The Lord’s Day Worship – May 1, 2022

MORNING WORSHIP

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn  “Lord of the Sabbath, Hear Us Pray” #151

*Prayer

Word of God    Exodus 20:1-17, Deuteronomy 10:12-13 (p.65, p. 165) 

Prayer

*Hymn  “I Will Exalt You, God, My King” #145B vs 1-3, 8-10

Tithes and Offerings

*Doxology     #567

Word of God    Luke 14:16-24  (p.890)

Preaching of God’s Word

“Honored Guest at the Master’s Table”

*Hymn of Response  “How Sweet and Awesome Is the Place”   #425

Lord’s Supper

Offering – Diaconal Ministries

Hymn  “Christian Hearts in Love United”   #410

*Word of Blessing

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EVENING WORSHIP

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

Opening Hymn  “The Ends of All the Earth Shall Hear”  #22D

Prayer

Word of God     Ezekiel 34:1-31 (p.738)

Prayer

*Hymn   “Great Shepherd Who Leadest Thy People” #80B vs.1-3, 6

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God     John 21:1-25 (p.927)

Preaching of God’s Word

“Life after Death”                                         

*Hymn of Response     “Jesus Calls Us”   #536

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

WELCOME TO GRACE OPC!  On behalf of the session of Grace OPC, I want to extend our warmest greetings to you.  It is my hope and prayer that as we gather together this Lord’s Day morning and evening to worship our Triune God and Redeemer, you will be encouraged to cast your cares upon the Lord and to draw near to God by faith in His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.  If you are new here in Fair Lawn, please join us for fellowship following the benediction and be sure to sign our guestbook.  We look forward to personally speaking with you, and if there are any prayer concerns on your heart, don’t hesitate to bring them to our attention.

This morning Rev. Niel Bech will preach from Luke14:16-24 where we will learn “No matter your circumstances, being invited to the Mater’s Table is an honor without equal.”

This evening Mr. Kevin Vasquez will open up to us John 21 where we will consider the implication of new life led in light of the resurrected Christ.

In Christ’s service, John Keegan, Pastor

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9:45 a.m.   Sunday School Classes for all ages

11:00 a.m.  Morning Worship

6:00 p.m.   Evening Worship Service

Both Morning and Evening Worship will be live-streamed on our church website.

www.graceopcfairlawn.org

The Lord’s Supper: All who may participate in the Lord’s Supper are those who have publicly confessed faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who continue steadfastly in that faith, who are members of good standing in a particular disciplined and Bible-believing manifestation of His Church, and who, in accordance with the Scriptures, have duly examined their hearts before the Lord. If you are a visitor unknown to us and wish to participate in the Lord’s Supper we ask you, if it is possible, to make yourself known to a member of Session before the beginning of worship.  The ushers will happily assist you in so doing. We will be returning to serving the bread and cup separately but will have available for those who so desire, pre-prepared individualized communion cups containing grape juice and a wafer.

This Week:

• Monday: 11:00 am Community Connect via Zoom
• Monday: 7:00 p.m. Session meets at the manse 
• Tuesday: 7:30-9:00 p.m. Home group meeting at the Dinaros’
• Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Home group meeting at the Keegan’s
• Saturday: 9:30 am Ladies prayer meeting at the church

Action of the Presbytery of New Jersey this past Tuesday:

At Tuesday’s Presbytery Mr. Filipe Cortial delivered a sermon that was well received and approved by the Presbytery as part of his trials for licensure (FG XXI.5) Also, Pastor John Keegan was elected moderator of the PNJ, beginning his term of service at the September 2022 Stated Meeting.

Baby Shower- Donation Collection: From Mother’s Day to Father’s Day we will be collecting baby items – diapers, wipes, formula, clothing ect. to help local mothers in need. Items will be donated to Lighthouse Women’s Resource Center in Hawthorne. This is a wonderful way to support mothers who choose life for their child!