Sunday December 6, 2020
Valley Evangelical Covenant Church
Online Worship Service
Sermon Link: https://youtu.be/wn2G2jbO3D0
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_g8f8gr3KpPlZcDGjIj5ORUOrrDZ7pVn
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7tSogplzOeQ2MX2asCPgu2?si=gRfR0FsnSDum6phvKFMv6A
GREETINGS | ANNOUNCEMENTS
Zoom Gathering, Wednesday, December 9 @ 7:30 p.m.
Online Communion will be taking place in the service today. Please prepare yourself appropriately.
Let Pastor Andy know if you would like to contribute to our worship videos. (ex. Scripture Reading, Advent Wreath Lighting, Music)
Pastor Andy is working Monday-Friday (while the service is digital). Please contact him if you have any questions.
The Swan Valley Christmas Cheer Board is giving Christmas Hampers again this year. Please phone 204-734-9368 if you are interested in giving. (Please phone between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday)
FYI: The Lights at the Museum event have been postponed to an undetermined date. We will let you know when the new dates are announced.
Madge Lake Bible Camp is doing an online Christmas presentation on Sunday, December 13th from 7-8 p.m. on their Facebook and YouTube pages. For more information visit madgelakebiblecamp.ca
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CALL TO WORSHIP/CANDLE LIGHTING
Leader: You, Lord, showed favor to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob.
Congregation: You forgave the iniquity of your people and covered all their sins.
Leader: I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly.
Congregation: Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land.
Leader: Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other.
Congregation: Faithfulness springs forth from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven.
Leader: The Lord will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest.
Congregation: Righteousness goes before him and prepares the way for his steps.
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SONGS OF WORSHIP & PRAISE
Prince of Peace
Verse
You are holy (You are holy)
You are mighty (You are mighty)
You are worthy (You are worthy)
Worthy of praise (worthy of praise)
I will follow (I will follow)
I will listen (I will listen)
I will love You (I will love You)
All of my days (all of my days)
Chorus 1
I will sing to and worship
The King who is worthy
And I will love and adore Him
And I will bow down before Him
And I will sing to and worship
The King who is worthy
And I will love and adore Him
And I will bow down before Him
You're my Prince of Peace
And I will live my life for You
Chorus 2
You are Lord of lords You are King of kings
You are mighty God Lord of ev'rything
You're Emmanuel You're the Great I Am
You're the Prince of Peace who is the Lamb
You're the living God You're my saving grace
You will reign forever You are Ancient of Days
You are Alpha Omega Beginning and End
You're my Savior Messiah Redeemer and Friend
You're my Prince of Peace
And I will live my life for You
Ending
You’re my Prince of Peace
And I will live my life for You
Here I Am to Worship
Verse 1
Light of the world
You stepped down into darkness
Opened my eyes let me see
Beauty that made
This heart adore You
Hope of a life spent with You
Chorus
So here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
And You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
Verse 2
King of all days
Oh so highly exalted
Glorious in heaven above
Humbly You came
To the earth You created
All for love's sake became poor
Bridge
And I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
Lord, I Need You
Verse 1
Lord I come I confess
Bowing here I find my rest
And without You I fall apart
You're the one that guides my heart
Chorus 1
Lord I need You oh I need You
Ev'ry hour I need You
My one defense my righteousness
Oh God how I need You
Verse 2
Where sin runs deep Your grace is more
Where grace is found is where You are
And where You are Lord I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Where You are Lord I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Bridge
So teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus You're my hope and stay
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus You're my hope and stay
Chorus 2
Lord I need You oh I need You
Ev'ry hour I need You
My one defense my righteousness
Oh God how I need You
My one defense my righteousness
Oh God how I need You
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CHILDREN’S TIME
@15:25 in Worship Service video
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SCRIPTURE READING: ISAIAH 40:1-11
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PRAYER ITEMS
Pray for Zoe Church (Toronto, ON) and the house churches they are building.
Pray for those in our area who are alone due to the pandemic restrictions.
Pray for opportunities to share the hope, peace, joy and love of the Advent season with those in our circle of friends.
Pray for our political leaders as they make difficult decisions.
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SONGS OF WORSHIP & PRAISE
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Verse 1
O come O come Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Chorus
Rejoice rejoice Emmanuel
Shall come to thee O Israel
Verse 2
O come Thou Dayspring come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death's dark shadows put to flight
Verse 3
O come Thou Wisdom from on high
And order all things far and nigh
To us the path of knowledge show
And cause us in her ways to go
Verse 4
O come Desire of nations bind
All peoples in one heart and mind
Bid envy strife and quarrels cease
Fill the whole world with heaven's peace
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SERMON: Preparing for Peace (MARK 1:1-8)
Link: https://youtu.be/wn2G2jbO3D0
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THE LORD’S TABLE
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.
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HYMN
I Have a Peace
Verse 1
I have a peace I can’t explain
That goes beyond the sorrow
For there’s a truth I can’t erase
Your love is my tomorrow
Through deepest loss through highest gains
I have a brighter treasure
The grass will die the flower fade
But God is mine forever
Verse 2
I have a peace when fears arise
And waters roar around me
Through many storms and sleepless nights
A quiet grace surrounds me
I know not what the future holds
I know who holds the future
When all I fear is all that’s true
Your perfect love is truer
Verse 3
I have a peace with God and man
For You have reconciled me
I was at war You came a friend
To serve and stand beside me
Though wounds are deep and anger burns
You showed me true forgiveness
So I’ll extend what I have learned
The gift the peace of God is
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BENEDICTION
May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Pastor: Andy Gilkinson
566 Main Street, Box 32, Durban, MB R0L 0P0
Office Admin: Kayla Balko
Office Email: covenantchurch@xplornet.ca Office Phone/Fax: 204-539-2271