ELMWOOD MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH

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1 ELMWOOD MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH February 17, 2019 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. Hebrews 12:22-24 (ESV) 145 Henderson Hwy Winnipeg, MB R2L 1L office@elmwoodmb.com Website: elmwoodmb.com

2 ORDER OF SERVICE FEBRUARY 17, 2019 Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. Isaiah 1:18 (NIV) PLEASE PRAY Welcome & Announcements Colin Rivard Praise & Worship Music Give to Our God Immortal Praise (WT 44) The Joy of the Lord Song in My Soul Lord I Need You Pastoral Prayer/Offering Hallelujah, What a Saviour (WT 341) Message The Fundamental Problem Genesis 4:1-16 Sieg Wall Closing Song How Deep the Father s Love for Us For Pastor Sean and his wife Jennifer, that God would guide them in upcoming medical appointments That EMBC would find ways to spread the gospel in the Elmwood community and beyond Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

3 PREPARATION SONG

4 WORSHIP IN SONG The Joy of the Lord Edmond Martin Cash, Gareth Andrew Gilkeson, Christopher Dean Llewellyn Verse 1 Though tears may fall my song will rise, my song will rise to You Though my heart may fail my song will rise, my song will rise to You While there s breath in my lungs I will praise You, Lord Verse 2 In the dead of night I ll lift my eyes, I ll lift my eyes to You When the waters rise I ll lift my eyes, I ll lift my eyes to You While there s hope in this heart I will praise You, Lord Chorus The joy of the Lord is my strength The joy of the Lord is my strength In the darkness I ll dance In the shadows I ll sing The joy of the Lord is my strength Verse 3 When I cannot see You with my eyes let faith arise to You When I cannot feel Your hand in mine let faith arise to You God of mercy and love I will praise You, Lord

5 Verse 4 You shine with glory, Lord of light I feel alive with You In Your presence now, I come alive I am alive with You There is strength when I say I will praise You, Lord {Chorus} x2 Bridge When sorrow comes my way You are the shield around me Always You remain, like courage in the fight I hear You call my name Jesus, I am coming Walking on the waves Reaching for Your light {Chorus} x2

6 WORSHIP IN SONG Song In My Soul Phil Wickham 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

7 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

8 WORSHIP IN SONG Lord I Need You Matt Maher Verse 1 Lord, I come, I confess Bowing here I find my rest Without You I fall apart You're the One that guides my heart Chorus Lord, I need You, oh, I need You Every 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 {Chorus} 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} x2 Ending You're my one defense, my righteousness Oh God, how I need You

9 OFFERTORY Hallelujah, What a Saviour WT 341 arr. by Ascend the Hill Verse 1 Man of Sorrows! what a name For the Son of God, who came Ruined sinners to reclaim Hallelujah! What a Saviour! Verse 2 Bearing shame and scoffing rude In my place condemned He stood Sealed my pardon with His blood Hallelujah! What a Saviour! Verse 3 Guilty, vile, and helpless me; Spotless Lamb of God was He; Full atonement! can it be? Hallelujah! What a Saviour! Verse 4 Lifted up was He to die; "It is finished!" was His cry; Now in Heaven exalted high Hallelujah! What a Saviour! Verse 5 When He comes, our glorious King All His ransomed home to bring Then anew this song we'll sing: Hallelujah! What a Saviour!

10 CLOSING SONG 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

11 THIS WEEK Mon. Office Closed Tue. 9:30 am Sewing Wed. 9:30 am Mom s Group Thu. 7:00 pm Youth (laser tag) Sun. 9:00 am Adult Faith and Life Sun. 10:00 am Worship Service Speaker: Paul Kornelsen LOOKING AHEAD Today following the service Ladies: there will be a Greek- themed Valentine s Day appreciation lunch in the church basement to celebrate you The church office will be closed Tomorrow for Louis Riel Day Women s Bible Study will be picking up again Monday evenings from February 25 th March 25 th at 7:00 pm, here at EMBC. We will continue on our quest of seeing Jesus in the Old Testament in the lives of King David and Solomon, during exile in Babylon, returning home with Ezra & Nehemiah, and rediscovering redemption in the story of Esther. Be encouraged by God s unchanging Word, and refreshed by good food and conversation. Friday, March 1 st at 2:00 pm World Day of Prayer at EMBC. Please come to EMBC to join with men and women around the world to worship and pray around the theme Everything is Ready a parable from Luke 14: The Manitoba MB Conference Assembly 2019 will be held March 1-2. If you re interested in being a delegate, please contact the church office. Small Groups will be starting up in a couple of weeks. These short term studies are a great way to dive into God s word and get to know members of our church community in a more intimate setting. Se the info desk for sign up sheets and more information about each group. Congratulations to Andrew and Alysa Friesen on the birth of their son, Archer Andrew Friesen, on February 8 th!

12 A special thanks to those who helped with our service this Sunday: Megan Enns,, Phil Enns, RandyMac Mittelstadt,, Kim Rivard, Ruth Schellenberg, Phil Toruno-Sigvaldason 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 8:30am 2:00pm 145 Henderson Hwy. Winnipeg, MB R2L 1L4 To hear past sermons/sermon series visit elmwoodmb.com