The Lord’s Day Worship – September 8, 2024
MORNING WORSHIP
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Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Apostolic Greeting
*Call to Worship
*Opening Hymn: “Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain” #356
*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: Philippians 3:1-21
Pastoral Prayer
Westminster Shorter Catechism:
Question 99.
What rule has God given for our direction in prayer?
Answer.
The whole word of God is of use to direct us in prayer; but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which Christ taught his disciples, commonly called
the Lord’s prayer.*Hymn: “In You, O LORD, I Cry” vv. 1-2, 5-8 #28
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 31:1-9
Preaching of God’s Word: “Put No Confidence in the Flesh”
*Hymn of Response: "How Firm a Foundation" #243
*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: Thomas Mack and Tom Del Casale
Nursery: Silvia Prince and Nancy Hemrick
Media Broadcast: John Hemrick
Coffee Hour Refreshments: Kerith Teschon
Next Week:
Ushers: John Hemrick and Kitt Gripp
Nursery: Kerith Teschon and Rachel Gripp
Media Broadcast: Kitt Gripp
Coffee Hour Refreshments: Rachel Gripp
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 31:1-9, we will hear the warning not to put any confidence in politics, people, or possessions, but to trust in God and His unchanging promise of salvation and security found in the gospel of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
This evening in Mark 4:26-34 we will learn the spiritual nature of the appearance of the kingdom of God and of the growth of the kingdom of God, and our participation in both as disciples of Christ.
Special Sunday School Presentation: The Work in Panama
During Sunday School (9:45 AM) we meet together via zoom conferencing, to hear a report from our own Rey Gaskin on the mission work in Panama. We were excited to hear in greater detail how a small, but growing group of believers is seeking to be gathered as mission work in Panama!The Work in Panama has been adopted by our Sunday School classes as our project for 2024.We will collect a free will offering for the work of Panama during the offertory portion of our morning worship service.Pastor John on Study Leave (9/9 - 9/15)
Pastor John will be on his annual Study Leave from Monday, September 9 through Sunday, September 15. Pastoral Intern Israel Quaresmo from Pompton Plains Reformed Bible Church URCNA will exhort in the morning; Rev. Young Jae Lee will return to preach in the evening service.SAVE-THE-DATE:
October 19, 2024, Fall Day Trip to Wightman Farm
Apple picking, Hayrides & mazes, Pumpkin Sling, and picnic at the farm.
SAVE-THE-DATE
April 25-26, 2025, Second Annual Family Retreat
Our 2nd Annual Family Retreat will be held on April 25-26, 2025 at Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center in Mt Bethel, PA.
https://www.tuscarora.org/
EVENING 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
Word of God: Colossians 1:1-12
Pastoral Prayer
*Hymn: “Eternal Is Your Word, O LORD” [Lamedh 89-96] #119L
Tithes and Offerings
Word of God: Mark 4:26-34
Preaching of God’s Word: “Supernatural Kingdom of God”
*Hymn of Response: “Blessed Jesus, at Your Word” #271
*Benediction
*Postlude
(*Please stand if able)
Calendar Events and Notes
THIS WEEK: September 8th - September 14th
Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).
Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday, September 14th, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations.
NEXT WEEK: September 16th- September 21st
Trustees Meeting: Monday, September 16th, 2024 @7 p.m. The Trustees will meet for their monthly meeting via zoom.
Dinaro Home Group: Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Montvale. Prayer & Study in the book of 1 Peter (Please see Elder Leo).
Keegan Home Group: Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. in Fair Lawn. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John).
Vos Group: Friday, September 20th, 2024 @7:30 p.m. at Keegans & via zoom. Prayer & Study in the book of Romans (Please see Pastor John). Study of Geerhardus Vos’ ReformedDogmatics Vol. 1. See Pastor John for more info.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, September 21st, 2024 @ 9:30 a.m. at Fellowship Hall. RSVP Pastor John. Lifting our voices to God, praying for the advancement of the kingdom of His Son.
Outreach to the County Parks: Saturday, September 21st, 2024. Join a team at the Saddle River Park & Fair Lawn Memorial Park to witness Christ to the nations.
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Bulletin Date: 2024-09-08