The Lord’s Day Worship – November 24, 2024
MORNING WORSHIP
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Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Apostolic Greeting
*Call to Worship
*Opening Hymn: “O Father, You Are Sovereign" #233
*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: Colossians 1:1-14
Pastoral Prayer
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty,
Maker of Heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary;
suffered under Pontius Pilate;
was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended into hell;
the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from there he shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit;
the holy catholic church;
the communion of saints;
the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body;
and the life everlasting. Amen.
*Hymn: “O God, We Praise Thee” #210
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."
Word of God: Isaiah 37:21-38
Preaching of God’s Word: “An Answer for All Ages”
Hymn of Response: “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above" #214
*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
- 6:00 p.m. - Evening Worship
Morning and Evening Worship Services are live streamed at:
https://youtube.com/@grace-opc
Worship Serving Schedule
This Week:
Ushers: John Hemrick and Gerald Wisz
Nursery: Deborah Vasquez and Kerith Teschon
Media Broadcast: Tyler Teschon
Coffee Hour Refreshments: Deborah Vasquez
Next Week:
Ushers: Mike Dinaro and Elias Jimenez
Nursery: Silvia Prince and Kerith Teschon
Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev
Coffee Hour Refreshments: Caroline Platt
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 37:21-38, we will see how God answers our prayers for His ultimate purpose and glory, and for our ultimate good in Jesus Christ.
This evening in Mark 6:53-7:23, we will learn how holding to the tradition of men in opposition to the Word of God is both a denial of and evidence of a depraved heart.
Notice: Trustees Call for a Special Corporation Meeting
“The Trustees of Grace OPC, with the encouragement of the Session, are calling for a special congregational meeting on December 1, 2024, following the morning benediction and the meeting will take place in the sanctuary.
The purpose of the meeting is for the Trustees to ask the membership of Grace OPC to approve the allocation of a total of $10800 from the Capital Improvements Fund ($2000) and from the General Funds ($8800) to cover cost of the Estimate to replace the front porch steps ($7800; see attachment) and to insure the work is completed in the event of any unforeseen obstacles ($3000). Lord willing, the final cost will be closer to the estimate. Further, the Trustees ask that the members' vote in the affirmative would grant the Trustees the authorization to secure the services of Cowboy Landscaping to begin the work, ideally on Dec. 2.”
Next Sunday: 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.
SAVE-THE-DATE:
April 25-26, 2025, Second Annual Family Retreat
Our Second Annual Family Retreat will be held on April 25-26, 2025, at Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center;
https://www.tuscarora.org/
EVENING WORSHIP
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Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Apostolic Greeting
*Call to Worship
*Opening Hymn: “The Earth and Its Riches” #24B
*Prayer of Invocation
Word of God: Deuteronomy 30:1-14
Pastoral Prayer
*Hymn: “How Blessed Are Those Upright in Their Way" #119A
Tithes and Offerings
Word of God: Mark 6:53-7:23
Preaching of God’s Word: “A Heart for the Word”
*Hymn of Response: "Nothing but the Blood" #278
*Benediction
*Postlude
(*Please stand if able)
Calendar Events and Notes
THIS WEEK: November 24th - November 30th
Calendar Coordinators Meeting: Monday, November 25th, 2024 @ 6 p.m. at Hemricks. Monthly meeting for crafting the church events calendar.
Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Revelation (Please see Elder Leo).
Thanksgiving Eve Service: Wednesday, November 27th, 2024, 2024 @7 p.m. at the church.
Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday, November 30th, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations. Contact Elder Leo or Pastor John.
NEXT WEEK: December 1st - December 7th
Session Meeting: Monday, December 2nd, 2024 @7 p.m. via zoom. The Session will meet for their monthly meeting.
Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Revelation (Please see Elder Leo).
Keegan Home Group: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).
Joint Men & Women’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, December 7th, 2024, 2024 @9:30 a.m. at the Fellowship Hall. RSVP to pastor John & HaeSung
Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday, December 7, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations. Contact Elder Leo or Pastor John.
