The Lord’s Day Worship – April 30, 2023

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:   “Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim”    #284

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Hebrews 12:1-29

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 28. Wherein consists Christ’s exaltation?

Answer. Christ’s exaltation consists in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day.

*Hymn:  “How Long Will Forget Me, Lord?”      #13

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 10:5-19

Preaching of God’s Word:  “The Rod of God’s Anger”

*Hymn of Response:   “God Moves in a Mysterious Way”   #256

*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: Liz Planer

Ushers: Thomas Mack and Tom Del Casale

Media Broadcast: John Hemrick

Next Week:

Nursery: Nancy Hemrick

Ushers: Georgi Kanev and Glenn Crothers

Media Broadcast: Tyler 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 

This morning in Isaiah 10:5-19, we will learn that the only right response to the sovereignty of God in His judgment on the wicked and sanctification of His elect, is a life of gratitude in humility and the fear of the Lord.

This Evening in 2 Samuel 8:1-18, we will see ‘an already, not yet’ account in redemptive history of the triumph of the kingdom of God, an account that ought to encourage Christ’s church in her mission today even as we await the full consummation of the Kingdom of God when Jesus returns.

The Lord’s Supper next Sunday: 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.

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Worship Christ, the Risen King!”   #369

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Luke 17:20-37

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:  “I Was Filled with Joy and Gladness”     #122A

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: 2 Samuel 8:1-18

Preaching of God’s Word:  “Thy Kingdom Come”

*Hymn of Response: “Lead On, O King Eternal”    #544

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS 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.

NEXT WEEK:  May 7th - May 13th

Home groups: 

• Tuesday May 9th, 2023 7:30 PM at Dinaros in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta)
• Wednesday May 10th, 2023 7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Vos Group: May 12th, 2023 7 PM at Keegans. Study of Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics Vol. 1 (See Pastor John for more info)

Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, May 13th, 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 Pastor John

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, May 13th, 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.