The Lord’s Day Worship – March 10, 2024

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “God, in the Gospel of His Son”    #170

*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: Psalm 15:1-5

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 73. Which is the eighth commandment?

Answer. The eighth commandment is, You shalt not steal.

*Hymn:  “Though Princes Hound Me for No Cause”     #119U

Reception of New Member: Mike Pedo

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 2:13-17

Preaching of God’s Word: “Submit for the Lord’s Sake”

*Hymn of Response: “Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim”    #284

*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  - Trinity Psalter Hymnal Singing (After Luncheon)
• 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: Thomas Mack and Leo Baratta

Nursery: Deborah Vasquez and Silvia Prince

Media Broadcast: Jimmy Holtzman

Coffee Hour Refreshments: [Luncheon]

Next Week:

Ushers: Tom Del Casale and Glenn Crothers

Nursery: Rachel Gripp and Maria Ribeiro

Media Broadcast: Tyler Teschon

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 2:13-17, we will learn how we can excel in God-glorifying behavior (cf. vv. 11-12) by our submission to earthly authorities which demonstrates
that our ultimate hope and trust is in our heavenly authority, the Lord Jesus Christ.

This afternoon in Nahum 2:1-5, we will consider how through one man the wicked nation Assyria and her capital city of Nineveh was scattered and brought to nothing, so too through one Man, Jesus Christ, many sinners are gathered and brought to restored communion with God.

Next Sunday, Reception of the Wisz family into Membership

On Sunday March 24 during the morning worship service, Gerry & Betty, and Zachary Wisz, having met with the Session and having been examined as to their profession of faith in Christ, will be received into communicant membership of Grace OPC Fair Lawn. They will be received as communicant members upon their reaffirmation of faith in accordance with BOCO Directory for the Public Worship of God IV.D.

Grace OPC Family Retreat: “Here’s the Main Point!”

 Join us for our first Family Retreat at Fellowship Deaconry, 3575 Valley Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, from Friday evening April 12th ending with Saturday dinner, April 13, 2024.  Rev. Niel Bech will be our inaugural speaker. In order to confirm our reservation, please RSVP to Pastor Keegan and checks should be made out to Grace OPC and in the note section: 2024 Family Retreat. 

Today, Fellowship Luncheon, following morning worship, we will hold our monthly fellowship luncheon. These delicious luncheons are a potluck meal. All are welcome to stay and enjoy the fellowship meal together.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Who Trusts in God, a Strong Abode”  #475

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Romans 5:1-21 

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:   “Now Israel May Say”    #124

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: Nahum 2:1-5

Preaching of God’s Word: “The Restoration of the Splendor of Jacob”

*Hymn of Response:  “One There Is, above All Others”   #262

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: March 10th - March 16th

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday,  March 13th, 2024 @7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).

NEXT WEEK:   March 17th-March 23th

Trustees Meeting: Monday, March 18th, 2024 @7 p.m. via zoom. The trustees will meet for their monthly meeting.

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday,  March 20th, 2024 @7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).

Mack Home Group: Wednesday,  March 20th, 2024 @7 p.m. in Wyckoff. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 John (Please see Elder John Hemrick).

Friday Night Fellowship & Book Studies: Friday,  March 22nd, 2024 @6:30 p.m. at Fellowship Hall and via Zoom, and RSVP Pastor John for pizza at 6:30pm.  Men’s book: “Redemption Accomplished & Applied” by John Murray; Women’s book: ‘Good & Angry” by David Powlison.