The Lord’s Day Worship -August 13, 2023

 Prelude

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “Lord of the Sabbath, Hear Us Pray”     #151

*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: Isaiah 9:1-7 

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 43. What is the preface to the ten commandments?

Answer. The preface to the ten commandments is in these words, I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage..

*Hymn:  “It’s Good to Thank the Lord”    #92A

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: Matthew 4:12-17

Preaching of God’s Word:    “Dawn”

*Hymn of Response: “Who Trusts in God, a Strong Abode”     #475

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

Sunday School & Worship Hours

• 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

This Week:

Ushers: Thomas Mack and Kitt Gripp

Nursery: Kerith Teschon

Media Broadcast: Kitt Gripp

Next Week:

Ushers: John Hemrick and Tom Del Casale

Nursery: Liz Planer

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 God’s Word in Matthew 4:12-17, where we will hear of the Savior-King’s faithful fulfillment of his saving work to his covenant people and the nations, through the grace of repentance.

This afternoon in 2 Samuel 18:19-19:8, we will learn how a kingdom-mindedness mitigates our momentary sorrows and disappointments by enabling us to see the greater joy of Jesus’ enthronement over all creation.

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!

 Trinity Psalter Hymnal Singing: Stay after luncheon for singing of the Trinity Psalter Hymnal.

Announcement from the Session - Ruling Elder Candidates, Tyler Teschon and Kevin Vasquez Certified

The Session is pleased and thankful to announce that we have examined Tyler Teschon and Kevin Vasquez on their understanding, convictions and articulation of the system of doctrine contain in the Westminster Standards - derived from Holy Scripture; agreement with the Book of Church Order of

the OPC; and the biblical role and responsibilities of a ruling elder in shepherding Christ’s church.

The Session upon examining these two men and hearing of Kerith and Deborah’s support of Tyler and Kevin, respectively, in their potential calling as ruling elder, have certified that Tyler and Kevin “possess the necessary qualifications for office”:

Form of Government XXV.4. Any member of the congregation who is entitled to vote may propose to the session nominations for these offices. The session shall certify those nominees whom, upon examination, it

judges to possess the necessary qualifications for office. At least one Lord’s Day preceding the date appointed for the election the session shall announce to the congregation the names of those it has certified. Election shall be from among those certified.

The Session therefore is calling for a Special Congregational Meeting on the Lord’s Day, August 20, 2023, to hold an election “from among those certified” (ibid.) to be held immediately following the morning benediction (during the coffee hour).

Prelude

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “Give to Our God Immortal Praise”     #215

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn: “Father, Long before Creation”      #242

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: 2 Samuel 18:19-19:8

Preaching of God’s Word:  “Good News or Bad News?”

*Hymn of Response: “O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart’s Desire”         #267

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

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Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: August 13th - August 19th

Dinaro Home group: Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta) 

Keegan Home group: Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Mack Home group: Thursday, August 17th, 2023 7 p.m. in Wyckoff. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 John (Please see Elder John Hemrick)

Summer Indoor Movie Night: Friday, August 18th, 2023 5:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall, and Tickets will be available at the gate. RSPV to Pastor John for Pizza. Pizza dinner will start at 5:30 pm. We’ll have drinks, popcorn, and snacks. BYO blankets and pillows, with PJ. 

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, August 19th, 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: August 20th - August 26th

Trustees Meeting: Monday, August 21th, 2023 7 p.m. via zoom.  The Trustees will meet for their monthly meeting.

Dinaro Home group: Tuesday, August 22th, 2023 7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta) 

Keegan Home group: Wednesday, August 23th, 2023 7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Friday Night Fellowship and Book Studies: Friday, August 25th, 2023 6:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall, RSPV to Pastor John for Pizza. 

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

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, August 26th, 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.