The Lord’s Day Worship – May 26, 2024

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Let Our Choir New Anthems Raise”    #407

*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: 1 John 3:1-24

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 84. What does every sin deserve?

Answer. Every sin deserves God’s wrath and curse, both in this life, and  that which is to come.

*Hymn:  “Fill Thou My Life, O Lord My God”     #534

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 4:7-11

Preaching of God’s Word:  “End-Times Activities: Prayer, Love, Hospitality”

*Hymn of Response: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”    #409

*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 Tom Del Casale

Nursery: HaeSung Keegan and Deborah Vasquez

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

Coffee Hour Refreshments: Jaclyn Mack

Next Week:

Ushers: Leo Baratta and Mike Dinaro

Nursery: Rachel Gripp and Nancy Hemrick

Media Broadcast: John Hemrick

Coffee Hour Refreshments: Kerith Teschon

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 our first of a two-part sermon series on 1 Peter 4:7-11, we will learn that the three “end-times” activities the apostle calls the church to be about – prayer, love, and hospitality – are the practical ways in which God is glorified and the kingdom of His Son is advanced.

This evening, we begin a new sermon series in the Gospel according to Mark where we will learn who Jesus Christ is and what it means to follow Him in authentic discipleship.

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.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Give to Our God Immortal Praise”  #215

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Malachi 3:1-7

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn: “LORD, to You I lift My Soul” vv.1-4   #25B

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: Mark 1:1-15  

Preaching of God’s Word:  “The Beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ”

*Hymn of Response:  “Comfort, Comfort Ye My People”   #298

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: May 26th - June 1st

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday,  May 29th, 2024 @7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).

Friday Night Fellowship and Book Studies: Friday,  May 31th, 2024 @6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall & via zoom. Men’s book:”Redemption Accomplished & Applied”; Women’s book: “Good & Angry”. Pizza at 6:30 p.m., RSVP Pastor John for pizza

Women’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday,  June 1st, 2024. Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son. RSVP to HaeSung Keegan

Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday,  June 1st, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations.

NEXT WEEK:   June 2nd - June 8th

Session Meeting: Monday, June 3rd, 2024 @7:30 p.m. The Session will meet for their monthly meeting via zoom.

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, June 4th,, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday,  June 5th, 2024 @7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).

Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday,  June 8th, 2024 @ 9:30 a.m.  Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son. RSVP to Pastor John

Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday,  June 8th, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations.