The Lord’s Day Worship -August 20, 2023

 Prelude

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “Thee We Adore, Eternal Lord”     #223

*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: Romans 5:1-11

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 44. What does the preface to the Ten Commandments teach us?

Answer. The preface to the Ten Commandments teaches us that because God is the Lord, and our God, and Redeemer, therefore we are bound to keep all his commandments.

*Hymn:  “My Soul for Your Salvation Yearns”    #119K

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 20:1-6

Preaching of God’s Word:  “Hope That Does Not Disappoint”

*Hymn of Response: “My Hope is Built On Nothing Less”     #459

*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 
•  6:00 p.m.       Evening Worship

Morning and Evening Worship Services are live streamed at:
www.graceopcfairlawn.org

Worship Serving Schedule

This Week:

Ushers:  John Hemrick and Jimmy Holtzman

Nursery: Liz Planer

Media Broadcast: John Hemrick

Next Week:

Ushers: Donny Jerie

Nursery: Jaclyn Mack

Media Broadcast: Tyler Teschon

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 20:1-6, we will see how Isaiah’s three-year prophetic portrayal of dismay and shame, as a sign to Judah because of his reliance on Egypt and Cush, is contrasted with the hope that does not disappoint for all who rely on Jesus Christ alone for salvation, sanctification, and eternal life.

This evening in 2 Samuel 19:8-39, unfolded in four vignettes, we will learn how the kingdom of God, once fractured by sin, has now been and is being restored through the mercies of God in Christ extended to rebels.

Grace OPC Members: Elections for the Office of Ruling Elder following morning worship

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 Debra'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.).

As communicated via email on August 9 and in last Sunday’s bulletin (August 13th), the Session has called for a Special Congregational Meeting in order to conduct 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:  “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation”     #402

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Ephesians 2:1-10 

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn: “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord”      #405

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: 2 Samuel 19:8-39

Preaching of God’s Word:  “Restoration in Four Parts”

*Hymn of Response: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”         #465

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

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Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: August 20th - August 26th

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

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

Keegan Home group: Wednesday, August 23rd, 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.

NEXT WEEK: August 28th - September 2nd

Calendar Coordinators Meeting: Monday, August 28th, 2023 6 p.m. at Elder Leo. Monthly meeting for crafting the church events calendar.

Dinaros Home group: Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta) 

Keegans Home group: Wednesday, August 30th, 2023 7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Women’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 9:30 a.m. at the Fellowship Hall, RSVP to HaeSung Keegan

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, September 2nd, 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.