Sunday, May 23, 2021
Valley Evangelical Covenant Church
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Online Worship Service
LINKS
Sermon: https://youtu.be/PFY37yWSweg
YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_g8f8gr3KpN90mxnEzM12nUrorgY02Tr
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ThfwLLci2d2yO6dTspq7h?si=5e1a3bbe00684e66
GREETINGS | ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Church Connection Time: Tuesday, June 1 at 7:30 pm
Due to the current restrictions, Pastor Andy will be in the office from Monday to Friday until churches are able to reopen.
The Canadian Foodgrains Bank Fields of Jubilee Grow Project Committee has organized the seeding of 80 acres of wheat east of Minitonas on Louisiana Pacific property and the seeding of 80 acres of wheat near Benito. If you would like to be involved in this local initiative by sponsoring a portion of the inputs for one or more acres of land at $50.00 per acre please feel free to mail in a cheque. Cheques are to be made payable to Valley Evangelical Covenant Church designated for the “Fields of Jubilee Grow Project”. The fund will close by June 27th. This is an opportunity to assist in feeding the hungry of the world.
Financial Update from VECC quarterly meeting (Jan 1-Mar 31st):
Income: $19,779.06
Expenses: $35,259.03
If you would like to give to the ministry of the church, we are receiving cheques by mail (The mailing address is at the end of the document.) Thank you for your continuing and generous support.
CALL TO WORSHIP (PSALM 138:1-7)
Worship Leader: I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your praise.
Together: I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness, for you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame.
Worship Leader: When I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me.
Together: May all the kings of the earth praise you, Lord, when they hear what you have decreed. May they sing of the ways of the Lord, for the glory of the Lord is great.
Worship Leader: Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly; though lofty, he sees them from afar.
Together: Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.
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SONGS OF WORSHIP & PRAISE
This is Amazing Grace
Verse 1
Who breaks the power of sin and darkness
Whose love is mighty and so much stronger
The King of Glory the King above all kings
Verse 2
Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder
And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder
The King of Glory the King above all kings
Chorus
(Yeah) (Oh) This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That You would take my place
That You would bear my cross
You laid down Your life
That I would be set free
Oh Jesus I sing for all that You've done for me
Verse 3
Who brings our chaos back into order
Who makes the orphan a son and daughter
The King of Glory the King of Glory
Verse 4
Who rules the nations with truth and justice
Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance
The King of Glory the King above all kings
Bridge
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy worthy worthy
Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty
Verse 1
Holy holy holy
Lord God Almighty
Early in the morning
Our song shall rise to Thee
Holy holy holy
Merciful and mighty
God in three persons
Blessed Trinity
Verse 2
Holy holy holy
All the saints adore Thee
Casting down their golden crowns
Around the glassy sea
Cherubim and seraphim
Falling down before Thee
Which wert and art
And evermore shalt be
Verse 3
Holy holy holy
Though the darkness hide Thee
Though the eye of sinful man
Thy glory may not see
Only Thou art holy
There is none beside Thee
Perfect in power
In love and purity
Verse 4
Holy holy holy
Lord God Almighty
All Thy works shall praise Thy name
In earth and sky and sea
Holy holy holy
Merciful and mighty
God in three persons
Blessed Trinity
There is a Redeemer
Verse 1
There is a Redeemer Jesus God's own Son
Precious Lamb of God Messiah Holy One
Chorus
Thank You O my Father
For giving us Your Son
And leaving Your Spirit
Till the work on earth is done
Verse 2
Jesus my Redeemer name above all names
Precious Lamb of God Messiah
O for sinners slain
Verse 3
When I stand in glory I will see His face
There I'll serve my King forever
In that holy place
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SCRIPTURE READING: HEBREWS 7:23-28
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COLLECTIVE PRAYER
Pray for Lakeridge Community Church (Chestermere, AB) and their pastoral staff
Praise God for the rain that we’ve received and pray for more rain as crops grow.
Pray for Covenant Heights Bible Camp as they have had to close for the summer. Pray for the campers who will miss out this year. Also pray for the ministry alternatives that are being developed.
Pray for our government leaders and frontline workers.
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SONGS OF WORSHIP & PRAISE
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Verse 1
What a friend we have in Jesus
All our sins and griefs to bear
What a privilege to carry
Ev'rything to God in pray'r
Oh what peace we often forfeit
Oh what needless pain we bear
All because we do not carry
Ev'rything to God in pray'r
Verse 2
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
Jesus, Savior, is our refuge
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Are we weak and heavy laden
Cumbered with a load of care?
Jesus knows our every weakness
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Verse 3
Blessed Savior, You have promised
All our burdens You will bear
May we ever, Lord, be bringing
All to you in earnest prayer
Soon, in glory bright unclouded
Face to face will be our prayer
Joyful praise and endless worship
Will be our sweet portion there
Before the Throne of God Above
Verse 1
Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea
A great High Priest whose name is Love
Who ever lives and pleads for me
My name is graven on His hands
My name is written on His heart
I know that while in heav'n He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart
No tongue can bid me thence depart
Verse 2
When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end to all my sin
Because the sinless Saviour died
My sinful soul is counted free
For God the Just is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me
To look on Him and pardon me
Verse 3
Behold Him there the risen Lamb
My perfect spotless righteousness
The great unchangeable I Am
The King of glory and of grace
One with Himself I cannot die
My soul is purchased with His blood
My life is hid with Christ on high
With Christ my Saviour and my God
With Christ my Saviour and my God
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CHILDREN’S TIME
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SERMON: “THE JUDGE OF ALL THE EARTH”
(GENESIS 18:16-33)
Link:
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HYMN
His Mercy is More
Verse 1
What love could remember no wrongs we have done
Omniscient all knowing He counts not their sum
Thrown into a sea without bottom or shore
Our sins they are many His mercy is more
Chorus
Praise the Lord His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness new every morn
Our sins they are many His mercy is more
Verse 2
What patience would wait as we constantly roam
What Father so tender is calling us home
He welcomes the weakest the vilest the poor
Our sins they are many His mercy is more
Verse 3
What riches of kindness He lavished on us
His blood was the payment His life was the cost
We stood 'neath a debt we could never afford
Our sins they are many His mercy is more
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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