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

Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.

Isaiah 12:6

Songs of Invitation

Confession of Sin

Almighty God, 

We confess that we all like sheep have gone astray, we have turned everyone to his own way. We have followed the passions and desires of our own hearts, we have broken you good and just laws, we have left undone those things we ought to have done, and we have done the very things we ought not to have done. 

But we plead with you to have mercy upon all who confess their sins, restore those who truly repent, according to your promise declared to us through Jesus. Grant that for Jesus’ sake we may from now on live a godly, righteous and holy life, to the glory of your great name.

All: Amen!

Word of Assurance

Truly my soul finds rest in God;
my salvation comes from him.
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

Psalm 68:1-2

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 25

Q: Does Christ’s death mean all our sins can be forgiven?

A: Yes, because Christ’s death on the cross fully paid the penalty for our sin, God will remember our sins no more.

Community News

Covenant Session summary reports

Covenant Session summary reports are available for meetings up to 12 Jan 2026. Please use this link to access: https://covenantchurch.com.au/aka/sessionsummary

Calling for OHP & sound desk helpers

As we enter 2026, Covenant is seeking more helpers to serve on OHP and/or sound desk. These roles play an integral part in the smooth running of our Sunday services. No previous experience is required, you will receive training and supervision.

Please let one of the elders know if you are interested or would like to know more.

Important Dates

February 1	Prayer Corner 9am @ Christ College
February 8	Vision Sunday After service @ Christ College
February 15	Congregational Meeting After service @ Christ College

Bible Reading

1. Luke 9:51-10:20

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

Joy of Discipleship

Luke 9:51-10:20

Michael Nhieu

Following Jesus with Rejection

Following Jesus with Commitment

Following Jesus with Urgency

Following Jesus with Joy

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

The LORD bless you and keep you;
The LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
The LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.

Numbers 6:24-26

Welcome

Thank you for joining us in gathered worship today! At Covenant, we believe that true hope, joy, meaning, and redemption is found in Jesus Christ. Therefore, 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. We gather to worship Him. Our gathered worship is that it is foundationally and fundamentally 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. All of these activities of worshipping, witnessing, and waiting will be shaped and formed by God’s divine revelation as it is given to us in Holy Scripture.

Our understanding of Scripture, God’s divine action, and theology will shape the flow of our service. Therefore, our worship service is “liturgical” and what you hold before you is our weekly liturgical document. Originating from Greek, this word means, “work of the people”. This means our service is both corporate and communal in nature. We are not individual consumers of a product, but join others in community to participate together in engaging with God. At different points in the service, there will be opportunities to join the liturgy, and we encourage you to enthusiastically participate in these corporate moments of response.

We hope your time with us serves to encourage and fill you with hope and joy. 

Call to Worship

God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honour and might forever. Amen.

1 Timothy 6:15-16

Songs of Invitation

Confession of Sin

Holy God, as we reflect on our sinfulness, we confess that no trial is so hard to bear as a sense of sin. If you should give us the choice to live in pleasure and keep our sins, or to have them burnt away with trial, give us sanctified affliction! 

Deliver us from every evil habit, liberate us from every rekindling of former sins, and save us from everything that prevents us from delighting in you. Then we shall bless you for helping us to be upright, O God our Righteousness.

All: Amen!

Word of Assurance

He saved us through
the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,
whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ
our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we
might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

Titus 3:5–7

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 Catechism

New City Catechism for Kids – Question 21

Q: What sort of Redeemer is needed to bring us back to God?

A: One who is truly human and also truly God.

Community News

Covenant Session summary reports

Covenant Session summary reports are available for meetings up to 5 Oct 2025. Please use this link to access: https://covenantchurch.com.au/aka/sessionsummary

Ministry Update 2025-26

The elders will be holding a Ministry Update after service on Sunday, 30 November. This will be an opportunity for us to give thanks for how God has led us through 2025 and to look ahead to 2026. We will also be holding a Q&A. 

