The Lord’s Day Worship – April 23, 2023

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:   “Arise, O God”    #418

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Hebrews 4:1-16

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 27. Wherein did Christ’s humiliation consist?

Answer. Christ’s humiliation consisted in his being born, and that in a low condition, made under the law, undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God, and the cursed death of the cross, in being buried, and continuing under the power of death for a time.

*Hymn:  “Speak, O Lord”      #172

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."  #567

Word of God:   Isaiah 9:8-10:4

Preaching of God’s Word: “The Message of the Cross”

*Hymn of Response:   “Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness”   #457

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

 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

Serving Schedule

Today:

Nursery: Jaclyn Mack

Ushers: Leo Baratta and Mike Dinaro

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

Next Week:

Nursery: Liz Planer

Ushers: Thomas Mack and Tom Del Casale

Media Broadcast: John Hemrick

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 

This morning in Isaiah 9:8-10:4, we will learn how the message of the Cross is the antidote for the poison of pride that hardens a heart to voice of God’s Word.

This Evening in Ecclesiastes 5:1-7, Mr. Kevin Vasquez will contrast our proneness to make promises that we often fail to keep, with the perfect obedience of Christ to the Father’s will.

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “All You That Fear Jehovah’s Name”   #22B

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Psalm 65:1-13 

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:  “O Hear My Urgent Cry”     #61B

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God:  Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Preaching of God’s Word: “Pay What You Vow”

*Hymn of Response: “O Jesus, I Have Promised”    #188

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK:  April 23rd - April 29th

Calendar coordinators Meeting: Monday, April 24th, 2023 6 PM at the Keegans. Monthly meeting for crafting the church events calendar

Fellowship and Book Studies Night: Friday, April 28th, 2023 6:30 PM at the church Fellowship Hall. RSVP to Pastor Keegan for pizza order. 

Men’s group is continuing to study on: “Redemption Accomplished & Applied”; Women’s group is studying on: “Good & Angry”

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, April 29th, 2023 Contact Elder Leo Baratta. The men of Grace OPC meet at the park to witness the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the lost.

NEXT WEEK:  April 30th - May 6th

Session Meeting: Monday, May 1st, 2023 7 PM at the Manse.  The Elders will meet for their monthly Session meeting.

Home groups: 

• • Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 7:30 PM at Dinaros in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta)
  • Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)
  • Thursday May 4th, 2023 6:30 PM at Macks in Wyckoff. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 John (Please see Elder John Hemrick)

Women’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, May 6th, 2023 9:30 AM at the Church Fellowship Hall. Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son. Please RSVP to HaeSung Keegan

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, May 6th, 2023 Contact Elder Leo Baratta. The men of Grace OPC meet at the park to witness the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the lost.