The Lord’s Day Worship – November 3, 2024

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing"   #291

*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 107.

What doth the conclusion of the Lord’s prayer teach us?

Answer.

The conclusion of the Lord’s prayer, which is, For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever, Amen, teaches us to take our encouragement in prayer from God only, and in our prayers to praise him, ascribing kingdom, power and glory to him. And in testimony of our desire, and assurance to be heard, we say, Amen.

*Hymn:    “You, Lord, Are the Portion”      #119H

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: Isaiah 35:1-10

Preaching of God’s Word: “The Hope of Glory”

Lord’s Supper

Diaconal Offering:   “Rejoice, Believer, in the Lord" #486

*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:

www.graceopcfairlawn.org

https://youtube.com/@grace-opc

Worship Serving Schedule

This Week:

Ushers: Georgi Kanev and Glenn Crothers

Nursery: Nancy Hemrick and Jaclyn Mack

Media Broadcast: Elias Jimenez

Coffee Hour Refreshments: HaeSung Keegan

Next Week:

Ushers: Thomas Mack and Tom Del Casale

Nursery: Rachel Gripp and Marissa Luna

Media Broadcast: John Hemrick

Coffee Hour Refreshments: [Luncheon]

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 35, we will see how the promised full display of the glory of the Lord in the renewing work of the Lord, is the blessed hope believers need to persevere as His pilgrim people.

This evening in Mark 6:14-30, we will learn that authentic discipleship includes not only being witnesses of the resurrection of Jesus Christ but also suffering for the sake of Christ, enduring with patience, knowing that what lies ahead is a resurrection to a far better life. We will learn that witnessing for Christ and suffering for Christ are interchangeable

Today, 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

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: “Lead On, O King Eternal”    #544

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God:  Hebrews 11:32-40

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn: “I Love the LORD, for He Has Heard My Voice" vv 5-8.    #116A

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: Mark 6:14-30

Preaching of God’s Word: “Obtaining a Better Resurrection”

*Hymn of Response:  "Thee We Adore, Eternal Lord!"  #223

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: November 4th - November 9th

Session Meeting: Monday, November 4th, 2024 @7 p.m. via zoom. The Session will meet for their monthly meeting.

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Revelation (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group:  Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).

Vos Group:  Friday, November 8th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. at Keegans & via zoom. 

Study of Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics Vol. 1. See Pastor John for more details.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast:  Saturday, November 9th, 2024 @9:30 a.m. at the Fellowship Hall. Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son. RSVP Pastor John

Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday,  November 9th, 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:  November 11th - November 16th

Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Revelation (Please see Elder Leo).

Keegan Home Group:  Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).

Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday,  November 16th, 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.