Please send in any questions via our feedback form: https://covenantchurch.com.au/aka/feedback

Important Dates

November 30	Covenant Ministry Update 2025-26 After service @ Christ College
December 7	Covenant prayer corner 8:30am @ Christ College

Bible Reading

1. Isaiah 2:1-5 NIV
2. 1 Peter 2:4-10 NIV

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

The Mountain of the Lord

Isaiah 2:1-5

Dan Shih

Mountains as high places

Israel: God’s mountain project

A stone placed in Zion

The Church – Spiritual Zion

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

Welcome

Thank you for joining us in gathered worship today! At Covenant, we believe that true hope, joy, meaning, and redemption is found in Jesus Christ. Therefore, 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. We gather to worship Him. Our gathered worship is that it is foundationally and fundamentally 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. All of these activities of worshipping, witnessing, and waiting will be shaped and formed by God’s divine revelation as it is given to us in Holy Scripture.

Our understanding of Scripture, God’s divine action, and theology will shape the flow of our service. Therefore, our worship service is “liturgical” and what you hold before you is our weekly liturgical document. Originating from Greek, this word means, “work of the people”. This means our service is both corporate and communal in nature. We are not individual consumers of a product, but join others in community to participate together in engaging with God. At different points in the service, there will be opportunities to join the liturgy, and we encourage you to enthusiastically participate in these corporate moments of response.

We hope your time with us serves to encourage and fill you with hope and joy. 

Call to Worship

Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the nations. Who will not fear you, Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.

Revelation 15:3-4

Songs of Invitation

Confession of Sin

God of mercy, we confess that we sinned against your majesty in thought, word, and deed, by the things we have done, and by the things we have left undone. We have not loved you with heart, soul, mind, and strength, and we have not loved our neighbour as ourselves. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. 

For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy Name

All: Amen!

Word of Assurance

We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.

Acts 15:11

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 21

Q: What sort of Redeemer is needed to bring us back to God?

A: One who is truly human and also truly God.

Community News

Covenant Session summary reports

Covenant Session summary reports are available for meetings up to 5 Oct 2025. Please use this link to access: https://covenantchurch.com.au/aka/sessionsummary 

Reminder to update your giving details

Covenant now has our own bank account! If you haven’t already done so, please update your electronic giving details. You can find our bank details at the end of the bulletin. Thank you for your ongoing financial partnership.

Important Dates

November 2	Covenant prayer corner 8:30am @ Christ College
November 2	Covenant Session meeting 2pm @ Christ College
December 7	Covenant prayer corner 8:30am @ Christ College

Bible Reading

1. 1 Peter 4 NIV

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

Faithful Living In Uncertain Times

1 Peter 4

Dan Chu

Living for God’s will

Living with purpose

Rejoicing in suffering

Songs in Response

Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty
Creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord;
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
Born of the Virgin Mary,
Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended to the dead;
On the third day he rose from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father;
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit;
the holy catholic [universal] Church;
the communion of saints;
the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body;
and the life everlasting.
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

Welcome

Thank you for joining us in gathered worship today! At Covenant, we believe that true hope, joy, meaning, and redemption is found in Jesus Christ. Therefore, 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. We gather to worship Him. Our gathered worship is that it is foundationally and fundamentally 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. All of these activities of worshipping, witnessing, and waiting will be shaped and formed by God’s divine revelation as it is given to us in Holy Scripture.

Our understanding of Scripture, God’s divine action, and theology will shape the flow of our service. Therefore, our worship service is “liturgical” and what you hold before you is our weekly liturgical document. Originating from Greek, this word means, “work of the people”. This means our service is both corporate and communal in nature. We are not individual consumers of a product, but join others in community to participate together in engaging with God. At different points in the service, there will be opportunities to join the liturgy, and we encourage you to enthusiastically participate in these corporate moments of response.

