The Lord’s Day Worship – March 5th, 2023

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “Here from All Nations”        #472

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God:  Exodus 20:1-17 

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 20. Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery?

Answer. God having, out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life, did enter into a covenant of grace, to deliver them out of the estate of sin and misery, and to bring them into an estate of salvation by a Redeemer.

*Hymn:    “The Mighty One, Our God” vv.1-3        #50

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 8:1-10

Preaching of God’s Word:   “Come to the Waters”

*Hymn of Response:   “Come to the Waters”         #444

Lord’s Supper

Deacon’s Offering:  “Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee”     #491

*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

Serving Schedule

This Week:

Nursery: Kerith Teschon

Ushers Today: Leo Baratta and Mike Dinaro

Media Broadcast Today: Tyler Teschon

Next Week:

Nursery: Jaclyn Mack

Ushers: Thomas Mack and Tom Del Casale

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

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 from Isaiah 8:1-10 we will learn that the difference between trusting the Lord and His Word, and trusting in ourselves and the World, is the difference between peaceful, satisfying waters and raging, destructive floods.

This evening in 2 Samuel 5:1-16, we will see in the establishment and exaltation of David as King for Israel’s sake, a foreshadow of the resurrection and exaltation of the Lord Jesus as head over all things for the church.

 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.

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!

Apostolic Greeting

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Come, Bless the Lord with One Accord”     #134

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Ephesians 1:1-23 

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:    “My Heart Was Glad to Hear the Welcome Sound”     

#122B

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God:  2 Samuel 5:1-16

Preaching of God’s Word: “Established and Exalted”

*Hymn of Response:  “Jerusalem the Golden”   #468

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: March 5th - March 11th

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

Home groups: 

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

Vos Group: Friday, March 10th,  2023  7 PM. at Keegans. Monthly fellowship involving interaction with and discussion of the Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics (Volume One)

Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, March 11th, 2023  9:30 AM at the Fellowship hall. Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son.

NEXT 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)

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!