ELMWOOD MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH

“Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. Though you do not now see Him, you believe in Him and rejoice

with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory” 1 Peter 1:8

145 Henderson Hwy Winnipeg, MB

R2L 1L4 204-668-3244

Email: office@elmwoodmb.com Website: elmwoodmb.com

JANUARY 6, 2019

ORDER OF SERVICE JANUARY 6, 2019

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect

and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:2-4

Welcome & Announcements

Paul Kornelsen

Praise & Worship Music Praise My Soul the King of Heaven (WT 40)

The Joy of the Lord God the Uncreated One (King Forevermore)

Pastoral Prayer/Offering Be Thou My Vision (WT 531)

Message Rejoicing in Suffering?

1 Peter 1:6-12 James Forsman

Communion Man of Sorrows

There is a Redeemer (WT 350)

PLEASE PRAY

• For Pastor Ken and his family as their sabbatical continues at the Focus on the Family Marriage Retreat

• For the ministries that will be resuming after taking a break over the holidays – that the leaders would be refreshed and excited to get back to serving

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

WORSHIP IN SONG

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

God the Uncreated One (King Forevermore) Pete James & Aaron Keyes

Verse 1

God the uncreated One The author of salvation

Wrote the laws of space and time And fashioned worlds to His design The One whom angel hosts revere

Hung the stars like chandeliers Numbered every grain of sand Knows the heart of every man

He is King forever He is King forever

He is King forevermore

Verse 2

God our fortress and our strength The Rock on which we can depend

Matchless in His majesty His power and authority

Unshaken by the schemes of man Never-changing, Great I Am

Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall He is faithful through it all Crown Him King forever Crown Him King forever

Crown Him King forevermore

WORSHIP IN SONG

Verse 3

Mighty God in mortal flesh Forsaken by a traitor's kiss

The curse of sin and centuries Did pierce the lowly Prince of Peace

Lifted high, the sinless man Crucified, the spotless Lamb Buried by the sons of man

Rescued by the Father's hand To reign as King forever

Reign as King forever Reign as King forevermore

Verse 4

King Eternal, God of Grace We crown You with the highest praise

Heaven shouts and saints adore You’re Holy, Holy, Holy Lord! What joy in everlasting life All is love and faith is sight

Justice rolls and praises rise At the Name of Jesus Christ

King of Kings forever King of Kings forever

King of Kings forevermore

Ending

King of Kings forever King of Kings forever

King of Kings forevermore

OFFERTORY

Man of Sorrows Matt Crocker & Brooke Ligertwood

Verse 1 Man of sorrows, Lamb of God by His own betrayed

The sin of men and wrath of God has been on Jesus laid

Verse 2 Silent as He stood accused beaten, mocked, and scorned

Bowing to the Father's will He took a crown of thorns

Chorus And oh that rugged cross, my salvation Where Your love poured out over me Now my soul cries out "Hallelujah!"

Praise and honour unto Thee

Verse 3 Sent of heaven, God’s own Son to purchase and redeem And reconcile the very ones who nailed Him to that tree

{Chorus}

Bridge x2

Now my debt is paid it is paid in full By the precious blood that my Jesus spilled

Now the curse of sin has no hold on me Whom the Son sets free oh is free indeed

{Chorus}

Verse 4

See the stone is rolled away behold the empty tomb Hallelujah God be praised He’s risen from the grave

{Chorus}

COMMUNION

COMMUNION

THIS WEEK

Wed. 9:30 am Moms Group Sun. 10:00 am: Worship Service Speaker: Ryan Giesbrecht

LOOKING AHEAD

Seniors group will resume on Thursday, January 17th Youth Group will resume on Thursday, January 17th Adult Faith and Life will resume on Sunday, January 20th Willing Helpers & Sewing resume on Tuesday, January 22nd

Pastor Ken and his family are on a 4 month sabbatical until May 1, 2019 (4 months). Please be in prayer for them as they travel, study and rest. Here is a brief itinerary of their plans:

• January 8-15--Focus on the Family marriage retreat • January 16-February 4--Winnipeg, providing support as Shonet's

mother moves into supportive housing • February 5-April 25--Australia. Study and rest. • May 1 return to EMBC

A lost and found table has been set up in the church basement, next to the elevator. Items on this table will remain there for a couple of weeks before being donated elsewhere. Please take a look to see if anything there belongs to you.

A special thanks to those who helped with our service this Sunday: Marni Enns, Andrew Klassen, Donna Klassen, Paul Klassen, Ruth Schellenberg, Mary Unruh, Fred Warner, Jim Warner

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 – 2:00 pm 145 Henderson Hwy. • Winnipeg, MB • R2L 1L4

Email: office@elmwoodmb.com www.elmwoodmb.com

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