We hope your time with us serves to encourage and fill you with hope and joy. 

Call to Worship

Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the nations. Who will not fear you, Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.

Revelation 15:3-4

Songs of Invitation

Confession of Sin

Gracious God, you take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, you desire that none should perish, you long that all should turn from their evil ways and live.

Have mercy upon us and forgive the sins of all who turn to you this day, forsaking the way of pride and bowing humbly before the cross of Christ, in whose name we pray,

All: Amen!

Word of Assurance

Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.

Isaiah 54:10

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 12

Q: Who is the Redeemer?

A: The only Redeemer is the Lord Jesus Christ.

Community News

Covenant Big Day In 2025 is next week!

BDI is happening next week! Be sure to arrive on time on Saturday 25 October 4pmto kick off the conference. Haven’t registered but still keen to go? Speak with Warren or Kiu Fei and we will do our best to sort you out.

Covenant Session summary reports

Covenant Session summary reports are available for meetings up to 24 Aug 2025. Please use this link to access: https://covenantchurch.com.au/aka/sessionsummary 

Sunday service administration help

Each week, work happens in the background to ensure that everything is ready for the Sunday service. We are looking for additional helpers to assist with the work. If you are interested to help or would like to know more, please contact Chong or Michelle, or use the feedback form.

Operation Christmas Child 2025We would love for you to participate in Operation Christmas Child 2025!

(i) Find a shoebox at home / ask Robyn if you need one.

(ii) Visit the Operation Christmas child website for tips on how to fill the box with fun and safe gifts.

(iii) Make the shipment donation and get a shipping barcode.

(iv) Bring your filled and labelled shoebox to church on or before October 19.

For more information, visit: https://occ.samaritanspurse.org.au/

Important Dates

October 19	Operation Christmas Child boxes due Give to Robyn @ Christ College
October 25	Big Day In (Day 1) 4pm @ Christ College
October 26	Big Day In (Day 2) 8am to 3pm @ Christ College
November 2	Covenant prayer corner 8.30am @ Christ College
November 2	Covenant Session meeting 2pm @ Christ College

Bible Reading

1. 1 Peter 2:11-3:7 NIV

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

Hope That Makes Us Fearless

1 Peter 2:11-3:7

Danny Lam

Two Distinct Titles: God’s Elect, Exiles Scattered

The Call to Submit

1 Peter 2:11-3:6

How Wives can be Fearless in Submission

… hope not in the husband but in God

… what submission is not

Husbands and the Call to be Considerate

The Profound Mystery, Marriage in Eternity

Ephesians 5:31-32

To the husbands, ask yourselves

To the wives, ask yourselves

To the Bride of Christ, ask ourselves

Songs in Response

Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty
Creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord;
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
Born of the Virgin Mary,
Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended to the dead;
On the third day he rose from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father;
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit;
the holy catholic [universal] Church;
the communion of saints;
the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body;
and the life everlasting.
Amen

Benediction

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:10-11

Welcome

Thank you for joining us in gathered worship today! At Covenant, we believe that true hope, joy, meaning, and redemption is found in Jesus Christ. Therefore, 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. We gather to worship Him. Our gathered worship is that it is foundationally and fundamentally 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. All of these activities of worshipping, witnessing, and waiting will be shaped and formed by God’s divine revelation as it is given to us in Holy Scripture.

Our understanding of Scripture, God’s divine action, and theology will shape the flow of our service. Therefore, our worship service is “liturgical” and what you hold before you is our weekly liturgical document. Originating from Greek, this word means, “work of the people”. This means our service is both corporate and communal in nature. We are not individual consumers of a product, but join others in community to participate together in engaging with God. At different points in the service, there will be opportunities to join the liturgy, and we encourage you to enthusiastically participate in these corporate moments of response.

We hope your time with us serves to encourage and fill you with hope and joy. 

Call to Worship

Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the nations. Who will not fear you, Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.

