The Lord’s Day Worship – January 12, 2025
MORNING WORSHIP
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Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Apostolic Greeting
*Call to Worship
*Opening Hymn: “Praise the Savior Now and Ever" #335
*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: Romans 5:1-11
Pastoral Prayer
The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds;
God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God;
begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made.
Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son;
who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.
And I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church.
I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.*Hymn: “LORD, from the Depths to You I Cry!” #130A
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: Isaiah 40:1-2
Preaching of God’s Word: “Comfort, Comfort Ye My People”
Hymn of Response: “Comfort, Comfort Ye My People" #298
*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:
https://youtube.com/@grace-opc
Worship Serving Schedule
This Week:
Ushers: Georgi Kanev and Glenn Crothers
Nursery: Nancy Hemrick and Deborah Vasquez
Media Broadcast: Elias Jimenez
Coffee Hour Refreshments: [Luncheon]
Next Week:
Ushers: Thomas Mack and Tom Del Casale
Nursery: Krystal Jimenez and HaeSung Keegan
Media Broadcast: John Hemrick
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
This morning in Isaiah 40:1-2, we will hear a message of comfort that speaks to the humble and contrite heart about the kindness of God in Christ that delivers sinners from an estate of sin and misery and brings them into an estate of salvation.
This afternoon in Mark 8:22-26, we will learn from Jesus’ two-stage healing of the blind man that spiritual understanding is the sovereign gift and work of Christ alone that results in saving faith.
This Sunday: Fellowship Luncheon
This Sunday, January 12, we will hold our monthly Fellowship Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall.
Notice: Annual Meeting
The Congregational Annual Meeting of the members of Grace OPC will take place at 7:00 PM on January 31, 2025 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.
A Brief Townhall Update on the Trustees’ Budget Labors
Members of Grace OPC are encouraged to participate in a brief Townhall meeting down in the Fellowship Hall, prior to the Fellowship Luncheon, to hear an update on the progress of the Trustees in crafting a 2025 Budget for approval at our January 31, 2025 Annual Meeting.
SAVE-THE-DATE
April 25-26, 2025 Second Annual Family Retreat
Our 2nd Annual Family Retreat will be held on April 25-26, 2025 at Tuscarora Inn & Conf. Center.
AFTERNOON WORSHIP
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Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Apostolic Greeting
*Call to Worship
*Opening Hymn: “All Things Bright and Beautiful” #251
*Prayer of Invocation
Word of God: Psalm 36:1-12
Pastoral Prayer
*Hymn: ““Transgression Speaks to Wicked Man” vv. 6-10" #36B
Tithes and Offerings
Word of God: Mark 8:22-26
Preaching of God’s Word: “The Touch That Gives Sight”
*Hymn of Response: "Amazing Grace!" #433
*Benediction
*Postlude
(*Please stand if able)
Calendar Events and Notes
THIS WEEK: January 12th - January 18th
Trustees Meeting: Monday, January 13th, 2025 @7 p.m. via zoom. The Trustees will meet for their monthly meeting.
Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, January 14th, 2025@7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Revelation (Please see Elder Leo).
Keegan Home Group: Wednesday, January 15th, 2025@7:30 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).
NEXT WEEK: January 20th - January 25th
Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, January 21st, 2025@7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Revelation (Please see Elder Leo).
Keegan Home Group: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 @7:30 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).
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Bulletin Date: 2025-01-12