The Lord’s Day Worship – September 1, 2024

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:   “How Great Thou Art”    #227

*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 98.

What is prayer?

Answer.

Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God, for things agreeable to his will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies.

*Hymn:  “My Heart Was Glad to Hear the Welcome Sound”   #122B

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:   Isaiah 30:27-33

Preaching of God’s Word:   “Ascend the Mountain of the Lord”

*Hymn of Response:  "All Praise to Christ"   #289

 Lord’s Supper

 Diaconal Offering:  “The LORD Is My Refuge”    #11B

*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
• Flex Time - Afternoon Worship (due to the luncheon)

Morning and Afternoon 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: Jaclyn Mack and Deborah Vasquez

Media Broadcast: Tyler Teschon

Coffee Hour Refreshments: [Luncheon]

Next Week:

Ushers: Thomas Mack and Tom Del Casale

Nursery: Silvia Prince 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 Isaiah 30:27-33, we will see that gospel-response to Christ’s execution of the office of a king in the descent of God’s enemies into the fiery hell of His judgment and the ascent of His covenant people up the mountain of His salvation, is gladness of heart and songs of praise.

This afternoon in Mark 4:21-25 we will learn that the not-so secret secret to spiritual prosperity is found in a heart that submits to the will of God revealed in His Word and responses to Jesus’ call to follow Him.

This, 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.

Today, Joint Fellowship Luncheon:

Following morning worship, we will hold our monthly fellowship luncheon with Grace Reformed Church (URCNA) in Jersey City. These delicious luncheons are a potluck meal. All are welcome to stay and enjoy the fellowship meal together.

Special Sunday School Presentation: The Work in Panama

Brothers and Sisters, and children are encouraged to come to Sunday School (9:45 AM) when we will meet together and hear, via zoom conferencing, a report from our own Rey Gaskin on the mission work in Panama.

The Work in Panama has been adopted by our Sunday School classes as our project for 2024. As we will hear in greater detail tomorrow how a small, but growing group of believers is seeking to be gathered as mission work in Panama.

We will collect a free will offering for the work of Panama during the offertory portion of our morning worship service.

SAVE-THE-DATE:

October 19, 2024, Fall Day Trip to Wightman Farm

Apple picking, Hayrides & mazes, Pumpkin Sling, and picnic at the farm.

SAVE-THE-DATE

April 25-26, 2025, Second Annual Family Retreat

Our 2nd Annual Family Retreat will be held on April 25-26, 2025 at Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center in Mt Bethel, PA. 

https://www.tuscarora.org/

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:   “Though Princes Hound Me for No Cause” [Shin 161-168].     #119U

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God:  Psalm 40:1-17

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:     “Wonderful Are Your Statues, LORD” [Pe 129-136]    #119Q

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: Mark 4:21-25

Preaching of God’s Word:   “The Not-So-Secret Secret to Spiritual Prosperity”

*Hymn of Response:  “My Dear Redeemer and My Lord”       #327

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: September 1st - September 7th

Session Meeting: Monday, September 2nd, 2024 @7 p.m. The Session will meet for their monthly meeting via zoom.

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).

Women’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, September 7th, 2024 @ 10 a.m. at  Krystal’s home. RSVP HaeSung & Krystal. Closing our Summer Prayer Breakfast  at Krystal’s house in Ridgewood, NJ.

Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday,  September 7th, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations.

NEXT WEEK: September 8th- September 14th

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: No Meeting this week

Vos Group: Moved to Sept. 20th.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Moved to Sept. 21st.

Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday,  September 14th, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations.