;
Here, Lord, I give myself away, ‘Tis all that I can do. Chorus
And by Your wounds I am healed
Announcements & Prayers of the People
Special Music & Offering
Scripture
1 Peter 5:5-11
Sermon
The Great Sin
Song of Reflection
(Please Stand)
Turn Your Eyes
O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free.
Chorus: Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace
Through death into life everlasting
He passed and we follow Him there
Over us, sin no more hath dominion,
For more than conq’rors we are! Chorus
His word shall not fail you He promised.
Believe Him and all will be well.
Then go to a world that is dying
His perfect salvation to tell. Chorus
Benediction
Parting Song of Praise
Turn Your Eyes (Chorus)
Chorus: Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace
WORSHIP MUSICIANS
Jessi Stauffer – piano, vocals
SCRIPTURE
1 Peter 5:5-11
5…All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
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
Hanover Ladies Bible Study will be off for the summer, but look forward to meeting again in September. Further announcements will list when, where and what we will be studying. Prayerfully consider joining your sisters in Christ to study God’s Word.
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. Contact Noah Trask with questions. Kids Group is on break until fall.
There is no youth group tonight due to Father’s Day!
Youth Hershey Park Trip
On July 2nd we’ll be taking a trip to Hershey Park! Group ticket prices are $40 per person. We’ll plan to leave HVPC at 8am and return by 9pm. Please RSVP by June 26th so we order enough tickets at the discounted rate. See Noah Trask with questions or to RSVP.
Little Pantry Box
Thank you to everyone that has donated to our little pantry box. The pantry box has been very well received by the community. We would like to continue to keep an assortment of items in the pantry. It is suggested to donate children friendly items in the summer, as they will be home from school. (there are lists of suggested items on top of the donation bin) There is a new sign up sheet on the board outside the kitchen, with the goal of us adding items once a week. It is suggested to shop at the dollar store and do a minimum of 20 dollars. If you have questions, please talk to Sarah Trask at 443-277-0110.
Thank You
We are so grateful to everyone who contributed to making the service and celebration for Noah Trask’s ordination last Sunday. Thank you for your time and energy and gifts to make the occasion such a memorable moment and joyful experience for everyone involved.
PRAYERS
Prayer Requests:
- Please continue to pray for the Schmoyer family as they grieve the death of Carrie earlier this year. Pray for her husband Brian and her girls Ella and Addy.
- Please pray for Amanda Cooper’s mom as she’s struggling with knee pain and has an upcoming knee replacement surgery in June.
- 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 will be starting palliative chemo treatments this Monday. Prayers for the whole family would be appreciated, especially for Tom and Linda as they navigate this news.
- Val Gatz had surgery on her shoulder, please pray for healing and pain relief as she recovers.
- 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 was in Lancaster General hospital this week, having dialysis for kidney failure. She will be transferring care to UPenn for a heart and kidney transplant.
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.