The Lord’s Day Worship – September 7, 2025

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn:  "Master, Speak! Thy Servant Heareth"   #169

*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

*Hymn of Supplication:  “Almighty God, Your Word Is Cast"      #173

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: James 1:19-25

Preaching of God’s Word: “An Effectual Doer”

Hymn of Response:  “Speak, O Lord”     #172

Lord's Supper

Diaconal Offering: "Blest Be the Tie That Binds"   #409

*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:  Leo Baratta and Georgi Kanev

Nursery: Nancy Hemrick

Media Broadcast: John Hemrick

Coffee Hour Refreshments: Nancy Hemrick

Next Week:

Ushers: Mike Dinaro and Gerald Wisz 

Nursery: HaeSung Keegan

Media Broadcast: Georgi Kanev

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 

Sermon Summary

This morning in James 1:19-25, we will learn how the implanted Word takes root in the heart of the believer and transforms us from forgetful hearers to effectual doers.

This evening in Mark 15:1-15, we will see how Pilate’s effort to grant amnesty to Jesus failed so that the Innocent would die and the guilty would be set free.

Announcement

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.

Next Sunday: Fellowship Luncheon

Next Sunday, we will hold our monthly Fellowship Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. 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 which bring a main dish and a side dish, salad or dessert for you, your family, and a friend!

Calendar Events and Notes for this week: see details on the church calendar & bulletin board

• Tuesday – Dinaro Home Group Bible Study
• Wednesday – Keegan Home Group Bible Study
• Friday – Vos Group at Keegans
• Saturday – Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Apostolic Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: "Rejoice, the Lord is King"      #281

*Prayer of Invocation

Word of God: Psalm 4:1-8

Pastoral Prayer

*Hymn of Supplication: "Though Princes Hound Me for No Cause"   #119U

Tithes and Offerings

Word of God: Mark 15:1-15

Preaching of God’s Word: “Handed Over”

*Hymn of Response: "Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended"       #337

*Benediction

*Postlude    

  (*Please stand if able)