The Lord’s Day Worship – October 1, 2023

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:    “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”   #224

*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 50. What is required in the second commandment?

Answer. The second commandment requires the receiving, observing, and keeping pure and entire, all such religious worship and ordinances as God hath appointed in his word.

*Hymn: “Your Word Sheds Light upon My Path”   #119N

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: Psalm 119:105-112

Preaching of God’s Word:  “God’s Alphabet of Truth: Nun – Next Step!”

*Hymn of Response: “O Word of God Incarnate”   #171

*Word of Blessing

* 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

Worship Serving Schedule

This Week:

Ushers: Georgi Kanev and Glenn Crothers

Nursery: Silvia Prince (P)/ Jaclyn Mack (S, if needed)

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

Next Week:

Ushers:  Donny Jerie and Jimmy Holtzman

Nursery:  Liz Planer (P)/ Kerith Teschon (S, if needed)

Media Broadcast: John Hemrick

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 22:1-14, we will see in the Valley of Vision a people doomed to destruction for their rejection of God, reliance on self, and refusal to repent, so that we might by faith see our sin and repent, and receive and rest upon Jesus Christ alone for salvation.

This evening, in 2 Samuel 22:1-20, we will consider the first half of David’s psalm of deliverance as it expresses the depth of love and devotion that Christians have for the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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.

Hemricks on vacation

Elder John and Nancy Hemrick will be away on vacation from September 23 through October 5.

Keegans on vacation

Pastor John and HaeSung will be away on vacation visiting Old Quebec City, Canada, from September 29 through October 12, 2023. Our Session of elders will attend to any pastoral needs that arise. Pastor John will be back in the pulpit to preach on October 15. Rev. Niel Bech will bring God’s Word and officiate the Lord’s Table next Sunday morning; Mr. Kevin Vasquez will exhort in the evening, October 1. Mr. Daryl Updike, a member of Grace OPC Trenton, under-care in the PNJ and a student at Westminster Theological Seminary will exhort in the morning and afternoon on Luncheon Sunday, October 8, 2023.

Grace OPC Family Fall Day Trip to Wightman Farms:

October 14th, Saturday our families and friends will take a day trip to NJ’s Wrightman Farms for a taste of the Fall season. Lots of fun to be had for young and old - Corn Maze, Hayrides, Apple picking ($25 per person). The ticket window opens at 9 AM and closes by 4:30 PM. A sign up/RSVP sheet, including carpooling (parking spaces will be limited at the farm) is available on the back door at church. If you have any question, please see Kitt or Pastor John, or details are available at http://www.wightmanfarms.com/events.html

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:    “All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night”     #158

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Romans 8:28-39

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn:  “How Blest Is He Whose Trespass”    #32B

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: Psalm 103:1-6

Preaching of God’s Word: 

“Forget None”

*Hymn of Response: “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers”   #388

*Word of Blessing

* Please stand if able

Calendar Events and Notes 

THIS WEEK: October 1st - October 7th

Dinaro Home group: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta) 

Outreach at Saddle Brook Park: Saturday, September 30th, 2023 Contact Elder Leo Baratta. The men of Grace OPC meet at the park to witness the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the lost.

NEXT WEEK: October 8th -October 14th

Dinaro Home group: Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of Hebrews (Please see Elder Leo Baratta) 

Mack Home group: Thursday, October 12th, 2023 @7 p.m. in Wyckoff. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 John (Please see Elder John Hemrick)

Vos Group: Friday, October 13th, 2023 @7 p.m. at Keegans. Study of Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics Vol. 1. (Please see Pastor John for more detail)

Family Fall Day Trip & Picnic at Wightman Farms: Saturday, October 14th. 2023 @ 9 a.m. at Wightman Farms, Morristown, NJ.  2nd Annual Family Fall Day Trip to Apple picking and enjoy the fall at the Farm and fellowship.