The Lord’s Day Worship – March 12, 2023

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “O God, We Praise Thee”        #210

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Hebrews 2:1-18 

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 21. Who is the redeemer of God’s elect?

Answer. The only Redeemer of God’s elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being The eternal Son of God, became, and so was, and continues to be, God and man in two distinct natures, and one person, forever.

*Hymn:    “How Shall They Hear the Word of God”        #445

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 8:11-18

Preaching of God’s Word:  “God is My Sanctuary”

*Hymn of Response:   “If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee”         #474

*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

Serving Schedule

This Week:

Nursery: Jaclyn Mack

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 in Isaiah 8:11-18 we will learn that the reward of walking in God’s ways and living in the fear of the Lord always, is the presence of God Himself with us as our sanctuary in this life and in the life to come.

This afternoon in 2 Samuel 5:17-25, we will see how our faith in Christ is tested immediately by the enemy of our soul and that the faith that withstands and stands is a faith that continuously and prayerfully, relies on the Lord.

Fellowship Luncheon Today: Following the morning worship we will be having our monthly fellowship potluck luncheon. Please plan to join us!

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “A Mighty Fortress”     #244

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Ephesians 6:10-24 

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:    “I Love You, Lord, My Strength” vv. 1-4       #18B

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: 2 Samuel 5:17-25 

Preaching of God’s Word:  “Act Promptly”

*Hymn of Response: “All Authority and Power”    #424

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: March 12th - March 18th

Home groups: 

• Tuesday March 14th, 2023 7:30 PM at Dinaro in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta)
• Wednesday March 15th, 2023 7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)
• Thursday March 16th, 2023 6:30 PM~8:30 PM at Macks in Wyckoff. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 John (Please see Elder John Hemrick)

Family Game Night: Friday, March 17th,  2023  5:30-8:30 PM. at the Fellowship Hall. Enjoy pizza and puzzles & board games. 5:30 PM starts for Parents with Children. RSVP Pastor John at 2114jjk@gmail.com.

NEXT WEEK:  March 19th - March 25th

Trustees Meeting: Monday, March 20th, 2023 7 PM Via Zoom. The Trustees meet for their monthly meeting.

Home groups: 

• Tuesday March 21th, 2023 7:30 PM at Dinaro in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta)
• Wednesday March 22th, 2023 7 PM at Keegans in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John)

Upcoming Next WEEK

Good Friday Service: Friday, April 7th, 2023 7 PM at the church. Traditional Worship Service centering on the meaning of the death of Christ

Save The Date: Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 for Rachel Gripp’s Baby Shower. More details coming soon!