The Lord’s Day Worship – December 11, 2022

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “ Song of Zechariah”       #294

*Prayer

Word of God: Malachi 3:1-4 

Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 9. What is the work of creation?

Answer. The work of creation is God’s making all things of nothing, by the word of his power, in the space of six days, and all very good.

*Hymn:  “Who Is He Born in the Stall”    #331

Tithes and Offerings

*Doxology:   #567

Word of God: Luke 1:1-25 

Preaching of God’s Word:  “Are You Prepared?”

*Hymn of Response: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus"    #300

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

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

11:00 a.m.      Morning Worship

 Flex Time        Afternoon Worship (Due to the Luncheon)

Morning and Afternoon Worship Services are live streamed at:

                           www.graceopcfairlawn.org

Nursery Today: Kerith Teschon

  Nursery next week:  Maria Ribeiro

Ushers Today: Filipe Cortial and John Brydon

   Ushers next week: Kitt Gripp and Donny Jerie

Media Broadcast Today: Tyler Teschon

   Media Broadcast next week: Dylan Planer

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 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 in your heart, don’t hesitate to bring them to our attention. Pastor John 

This morning we will begin the first of six Christmas messages covering the remaining three Sundays in December. First from Luke 1:1-25, we will ask this question: In light of the promised child granted to Zechariah and Elizabeth, who would be God’s final Old Testament prophet to prepare His people for the coming of the long-awaited Savior, are you prepared for the Lord?

 This Afternoon in Luke 1:26-38, with Mr. Kevin Vasquez exhorting, we will consider how the Annunciation to Mary that the Child to be conceived in her womb would be called the Son of the Most High and the Son of David, affects the heart of believers over whom Jesus the King reigns forever.

Fellowship Luncheon Today: Following the morning worship we will be having our monthly fellowship potluck luncheon. Please plan to join us!

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Of the Father’s Love Begotten”      #268

*Prayer

Word of God:  2 Samuel 7:1-13 

Prayer

*Hymn:  “Song of Mary"      #301

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: Luke 1:26-38 

Preaching of God’s Word:  “The Annunciation”

*Hymn of Response:  “Consider Well”  #290

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: Dec. 11 - Dec. 17

Trustees Meeting: Monday, December 12th, 2022  7 PM, The Trustees will meet for their December meeting via zoom.

Home groups: 

• Tuesday December 13th, 2022  7:30-9:00 PM at Dinaros in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratt).
• Wednesday December 14th, 2022  7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Christmas Lessons & Carols: 

Friday,  December 16th, 6 PM  at  the Church Sanctuary. Join us for our Annual Christmas Program, followed by refreshments in the fellowship hall.

NEXT WEEK: Dec. 18 - Dec. 24

Trustees Meeting: Monday, December 19th, 2022  7 PM, The Trustees will meet to work on the 2023 Budget via zoom.

Home groups: 

• Tuesday December 20th, 2022  7:30-9:00 PM at Dinaros in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratt).
• Wednesday December 21th, 2022  7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

UPCOMING WEEK:

Home groups: 

• Tuesday December 27th, 2022  7:30-9:00 PM at Dinaros in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratt).
• Wednesday December 28th, 2022  7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)