The Lord’s Day Worship – April 14, 2024

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Shine Thou upon Us, Lord”    #195

*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: Psalm 34:1-22

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 78. What is forbidden in the ninth commandment?

Answer. The ninth commandment forbids whatsoever is prejudicial to truth, or injurious to our own or our neighbor’s good name.

*Hymn: “Lead Me, Lord, Lead Me in Thy Righteousness “ #529

Covenant Baptism: Kathryn Savannah Gripp

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:   1 Peter 3:8-12

Preaching of God’s Word:  “Inheriting a Blessing”

*Hymn of Response:  “Father, I Know That All My Life”    #500

*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  - Trinity Psalter Hymnal Singing (After Luncheon)
• Flex Time   - Afternoon Worship (Due to the Luncheon)

Morning and Afternoon Worship Services are live streamed at:

www.graceopcfairlawn.org

Worship Serving Schedule

This Week:

Ushers: John Hemrick, Kitt Gripp

Nursery: HaeSung Keegan and Deborah Vasquez

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

Coffee Hour Refreshments: [Luncheon]

Next Week:

Ushers: Georgi Kanev and Glenn Crothers

Nursery: Jaclyn Mack and Rachel Gripp

Media Broadcast: Tyler Teschon

Coffee Hour Refreshments: Kerith Teschon

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 1 Peter 3:8-12, we will see how God has purposed for us to inherit a blessing through submission to God in all relationships, enduring hardships and by the Holy Spirit, manifesting the Christ-like inner qualities of a child of God.  

 This afternoon, in Nahum 3:4-7, we will learn the truth about the ugliness of sin, and the warning against being enticed by what looks like on the outside as attractive but what is inside repulsive and deadly, and how in Christ we can know true beauty.

 Today, Fellowship Luncheon, following morning worship, we will hold our monthly fellowship luncheon. These delicious luncheons are a potluck meal. All are welcome to stay and enjoy the fellowship meal together.

Covenant Baptism: During the morning worship service, Kitt and Rachel Gripp will present their daughter, Kathryn for covenant baptism in accordance with BOCO Directory for the Public Worship of God III.B.I.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “Give to Our God Immortal Praise”  #215

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God:  1 John 2:1-17

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:   “You Gods and Rulers, Can You Claim”    #58

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God:   Nahum 3:4-7 

Preaching of God’s Word:  “The Beauty of Christ”

*Hymn of Response:  “O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus!"   #463

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: April 14th- April 20th

Trustees Meeting: Monday, April 15th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. via zoom. The trustees will meet for their monthly meeting.

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday,  April 17th, 2024 @7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).

THIS WEEK: April 21st- April 27th

Calendar Coordinators Meeting: Monday, April 22nd, 2024 @6:00 p.m. at Keegans. Monthly meeting for crafting the church events calendar.

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday,  April 24th, 2024 @7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).

Mack Home Group: Wednesday,  April 24th, 2024 @7 p.m. in Wyckoff. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 John (Please see Elder John Hemrick).

Friday Night Fellowship & Book Studies: Friday,  April 26th, 2024 @6:30 p.m. at Fellowship Hall & via zoom.  Men: “Redemption Accomplished & Applied”; Women: “Good & Angry”. Pizza at 6:30pm, RSVP Pastor John for pizza.