The Lord’s Day Worship – January 7, 2024

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Rejoice, Believer, in the Lord”    #486

*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 64. What is required in the fifth commandment? 

Answer. The fifth commandment requires the preserving the honor, and performing the duties, belonging to every one in their several places and relations, as superiors, inferiors or equals.

*Hymn:  “My Jesus, I Love Thee”     #496

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 1:3-5  

Preaching of God’s Word:  “A Living Hope”

*Hymn of Response:  “Hope of the World”   #489

 Lord’s Supper

Deacon’s Offering:  “A Debtor to Mercy Alone”  #434   

*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: Georgi Kanev and Glenn Crothers

Nursery: Deborah Vasquez / Nancy Hemrick  

Media Broadcast: Tyler Teschon

Next Week:

Ushers: Leo Baratta and Mike Dinaro

Nursery:  Silvia Prince and Kerith Teschon

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, in 1 Peter 1:3-5, we will consider how being born again, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, ought to evoke in the soul of the Christian, a living hope that is not only future oriented but is a moment-by-moment spirit-reviving encouragement.

This evening in Ruth 3:1-18, where we will see in the boldness of Naomi and the trust of Ruth, in taking the initiative to broach the subject of marriage with Boaz, the kind of gospel faith that expects great things from God while seeking to attempt great things for God.

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.

Next Sunday: Fellowship Luncheon

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!

 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.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “Now Thank We All Our God”  #181

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Psalm 91:1-16

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:  “Who with God Most High Finds Shelter”      #91B

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: Ruth 2:14-23 

Preaching of God’s Word:  “Security for Ruth”

*Hymn of Response:  “I Lift My Eyes Up to the Hills”    #121A

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS 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 Baratta)

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.

NEXT WEEK: January 14th - January 20th

Dinaro Home group: Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo Baratta)

Keegan Home group: Wednesday,  January 17th, 2024 @7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Mack Home Group: Thursday,  January 18th, 2024 @7 p.m. in Wyckoff. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 John (Please see Elder John Hemrick)