The Lord’s Day Worship – June 25, 2023

 Prelude

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:   “All Creatures of Our God and King”    #248

*Prayer of Invocation

The Lord's Prayer

“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven;

Give us this day our daily bread,

And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors;

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,

For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.” Amen.

Word of God: Genesis 3:22-24

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 36. What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption and sanctification?

Answer. The benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification, are, assurance of God’s love, peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Ghost, increase of grace, and perseverance therein to the end.

*Hymn:  “How Good and Pleasant Is the Sight”    #133B

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:   Psalm 133:1-3

Preaching of God’s Word:  “Till a Distant Time”

*Hymn of Response: “Come, Bless the LORD with One Accord”    #134

*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

Worship Serving Schedule

Today:

Nursery: Jaclyn Mack

Ushers: John Hemrick and Mike Dinaro

Media Broadcast: Tyler Teschon

Next Week:

Nursery: Jaclyn Mack

Ushers: Leo Baratta and Glenn Crothers

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

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 Keegan 

This morning Mr. Kevin Vasquez will open Psalm 133 where we will hear how God’s timeless mediation for his covenant people is our constant delight.

This afternoon we will take a second look at 2 Samuel 12:1-15a, in order to understand the depth of contrition that the Spirit brings about in the heart that is repentant.

Reception of New Member

Today, during the morning worship service, Jimmy Holtzman, having met with the Session and having been examined as to his profession of faith in Christ, will be received into communicant membership of Grace OPC Fair Lawn.  Jimmy will be received as communicant member upon his reaffirmation of faith in accordance with BOCO Directory for the Public Worship of God IV.E.

Special “Farewell” Fellowship Luncheon

Following morning worship today, join us for our Special “Farewell” to  the Cortials Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall.

Prelude

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”   #452

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God:   Psalm 51:1-19

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn: “Eternal Spirit, God of Truth”   # 394

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: 2 Samuel 12:1-15a

Preaching of God’s Word: “A Window into a Repentant Heart”

*Hymn of Response: “Just as I Am, Without One Plea”    #453

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: June 25th -July 1st

Calendar Coordinators Meeting : Monday, June 26th, 2023 6 PM at Hemricks. Monthly meeting for crafting the church events calendar.

Home groups: 

• Tuesday June 27th, 2023 7:30 PM at Dinaros in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta)
• Wednesday June 28th, 2023 7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Fellowship Pizza & Book Studies: Friday, June 30th, 2023 6:30 PM. The pizza dinner starts at 6:30 pm, please RSVP to Pastor John. Men’s group will continue to study “Redemption Accomplished & Applied” and  Women’s group will continue to study “Good & Angry”.

Women’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, July 1st, 2023 9:30 AM. RSVP to HaeSung Keegan. Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son.

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, July 1st, 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: July 2nd - July 8th

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

The 4th of July Church Picnic: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 1:00-5:00 PM. RSVP Sign up on the back bulletin board. Hot dogs and hamburgers are provided. Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. 

Home groups: 

• Wednesday July 5th, 2023 7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)
• Thursday July 6th, 2023 7 PM at Macks in Wyckoff. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 John (Please see Elder John Hemrick)

Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, July 8th, 2023 9:30 AM. RSVP to Pastor John. Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son.

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, July 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.