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
“Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?” “Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?” For from him and through him and for him are all things.
To him be the glory forever! Amen.
Romans 11:34-36
Songs of Invitation
Congregational Prayer
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
Covenant Convo
Weekly Catecism
New City Catechism for Kids – Question 38
What is prayer?
Prayer is pouring out our hearts to God in praise, petition, confession of sin, and thanksgiving.
Community News
Big Day In rego now open (4-6 September)
Join us for a multi-day event as a church family – starting with casual fellowship on Friday night, followed by a weekend of sitting under God’s word, sharing meals, praying, and catching up over cake, afternoon tea, and a Father’s Day breakfast.
Cost is $40 per person (5 y.o. and up) to cover food. You can register at: https://covenantchurch.com.au/bdi-26
Life with Jesussermon series
Pastor Josh’s new series in the Gospel of John explores what life with Jesus really means. The series is evangelistic in nature and will be accompanied by a “Discover Jesus” course for anyone wanting to explore the Christian faith – the first one will be upstairs at 12pm today.
Please be praying for people you might invite and speak to Josh if you’d like to know more about the course.
Important Dates
| August 31 | Covenant Session meeting Evening @ North Strathfield |
| September 4-6 | Covenant Big Day In Fri evening, Sat afternoon & Sun service @ Christ College |
Bible Reading
All: Thanks be to God.
Sermon Outline
Life with Jesus is Being Fully Known
Josh S
By way of introduction…
- Jesus knows the Samaritan woman
- Jesus uncovers her hidden thirst
- Jesus offers living water
Are you thirsty?
Confession of Sin
Almighty God,
unto whom all hearts are open,
all desires known,
and from whom no secrets are hidden –
cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,
so that we may perfectly love you,
and worthily magnify your holy name;
through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen!
Word of Assurance
Blessed is the one, whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
Blessed is the one, whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit.
Psalm 32:1-2
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
To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— to the only God our Saviour be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.
Jude 1:24-25