The Lord’s Day Worship – October 20, 2024

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Almighty LORD God, Who Judges the Earth” vv. 1-5      #94B

*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: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 105.

What do we pray for in the fifth petition?

Answer.

In the fifth petition, which is, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors, we pray that God, for Christ’s sake, would freely pardon all our sins; which we are the rather encouraged to ask, because by his grace we are enabled from the heart to forgive others.

*Hymn:    “O LORD, You Are the Righteous One”      #119R

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 34:1-17

Preaching of God’s Word: “For the Cause of Zion”

*Hymn of Response:  “Almighty LORD God, Who Judges the Earth”  vv.6-9    #94B

*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: John Hemrick and Gerry Wisz

Nursery: Silvia Prince and Kerith Teschon

Media Broadcast: Tyler Teschon

Coffee Hour Refreshments: Nancy Hemrick

Next Week:

Ushers: Mike Dinaro and Elias Jimenez

Nursery: Rachel Gripp and Deborah Vasquez

Media Broadcast: Mike Pedo

Coffee Hour Refreshments: [Reformation Sunday 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 Isaiah 34:1-17, we will see the “true nourishment of spiritual conviction” that comes from a grave passage about the dark clouds of God’s indignation and the coming storm of His judgment, so that we might have consolation about our security in
Christ and simultaneously a grace-induced compassion for those face eternity under the wrath of God.

This evening in Mark 6:6b-13, we will learn from the first mission trip of the twelve how the Lord Jesus Christ empowers His followers to be His witnesses of His person and work, and His messengers whereby His kingdom reign is extended to the ends of the earth.

Keegans on Vacation / Reformation Sunday

The Pastor John & HaeSung will be on vacation from October 21 through October 27.

Rev. Danny Olinger, General Secretary of the Committee on Christian Education of the OPC will teach the Adult Sunday School class and preach in the morning worship. Mr.

Kevin Vasquez will exhort in the afternoon service. We will hold our annual Reformation Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall following morning worship.

Reformation Luncheon

Next Sunday, October 27, we will hold our annual Reformation Luncheon, following morning worship, in the Fellowship Hall.

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; https://www.tuscarora.org

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”    #239

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Isaiah 49:1-13

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn: “Blessed Jesus, at Your Word”    #271

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: Mark 6:6b-13

Preaching of God’s Word: “Authorized Mission”

*Hymn of Response:  "Praise Jehovah, All Ye Nations"   #117C

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK:  October 20th - October 26th

Trustees Meeting: Monday, October 21st, 2024 @ 7 p.m. via zoom. The Trustees will meet for their monthly meeting.

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Revelation (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: Canceled

Friday Night Fellowship & Book Studies: Canceled

Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday,  October 26th, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations. Contact Elder Leo or Pastor John.

 NEXT WEEK:  October 27th - November 2nd

Calendar Coordinators  Meeting: Monday, October 28th, 2024 @6 p.m. at Hemricks. Monthly meeting for crafting the church events calendar.

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Revelation (Please see Elder Leo).

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

Women’s Prayer Breakfast:  Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 @9:30 a.m. at the Fellowship Hall. Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son.

Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday,  November 2nd, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations. Contact Elder Leo or Pastor John.