The Lord’s Day Worship – August 7, 2022

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn  “When Morning Gilds the Skies”  #157

*Prayer

Word of God -  Exodus 20:1-17 p. 65; Deuteronomy 10:12-13 p. 165

Prayer

*Hymn  “O Fountain of Unceasing Grace”  #458

Tithes and Offerings

*Doxology  #567

Word of God  -  Galatians 6:17-18 p. 997

Preaching of God’s Word

“The Mark of the Christian”

*Hymn of Response

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”  #338

Lord’s Supper

Deacon’s Offering

*Hymn  “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” #402

*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

Nursery Today: Nancy Hemrick

 Nursery next week: Kerith Teschon

Ushers Today: Thomas Mack and Tom Del Casale

Ushers next week: Filipe Cortial and Kitt Gripp

Media Broadcast Today: Georgi Kanev

 Media Broadcast next week: Elias Jimenez

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 on your heart, don’t hesitate to bring them to our attention.

This morning we will conclude our studies in Paul’s Letter to the Galatians by considering how those who will walk by the rule of the Gospel of God’s grace, bear the marks of their self- sacrificing, Christ-exalting life, even as His grace sustains them in their suffering. 

This evening in 1 Samuel 21 we will learn how quickly danger can be multiplied when faith gives way to fear, but also how quick our God is to return to us when we return to Him.

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. The cups in the outer rim contain wine; the inner rims contain grape juice.

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn “Lord, My Weak Thought in Vain Would Climb” #225

*Prayer

Word of God  - Psalm 34:1-22 p. 479

 Prayer

*Hymn “Through All the Changing Scenes of Life” #34C

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God  -  1 Samuel 21:1-15 p. 255

Preaching of God’s Word

“Why Are You Alone?”

*Hymn of Response  “O God, Be Merciful”  #56

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

Calendar Events and Notes for August 7th to August 14th

This Week:

- Session Meeting: Monday, August 8, 2022 7 pm at the Manse.

- Vos Group: Because of the Corporation Meeting on July 8, the Monthly Meeting of the Vos Group will be Friday, August 12, 2022 at 7PM at the Manse / Keegan’s home at 151 S. Broadway (across the lawn from the church building). *Note: this fellowship and discussion of Volume One of Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics is for men and women! See Pastor John for more info.

- Outreach at the Park: Saturday August 13th, 2022 10:30 am weather permitting. (Please contact Elder Leo Baratta @ 201-967-1103)

Next week:

 - Fellowship Luncheon Sunday, August 14, 2022: Here is a description of what to expect: We will hold our monthly fellowship luncheon after the morning service. 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. Looking forward to this wonderful time of food and fellowship together!

- Home Groups: Various Locations (Montvale, Fair Lawn, Wykoff)

 Upcoming week:

- Family Music Night: Friday August 19th, 2022 7p.m.

- Sunday School Teacher’s meeting: August 29th, 2022 7:00 p.m.

Save the Date:

- Men’s Barbecue Night: Friday, September 16th, 2022 at the Hemricks (RSVP to Elder John Hemrick @862-203-9707)

 - Family Game Night: September 23rd, 2022 7:00 p.m.

- Family Fall Picnic at the Farm: October 15th, 2022 at the Wightman’s Farm NJ.