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
The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure. Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity.
Psalm 93:1-2
Songs of Invitation
Confession of Sin
Eternal God,
in whom we live and move and have our being,
whose face is hidden from us by our sins,
and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts:
Cleanse us from all our offenses,
and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires,
that with reverent and humble hearts
we may draw near to you,
confessing our faults,
confiding in your grace,
and finding in you our refuge and strength;
through Jesus Christ your Son.
All: Amen!
Word of Assurance
To the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.
Ephesians 1:6-7
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 Catecism
New City Catechism for Kids – Question 30
Q: What is faith in Jesus Christ?
A: Receiving and resting on him alone for salvation as he is offered to us in the gospel.
Community News
Congregational Meeting, 3 May
Today we will be holding a follow-up Congregational Meeting on 3 May, straight after service. The meeting will present the 2025 financial statements and consider the revised 2026 budget for approval.
All members are encouraged to attend. You can access the agenda and relevant documents via the church’s WhatsApp announcement channel.
Special morning tea, 10 May
Next Sunday we’ll be sharing a special morning tea together. It’s an opportunity to pause and give thanks for the women in our church family – our spiritual mothers and sisters – whose faithfulness, care, and love have shaped and sustained so many of us.
Please join us after service.
Receiving Victor Lau into membership, 17 May
We are looking forward to formally receiving Victor Lau into membership at Covenant on Sunday, 17 May. Please join us in celebrating this occasion – it is a joy to see God expand our church family as we love, grow, serve and witness together.
Important Dates
| May 3 | Congregational Meeting After service @ Christ College |
| May 10 | Church Life Hub After service @ Christ College |
| May 15 | Prayer and Prayer Night 6.30pm BYO dinner, 7.30pm start @ Christ College |
| May 17 | Receiving Victor into membership During service @ Christ College |
Bible Reading
All: Thanks be to God.
Sermon Outline
I am the LORD
Exodus 6:1-13 & Exodus 9:13-24
Joshua S
Introduction and context
- God raised you up for a purpose.
- God reveals himself through acts of power.
- God reveals himself as LORD of all.
- God reveals himself that we might fear and trust him.
- God’s grand purpose is that his name be proclaimed in all the earth.
- God proclaims his name to us.
- God proclaims his name through us.
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
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13