ELMWOOD MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH

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1 ELMWOOD MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH September 30, 2018 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness covered the surface of the watery depths, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. Then God said, Let there be light, and there was light Genesis 1: Henderson Hwy Winnipeg, MB R2L 1L Website: elmwoodmb.com

2 ORDER OF SERVICE SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the expanse proclaims the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1 Welcome & Announcements Gord Funk Praise & Worship Music Give to our God Immortal Praise (WT 44) Majestic Almighty God Scripture Reading: Psalm 19:1-4a Lord I Need You Pastoral Prayer/Offering Hope is Dawning Message In the Beginning Genesis 1:1-3 Pastor Ken Stoesz Closing Lord You Have My Heart PLEASE PRAY FOR Ron Bartel at Concordia Hospital with a lung infection Taylia Enns serving with the Camp Arnes Forge program Pastor Raul and the Spanish church that meets in our building on Wednesdays and Saturdays

3 PREPARATION SONG

4 WORSHIP IN SONG Majestic Lincoln Brewster Verse O Lord our Lord how majestic is Your name in all the earth O Lord our Lord how majestic is Your name in all the earth Chorus The heavens declare Your greatness The oceans cry out to You The mountains they bow down before You So I'll join with the earth and I ll give my praise to You {Verse} {Chorus} Bridge I will worship You (I will worship You) I will worship You (I will worship You) We will worship You (We will worship You) We will worship You Chorus 2 The heavens declare Your greatness The oceans cry out to You The mountains they bow down before You So I'll join with the earth and I'll sing The heavens declare Your greatness The oceans cry out to You The mountains they bow down before You So I'll join with the earth and I ll give my praise to You So I'll join with the earth and I ll give my praise to You

5 WORSHIP IN SONG Almighty God Jim Croegaert Verse 1 Almighty God, creator of the universe, everlasting Lord; Almighty God, holy be Your name; From age to age, You are ever the same Eternal Father, without beginning or end. Verse 2 Jesus our Lord, Redeemer of a fallen race, crucified for us; Jesus our Lord, holy be Your name From age to age, You are ever the same Our risen Saviour, You are beginning and end. Verse 3 Spirit of God, the Lord and giver of life, sent to dwell within Spirit of God, holy be Your name From age to age, You are ever the same Life-giving presence, from the beginning to end. Verse 4 Glory to God, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, to the Three-in-one Glory to God, Holy be Your name From age to age, You are ever the same As it was always, and ever will be, Amen.

6 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

7 OFFERTORY Hope Is Dawning Aaron Keyes Verse 1 Open up the skies and rain the heavens down, the heavens down Father, open up the skies and rain the heavens down on us Verse 2 Open up our eyes to see Your glory found, it's all around Jesus, open up our eyes to see Your glory all around Chorus We are longing Hope is dawning Heaven's falling Come Lord Jesus Verse 3 Open up our hearts to say, 'Have Your way, have Your way' Spirit, open up our hearts to say, 'Won't You come and have Your way' {Chorus} x2 Bridge x3 I see the Lord on His throne! No one stands but Christ alone {Chorus}

8 QUESTION SHEET In the Beginning (Genesis 1:1-3) The precision is as if one could throw a dart across the entire universe and hit a bull s-eye one millimetre in diameter on the other side. Astrophysicist Michael Turner describing the precision needed in the fine tuning of the universe. If matter and chance, not a personal God, is the ultimate source of origin, then logically one must draw the conclusion that human existence is without purpose and meaning (nihilism), which is contrary to human experience. Bruce Waltke The world was no doubt made, that it might be the theatre of the divine glory John Calvin Questions: 1 What were you taught to believe about creation in school? 2 How does believing in a personal God who created the universe affect your relationships and choices today? 3 Imagine for a moment that you believe that there is no God and that you are just a product of matter plus time plus chance; how would you feel about yourself, about others and about the future? What would you believe about what is morally right and wrong? 4 Are there ways this week you could be more thankful to God for his excellent creation? Look around and note some examples of the goodness of creation you are given to enjoy. Further Reading: Psalm 86:8-10; Psalm 8; John 1:1-9; Hebrews 11:3 Next week: Genesis 1:4-25

9 MESSAGE Sermon Notes: In the Beginning Genesis 1:1-3 Pastor Ken Stoesz

10 RESPONSE THROUGH SONG Lord You Have My Heart Martin Smith Verse Lord You have my heart And I will search for Yours Jesus take my life and lead me on Lord You have my heart And I will search for Yours Let me be to You a sacrifice Chorus And I will praise You Lord And I will sing of love come down And as You show Your face We'll see Your glory here {Verse} {Chorus} Ending We ll see Your glory here

11 THIS WEEK Tue. 9:30 am Sewing Wed. 9:30 am Moms Group Thu. 1pm Seniors Thu. 7pm Youth Sun. 9am Faith and Life Sun. 10am Worship Service Speaker: Pastor Ken Stoesz LOOKING AHEAD Tonight at 4:00pm Young Families Kick-off! Get together at 270 Red Oak Drive for a BBQ and games night. See the flyer available on the info desk for more information. Saturday, October 13 at 6:00 pm - We will be celebrating Thanksgiving with a delectable feast - turkey with all the trimmings! We are giving you an opportunity to share of your bounty by contributing a pie of your choice for dessert. No need to sign up - just bring your pie along to the banquet. Friday, October 19 at 11:00am The annual Donwood Soup and Pie Fundraiser event is taking place at 165 Donwood from 11:00am 1:30pm. The cost is $10 per person, but tax receipts will be given for donations $20 and greater. Sunday, October 21 at 6:30 pm Bear Pit: Come to the church to listen to and be part of a discussion on how we got the Bible! Women s Bible Study: Mark your calendars for 5 Monday evenings, from October 15 - November 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, as we study, "The Son of David: Seeing Jesus in the Historical Books by Nancy Guthrie. Come prepared to dig into God s Word, and, of course - food & friendship! Sign up at the information desk. Operation Christmas Child: Boxes can be picked up from the foyer today! 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.

12 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

ELMWOOD MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH

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