The Lord’s Day Worship – August 2, 2026

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art”     #282

*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

*Hymn of Supplication: "You, O God, Reject and Spurn Us"  vv. 1-5     #60

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 63:15-19

Preaching of God’s Word: “Look Down from Heaven!”

Hymn of Response: "O Christ, Our King, Creator, Lord"     #279

Lord's Supper

Diaconal Offering:  "My Soul, Bless the Lord! " vv. 15-17     #104B

*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:  Gerald Wisz and Elias Jimenez

Nursery: Unstaffed

Media Broadcast: Elias Jimenez

Coffee Hour Refreshments: Caroline Platt

Next Week:

Ushers: Leo Baratta and Donny Jerie

Nursery: Unstaffed

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

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 

Sermon Summary

This morning in Isaiah 63:15-19, we will hear a confession of faith that longs for the presence  of our heavenly Father, while acknowledging that it is our sin that keeps us from experiencing greater intimacy with God.

This evening in Nehemiah 5:14-19, we will learn that sacrificial, selfless service to Christ is the result of a sanctified fear of the Lord and compassion for God’s people.

Announcement

Nursery Note from the Session:

Due to a limited pool of nursery workers, at this time, the Nursery will be “Unstaffed” on our Serving Schedule. To aid our young families, the Cloak Room has been “repurposed” as a Baby Break Room for our parents to have a ‘way station’ before returning with their children to worship.

Crossroads Addictions Ministry: Thurs., from 7:30-9:00 PM in Fellowship Hall.

Today, The Lord’s Supper.

All who have publicly confessed faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and are members in good standing in a Bible believing church, and who, in accordance with the Scriptures, have examined their hearts, may participate in the Lord’s Supper. If you are a visitor 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.

Saturday: Men & Women’s Prayer Breakfast, Women’s Book Study

Saturday, July 11, the monthly Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be held in Fellowship Hall, and the Women’s Prayer Breakfast & Book Study will be held in the Manse, beginning a 9:30 AM.

Monthly Fellowship Luncheon Next Week: Sunday August 9, 2026.

Session Meeting

The Elders will meet Monday, August 3, for their monthly Session meeting.

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

• Monday – Session Meeting
• Tuesday – Dinaro Home Group Bible Study
• Wednesday – Keegan Home Group Bible Study
• Thursday - C. A. M. at the Fellowship Hall
• Saturday – Men & Women’s Prayer Breakfast, Women's Book Study

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: "We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer Creator"     #247

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn of Supplication: "I Have Followed Truth and Justice"      #119P

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: Nehemiah 5:14-19 

Preaching of God’s Word: “Sacrificial Service”

*Hymn of Response: "On the Good and Faithful"  #484

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)