The Lord’s Day Worship – January 29, 2023

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood”  #340

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Psalm 51:1-19

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 15. What was the sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created?

Answer. The sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created, was their eating the forbidden fruit.

*Hymn: “God, Be Merciful to Me” vv. 1-5          #51C

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:Matthew 3:1-12

Preaching of God’s Word:    “A Remedy for Fruitless Repentance”

*Hymn of Response:  “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Wretched”   #440

*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

This Week:

Nursery: Kerith Teschon

Ushers Today: Thomas Mack and Tom Del Casale

Media Broadcast Today: Georgi Kanev

Next Week:

Nursery: Rachel Gripp

Ushers: Filipe Cortial and Kitt Gripp

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 Mr. Kevin Vasquez will open God’s Word in Matthew 3:1-12, where we will learn how the closeness of the King requires fruitful repentance from his covenant people.

This evening in 2 Samuel 2:1-11, we will see in David’s prayer for guidance at the dawn of a new beginning for the kingdom of Israel, how we ought to daily pray for guidance in light of our membership of the Kingdom of Christ.

Next Sunday. 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.

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”    #524

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God:Psalm 25:1-22

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:   “Master, Speak! Thy Servant Heareth”       #169

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: 2 Samuel 2:1-11

Preaching of God’s Word: “Prayer for New Beginnings”

*Hymn of Response: “Father, I Know That All My Life” #500

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: Jan. 29 - Feb. 04

Home groups: 

• Tuesday January 31th, 2023 7:30 PM at Dinaro in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta)
• Wednesday February 1st, 2023 7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)
• Thursday February 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 Meeting: Saturday, February 4th, 2023 9:30 AM at the church fellowship hall. Light Breakfast w/tea and coffee and prayer for the lost and found. RSVP to HaeSung Keegan; hkeegan2114@gmail.com

NEXT WEEK:  Feb. 05 - Feb. 11

Session Meeting: Monday, February 6th, 2023 7 PM at the Manse. The Elders will meet for their monthly Session meeting.

Home groups: 

• Tuesday January 31th, 2023 7:30 PM at Dinaro in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta)

Vos Group: Friday, February 10th, 2023 7 PM at the Manse(Keegans). .Monthly fellowship involving interaction with and discussion of the Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics (Volume One). See Pastor John for more info.

The 1st Men’s Prayer Breakfast Meeting: Saturday, February 11th, 2023 9:30 AM at the church fellowship hall. Light Breakfast w/tea and coffee and prayer for the lost and found. RSVP to Pastor Keegan; 2114jjk@gmail.com

Upcoming Week:

Adult Social Dance Night: Friday, February 17th, 2023  8 PM at Georgi Kanev’s Dance A Lot Ballroom Studio. Join us for a night of fun & fellowship while learning some new ballroom dances. The evening will include a time of dance instruction, fellowship, appetizers, and a time of floor dancing. Cost is $35 per person. See Georgi Kanev or Kitt Gripp for more details.