The Lord’s Day Worship – July 9th, 2023

 Prelude

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:   “God the Lord Is Known in Judah”    #76

*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

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 38. hat benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?

Answer. At the resurrection, believers, being raised up in glory, shall be openly acknowledged and acquitted in the day of judgment, and made perfectly blessed in the full enjoying of God to all eternity.

*Hymn:  “Sing Aloud to God Our Strength”    #81A

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 15-16

Preaching of God’s Word:   “Compassion for the Lost”

*Hymn of Response:  “Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun”   #417

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

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

Worship Serving Schedule

Today:

Nursery: Rachel Gripp

Ushers: Thomas Mack and Kitt Gripp

Media Broadcast: Kitt Gripp

Next Week:

Nursery: HaeSung Keegan

Ushers: John Hemrick and Tom Del Casale

Media Broadcast: John Hemrick

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 15-16, we will learn how the love of God towards us when we were yet sinners, enables us to have compassion on the nations who will perish without Christ.

This afternoon in 2 Samuel 14, we see how a partial restoration leads to a temporary ceasefire in human relationships, but a full restoration through faith in Christ results in an unbreakable communion bond with God.

Fellowship Luncheon Today: Here is a description of what to expect; following morning worship, we will hold our monthly fellowship luncheon. 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!

Trinity Psalter Hymnal Singing: Stay after luncheon for singing of the Trinity Psalter Hymnal.

Prelude

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Father, Again in Jesus’ Name We Meet”   #168

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Pastoral Prayer

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

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: 2 Samuel 14:1-33

Preaching of God’s Word: “True Restoration”

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

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: July 9TH -July 15th

Home groups: 

• Tuesday July 11th, 2023 7:30 PM at Dinaros in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta)
• Wednesday July 12th, 2023 7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Vos Group: Friday, July 14th, 2023 7 PM. Study of Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics Vol. 1

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, July 15th, 2023 Contact Elder Leo Baratta. The men of Grace OPC meet at the park to witness the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the lost.

Next WEEK: July 16th -July 22th

Trustees Meeting: Monday, July 17th, 2023 7 PM via Zoom. The Trustees will meet for their monthly meeting.

Home groups: 

• Tuesday July 18th, 2023 7:30 PM at Dinaros in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta)
• Wednesday July 19th, 2023 7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)
• Thursday July 20th, 2023 7 PM at Macks in WycKoff. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 John (Please see Elder John Hemrick)

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, July 22th, 2023 Contact Elder Leo Baratta. The men of Grace OPC meet at the park to witness the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the lost.