The Lord’s Day Worship – February 19th, 2023

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:   “I Sing the Almighty Power of God”        #250

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Matthew 1:18-25

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 18. Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate wherein man fell?

Answer. The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, consists in the guilt of Adam’s sin, the want of original righteousness, and the corruption of his whole nature, which is commonly called original sin; together with all actual transgressions which proceed from it.

*Hymn:  “O Praise the Lord! The Man is Blest”    #112

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 7:10-25

Preaching of God’s Word:  “Ask for a Sign”

*Hymn of Response:  “Nearer, Still Nearer”      #531

*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

This Week:

Nursery: Maria Ribeiro

Ushers Today: John Hemrick and John Brydon

Media Broadcast Today: Georgi Kanev

Next Week:

Nursery: Liz Planer

Ushers: Joe Ribeiro and Donny Jerie

Media Broadcast: 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 in your heart, don’t hesitate to bring them to our attention. Pastor John 

This morning in Isaiah 7:10-25, we will see how the prophecy of the virgin birth foretells the gracious intervention of God Himself in the lives of those who otherwise, because of sinful unbelief, would not ask for help.

This evening in 2 Samuel 3:22-39, we will learn that though in this world peace will always be fleeting, by the enablement of the Spirit of Christ, the Prince of Peace, we can overcome our own struggles to be at peace with others and pursue peace with others.

Presbytery of New Jersey & Puerto Rico: The Presbytery of New Jersey & Puerto Rico will meet on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Grace OPC in Trenton, Hamilton Township, NJ.

Rev. Niel Bech: Rev. Niel Bech will return to our pulpit to preach on Sunday morning, February 26,2023, to give relief for Pastor John in light of Saturday February 25th’s Presbytery meeting.

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”    #216

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Romans 16:17-27

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:    “The Double-Minded I Abhor”             #119O

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: 2 Samuel 3:22-39

Preaching of God’s Word:  “Unsettling the Kingdom”

*Hymn of Response: “Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word”   #412

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: Feb. 19 - Feb. 25

Trustees Meeting: Monday, February 20th, 2023 7 PM via Zoom. The trustees will meet for their monthly meeting.

Home groups: 

• Tuesday February 21th, 2023 7:30 PM at Dinaro in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta)

Fellowship Pizza & Book Studies Night: Friday, February 24th, 2023  6:30 PM at the Fellowship hall. The men will continue their discussion of John Murray’s book, “Redemption Accomplished and Applied”. The women will begin a discussion in David Powlison’s book  “Good & Angry”.

NEXT WEEK:  Feb. 26 - Mar. 4th

Calendar Coordinators Meeting: Monday, February 27th, 2023 6 PM at the Gripps’ house. Monthly meeting for church calendar.

Home groups: 

• Tuesday February 28th, 2023 7:30 PM at Dinaro in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta)
• Wednesday March 1st, 2023 7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)
• Thursday March 2nd, 2023 6:30 PM~8:30 PM at Macks in Wyckoff. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 John (Please see Elder John Hemrick)

Women’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, March 4th,  2023  9:30 a.m. at the Fellowship hall. Light Breakfast w/tea and coffee and prayer for the lost and found. RSVP to HaeSung Keegan

Baby Sprinkle for Kerith Teschon: Saturday, March 4th,  2023  Noon at the Fellowship hall. Ask more detail and RSVP to HaeSung