Revelation 15:3-4

Songs of Invitation

Confession of Sin

God of grace and truth,
in Jesus Christ you came among us
as light shining in darkness.
We confess that we have not welcomed the light,
or trusted the good news to be good.
We have closed our eyes to glory in our midst,
expecting little, and hoping for less.
Forgive our doubt, and renew our hope,
so that we may receive the fullness of your grace,
and live in the truth of Christ the Lord.

All: Amen!

Word of Assurance

We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.

Acts 15:11

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 19

Q: Is there any way to escape punishment and be brought back into God’s favor?

A: Yes, God reconciles us to himself by a Redeemer.

Community News

Registrations now open for Covenant Big Day In 2025!

BDI is happening on Saturday 25 October 4pm to late and Sunday 26 October 9am to 3pm. Register now by clicking on this link: 

Big Day In 2025

Covenant Session summary reports

Covenant Session summary reports are available for meetings up to 24 Aug 2025. Please use this link to access: https://covenantchurch.com.au/aka/sessionsummary 

Sunday service administration help

Each week, work happens in the background to ensure that everything is ready for the Sunday service. We are looking for additional helpers to assist with the work. If you are interested to help or would like to know more, please contact Chong or Michelle, or use the feedback form.

Operation Christmas Child 2025

We would love for you to participate in Operation Christmas Child 2025!

(i) Find a shoebox at home / ask Robyn if you need one.

(ii) Visit the Operation Christmas child website for tips on how to fill the box with fun and safe gifts.

(iii) Make the shipment donation and get a shipping barcode.

(iv) Bring your filled and labelled shoebox to church on or before October 19.

For more information, visit: https://occ.samaritanspurse.org.au/

Important Dates

October 19	Operation Christmas Child boxes due Give to Robyn @ Christ College
October 25	Big Day In (Day 1) 4pm @ Christ College
October 26	Big Day In (Day 2) 8am to 3pm @ Christ College
November 2	Covenant prayer corner 8.30am @ Christ College
November 2	Covenant Session meeting 2pm @ Christ College

Bible Reading

1. Acts 22:30-23:35 NIV

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

Truth on Trial

Acts 22:30-23:35

Harry Lam

1.      Fighting for the truth invites opposition

2.      Fighting for the truth comes with Christ’s support

3.      Fighting for the truth is always worth it

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

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 13:20-21

Welcome

Thank you for joining us in gathered worship today! At Covenant, we believe that true hope, joy, meaning, and redemption is found in Jesus Christ. Therefore, 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. We gather to worship Him. Our gathered worship is that it is foundationally and fundamentally 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. All of these activities of worshipping, witnessing, and waiting will be shaped and formed by God’s divine revelation as it is given to us in Holy Scripture.

Our understanding of Scripture, God’s divine action, and theology will shape the flow of our service. Therefore, our worship service is “liturgical” and what you hold before you is our weekly liturgical document. Originating from Greek, this word means, “work of the people”. This means our service is both corporate and communal in nature. We are not individual consumers of a product, but join others in community to participate together in engaging with God. At different points in the service, there will be opportunities to join the liturgy, and we encourage you to enthusiastically participate in these corporate moments of response.

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 11:24-36

Songs of Invitation

Confession of Sin

Almighty God,
We confess that we all like sheep have gone astray, we have turned everyone to his own way. We have followed the passions and desires of our own hearts, we have broken you good and just laws, we have left undone those things we ought to have done, and we have done the very things we ought not to have done.

But we plead with you to have mercy upon all who confess their sins, restore those who truly repent, according to your promise declared to us through Jesus. Grant that for Jesus’ sake we may from now on live a godly, righteous and holy life, to the glory of your great name.

All: Amen!

Word of Assurance

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16

Congregational Prayer

Offering

Weekly Catechism

New City Catechism for Kids – Question 19

Q: Is there any way to escape punishment and be brought back into God’s favour?

