The Lord’s Day Worship – March 24, 2024

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Lord of the Sabbath, Hear Us Pray”    #151

*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: Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 75. What is forbidden in the eighth commandment? [Thou shalt not steal]

Answer. The eighth commandment forbids whatsoever doth or may unjustly hinder our own or our neighbor’s wealth or outward estate.

*Hymn:  “O Blest is the One Who Helps the Weak”     #61

Reception of New Member: Gerry & Betty, and Zachary Wisz

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:  John 12:1-11 

Preaching of God’s Word:  “Generous Devotion”

*Hymn of Response: “I Need Thee, Precious Jesus”    #455

*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: John Hemrick and Tom Del Casale

Nursery: Jaclyn Mack and Maria Ribeiro

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

Coffee Hour Refreshments: HaeSung Keegan

Next Week:

Ushers: Joe Ribeiro and Jimmy Holtzman

Nursery: HaeSung Keegan and Rachel Gripp

Media Broadcast: Kitt Gripp

Coffee Hour Refreshments: Rachel Gripp

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, with Pastor John completing his week-long sabbatical, Mr. Kevin Vasquez will open God’s Word to us. This morning, from John 12:1-12. We will hear an exhortation on how generosity from faith and gratitude, prior to acts of devotion or piety, is as pure nard upon the head of our gracious Lord, bringing many sons to glory.

This Evening  in John 12:12-32, soon to be crowned with a crown of thorns and a shroud of humiliation, we will hear from this evening’s exhortation the good news of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem

Good Friday Service

A Good Friday Service, March 29, 2024 will be held here at Grace OPC at 7:00 PM.

Reception of the Wisz family into Membership

 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.

2024 Family Retreat Theme: “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. 

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “Abide With Me”  #159

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God:    Psalm 118:1-29 

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:   “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”    #325

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God:    John 12:12-32

Preaching of God’s Word:     “Ride on in Majesty!”

*Hymn of Response:  “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty!”   #329

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: March 24th-March 30th

Calendar Coordinators Meeting: Monday, March 25th, 2024 @6 p.m. at Hemricks. Monthly meeting for crafting the church events calendar.

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, March 26th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday,  March 27th, 2024 @7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).

Good Friday Service: Friday,  March 29nd, 2024 @7 p.m. Traditional Worship Service centering on the meaning of the death of Christ.

NEXT WEEK:   April 1st- April 6th

Session Meeting: Monday, April 1st, 2024 @6 p.m. at the manse. The elders will meet for their monthly meeting.

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

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

Mack Home Group: Wednesday,  April 3rd, 2024 @7 p.m. in Wyckoff. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 John (Please see Elder John Hemrick).

Women & Men Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, April 6th, 2024 @ 9:30 a.m. at the Fellowship Hall. Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son. RSVP to Pastor John.