The Lord’s Day Worship – December 24, 2023

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”    #311

*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: Micah 5:1-5a    

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 62. What are the reasons annexed to the fourth commandment?

Answer.  The reasons annexed to the fourth commandment are, God’s allowing us six days of the week for our own employments, his challenging a special propriety in the seventh, his own example, and his blessing the sabbath day.

*Hymn:  “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed”  vv.1,2,5,6    #72B

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: Matthew 2:1-18

Preaching of God’s Word:    “The Purpose of God’s GPS”

*Hymn of Response:   “The Lord’s My Shepherd”   #23B

*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: Leo Baratta and Kitt Gripp

Nursery: HaeSung Keegan (P)/ Rachel Gripp (S, if needed)

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

Next Week:

Ushers: Leo Baratta and Mike Dinaro

Nursery:  Maria Ribeiro (P)/ HaeSung Keegan (S, if needed)

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 

Today we welcome Rev. Young Jae Lee to the pulpit. This morning in Matthew 2:1-18, we will see how God led the wise men from the East through the star, revealing to them through the star Jesus Christ whom they worship as the Lord, and thus we too are all encouraged to worship Jesus Christ.

 This evening in Isaiah 60:18-61:11, we will hear the prophetic voice of the Messiah, declaring His ministry as the only Savior, coming to preach the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit sent by the LORD, so that all sinners by faith in Christ, would find comforted in His fulfillment of this promise.

 Annual Reports Due January 12, 2024: Annual Reports are due Friday, January 12, 2024 in order to give Nancy Hemrick ample time to compile the reports in time for distribution by Sunday, January 21.

Thank you!  Pastor John and HaeSung wish to express their appreciation to the congregation for the generous Christmas gift.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “All People That on Earth Do Dwell”  #100B

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Isaiah 35:1-10 p. 613

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:  “The Ends of All the Earth Shall Hear”      #22D

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: John 1:1-18 p. 903

Preaching of God’s Word:

“The Light that Dispels Our Darkness”

*Hymn of Response:  “Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus”      #300

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: December 24th -December 30th

Friday Night Fellowship Pizza & Book Studies: Friday, December 29th, 2023 @6:30 p.m.  Pizza at 6:30pm RSVP to Pastor John. Continue studies on “Redemption Accomplished & Applied” for men and “Good & Angry” for women.

NEXT WEEK:  December 31st -January 6th

Session Meeting: Monday, January 1st, 2024 @7 p.m. at Keegans. The Elders will meet for their monthly Session meeting.

Dinaro Home group: Tuesday, January 1st, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo)

Keegan Home group: Wednesday,  January 3rd, 2024 @7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Mack Home group: Thursday, January 3rd, 2024 @7 p.m in Wyckoff. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 John (Please see Elder John)

Women’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, January 6th, 2024 @9:30 a.m. RSVP to HaeSung Keegan.  Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son.