ELMWOOD MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH

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1 ELMWOOD MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH November 4, 2018 And the man said: This one, at last, is bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh; this one will be called woman, for she was taken from man. This is why a man leaves his father and mother and bonds with his wife, and they become one flesh. Genesis 2: Henderson Hwy Winnipeg, MB R2L 1L office@elmwoodmb.com Website: elmwoodmb.com

2 ORDER OF SERVICE NOVEMBER 4, 2018 Both the man and his wife were naked, yet felt no shame Genesis 2:25 Praise & Worship Music Joyful, Joyful (WT 56) This I Believe Be Thou My Vision (WT 531) Pastoral Prayer/Offering Ryan Giesbrecht Pastoral Prayer/Offering Song in My Soul Message Seeing Through the Smog of Sameness Genesis 2:18-25 Pastor Ken Stoesz Communion How Deep the Father s Love O Come to the Altar PLEASE PRAY FOR Pray for Gord Funk as he begins serving in India with AIM Pray for Mayor Brian Bowman and other civic officials, that they would lead with integrity Pray for the persecuted church around the world, that they would remain faithful and persevere with hope

3 PREPARATION SONG

4 WORSHIP IN SONG This I Believe (The Creed) Ben Fielding & Matt Crocker Verse 1 Our Father everlasting, the all creating One God Almighty Through Your Holy Spirit, conceiving Christ the Son Jesus our Saviour Chorus I believe in God our Father I believe in Christ the Son I believe in the Holy Spirit Our God is three in One I believe in the resurrection That we will rise again For I believe in the name of Jesus Verse 2 Our judge and our defender, suffered and crucified forgiveness is in You Descended into darkness, You rose in glorious life forever seated high {Chorus} Bridge x2 I believe in You I believe You rose again I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord

5 {Chorus} For I believe in the name of Jesus For I believe in the name of Jesus Chorus 2 I believe in life eternal I believe in the virgin birth I believe in the saints' communion And in Your holy Church I believe in the resurrection When Jesus comes again For I believe, in the name of Jesus Chorus We believe in God our Father We believe in Christ the Son We believe in the Holy Spirit Our God is three in One We believe in the resurrection That we will rise again For we believe in the name of Jesus For we believe in the name of Jesus For we believe in the name of Jesus

6 WORSHIP IN SONG

7 OFFERTORY Song In My Soul Brad Beal Jonathan Smith Phil Wickham Travis Ryan Verse 1 There's a song in my soul And I feel it stirring in me This I know for sure That Your love is like a flood And Your mercy never ending I give my song to You Verse 2 There's a joy in my soul And it rises like the morning This I know for sure That Your grace is enough And Your promise never breaking I give my song to You Chorus All of Your goodness is like a well running over Oh my soul it sings for You For all of Your goodness I will love You forever All my songs I sing for You Yes all my songs I sing for You Verse 3 There's a hope in my heart Burning bright in the darkness This I know for sure That I will look upon Your face Forever dwell in Your presence And always sing to You -over-

8 Chorus All of Your goodness is like a well running over Oh my soul it sings for You For all of Your goodness I will love You forever All my songs I sing for You Yes all my songs I sing for You Bridge x2 Let my life be to You a symphony Singing out holy, holy All my days every single breath I breathe Singing out holy, holy {Chorus} Ending Yes all my songs I sing for You

9 COMMUNION How Deep The Father's Love For Us Stuart Townend Verse 1 How deep the Father's love for us How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son to make a wretch His treasure How great the pain of searing loss the Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the Chosen One bring many souls to glory Verse 2 Behold the Man upon a cross my sin upon His shoulders Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers It was my sin that held Him there until it was accomplished His dying breath has brought me life I know that it is finished Verse 3 I will not boast in anything no gifts no pow r no wisdom But I will boast in Jesus Christ His death and resurrection Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer But this I know with all my heart His wounds have paid my ransom

10 COMMUNION O Come to the Altar Christopher Brown Wade Joye Steven Furtick Mack Brock Verse 1 Are you hurting and broken within? Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin? Jesus is calling Have you come to the end of yourself Do you thirst for a drink from the well? Jesus is calling Chorus O come to the altar The Father's arms are open wide Forgiveness was bought with The precious blood of Jesus Christ Verse 2 Leave behind your regrets and mistakes Come today there s no reason to wait Jesus is calling Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy From the ashes a new life is born Jesus is calling {Chorus} x2 Bridge x2 Oh what a Saviour Isn't He wonderful? Sing Hallelujah, Christ is risen Bow down before Him For He is Lord of all Sing Hallelujah, Christ is risen {Chorus} x2 Ending Bear your cross as you wait for the crown Tell the world of the treasure you found

11 THIS WEEK Mon. 7pm Women s Bible Study Tue. 9:30am Sewing Wed. 9:30am Moms Group Thu. 7pm Youth Sun. 10am Worship Service Speaker: Pastor Ken Stoesz LOOKING AHEAD Parenting Summit On Saturday, November 17 from 9:00am - 11:00am EMBC will host a parenting seminar. Please sign up at the info desk if interested. The cost is $10 per couple, childcare is pending. Women s Bible Study meets at the church on Monday evenings until November 12 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Tuesday, November 13 at 7:00pm You re invited to join us to watch and discuss some video sessions from this past Sing Worship Conference which was held in Nashville, TN in September. Sunday, November 18 at 6:30pm: Come and join us for an evening congregational meeting where we will worship, pray and consider God s words together. We will also take time to consider the ministries of EMBC and celebrate the past year. Some items of discussion will include: the proposed new purpose statement, sabbatical and a budget update. Saturday, November 24 at 9:00am Pastor Ken Stoesz will host a training event for those serving in children s ministry. This teaching session will focus on how to read, understand and teach a biblical text. Operation Christmas Child: Boxes can still be picked up in the foyer. Please have the boxes filled, labels attached and brought back by Sunday, November 11 th. If you need more details, please contact Monica Klassen or the office. Thank you for all the prayers at the time of my recent mild stroke. I thank God for healing. It is such a blessing to have a faith community for support. -Kathy Plett

12 A special thanks to those who helped with our service this Sunday: Laurie Dyck, Anika Enns, Phil Enns, Petra Funk, Paul Kornelsen RandyMac Mittelstadt, Ruth Schellenberg Ken Stoesz, Lead Pastor Sean Major Marni Enns, Associate Pastors Victoria Kornelsen Cody Forsman, Ministry Coordinators Cody Forsman, Admin Wilfred Bergen, Custodian General Office Hours: M-Th 8: Henderson Hwy. Winnipeg, MB R2L 1L4 To hear past sermons/sermon series visit elmwoodmb.com