A: Yes, God reconciles us to himself by a Redeemer.

Community News

Registrations now open for Covenant Big Day In 2025!

BDI is happening on Saturday 25 October 4pm to late and Sunday 26 October 9am to 3pm. Register now by clicking on this link: 

Big Day In 2025

Covenant Session summary reports

Covenant Session summary reports are available for meetings up to 24 Aug 2025. Please use this link to access: https://covenantchurch.com.au/aka/sessionsummary 

Sunday school and Extreme teachers/helpers
Every parent wants the children and youth of Covenant to come to a saving relationship in Christ and to know God in his word. We need more members of the Covenant family to teach and help at Sunday school and Extreme. Please see Robyn, Gloria, Jayden, Caroline or Dan for more details.

Sunday service administration help

Each week, work happens in the background to ensure that everything is ready for the Sunday service. We are looking for additional helpers to assist with the work. If you are interested to help or would like to know more, please contact Chong or Michelle, or use the feedback form.

Important Dates

October 5	Covenant Prayer Corner 8:30am @ Christ College
October 5	Covenant Session meeting 2pm @ Christ College
October 25	Big Day In (Day 1) 4pm @ Christ College
October 26	Big Day In (Day 2) 8am to 3pm @ Christ College

Bible Reading

1. Daniel 2:17-47 NIV

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

Thy Kingdom Come

Daniel 2:17-47

Peter Barnes

Introduction

1. Prophecy is one of the great proofs for the authority of Scripture as the

Word of God. Only the sovereign God could reveal this.

2. We live in times which are discouraging and fearful, and so Christians need to have a rock to stand upon, to be sure of the King and His everlasting kingdom.

1. The Four Kingdoms

The dream concerned a great image (2:31-35). But what does it all

Mean?

1. The gold head represents the Babylonian empire (vv.36-38). It collapsed in

539 B.C.

2. The silver chest and arms represent the Medo-Persian empire (v.39a).

3. The bronze belly and thighs represent the Greek empire (v.39b). 

Alexander the Great died in 323 B.C., and his empire broke into four parts.

4. The legs of iron and clay represent the Roman empire (vv.40-43). It appeared to be very strong but was divided between east and west.

2. The Kingdom of Christ

The fifth kingdom is portrayed as a little stone which would become a great

mountain – Dan. 2:34; Psalm 118:22; Matt.21:42-44; 1 Peter 2:6-8. The fifth

kingdom did come during the time of the Roman empire (see Luke 2:1 for

Caesar Augustus, 31 BC-AD 14); and Luke 3:1 for Tiberius, AD 14-37).

(1) This kingdom is divine (v 45)

The stone was cut out of the mountain without hands. It is no human achievement.

(2) This kingdom is world-wide (v 35)

Note Revelation 7:9-10 and 11:15. In 604 B.C. who could have foreseen it?

(3) This kingdom is everlasting (v 44)

So be it, Lord, Thy throne shall never,

Like earth’s proud empires, pass away,

Thy kingdom stands and grows forever,

Till all Thy creatures own Thy sway. – John Ellerton, 1826-93

(4) This kingdom is certain (v.45).

3. Some New Testament Applications

(a) Christ spoke of His mission in terms of repentance as the kingdom of

heaven is near – Matt.4:17;

(b) Christ’s kingdom is not of this world – John 18:36.

(c) We are not to fear – Luke 12:32.

The kingdom is divine, worldwide, everlasting and certain. This puts

everything into a gospel perspective.

Do you know the King?

Are you a member of the kingdom that the King has won?

Songs in Response

Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty
Creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord;
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
Born of the Virgin Mary,
Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended to the dead;
On the third day he rose from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father;
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit;
the holy catholic [universal] Church;
the communion of saints;
the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body;
and the life everlasting.
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

Songs of Invitation

Congregational Prayer

Offering

Weekly Catechism

New City Catechism for Kids – Question 16

Q: What is sin?

