The Lord’s Day Worship – January 19, 2025

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “Holy, Holy, Holy!"   #230

*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: John 1:1-18

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: “Do Good to Me and I Will Live”        #119C  

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 40:1-11

Preaching of God’s Word: “The Revelation of the Glory of the Lord”

Hymn of Response: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus"   #300

*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: Thomas Mack and Tom Del Casale

Nursery: Krystal Jimenez and HaeSung Keegan

Media Broadcast: John Hemrick

Coffee Hour Refreshments: HaeSung Keegan

Next Week:

Ushers: Leo Baratta and Donny Jerie

Nursery: Silvia Prince and Kerith Teschon

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

Coffee Hour Refreshments: Jaclyn Mack

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 40:3-11, we will hear a voice calling for repentance, humility, and trust in anticipation of the coming Comforter and Shepherd of God’s people, the Lord Jesus Christ.

This evening in Mark 8:27-38, we will consider the confession of faith that understands the cost of Christ’s sufferings for our salvation and the corresponding costly call of Christ to follow Him in the pathway of self-denial and crossing bearing.

Notice: Annual Meeting

The Congregational Annual Meeting of the members of Grace OPC will take place at 7:00 PM on January 31, 2025 in the sanctuary. The Session is hosting a pizza fellowship from 6:00 to 6:45 PM to assist our families with their dinner schedules. Please RSVP so we will know how much to prepare.

Ordination and Installation of Zachary Johnson

This Saturday, January 24, at 11:00 at Immanuel OPC in Bellmawr, NJ, Mr. Zachary Johnson will be ordained and installed as pastor, to serve along with Rev. Matt Cole at Immanuel OPC in Bellmawr, NJ.

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 & Conf. Center.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise”    #332

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Psalm 16:1-11

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn: “There Is a Green Hill Far Away"   #347

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: Mark 8:27-38

Preaching of God’s Word: “The Confession of Faith”

*Hymn of Response:  "Take Up Your Cross"   #511

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: January 19th - January 25th

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, January 21st, 2025@7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Revelation (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025@7:30 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).