The Lord’s Day Worship – January 21, 2024

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Father, Long before Creation”    #242

*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: Isaiah 52:13-53:12

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 66. What is the reason annexed to the fifth commandment?

Answer. The reason annexed to the fifth commandment is a promise of long life and prosperity (as far as it shall serve for God’s glory and their own good) to all such as keep this commandment.

*Hymn:  “Lord, with Glowing Heart I’d Praise Thee”     #238

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 1:10-12 

Preaching of God’s Word:    “Things into which Angels Long to Look”

*Hymn of Response:  “Of the Father’s Love Begotten”  #268 

*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: Thomas Mack and Joe Ribeiro

Nursery: HaeSung Keegan and Liz Planer

Media Broadcast: Kitt Gripp

Coffee Hour Refreshments: Rachel Gripp

Next Week:

Ushers: Donny Jerrie and Jimmy Holtzman

Nursery: Jaclyn Mack and Rachel Gripp

Media Broadcast: John Hemrick

Coffee Hour Refreshments: Deborah Vasquez

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 1:10-12, we will learn how the prophets of the Old Testament were led by the Holy Spirit to foretell the sufferings of Christ and glory of his exaltation, the message of the gospel that has resulted in our being born again to a living hope.

This evening in Ruth 4:1-12, we will consider the wonder of the gospel on display in Boaz’ redemption of Ruth, particularly the recipients of God’s grace and the cost of their redemption.

Annual Meeting; Pizza Fellowship Prior

One of the privileges and responsibilities we have as members of the body of Christ and stewards of the Great Commission, is to participate in the adoption of a budget for the church fiscal year. This coming January 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church we will hold our Annual Meetings of the church and corporation.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer, Creator”  #247

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God:  1 Peter 1:17-25

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:  “LORD, from the Depths to You I Cry!”      #130A

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: Ruth 4:1-12

Preaching of God’s Word:   “Redemption with a Catch”

*Hymn of Response:  “O Love of God, How Strong and True”    #240

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: January 21st - January 27th

Coordinators Meeting: Monday, January 22nd, 2024 @6:00 p.m. at Hemricks. Monthly meeting for crafting the church events calendar

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo)

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 @7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Annual Meeting for Congregation and Corporation: Friday, January 26th, 2024 @7 p.m. Participation of all communicant members as we prayerfully look to serve Christ in ‘24. RSVP to Pastor John for pizza dinner at 6 p.m.. Bring your copy of the annual report.

NEXT WEEK: January 28st - February 3rd

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

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday,  January 31st, 2024 @7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

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

Women’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 @9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. RSVP to HaeSung Keegan. Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son