ELMWOOD MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH

“The sacrifice pleasing to God is a broken spirit. You will not despise a broken and humbled heart, God.”

Psalm 51:17

145 Henderson Hwy Winnipeg, MB

R2L 1L4 204-668-3244

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

DECEMBER 2, 2018

ORDER OF SERVICE DECEMBER 2, 2018

First Advent

He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David.

Luke 1:32

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

Rising Sun

Psalms for Advent Video Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-33

Lighting of the First Candle

Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Pastoral Prayer/Offering Be Born In Me

Message The Announcement of the Upside Down Kingdom

Luke 1:26-38 Pastor Ken Stoesz

Communion All Who Are Thirsty

The Wonderful Cross

PLEASE PRAY

• That the churches of Elmwood would be able to have an impact on our community this Christmas and beyond

• That God would prepare our hearts to consider the Advent season and help us to reflect on the miracle and meaning of Christ’s birth and incarnation

PREPARATION SONG

Rising Sun Paul Mabury, David Leonard, Leslie Jordan, Kyle Lee

Verse 1

Praise Him all you sinners Sing oh, sing you weary

Oh, praise Him all you children of God

Verse 2 We lift high His glory

Shown throughout our stories We praise Him as the children of God

Chorus Our great redeemer, glorious Saviour

Your name is higher than the rising sun Light of the morning, You shine forever Your name is higher than the rising sun Your name is higher than the rising sun

Verse 3 Praise His name forever

Speak it loud and clear now Oh, praise Him all you children of God

{Chorus} x2

Bridge Oh, oh, oh, oh (x2)

Hallelujah, name above all Simply to speak Your name is praise

Hallelujah, I will always forever We lift Your name in praise

Hallelujah our God You reign Simply to speak Your name is praise, oh

{Chorus}

WORSHIP IN SONG

Luke 1:26-33 In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be. Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

SCRIPTURE READING

WORSHIP IN SONG

The Announcement of the Upside Down Kingdom Luke 1:26-38

Pastor Ken Stoesz

Sermon Notes:

MESSAGE

Sermon Notes continued:

Next week’s Speaker: Pastor Sean Major

All Who Are Thirsty Brenton Brown | Glenn Robertson

Chorus 1 Come Lord Jesus come (4x)

Verse

All who are thirsty All who are weak

Come to the fountain Dip your heart in the stream of life

Let the pain and the sorrow Be washed away

In the waves of His mercy As deep cries out to deep

(We sing)

Chorus 1 Come Lord Jesus come (4x)

Chorus 2

Holy Spirit come (4x)

{Verse}

Chorus 2 Holy Spirit come (4x)

Chorus 1

Come Lord Jesus come (4x)

COMMUNION

The Wonderful Cross Chris Tomlin | Isaac Watts | J. D. Walt | Jesse Reeves | Lowell Mason

Verse 1 When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory died

My richest gain I count but loss And pour contempt on all my pride

Verse 2

See from His head His hands His feet Sorrow and love flow mingled down Did e'er such love and sorrow meet Or thorns compose so rich a crown

Chorus

O the wonderful cross O the wonderful cross

Bids me come and die and find that I may truly live O the wonderful cross O the wonderful cross

All who gather here by grace Draw near and bless Your name

Verse 3

Were the whole realm of nature mine That were an offering far too small

Love so amazing so divine Demands my soul my life my all

{Chorus} x2

Ending

Love so amazing so divine Demands my soul my life my all

COMMUNION

LOOKING AHEAD

Saturday, December 8 at 6:00 pm – EMBC’s annual Christmas Banquet. Come to enjoy fellowship and supper with our congregation! Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 pm – Join us for a sleigh ride at Birds Hill Park Ranch! After the ride, we will gather at the fire pit to warm ourselves and roast some hot dogs over the fire. Please sign up at the info desk. Sunday, December 16 at 6:30 pm – Join us here at EMBC for an evening Candlelight worship service. Monday, December 24 at 6:30 pm – EMBC hosts a Christmas Eve service, please come for an enjoyable evening of singing together and watching a play being put on by Kids Loft and a few members of the congregation.

EMBC Youth Towel Drive: Siloam Mission is in desperate need of new or gently-used bath towels. If you would like to contribute, there are two large boxes in the coffee garden by the north stairs where you can drop off your donation until December 23rd.

Rehearsals for those in Kids Loft’s production during the Christmas Eve Service will be held on December 8, 15 and 22 (all Saturdays) from 10:00am – 12:00 pm.

Come and be a part of EMBC’s volunteer choir as we sing the Hallelujah Chorus on December 23rd. There will be two rehearsals for those who want to learn the notes and get a feel for how the music goes after the Sunday service on December 9th and 16th. We’d love to have as many people as possible be a part of this special tradition.

THIS WEEK

Tue. 9:30 am Sewing Sat. 10:00 am: Kids Loft Rehearsal Wed. 9:30 am Moms Group Sat. 6:00 pm: Christmas Banquet Thu. 1:00 pm Seniors Sun. 9:00 am: Faith & Life Thu. 7:00 pm Youth Sun. 10:00 am: Worship Service

A special thanks to those who helped with our service this Sunday: Anika Enns, Marni Enns, Andrew Klassen, Donna Klassen, Paul Klassen,

Paul Kornelsen, Ruth Schellenberg, Helen Streilein, 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 8:30-4 145 Henderson Hwy. • Winnipeg, MB • R2L 1L4

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

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