Sunday, July 4, 2021
Valley Evangelical Covenant Church
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Online Worship Service
LINKS
Sermon: https://youtu.be/oLMKCxVDZHI?t=1719
YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_g8f8gr3KpNdphv-y1dlGO41LWXaLXEw
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/10eREPX4Il14oBgRwgQuu7?si=7b2d96fda3464f22
GREETINGS | ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church Cleaning this Week: Wilbert and Karen Schoenrath
Church Lawn Mowing this Week: Garry Eagle
In person worship will be held on Sunday, July 4th at 10:30 am. The plan will be for an outdoor service (weather permitting). If the weather is uncooperative, the service will move indoors with a maximum of 25 people. (Split into two groups again -- Group #1: A-G and Group #2: H-Z) Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Covenant Heights is going to have an online event for Jr. High students on Tuesday, July 6th and High School students on Thursday, July 8th . Let Pastor Andy know if you would like to participate on that evening or go to http://www.covenantheightsbiblecamp.com/ for more information.
Congratulations to the Grandsons of Pauline Husenetter on their upcoming weddings (Ori & Brooklyn LeBlanc [June 11], Pierry & Amber LeBlanc [Aug 7]). Well wishes and cards can be sent to Mrs Cheryl LeBlanc: P. O. Box 2236 Swan River, MB, R0L 1Z0 or phone ahead to arrange for dropoff at (204) 734-4013. May God continue to bless these couples.
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CALL TO WORSHIP (PSALM 34:1-7a):
Worship Leader: Do not fret because of those who are evil or be
envious of those who do wrong.
Together: for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants
they will soon die away.
Worship Leader: Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land
and enjoy safe pasture.
Together: Take delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of
your heart.
Worship Leader: Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and
he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the
dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.
Together: Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.
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SONGS OF WORSHIP & PRAISE
Come, Now Is The Time to Worship
Verse
Come now is the time to worship
Come now is the time to give your heart
Come just as you are to worship
Come just as you are before your God
Come
Chorus
One day every tongue
Will confess You are God
One day every knee will bow
Still the greatest treasure remains
For those who gladly choose You now
Anchor of Hope
Verse 1
Marvelous wonderful infinite God
Author of all that is good
Faithful provider and giver of life
Source of all power and love
Chorus
Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise
Refuge of strength to the end
Righteous redeemer and mighty to save
He's the anchor of hope for the souls of men
Verse 2
Gracious compassionate merciful God
Radiant holy delight
Beautiful Father victorious Son
Source of unchangeable light
Bridge
You are light in the dark
You are healing for the broken heart
You are hope You are Lord
You are life You are love that endures
Verse 3
Powerful constant unwavering God
Shepherd who comes for the lost
Rock of salvation remarkable love
Savior who died on the cross
How Firm a Foundation
Verse 1
How firm a foundation You saints of the Lord
Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word
What more can He say
Than to you He has said
To you who for refuge
To Jesus have fled
Verse 2
Fear not I am with you
Oh be not dismayed
For I am your God
And will still give you aid
I'll strengthen you help you
And cause you to stand
Upheld by My righteous
Omnipotent hand
Verse 3
When through the deep waters
I call you to go
The rivers of sorrow
Shall not overflow
For I will be with you
Your troubles to bless
And sanctify to you
Your deepest distress
Verse 4
When through fiery trials
Your pathway shall lie
My grace all-sufficient
Shall be your supply
The flame shall not hurt you
I only design
Your dross to consume and
Your gold to refine
Verse 5
The soul that on Jesus
Has leaned for repose
I will not I will not
Desert to his foes
That soul though all hell
Should endeavor to shake
I'll never no never
No never forsake
I'll never no never
No never forsake
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SCRIPTURE READING: HEBREWS 11:8-16
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COLLECTIVE PRAYER
Pray for Rosebud Church (Rosebud, AB) and Pastor Ray Wall.
Thank God for our nation. Pray that we might become a more just and equitable society.
Praise God that he is in control of the future. Pray that we might have a robust faith in God with the uncertainties of the future.
Pray for our frontline workers and government leaders.
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SONGS OF WORSHIP & PRAISE
Grace Alone
Verse 1
I was an orphan lost at the fall
Running away when I'd hear you call
But Father you worked your will
I had no righteousness of my own
I had no right to draw near your throne
But Father you loved me still
Chorus 1
And in love before you laid the world's foundation
You predestined to adopt me as your own
You have raised me up so high above my station
I'm a child of God by grace and grace alone
Verse 2
You left your home to seek out the lost
You knew the great and terrible cost
But Jesus your face was set
I worked my fingers down to the bone
But nothing I did could ever atone
But Jesus you paid my debt
Chorus 2
By Your blood I have redemption and salvation
Lord you died that I might reap what you have sown
And you rose that I might be a new creation
I am born again by grace and grace alone
Bridge
I was in darkness all of my life
I never knew the day from the night
But Spirit you made me see
I swore I knew the way on my own
Head full of rocks a heart made of stone
But Spirit you moved in me
Chorus 3
And at your touch my sleeping spirit was awakened
On my darkened heart the light of Christ has shone
Called into a kingdom that cannot be shaken
Heaven's citizen by grace and grace alone
Ending
So I'll stand in faith by grace and grace alone
I will run the race by grace and grace alone
I will slay my sin by grace and grace alone
I will reach the end by grace and grace alone
Christ Our Hope In Life And Death
Verse 1
What is our hope in life and death?
Christ alone Christ alone
What is our only confidence?
That our souls to Him belong
Who holds our days within His hand?
What comes apart from His command?
And what will keep us to the end?
The love of Christ in which we stand
Chorus
O sing hallelujah
Our hope springs eternal
O sing hallelujah
Now and ever we confess
Christ our hope in life and death
Verse 2
What truth can calm the troubled soul?
God is good God is good
Where is His grace and goodness known?
In our great Redeemer's blood
Who holds our faith when fears arise?
Who stands above the stormy trial?
Who sends the waves that bring us nigh
Unto the shore the rock of Christ?
Verse 3
Unto the grave what will we sing?
Christ He lives Christ He lives
And what reward will heaven bring?
Everlasting life with Him
There we will rise to meet the Lord
Then sin and death will be destroyed
And we will feast in endless joy
When Christ is ours forevermore
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CHILDREN’S TIME
Link: https://youtu.be/oLMKCxVDZHI?t=1478
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SERMON: HOPE FOR THE FUTURE (GENESIS 24)
Link: https://youtu.be/oLMKCxVDZHI?t=1719
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HYMN
Because He Lives
Verse 1
God sent His Son they called Him Jesus
He came to love heal and forgive
He bled and died to buy my pardon
An empty grave is there to prove
My Savior lives
Chorus
Because He lives I can face tomorrow
Because He lives all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living
Just because He lives
Verse 2
How sweet to hold a newborn baby
And feel the pride and joy he gives
But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain days
Because He lives
Verse 3
And then one day I'll cross that river
I'll fight life's final war with pain
And then as death gives way to vict'ry
I'll see the lights of glory
And I'll know He lives
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BENEDICTION
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