The Lord’s Day Worship – December 8, 2024
MORNING WORSHIP
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Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Apostolic Greeting
*Call to Worship
*Opening Hymn: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" #215
*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: Philippians 2:19-30
Pastoral Prayer
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary;
suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead, and was buried;
he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from there he shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic church;
the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
*Hymn: “See My Distress and Save Me” #119T
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."
Word of God: Isaiah 38:9-22
Preaching of God’s Word: “A Psalm for All Ages”
Hymn of Response: “When All Your Mercies, O My God" #237
*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:
https://youtube.com/@grace-opc
Worship Serving Schedule
This Week:
Ushers: Georgi Kanev and Glenn Crothers
Nursery: Nancy Hemrick and Merissa Jimenez
Media Broadcast: Elias Jimenez
Coffee Hour Refreshments: [Luncheon]
Next Week:
Ushers: Thomas Mack and Tom Del Casale
Nursery: Rachel Gripp and Jaclyn Mack
Media Broadcast: John Hemrick
Coffee Hour Refreshments: Rachel Gripp
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 38:9-22, we will hear from the pen of Hezekiah a psalm consisting of a lament, a cry, and a praise, a model psalm for Christ’s church to
employ in her prayer life and her faith journey.This evening in Mark 7:31-37, we will consider how Mark reveals Jesus to us as the long-expected Savior and the eternal God who made heaven and earth.
A Brief Townhall Update on the Trustees’ Budget Labors
Members of Grace OPC are encouraged to participate in a brief Townhall meeting down in the Fellowship Hall, prior to the Fellowship Luncheon, to hear an update on the progress of the Trustees in crafting a 2025 Budget for approval at our January 31, 2025 Annual Meeting.
Today, Fellowship Luncheon
Following morning worship, we will hold our monthly fellowship luncheon.
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/
Notification from the Session:
The Session of Grace OPC at our December 1, 2024, Session meeting, passed a motion to erase Yohannes Seifus and Marc Terwilliger from the rolls of Grace OPC in light of their absence from worship here since February of 2021, in accordance with BOCO Form of Government B.3.d.(4).
The Session's made multiple attempts to connect with them and inquire of their spiritual well-being [August 10, September 7, October 4, November1, and November 30 emails and hard copy letter mailed on August 11, 2024], but have not had a response.
The Session has communicated to Mr. Seifu and Mr. Terwilliger the action to erase as well as an invitation to return to worship here and that the Elders stand ready to meet with them regarding any impediments to their fellowshipping with us and in service together for the cause of Christ.
AFTERNOON WORSHIP
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Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Apostolic Greeting
*Call to Worship
*Opening Hymn: “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing” #311
*Prayer of Invocation
Word of God: Isaiah 35:1-10
Pastoral Prayer
*Hymn: “Blessed Jesus, at Your Word" #271
Tithes and Offerings
Word of God: Mark 7:31-37
Preaching of God’s Word: “New Creation”
*Hymn of Response: "We Come, O Christ, to You" #288
*Benediction
*Postlude
(*Please stand if able)
Calendar Events and Notes
THIS WEEK: December 8th - December 14th
Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Revelation (Please see Elder Leo).
Keegan Home Group: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).
Vos Group: Friday, December 13th, 2024 @7:30 a.m. at Keegans & via Zoom. Study of Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics Vol. 1. (Please see Pastor John for more details).
Christmas Lessons & Carols: Saturday, December 14th, 2024, 2024 @ 3 PM. Our Annual Christmas Program, followed by a potluck dinner in the fellowship hall.
NEXT WEEK: December 16th - December 21st
Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Revelation (Please see Elder Leo).
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Bulletin Date: 2024-12-08