The Lord’s Day Worship – July 2nd, 2023

 Prelude

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:   “Now Thank We All Our God”    #181

*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:   Exodus 20:1-17

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 37. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death?

Answer. The souls of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness, and do immediately pass into glory; and their bodies, being still united to Christ, do rest in their graves till the resurrection.

*Hymn:  “Now Israel May Say”    #124

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 14:1-32

Preaching of God’s Word:  “Sovereign Grace for the Weary & Oppressed”

*Hymn of Response:  “’Tis Not That I Did Choose Thee”   #428

Lord’s Supper

Deacon’s Offering: “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”        #397

*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

Worship Serving Schedule

Today:

Nursery: Liz Planer

Ushers: Leo Baratta and Glenn Crothers

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

Next Week:

Nursery: Rachel Gripp

Ushers: Thomas Mack and Kitt Gripp

Media Broadcast: Kitt Gripp

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 14, we will ask ourselves this question: in light of the promise of rescue and rest in the Lord Jesus Christ, and the polar opposite experience of upheaval and destruction in the world, where do we turn when weary and oppressed?

This evening in 2 Samuel 14, we will learn from the fallout of the fall of David how to overcome sin and temptation through our union with Christ, and find grace to bear with the consequences of our past sins.

The Lord’s Supper Today: 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.

 Fellowship Luncheon Next Sunday: 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!

Prelude

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Holy God, We Praise Your Name”   #229

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Romans 5:12-21 

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn: “Transgression Speaks to Wicked Men”   # 36B

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: 2 Samuel 13:1-39

Preaching of God’s Word: “The Fallout from the Fall” 

*Hymn of Response: “Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted”    #342

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: July 2nd -July 8th

The 4th of July Church Picnic: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 1:00-5:00 PM. RSVP Sign up on the back bulletin board. Hot dogs and hamburgers are provided. Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. 

Home groups: 

Wednesday July 5th, 2023 7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, July 8th, 2023 9:30 AM. RSVP to Pastor John. Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son.

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, July 8th, 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 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.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, July 8th, 2023 9:30 AM. RSVP to Pastor John. Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son.

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, July 8th, 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.