-
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Apostolic Greeting
*Call to Worship
*Opening Hymn: “O Father, You Are Sovereign" #233
*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: Colossians 1:1-14
Pastoral Prayer
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty,
Maker of Heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary;
suffered under Pontius Pilate;
was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended into hell;
the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from there he shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit;
the holy catholic church;
the communion of saints;
the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body;
and the life everlasting. Amen.
*Hymn: “O God, We Praise Thee” #210
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."
Word of God: Isaiah 37:21-38
Preaching of God’s Word: “An Answer for All Ages”
Hymn of Response: “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above" #214
*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
- 6:00 p.m. - Evening Worship
Morning and Evening Worship Services are live streamed at:
https://youtube.com/@grace-opc
Worship Serving Schedule
This Week:
Ushers: John Hemrick and Gerald Wisz
Nursery: Deborah Vasquez and Kerith Teschon
Media Broadcast: Tyler Teschon
Coffee Hour Refreshments: Deborah Vasquez
Next Week:
Ushers: Mike Dinaro and Elias Jimenez
Nursery: Silvia Prince and Kerith Teschon
Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev
Coffee Hour Refreshments: Caroline Platt
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 37:21-38, we will see how God answers our prayers for His ultimate purpose and glory, and for our ultimate good in Jesus Christ.
This evening in Mark 6:53-7:23, we will learn how holding to the tradition of men in opposition to the Word of God is both a denial of and evidence of a depraved heart.
Notice: Trustees Call for a Special Corporation Meeting
“The Trustees of Grace OPC, with the encouragement of the Session, are calling for a special congregational meeting on December 1, 2024, following the morning benediction and the meeting will take place in the sanctuary.
The purpose of the meeting is for the Trustees to ask the membership of Grace OPC to approve the allocation of a total of $10800 from the Capital Improvements Fund ($2000) and from the General Funds ($8800) to cover cost of the Estimate to replace the front porch steps ($7800; see attachment) and to insure the work is completed in the event of any unforeseen obstacles ($3000). Lord willing, the final cost will be closer to the estimate. Further, the Trustees ask that the members' vote in the affirmative would grant the Trustees the authorization to secure the services of Cowboy Landscaping to begin the work, ideally on Dec. 2.”
Next Sunday: 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.
SAVE-THE-DATE:
April 25-26, 2025, Second Annual Family Retreat
Our Second Annual Family Retreat will be held on April 25-26, 2025, at Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center;
https://www.tuscarora.org/
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Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Apostolic Greeting
*Call to Worship
*Opening Hymn: “The Earth and Its Riches” #24B
*Prayer of Invocation
Word of God: Deuteronomy 30:1-14
Pastoral Prayer
*Hymn: “How Blessed Are Those Upright in Their Way" #119A
Tithes and Offerings
Word of God: Mark 6:53-7:23
Preaching of God’s Word: “A Heart for the Word”
*Hymn of Response: "Nothing but the Blood" #278
*Benediction
*Postlude
(*Please stand if able)
Calendar Events and Notes
THIS WEEK: November 24th - November 30th
Calendar Coordinators Meeting: Monday, November 25th, 2024 @ 6 p.m. at Hemricks. Monthly meeting for crafting the church events calendar.
Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Revelation (Please see Elder Leo).
Thanksgiving Eve Service: Wednesday, November 27th, 2024, 2024 @7 p.m. at the church.
Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday, November 30th, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations. Contact Elder Leo or Pastor John.
NEXT WEEK: December 1st - December 7th
Session Meeting: Monday, December 2nd, 2024 @7 p.m. via zoom. The Session will meet for their monthly meeting.
Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Revelation (Please see Elder Leo).
Keegan Home Group: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).
Joint Men & Women’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, December 7th, 2024, 2024 @9:30 a.m. at the Fellowship Hall. RSVP to pastor John & HaeSung
Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday, December 7, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations. Contact Elder Leo or Pastor John.
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Bulletin Date: 2024-11-24