A: Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world he created, not being or doing what he requires in his law.

Important Dates

September 28	Zachary Lam’s baptism During service @ Christ College
October 5	Covenant Session meeting 2pm @ Christ College
October 25	Big Day In (Day 1) 4pm @ Christ College
October 26	Big Day In (Day 2) 8am to 3pm @ Christ College

Bible Reading

1. Ephesians 2:11-22 NIV

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

One, Holy, Catholic Church

Ephesians 2:11-22

Cameron Clausing

Welcome

Thank you for joining us in gathered worship today! At Covenant, we believe that true hope, joy, meaning, and redemption is found in Jesus Christ. Therefore, 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. We gather to worship Him. Our gathered worship is that it is foundationally and fundamentally 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. All of these activities of worshipping, witnessing, and waiting will be shaped and formed by God’s divine revelation as it is given to us in Holy Scripture.

Our understanding of Scripture, God’s divine action, and theology will shape the flow of our service. Therefore, our worship service is “liturgical” and what you hold before you is our weekly liturgical document. Originating from Greek, this word means, “work of the people”. This means our service is both corporate and communal in nature. We are not individual consumers of a product, but join others in community to participate together in engaging with God. At different points in the service, there will be opportunities to join the liturgy, and we encourage you to enthusiastically participate in these corporate moments of response.

We hope your time with us serves to encourage and fill you with hope and joy. 

Call to Worship

Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.

Psalm 40:5

Songs of Invitation

Confession of Sin

Lord, you are a God who is ready to forgive and of infinite kindness,
remove from us all needless and destructive anger.
Grant to us a meek, gentle, humble and peaceable spirit that, mindful of our own weakness, we may with greater patience bear with the weaknesses of other;
and thinking of ourselves with sober judgement,
we may not be provoked when others think poorly of us.

So may we be Christlike in character: patient towards all;
easily won over to forgive the wrongs of others;
not keeping a record of wrongs, or holding the sins of others against them;
that you Lord God may so be gracious toward us.

All: Amen!

Word of Assurance

Because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.

Ephesians 2:4-5

Congregational Prayer

Offering

Weekly Catechism

New City Catechism for Kids – Question 18

Q: Will God allow our disobedience and idolatry to go unpunished?

A: No, God is righteously angry with our sins and will punish them both in this life, and in the life to come.

Community News

Registrations now open for Covenant Big Day In 2025!
BDI is happening on Saturday 25 October 4pm to late and Sunday 26 October 9am to 3pm. Register now by clicking on this link:
https://www.covenantchurch.com.au/bdi25-rego/

Sunday school and Extreme teachers/helpers
Every parent wants the children and youth of Covenant to come to a saving relationship in Christ and to know God in his word. We need more members of the Covenant family to teach and help at Sunday school and Extreme. Please see Robyn, Gloria, Jayden, Caroline or Dan for more details.

Sunday service administration help
Each week, work happens in the background to ensure that everything is ready for the Sunday service. We are looking for additional helpers to assist with the work. If you are interested to help or would like to know more, please contact Chong or Michelle, or use the feedback form.

Zachary Lam’s baptism and lunch
Zachary Lam will be getting baptised next Sunday, 28 September during the Sunday service. Danny and Jess will be opening up their home after the service for lunch. Everyone is warmly invited to the baptism as we formally welcome Zachary into our covenant family, as well as to the lunch afterwards. More details to come.

