The Lord’s Day Worship – April 2, 2023

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”   #325

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Exodus 20:1-17

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 24. How does Christ execute the office of a prophet?

Answer. Christ executes the office of a prophet, in revealing to us, by his word and Spirit, the will of God for our salvation.

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

Tithes and Offerings

*Doxology:   "Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heave'nly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen."  #567

Word of God:   Isaiah 9:1-7

Preaching of God’s Word: “The Light that Shines; the Life that Blesses”

*Hymn of Response:   “My Jesus, I Love Thee”  #496

Lord’s Supper

Deacon’s Offering:  “My Dear Redeemer and My Lord”    #327

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

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

11:00 a.m.       Morning Worship

6:00 p.m.        Evening Worship

Morning and Evening Worship Services are live streamed at:

www.graceopcfairlawn.org

Serving Schedule

This Week:

Nursery: HaeSung Keegan

Ushers Today: Filipe Cortial and Kitt Gripp

Media Broadcast Today: Georgi Kanev

Next Week:

Nursery: Maria Ribeiro

Ushers: Joe Ribeiro and Donny Jerie

Media Broadcast: John Hemrick

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 in Isaiah 9:1-7, we will see how the entrance of our Savior into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday was the inauguration of the passion week of Christ that would culminate in the fulfillment of the promise of the Light that shines and the Life that blesses.

This evening in 2 Samuel 7:1-11, we will learn the wonder of the promises of God to David, fulfilled in Christ for His church, to make his name great, appoint a place for His people, and give them rest from all their enemies.

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.

Monthly Luncheon Moved to Third Sunday

Our monthly Fellowship Luncheon will be held on the third Sunday this month, April 16, due to Easter falling on the second Sunday this year.

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “This Is My Father’s World”   #252

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: John 14:1-27

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:  “Give to Our God Immortal Praise” vv.1-3      #215

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: 2 Samuel 7:1-11

Preaching of God’s Word: “A Safe Place to Rest”

*Hymn of Response:

 “Give to Our God Immortal Praise” vv.4-6      #215

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK:  April 2nd - April 8th

Session Meeting: Monday, April 3rd, 2023 7 PM at the Manse. The Elders will meet for their monthly Session meeting.

Home groups: 

• Tuesday April 4th, 2023 7:30 PM at Dinaro in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta)
• Wednesday April 5th, 2023 7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Good Friday Service: Friday, April 7th, 2023 7 PM at the church. Traditional Worship Service centering on the meaning of the death of Christ

Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, April 8th, 2023 9:30 AM. RSVP to Pastor John.

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, April 8th, 2023 Contact Elder Leo Baratta. The men of Grace OPC meet at the park to witness the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the lost.

NEXT WEEK:  April 9th - April 15th

Home groups: 

• Tuesday April 11th, 2023 7:30 PM at Dinaro in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta)
• Wednesday April 12th, 2023 7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Vos Group: Friday, April 14th, 2023 7 PM at Keegans. Study of Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics Vol. 1, see Pastor John for more info.

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, April 15th, 2023 Contact Elder Leo Baratta. The men of Grace OPC meet at the park to witness the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the lost.