The Lord’s Day Worship – May 12, 2024

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “This Is My Father’s World”    #252

*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 5:1-29

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 82. s any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God?

Answer. No mere man since the fall is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but doth daily break them in thought, word and deed.

*Hymn:   “Hear My Words, O Lord”           #5   

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 4:4-6

Preaching of God’s Word:  “A Living Hope for the Day of Judgment”

*Hymn of Response:  “Great God, What Do I See and Hear!”    #389

*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 Donny Jerie

Nursery: HaeSung Keegan and Silvia Prince

Media Broadcast: Tyler Teschon

Coffee Hour Refreshments: HaeSung Keegan

Next Week:

Ushers: Georgi Kanev and Glenn Crothers

Nursery: Nancy Hemrick and Kerith Teschon

Media Broadcast: Jimmy Holtzman

Coffee Hour Refreshments: [Luncheon]

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 4:4-6, we will learn why we should not be discouraged when maligned for living for the will of God, because in so living, we are ready to give a gospel account for the hope we have, so that others will not have to give a hopeless account when they die.

This evening, in Hebrews 11:1-16, we will embark on an encouraging, faith-journey from creatio ex nihilo to a world condemned to a heavenly country, the city of God.

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!

Keegans on Vacation: May 13-20, Pastor John and HaeSung will be on their first week of vacation, attending the Harvey Cedar Pastor’s Conference.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”   #222

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Psalm 104:1-35

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:   “In Doubt and Temptation”    #482

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God:      Hebrews 11:1-16

Preaching of God’s Word:  “A Heavenly Country"

*Hymn of Response:  “Children of the Heavenly Father"   #257

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: May 12th- May 18th

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: No Meeting 

Mack Home Group: No Meeting

Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday,  May 18th, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations.

NEXT WEEK: May 19th - May 25th

Trustees Meeting: Monday, May 20th, 2024 @7 p.m. via zoom. The trustees will meet for their monthly meeting.

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday,  May 22nd, 2024 @7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).

Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday,  May 25th, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations.