The Lord’s Day Worship -January 11, 2026

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “Holy, Holy, Holy!"    #230

*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: Colossians 3:1-4 

Pastoral Prayer

Reception of New Members & Administration of Baptism:

*Hymn of Supplication:  "What Blessedness Belongs to Him"       #32A

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." 

Word of God: Philippians 1:21-23 

Preaching of God’s Word: “For Me to Live is Christ”

Hymn of Response:  "Be Thou My Vision"       #462

*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 - Afternoon Worship (Due to the luncheon)

Morning and Afternoon Worship Services are live streamed at:

www.graceopcfairlawn.org

https://youtube.com/@grace-opc

Worship Serving Schedule

This Week:

Ushers:  Leo Baratta and Donny Jerie

Nursery: HaeSung Keegan

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

Coffee Hour Refreshments: [Luncheon]

Next Week:

Ushers:  Mike Dinaro and Glenn Crothers

Nursery: Nancy Hemrick

Media Broadcast: Brandon Silver

Coffee Hour Refreshments: HaeSung Keegan

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 

Sermon Summery

This morning in Philippians 1:21-23, we will see how the life of the Christian is both a faith-union with Christ and a lived life for Christ.

This afternoon in Ezra 4:1-5, we will learn that opposition to our efforts is often a sign that we are doing the right thing and not lose heart but persevere in faith in our conquering King.

Announcement

2025 Annual Congregation Report Due Date

See Nancy Hemrick.

Notice: Annual Meeting

The Congregational Annual Meeting of the members of Grace OPC will take place at 7:00 PM on January 30, 2026 in the sanctuary. The Session is hosting a pizza fellowship from 6:00 to 6:45 PM to assist our families with their dinner schedules. Please RSVP so we will know how much to prepare.

New Members Reception & Covenant Baptism

This morning, January 11, 2026, Mr. Jonathan Carlo Baratta will publicly confess his faith in Christ alone, be baptized and received into communicant membership here at Grace OPC, in accordance with the Book of Church Order, Directory for the Public Worship of God, III. B.2. Members of the Session met with Mr. Baratta on December 28, 2025, and he was examined as to his profession of faith in Christ alone, in accordance with the Directory for the Public Worship of God, IV.A.3.

Fellowship Luncheon

Today, we will hold our monthly Fellowship Luncheon following morning worship, and close the Lord’s Day with afternoon worship.

SAVE THE DATE & RSVP: Grace OPC 3^rd Annual Family Retreat

Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center, April 30^th evening through May 2 noontime.

Calendar Events and Notes for this week: see details on the church calendar & bulletin board

• Tuesday – Dinaro Home Group Bible Study
• Wednesday – Keegan Home Group Bible Study

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Christ Shall Have Dominion”     #421

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn of Supplication:  "O Save Me from My Foes"     #59

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: Ezra 4:1-5

Preaching of God’s Word: “Opposition!”

*Hymn of Response:   "Your Hand, O God, Has Guided"   #416

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)