The Lord’s Day Worship – July 7, 2024

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:   “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”    #244

*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: Exodus 20:1-17

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 90.

How is the word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation?

Answer. That the word may become effectual to salvation, we must attend thereunto with diligence, preparation and prayer; receive it with faith and love, lay it up in our hearts, and practice it in our lives.

*Hymn: “My Soul for Your Salvation Yearns”    #119K

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 5:8-11

Preaching of God’s Word: “Suffering Perfected”

*Hymn of Response:  "It Is Well with My Soul"  #476

 Lord’s Supper

 Diaconal Offering:  “Who Trusts in God, a Strong Abode”       #475

*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

https://youtube.com/@grace-opc

Worship Serving Schedule

This Week:

Ushers: Georgi Kanev and Glenn Crothers

Nursery: HaeSung Keegan and Kerith Teschon

Media Broadcast: Tyler Teschon

Coffee Hour Refreshments: Deborah Vasquez

Next Week:

Ushers: Thomas Mack and Tom Del Casale

Nursery: Jaclyn Mack and Deborah Vasquez

Media Broadcast: John Hemrick

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 5:8-11, we learn how the God of all grace warns us to be on the alert, encourages us to remain firm in the faith, because the perfection of our sufferings will result in the hope of glory.

This evening, in Mark 2:1-12, we will consider the gravity of our sin, the weight of our guilt, and the answer to the question, who alone can forgive sin?

Today, 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 doing so. answers Moses’s plea graciously because of His covenant through the Mediator, Jesus Christ.

Communication from the Session of Grace OPC

The Session of Grace OPC, at a Special Session Meeting on May 28, 2024, moved a motion, at the request of the Session of Chesterfield Presbyterian Church PCA and Bob & Margie Reith, to send a Letter of Transfer (in accordance with the OPC's BOCO Book of Discipline II.B.3.a.), commending the Reiths to the care of Chesterfield Presbyterian Church’s Session. *The Letter of Transfer was sent May 28, 2024.

The Session of Chesterfield Presbyterian Church, in an email correspondence received July 6, 2024, has notified our Session that Bob & Margie have been received into their membership in Chesterfield, MO. on June 9, 2024.

Continue to uphold Bob & Margie in your prayers that Lord's blessing may rest upon them and be extended through them to the fellowship at Chesterfield Presbyterian Church.

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!

SAVE-THE-DATE:

August 17, 2024, Summer Family Movie Matinee

SAVE-THE-DATE:

April 25-26, 2025, Second Annual Family Retreat

Our Second Annual Family Retreat will be held on April 25-26, 2025, at Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:   “Jesus, Where’er Your People Meet”   #167

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God:   Isaiah 42:1-13

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn: “Teach Me, O LORD, Your Way of Truth”    #119 E

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: Mark 2:1-12

Preaching of God’s Word:    “Your Sins Are Forgiven”

*Hymn of Response:   “Abide with Me”     #159

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: July 7th- July 13th

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).

Vos Group: Friday,  July 12th, 2024 @ 7 pm. at the Manse & via Zoom. Study of Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics Vol. 1, see Pastor John for more info.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday,  July 13th, 2024 @ 9:30 a.m. at Fellowship Hall. 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,  July 13th, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations.

NEXT WEEK:  July 14th - July 20th

Trustees Meeting: Monday, July 15th, 2024 @7 p.m. The Trustees will meet for their monthly meeting via zoom.

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).

Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday,  July 20th, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations.