ELMWOOD MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH November 11, 2018 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens. For this reason take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. Ephesians 6:12-13 145 Henderson Hwy Winnipeg, MB R2L 1L4 204-668-3244 Email: office@elmwoodmb.com Website: elmwoodmb.com
ORDER OF SERVICE NOVEMBER 11, 2018 But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled and put on the armour of faith and love, and a helmet of the hope of salvation. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Praise & Worship Music All the People Said Amen A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (WT 396) Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:10-13 Mighty to Save Lord I Need You Pastoral Prayer/Offering Pastor Ken Stoesz Pastoral Prayer/Offering Wonderful Merciful Saviour Message The Ultimate Foe Genesis 2:25-3:5 Sieg Wall Closing The Solid Rock (WT 186) PLEASE PRAY For those whose lives have been broken by the effects of war For Gord Funk as he serves in India For the persecuted church around the world
PREPARATION SONG All the People Said Amen Matt Maher / Paul Moak / Trevor Morgan Verse 1 You are not alone, if you are lonely When you feel afraid, you're not the only We are all the same, in need of mercy, to be forgiven and be free It's all you got to lean on but thank God it's all you need Chorus And all the people said amen And all the people said amen Give thanks to the Lord for His love never ends And all the people said amen Verse 2 If you re rich or poor, well it don't matter Weak or strong, you know love is what we're after We're all broken but we're all in this together God knows we stumble and fall And He so loved the world He sent His Son to save us all {Chorus} Bridge Blessed are the poor in spirit who are torn apart Blessed are the prosecuted and the pure in heart Blessed are the people hungry for another start For theirs is the Kingdom, the Kingdom of God {Chorus} x2
WORSHIP IN SONG
SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 6:10-13 Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. Put on the full armour of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens. For this reason take up the full armour of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand..
WORSHIP IN SONG Mighty to Save Ben Fielding & Reuben Morgan Verse 1 Everyone needs compassion, love that's never failing Let mercy fall on me Everyone needs forgiveness The kindness of a Saviour The hope of nations Chorus Saviour, He can move the mountains My God is mighty to save He is mighty to save Forever, author of salvation He rose and conquered the grave Jesus conquered the grave Verse 2 So take me as You find me, all my fears and failures Fill my life again I give my life to follow everything I believe in Now I surrender
Chorus Saviour, He can move the mountains My God is mighty to save He is mighty to save Forever, author of salvation He rose and conquered the grave Jesus conquered the grave Bridge Shine your light and let the whole world see we're singing For the glory of the risen King Jesus Shine your light and let the whole world see we're singing For the glory of the risen King {Chorus} Chorus 2 Saviour, You can move the mountains God You are mighty to save You are mighty to save Forever author of salvation You rose and conquered the grave You have conquered the grave
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
OFFERTORY Wonderful, Merciful Saviour Dawn Rodgers & Eric Wyse Verse 1 Wonderful, merciful Savior Precious Redeemer and Friend Who would have thought that a Lamb Could rescue the souls of men Oh, You rescue the souls of men Verse 2 Counselor, Comforter, Keeper Spirit we long to embrace You offer hope when our hearts have Hopelessly lost our way Oh, we've hopelessly lost the way Chorus You are the One that we praise You are the One we adore You give the healing and grace Our hearts always hunger for Oh, our hearts always hunger for Verse 3 Almighty, infinite Father Faithfully loving Your own Here in our weakness You find us Falling before Your throne Oh, we're falling before Your throne {Chorus} x2
RESPONSE THROUGH SONG
THIS WEEK Mon. Church Office Closed Mon. 7pm Women s Bible Study Tue. 10am Willing Helpers & Sewing Tue. 7pm Sing! Workshop Wed. 9:30am Moms Group LOOKING AHEAD Wed. 1pm Bible Study Thu. 1pm Seniors Thu. 7pm Youth Sat. 9am Parenting Summit Sun. 10am Worship Service The Church office will be closed tomorrow, November 12 th in lieu of Remembrance Day. Women s Bible Study will wrap up their current study at the church on Monday evening 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. 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. 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 should have been dropped off today, if you were unable to bring them in today, please do not have them in any later than Tuesday November 13 th. Our deepest sympathies to Bertha Klassen and family as they mourn the loss of Bertha s brother, Irvin Pauls. Funeral services were held yesterday, November 10 th.
A special thanks to those who helped with our service this Sunday: Marni Enns, Phil Enns, Andrew Klassen, Donna Klassen, Paul Klassen, RandyMac Mittelstadt, Ruth Schellenberg, Mary Unruh 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 8:30-4 145 Henderson Hwy. Winnipeg, MB R2L 1L4 Email: office@elmwoodmb.com www.elmwoodmb.com To hear past sermons/sermon series visit elmwoodmb.com