The Lord’s Day Worship – December 31, 2023

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Great God, We Sing That Mighty Hand”    #554

*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: John 21:1-25

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 63. Which is the fifth commandment?

Answer. The fifth commandment is, Honor thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

*Hymn:  “’Tis Not That I Did Choose Thee”     #428

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:  1 Peter 1:1-9 

Preaching of God’s Word:  “Introducing Peter to Introduce a New Year”

*Hymn of Response:   “My Faith Looks Up to Thee”   #466

*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
• 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: Leo Baratta and Mike Dinaro

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

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

Next Week:

Ushers: Georgi Kanev and Glenn Crothers

Nursery:  Deborah Vasquez (P)/ Nancy Hemrick (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 

This morning, in our introduction to 1 Peter, and introduction to a New Year, we will learn what is the origin of our hope for tomorrow that enables us to persevere through faith in Jesus Christ today.

This evening in Ruth 2:14-23, we will see in Boaz’ treatment of Ruth the Christ-like, Shepherd-like care we receive every day from the Lord Jesus.

 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.

Next Sunday: 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.

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:  “Let All Things Now Living”  #254

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: John 10:1-18

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:  “Lord, Hear My Prayer for Aid” vv. 1-4       #102A

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: Ruth 2:14-23 

Preaching of God’s Word:  “Comprehensive Care”

*Hymn of Response:  “Come, Ye Disconsolate”      #510

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS 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 4th, 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.

NEXT WEEK: January 7th - January 13th

Trustees Meeting: Monday, January 8th, 2024 @7 p.m. via zoom. The trustees will meet for their monthly meeting.

Dinaro Home group: Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo)

Keegan Home group: Wednesday,  January 10th, 2024 @7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Vos Group: Friday, January 12th, 2024 @7 p.m at Keegans. Study of Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics Vol. 1 See Pastor John for more info

Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, January 13th, 2024 @9:30 a.m. RSVP to Pastor John.  Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son.