The Lord’s Day Worship – September 15, 2024

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:    “Now unto the LORD, All You Sons of the Mighty” vv.1-3    #29A

*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: Psalm 77:11-20

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 100.

What does the preface of the Lord’s prayer teach us?

Answer.

The preface of the Lord’s prayer, which is, Our Father which art in heaven, teaches us to draw near to God with all holy reverence and confidence, as children to a father able and ready to help us; and that we should pray with and for others.

*Hymn:    “God is Our Refuge and Our Strength”  vv. 1, 4, 5    #46B

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:  Mark 6:45-52

Preaching of God’s Word:   “Yahweh Walks with Us on the Stormy Waters”

*Hymn of Response:  “I Sing the Almighty Power of God” #250

*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: John Hemrick and Kitt Gripp

Nursery: Kerith Teschon and Rachel Gripp

Media Broadcast: Kitt Gripp

Coffee Hour Refreshments: Rachel Gripp

Next Week:

Ushers: Mike Dinaro and Donny Jerie

Nursery: Deborah Vasquez and HaeSung Keegan

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

Coffee Hour Refreshments: HaeSung Keegan

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, welcome to the pulpit, Mr. Israel Quaresma, the pastoral intern at Pompton Plains Reformed Bible Church (URCNA). In Mark 6:45-52 we will see how God’s hard providences are a way for Him to show us His grace and character in order to give us peace.

This evening, we welcome back Rev. Young Jae Lee to the pulpit. In 2 Kings 18, we will learn how the LORD confronts Israel, confirms His covenant relationship with them and ruthlessly concludes the lives of the prophets of Baal for His glory.

Pastor John on Study Leave (9/9 - 9/15)
Pastor John will be on his annual Study Leave from Monday, September 9 through Sunday, September 15. Pastoral Intern Israel Quaresmo from Pompton Plains Reformed Bible Church URCNA will exhort in the morning; Rev. Young Jae Lee will return to preach in the evening 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: ““I Sing the Almighty Power of God” ”    #95C

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God:  Matthew 6:24-34

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:  “As Thirsts the Hart for Water Brooks”   #42C

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God:    1 Kings 18:17-40

Preaching of God’s Word:    “The Choice between God and Baal”

*Hymn of Response:  “Not unto Us, O Lord of Heaven”       #115B

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: September 16th- September 21st

Trustees Meeting: Monday, September 16th, 2024 @7 p.m. The Trustees will meet for their monthly meeting via zoom.

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).

Vos Group: Friday, September 20th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. at Keegans & via zoom. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John). Study of Geerhardus Vos’ ReformedDogmatics Vol. 1.  See Pastor John for more info.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, September 21st, 2024 @ 9:30 a.m. at Fellowship Hall. RSVP Pastor John. Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son.

Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday,  September 21st, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations.

 NEXT WEEK:   September 22nd- September 28th

Calendar Coordinators Meeting: Monday, September 23rd, 2024 @6 p.m. at Hemricks. Monthly meeting for crafting the church events calendar.

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).

Friday Night Fellowship & Book Studies: Friday, September 27th, @ 6:30 p.m.  at Fellowship Hall & viz zoom. Men: “Redemption Accomplished & Applied”;Women: “Good & Angry”. Pizza at 6:30pm, RSVP Pastor John for pizza

Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday,  September 28th, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations.