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
Among the gods there is none like you, Lord; no deeds can compare with yours.
All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord;
they will bring glory to your name.
For you are great and do marvellous deeds; you alone are God.
Psalm 86:8-10
Songs of Invitation
Confession of Sin
Holy God,
we confess that we do not revere you as we should.
In our daily lives, we are prone to neglect you, we often disobey you,
and we fail to treasure you above all things. Though we stand guilty and condemned,
we praise you that Christ bore the penalty of our transgressions against you. Lead us to reject our wayward ways.
Work in us through your Holy Spirit, and let not the passions of the flesh
nor the lust of our mind bring our spirit into slavery. May we yearn once again to live as obedient children, loving you with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.
In His precious name, we pray,
All: Amen!
Word of Assurance
All are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
Romans 3:24
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
Weekly Catechism
New City Catechism for Kids – Question 39
With what attitude should we pray?
With love, perseverance, and gratefulness.
Community News
Mikey’s start date and induction service
Mikey’s first Sunday with us will be Sunday, 25 October. We are looking forward to welcoming Mikey, Amy, Tristan and Sari to Covenant – a welcome lunch will follow the service, stay tuned for more details!
Mikey’s induction service will be held the day before, 3pm Saturday 24 October at Christ College, with ministers from across the Inner West Presbytery joining us. All are welcome to attend to show your support.
Important Dates
| October 11 | Church Life Hub After service @ Christ College |
| October 25 | Mikey’s Induction Service 3pm @ Christ College |
| October 26 | Mikey’s first Sunday at Covenant 10am @ Christ College |
Bible Reading
All: Thanks be to God.
Sermon Outline
John 13:1-20
Josh S
Life with Jesus is Others-First
1. Jesus Loves His Own
2. The Lord Commands Us to Follow His Example
3. We Are Blessed If We Do
Conclusion
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
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:16-17
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