The Lord’s Day Worship – May 21, 2023

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:   “All Praise to Christ”    #289

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Leviticus 16:1-34

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 31. What is effectual calling?

Answer. Effectual calling is the work of God’s Spirit, whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ, and renewing our wills, he does persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the gospel.

*Hymn:  “Approach, My Soul, the Mercy Seat”    #451

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:  Hebrews 4:14-16  

Preaching of God’s Word: “Mega High Priest”

*Hymn of Response: “Jesus, My Great High Priest”    #274

*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

Serving Schedule

Today:

Nursery: Jaclyn Mack

Ushers: Filipe Cortial and Donny Jerie

Media Broadcast: John Hemrick

Next Week:

Nursery: Daniele Cortial

Ushers: Georgi Kanev and Glenn Crothers

Media Broadcast: Tyler Teschon

This morning Rev. Niel Bech will open up Hebrews 4:14-16, where will learn from God’s Word how Jesus Christ entered the Holy of the Holies, as our Great High Priest, to atone for our sins and gain us access to the throne of grace.

This afternoon in John 6:47-58; 66-71, we will hear from Rev. John Vroegindewey how Jesus makes a startling claim in our passage, “I am the bread of life.” The questions remain as true for us as they did for his hearers, “Is He the One for whom our souls do hunger and thirst?” and “Do His words of eternal life benefit our souls?”

Fellowship Luncheon Today: Here is a description of what to expect; following morning worship, we will hold our monthly fellowship luncheon. These delicious luncheons are a potluck meal. We ask everyone who is able to join us to please bring a main dish and a side dish, salad or dessert. Bring enough for you, your family and a friend!

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Blessed Jesus, at Your Word”   #271

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God:    Exodus 16:4-5; 31-36

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn: “Break Thou the Bread of Life”   #273

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: John 6:47-58; 66-71

Preaching of God’s Word: “I Am the Bread of Life”

*Hymn of Response:  “O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts”    #494

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: May 21th -May 27th

Calendar Coordinators Meeting: May 22nd, 2023 6 PM at Elder Loe’s House. Monthly meeting for crafting the church events calendar

Home groups: 

• Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 7:30 PM at Dinaros in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta)
• Wednesday May 24th, 2023 7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Fellowship Pizza and Book Studies Night: May 26th, 2023 6:30 PM.

Plan to join us Friday night for a fellowship pizza dinner and book studies for men ”Redemption Accomplished & Applied” and women ”Good & Angry”. Pizza is served at 6:30 p.m., and book study begins at 7:00 p.m. Joining the book studies via Zoom is an option. Please RSVP for Pizza and Zoom to pastor John. Zoom links are sent out based on who RSVPs for Zoom. 

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, May 27th, 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: May 28th -June 3rd

Home groups: 

• Wednesday May 31st, 2023 7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)
• Thursday June 1st, 2023 7 PM at Macks in Wyckoff. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 John (Please see Elder John Hemrick)

Vos Group : Friday, June 2nd, 2023 7 PM at the Manse. Study of Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics Vol. 1 (Please see Pastor John for more detail)

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, June 3rd, 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.