The Lord’s Day Worship – July 23rd, 2023

 Prelude

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above”     #214

*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:  1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 40. What did God at first reveal to man for the rule of his obedience?

Answer. The rule which God at first revealed to man for his obedience was the moral law.

*Hymn:  “To You, O Lord, I Lift My Eyes”    #123

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 17:1-14 

Preaching of God’s Word:   “Regard for your Maker”

*Hymn of Response: “O God, Show Mercy to Us”     #67B

*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

Worship Serving Schedule

Today:

Nursery: Jaclyn Mack

Ushers: Georgi Kanev and Glenn Crothers

Media Broadcast: Tyler Teschon

Next Week:

Nursery: Liz Planer

Ushers: Donny Jerie and Jimmy Holtzman

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 in Isaiah 17, we will see how in light of God’s judgment on the vanity of the world’s fortresses and kingdoms, we should turn to our Maker and Redeemer for salvation and security.

This evening in 2 Samuel 16, we will learn how faith under affliction looks to the mercy of God in the gospel of His son for grace and strength to endure.

Prelude

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “Hallelujah! Raise, O Raise”     #113A

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Psalm 119:65-80

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn: “Hear Now My Prayer, O Lord”     #143A

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: 2 Samuel 16:1-23

Preaching of God’s Word: “Look on My Affliction”

*Hymn of Response: “O Love of God, How Strong and True”         #240

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: July 23rd -July 29th

Calendar Coordinators Meeting: Monday, July 24th, 2023 6 p.m. at Keegans. Monthly meeting for crafting the church events calendar

Dinaro Home group: Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta) 

Keegan Home group: Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Friday Night Fellowship  & Book Studies: Friday, July 28th, 2023 6:30 p.m. at Fellowship Hall. Pizza dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., please RSVP to Pastor John.

 Men: “Redemption Accomplished & Applied”; Women: “Good & Angry”

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, July 29th, 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 30th - August 5th

Sunday School Meeting: Monday, July 31th, 2023 7 p.m. at Keegans. Twice Annual Sunday School Meeting: Faculty, Coordinator Nancy Hemrick & Session

Dinaro Home group: Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta) 

Keegan Home group: Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Mack Home group: Thursday, August 3rd, 2023 7 p.m. in Wyckoff. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 John (Please see Elder John Hemrick)

Women’s Prayer Breakfast:  Saturday, August 5th, 9:30 a.m. at Fellowship Hall. Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son (Please see RSVP to HaeSung Keegan)

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, August 5th, 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.