Important Dates

September 28	Zachary Lam’s baptism During service @ Christ College
October 5	Covenant Session meeting 2pm @ Christ College
October 25	Big Day In (Day 1) 4pm @ Christ College
October 26	Big Day In (Day 2) 8am to 3pm @ Christ College

Bible Reading

1. Isaiah 1:1-20 NIV

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

Judgement and Hope

Isaiah 1:1-20

Dan Shih

God’s frustration

God’s disgust

God’s tenderness

Songs in Response

Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty
Creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord;
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
Born of the Virgin Mary,
Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended to the dead;
On the third day he rose from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father;
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit;
the holy catholic [universal] Church;
the communion of saints;
the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body;
and the life everlasting.
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

Welcome

Thank you for joining us in gathered worship today! At Covenant, we believe that true hope, joy, meaning, and redemption is found in Jesus Christ. Therefore, 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. We gather to worship Him. Our gathered worship is that it is foundationally and fundamentally 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. All of these activities of worshipping, witnessing, and waiting will be shaped and formed by God’s divine revelation as it is given to us in Holy Scripture.

Our understanding of Scripture, God’s divine action, and theology will shape the flow of our service. Therefore, our worship service is “liturgical” and what you hold before you is our weekly liturgical document. Originating from Greek, this word means, “work of the people”. This means our service is both corporate and communal in nature. We are not individual consumers of a product, but join others in community to participate together in engaging with God. At different points in the service, there will be opportunities to join the liturgy, and we encourage you to enthusiastically participate in these corporate moments of response.

We hope your time with us serves to encourage and fill you with hope and joy. 

Call to Worship

No one is like you, LORD; you are great, and your name is mighty in power. Who should not fear you, King of the nations? This is your due. Among all the wise leaders of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is no one like you.

Jeremiah 10:6-7

Songs of Invitation

Confession of Sin

O Gracious God
Please forgive us, we pray.
Remove the sins that distance us from you and from those we love and care about. Remove our selfishness, our pride, our envy, and our greed.
Remove from us our thoughtless acts and words that hurt one another.
Remove from us the tendency to hurt others out of revenge and anger.
Forgive us please.
Create in us a clean heart, O Lord.
And renew in us a right spirit.

All: Amen!

Word of Assurance

The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them;  he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34:17-18

Congregational Prayer

Offering

Weekly Catechism

New City Catechism for Kids – Question 17

Q: What is idolatry?

A: Idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the Creator.

Community News

Covenant Preliminary Vision and Values now available

Session is pleased to release a document setting out the preliminary vision and values that we have been working on for the last two months. Thank you for your patience and prayers.  To access the document, click the link below:

https://covenantchurch.com.au/aka/vision

Save the Date for our Big Day In!

Block out your calendars for the following: Saturday 25 October 4pm to late; Sunday 26 October 8am to 3pm. Planning for our Big Day In is underway!

Sunday school and Extreme teachers/helpers
Every parent wants the children and youth of Covenant to come to a saving relationship in Christ and to know God in his word. We need more members of the Covenant family to teach and help at Sunday school and Extreme. Please see Robyn, Gloria, Jayden, Caroline or Dan for more details.

Zachary Lam’s baptism and lunch

Zachary Lam will be getting baptised on Sunday, 28 September during the Sunday service. Danny and Jess will be opening up their home after the service for lunch. Everyone is warmly invited to the baptism as we formally welcome Zachary into our covenant family, as well as to the lunch afterwards. More details to come.

Important Dates

September 14	Vision and Values Q&A After service @ Christ College
September 19	Praise & Prayer evening 7:30pm @ La Lune Market, North Strathfield
September 28	Zachary Lam’s baptism During service @ Christ College
October 25	Big Day In (Day 1) 4pm @ Christ College
October 26	Big Day In (Day 2) 8am to 3pm @ Christ College

Bible Reading

1. 1 Peter 2 NIV
2. 1 Peter 5:10-11 NIV

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

Steadfastness, a Virtue

1 Peter 2, 5:10-11

Warren Chan

Boat with ballast

Steadfastness and BAU

Gospel Truths

1. Holy purpose
2. Prestigious status
3. Delight of God

Applications

• Crave

• Cultivate

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

The LORD bless you and keep you;
The LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
The LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.

Numbers 6:24-26