Welcome
Thank you for joining us in gathered worship today!
At Covenant, we are a church that is bound to God and to each other by grace, growing and serving together in love, and living and sharing the hope that we have in Jesus.
We hope that you will be moved towards greater love for Jesus and one another as we pause to praise, pray, and ponder under God’s Word.
The emphasis throughout our Sunday service is that worship is all about God. In our service, we will: worship our Heavenly Father for his miraculous deeds, bear witness to Jesus Christ the Son and the hope he brings through his death and resurrection, be moved to engage with the mission of God through the power of the Holy Spirit as we wait for the return of Christ.
Our service is shaped by the Bible—God’s Word to us. Because of that, our worship follows a shared pattern each week. Christians sometimes call this pattern a “liturgy.”
“Liturgy” simply means “the work of the people.” It reminds us that worship isn’t a performance or a product—it’s something we participate in together. Throughout the service, you’ll have chances to join in with prayers and spoken responses, and you’re warmly invited to take part.
We hope your time with us serves to encourage and fill you with hope and joy.
Call to Worship
Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvellous things;
his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
The Lord has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations.
He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.Psalm 98:1-3
Songs of Invitation
Congregational Prayer
Weekly Catecism
New City Catechism for Kids – Question 28
Q: What happens after death to those not united to Christ by faith?
A: They will be cast out from the presence of God, into hell, to be justly punished, forever.
Offering
Regular giving to support our ministry as a gospel partner can be made by direct deposit into our account.
Account Name: Covenant Presbyterian Church
BSB: 032 060
Account: 663 486
Community News
Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, 22 March
Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on 22 March, straight after service. All members are encouraged to attend. The meeting will receive ministry and financial reports, approve the 2026 budget, and (re-)elect members to the Committee of Management and Selection Committee.
If you have any questions ahead of the meeting, please speak to one of the elders.
Good Friday and Easter Sunday, 3 & 5 April
This year we will be holding services on both Good Friday (3 April) and Easter Sunday (5 April) as we gather to remember the death and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
These are wonderful opportunities to invite a friend or family member to hear the gospel. We’d love to see you and those you bring on the important days of the Christian calendar.
Important Dates
| March 22 | Annual Congregational Meeting After service @ Christ College |
| April 3 | Good Friday service 10am @ Christ College |
| April 5 | Prayer Corner 9am @ Christ College |
| April 5 | Easter Sunday service 10am @ Christ College |
Covenant Welcome
Bible Reading
All: Thanks be to God.
Sermon Outline
The God of My Story
Exodus 2, Numbers 12:3
Josh S
Confession of Sin
Lord, for the sake of your tender mercy,
do not hold us accountable for our sins,
but forgive all that is past and give us grace to amend our lives;
to decline from sin and incline to righteousness,
that we may walk with a pure heart before you,
now and evermore
All: Amen!
Lord’s Supper
Songs in Response
Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen.
Benediction
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.
2 Peter 3:18