The Lord’s Day Worship – March 31, 2024

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Blessings and Honor and Glory and Power”    #381

*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 20:1-31

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 76. Which is the ninth commandment?

Answer. The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.

*Hymn:  “There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood”     #340

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 2:21-25 

Preaching of God’s Word: “Returning through Resurrection”

*Hymn of Response: “Lift High the Cross”    #287

*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: Leo Baratta and Jimmy Holtzman

Nursery: HaeSung Keegan and Rachel Gripp

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

Coffee Hour Refreshments: Rachel Gripp

Next Week:

Ushers: Joe Ribeiro and Mike Dinaro

Nursery: HaeSung Keegan and Rachel Gripp

Media Broadcast: Kitt Gripp

Coffee Hour Refreshments: Jaclyn Mack

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 Easter Sunday morning we will see in 1 Peter 2:21-25 the end for which Jesus suffered on the cross: so that we would return to the Shepherd and Guardian of our souls.

This evening in Nahum 2:11-13, we will learn that the brutality of the nations against the nations, including at times the people of God, is silenced by the God of vengeance, justice, and deliverance.

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.

Covenant Baptism: On April 14, during the morning worship service, Kitt and Rachel Gripp will present their daughter Katherine for covenant baptism in accordance with BOCO Directory for the Public Worship of God III.B.I.

 Monthly Luncheon: Our monthly Fellowship Luncheon will be held on, Sunday April 14, 2024

Invitation to a Year-end Presentation by Covenant City Academy: Covenant City Academy, a Homeschool Coop partnership of Messiah Reformed Fellowship & Grace Reformed Church (URCNA), is having a year-end presentation on Saturday, April 27 @ 11 AM at PPRBC (415 Boulevard, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444). All are invited to attend and see what the Lord is doing among these covenant youth.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “O Clap Your Hands”  #47A

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Luke 4:14-37

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:   “O Jesus, We Adore Thee”    #349

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God:  Nahum 2:11-13   

Preaching of God’s Word:     “Set the Captives Free”

*Hymn of Response:  “Glory Be to Jesus”   #348

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: April 1st- April 6th

Session Meeting: Monday, April 1st, 2024 @6 p.m. at Keegans. 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).

Vos Group: Friday,  April 5th, 2024 @7 p.m. at Keegans & via Zoom. Study of Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics Vol. 1. See Pastor John for more info.

Joint Men & Women's 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.

NEXT WEEK:   April 7th - April 13th

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).

2024 Family Retreat: Fri.-Saturday,  April 12 ~13th, 2024  in Fellowship Deaconry Ministries at Basking Ridge, NJ. Begins on Friday evening April 12th ending with Saturday dinner, April 13th, 2024. See Pastor for more details.