The Lord’s Day Worship – March 2, 2025

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “Give Praise to God"   #220

*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

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: "Now unto Jehovah, Ye Sons of the Mighty". #29B 

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." 

Sermon Text: Isaiah 42:10-17

Preaching of God’s Word: “Give Praise to God”

Hymn of Response: "How Marvelous, How Wise, How Great"    #437

Lord’s Supper

Diaconal Offering: "Jesus, Master, Whose I Am"  #537

*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: Leo Baratta and Donny Jerie

Nursery: Silvia Prince and HaeSung Keegan

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

Coffee Hour Refreshments: Nancy Hemrick

Next Week:

Ushers: John Hemrick and Gerald Wisz

Nursery: Deborah Vasquez and Kerith Teschon

Media Broadcast: Tyler Teschon

Coffee Hour Refreshments: [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 42:10-17, we will learn to sing with renewed wonder and praise as that portion of worship that reflects a deepening understanding of the mighty salvation God has wrought, in sending His only begotten Son to be our Redeemer.

This evening in Mark 10:1-12, we will consider the hardness of heart that seeks a way out of covenant commitment in marriage rather than obedience to God’s original design, and yet the grace of God in Christ that mends the broken heart with His everlasting love and compassion.

Today, 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.

Reception of New Members and Baptism

Corey & Sara O’Neill, having met with the Session and having been examined as to their profession of faith in Christ, will be received into membership of Grace OPC Fair Lawn, during the Lord’s Day morning worship of March 9, upon their reaffirmation of faith in accordance with BOCO Directory for the Public Worship of God IV.E. and will present their son Joseph Jacob for baptism in accordance with BOCO Directory for the Public Worship of God III.B.1.

Next Sunday: Fellowship Luncheon

Next Sunday, we will hold our monthly Fellowship Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. Here is a description of what to expect; following morning worship, we will hold our monthly fellowship luncheon. These delicious luncheons are a potluck meal. We ask everyone who is able to join us to please bring a main dish and a side dish, salad or dessert. Bring enough for you, your family, and a friend!

Calendar Events and Notes for this week: see details on the church calendar

• Monday – Session Meeting
• Tuesday - Dinaro Homegroup
• Wednesday- Keegan Homegroup
• Saturday – Men’s Prayer Breakfast, RSVP to Pastor John

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now”    #162

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Genesis 2:18-25

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn: “Lord, My Weak Thought in Vain Would Climb"   #225

Tithes and Offerings

Sermon Text: Mark 9:38-50

Preaching of God’s Word: “Always Together”

*Hymn of Response:  "Abide with Me"   #159

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)