The Lord’s Day Worship – May 19, 2024

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “The Lord’s My Shepherd”    #23A

*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: Matthew 6:19-34

Pastoral Prayer

Westminster Shorter Catechism:

Question 83. Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous?

Answer. Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others.

*Hymn:  “How Long Will You Forget Me, O Lord?”     #13

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."  #568

Word of God:   Psalm 13:1-6

Preaching of God’s Word:   “Not Long”

*Hymn of Response: “Before the Throne of God Above”    #277

*Benediction

*Postlude      

(*Please stand if able)

Sunday School & Worship Hours

•  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

This Week:

Ushers: Georgi Kanev and Glenn Crothers

Nursery: Nancy Hemrick and Kerith Teschon

Media Broadcast: Jimmy Holtzman

Coffee Hour Refreshments: [Luncheon]

Next Week:

Ushers: Thomas Mack and Tom Del Casale

Nursery: HaeSung Keegan and Deborah Vasquez

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

Coffee Hour Refreshments: Jaclyn Mack

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 

Today we welcome back Mr. Daryl Updike to the Pulpit. Daryl is under care in the Presbytery of New Jersey & Puerto Rico and is studying for the gospel ministry at Westminster Theological Seminary.

This morning in Psalm 13, we will be reminded, “Even when you think God is not there, He is with you. No matter how dark it gets, Jesus is your light. You can still praise knowing God's love is never wavering.”

This afternoon in Psalm 14, “We will hear about the foolishness of not only saying, but living like there is no God. You will also hear of how many of us were once fools and now have been made righteous.”

Today, Fellowship Luncheon: Following morning worship, we will hold our monthly fellowship luncheon. These delicious luncheons are a potluck meal. All are welcome to stay and enjoy the fellowship meal together.

Keegans on Vacation: May 13-20, Pastor John and HaeSung will be on their first week of vacation, attending the Harvey Cedar Pastor’s Conference.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy!”  #230

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God:  Romans 3:1-31

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:   “The Fool Speaks in His Heart”    #14

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God:   Psalm 14:1-7

Preaching of God’s Word: “You Fool”

*Hymn of Response:  “God is Our Refuge and Our Strength”   #46B

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: May 19th - May 25th

Trustees Meeting: Monday, May 20th, 2024 @7 p.m. via zoom. The trustees will meet for their monthly meeting.

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday,  May 22nd, 2024 @7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).

Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday,  May 25th, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations.

NEXT WEEK:   May 26th - June 1st

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group: Wednesday,  May 29th, 2024 @7 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).

Friday Night Fellowship & Book Studies: Friday,  May 31st, 2024 @6:30 p.m. at Fellowship Hall and via Zoom, and RSVP Pastor John for pizza at 6:30pm.  Men’s book: “Redemption Accomplished & Applied” by John Murray; Women’s book: ‘Good & Angry” by David Powlison.

Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday,  June 1st, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations.