The Lord’s Day Worship – November 5, 2023

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:    “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken”   #403

*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:  Exodus 20:1-17 

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 55. What is forbidden in the third commandment?

Answer. The third commandment forbids all profaning or abusing of anything Whereby God makes himself known.

*Hymn:  “Eternal Is Your Word, O Lord"        #119L

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."  #568

Word of God: Isaiah 24:1-23 

Preaching of God’s Word:    “Courage in the Midst of Chaos”

*Hymn of Response: “See, the Conqueror Mounts in Triumph”   #373

Lord’s Supper

Deacon’s Offering:  “Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee”         #491        

*Benediction

*Postlude      

(*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:  Joe Ribeiro and Kitt Gripp

Nursery:  Maria Ribeiro (P)/ Rachel Gripp (S, if needed)

Media Broadcast: Kitt Gripp

Next Week:

Ushers:  Leo Baratta and Mike Dinaro

Nursery:  Silvia Prince (P)/ Jaclyn Mack (S, if needed)

Media Broadcast: John Hemrick

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 24:1-23, we will see how God’s people ought to think and act in the midst of a world in a free-fall collapse because it refuses God’s divine order for our lives.

This evening in the last public words of David in 2 Samuel 23:1-7, we will consider how our final words ought to reflect our daily words of praise to our God and Savior Jesus Christ for His faithfulness to us.

Today, The Lord’s Supper. All who may participate in the Lord’s Supper are those who have publicly confessed faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who continue steadfastly in that faith, who are members of good standing in a particular disciplined and Bible believing manifestation of His Church, and who, in accordance with the Scriptures, have duly examined their hearts before the Lord.  If you are a visitor unknown to us and wish to participate in the Lord’s Supper we ask you, if it is possible, to make yourself known to a member of Session before the beginning of worship.  The ushers will happily assist you in so doing.

Fellowship Luncheon next Sunday 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!

Collection for the Thank Offering

Collection for the Thank Offering will be November 19. Checks should be made out to Grace OPC and designated for the “Thank Offering.”

Next Week: Pastor John on Study Leave

Pastor John will be away on Study Leave. Rev. John Vroegindewey will bring God’s Word in the morning and afternoon worship services.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:   “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation”     #402

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: 2 Corinthians 1:1-22 

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:  “I Have No Other Comfort”     #480

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God:   2 Samuel 23:1-7  

Preaching of God’s Word:    “My Last Song”

*Hymn of Response: “Christ, of All My Hopes the Ground”   #447

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: November 5th - November 11th

Session Meeting: Monday, November 6th, 2023 @ 6 p.m. at Keegans. The Elders will meet for their monthly Session meeting.

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

Keegan Home group: Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 @7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, November 11th, 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: November 12th - November 18th

Dinaro Home group: Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta) 

Keegan Home group: Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 @7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Mack Home group: Thursday, November 16th, 2023 @7 p.m. in Wyckoff. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 John (Please see Elder John Hemrick)

Vos Group: Friday, November 17th, 2023 @7 p.m. at Keegans & via Zoom. Study of Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics Vol. See Pastor John for more info.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, November 18th, 2023@9:30 a.m. at the church fellowship hall. Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son. RSVP to Pastor John.

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, November 18th, 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.