Category: Order of Service

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

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

Word of Assurance

The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does. The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.

Psalm 145:13B-14

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 32

What do justification and sanctification mean?

A: Justification means our declared righteousness before God. Sanctification means our gradual, growing righteousness.

Community News

Covenant Session summary reports

Covenant Session summary reports are available for meetings up to 27 April 2026. Please use this link to access: https://covenantchurch.com.au/aka/sessionsummary

Mid-year reflection with the elders, 14 June

Following our service on 14 June, the elders will be sharing a mid-year update on the life and ministries of Covenant, followed by a time of open Q&A. We’d love to hear what’s on your mind. You’re welcome to submit your questions in advance via covenantchurch.com.au/aka/feedback.

Big Day In 2026, 4-6 September

Save the date! Big Day In is back – a whole-church weekend hosted right here at Covenant, running from Friday evening through to Sunday service. More details to come soon. We’d love everyone to be part of it.

Important Dates

May 25	Session meeting 8.30pm @ North Strathfield
June 14	Mid-year reflection with the elders After service @ Christ College

Bible Reading

Exodus 14:10-31

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

A God to Fear

Exodus 14:10-31

Joshua S

Introduction: Jacob’s journey with fear

1. The trap of idolatrous fear (Exodus 14:10)
2. How does God respond to idolatrous fear? (Exodus 14:13-14)
3. The freedom of holy fear (Exodus 15:20-21)

Application

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!

Lord’s Supper

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 God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

1 Thessalonians 5:23

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

Confession of Sin

Almighty God,
continue to work in us what is pleasing to you.
Grant to us the grace to see our sins as you see them,
so to grieve over them: then turn our sin into repentance,
and let our repentance lead to forgiveness;
and teach us to diligently guard all our actions
that we may never willingly transgress your laws or disobey your Word,
but make it our life’s work to obey you,
the joy of our souls to please you, and the purest of all our desires to live with you in your kingdom of grace and glory.

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 Catecism

New City Catechism for Kids – Question 31

Q: What do we believe by true faith?

A: We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Community News

Receiving Victor Lau into membership, 17 May

We are looking forward to formally receiving Victor Lau into membership at Covenant today. 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.

Bible storytelling workshop, 17 May

Earlier this year Josh introduced us to the art of telling Bible stories for evangelism. Today at 1pm, he will be running a follow-up session exploring how to craft impactful Bible stories across a range of contexts: evangelism, Bible teaching, children’s ministry, and personal devotions. Whether you missed the earlier sessions or want to go deeper, come along and join us after service!

Mid-year reflection with the elders, 14 June

Following our service on 14 June, the elders will be sharing a mid-year update on the life and ministries of Covenant, followed by a time of open Q&A. We’d love to hear what’s on your mind. You’re welcome to submit your questions in advance via covenantchurch.com.au/aka/feedback.

Important Dates

May 17	Receiving Victor into membership During service @ Christ College
May 17	Bible storytelling workshop 1pm @ Christ College
June 14	Mid-year reflection with the elders After service @ Christ College

Bible Reading

Exodus 11:4-12:13

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

God the Redeemer

Exodus 11:4-12:13

Joshua

Introduction: A Blueprint of redemption

1. Redeemed from slavery
2. Redeemed from judgement
3. Redeemed with blood
4. Redeemed to the LORD

Implications

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 to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Ephesians 3:20-21

Contact Us

Got a comment, question or prayer point you’d like to share with us? Please get in
touch: https://covenantchurch.com.au/aka/feedback

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

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

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!

Word of Assurance

My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

1 John 2:1-2

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 31

Q: What do we believe by true faith?

A: We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Community News

Special morning tea, 10 May

Today 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.

Bible storytelling workshop, 17 May

Earlier this year Josh introduced us to the art of telling Bible stories for evangelism. Next Sunday, he will be running a follow-up session exploring how to craft impactful Bible stories across a range of contexts: evangelism, Bible teaching, children’s ministry, and personal devotions. Whether you missed the earlier sessions or want to go deeper, come along and join us after service!

Important Dates

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

Joshua 3:1-4:3

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

Crossing with Courage

Joshua 3:1-4:3

Michael Nhieu

1. The LORD leads his people (3:1-7)
2. The LORD encourages his people (3:8-17)
3. Israel remembers the miracles of the LORD (4:1-23)

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

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 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

Exodus 6:1-13

Exodus 9:13-24

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

I am the LORD

Exodus 6:1-13 & Exodus 9:13-24

Joshua S

Introduction and context

1. God raised you up for a purpose.

2. God reveals himself through acts of power.
   • God reveals himself as LORD of all.
   • God reveals himself that we might fear and trust him.

3. 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

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

God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear.

Psalm 46:1-2

Songs of Invitation

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

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 next Sunday, 3 May

Following our Annual Congregational Meeting in March, 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. The elders will circulate the agenda and relevant documents via the church’s WhatsApp announcement channel.

All members are encouraged to attend. If you cannot attend but would like to ask a question, please submit it to Chong Shao (Session Clerk) ahead of the meeting.

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

Bible Reading

Galatians 4:1-11

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

No longer slaves: Adopted to live freely as His children with God our Father

Galatians 4:1-11

Simon Wong

1. The life of slavery is our past
2. Life as a child of God is our present
3. We can stop living like slaves and live freely as His children

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!

Lord’s Supper

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

And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.

Revelation 1:5-6

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

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

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

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7

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

Holiday Kid’s Talk

Community News

Prayer and Praise moved to 15 May

There has been a change in calendar dates, please be aware that Prayer and Praise has now moved to 15 May. We hope to see you there!

Covenant Lunch at the Park today

Goodbye summer and hello autumn! Bring your picnic mats and lunch as we lunch together at Woodstock Park after service.

Congregational Meeting 3 May

On 3 May 2026, we will be calling a Congregational Meeting to make resolutions for the budget this year. Hope you see you all there!

Bible Reading

Exodus 2:23-3:14

John 14:21

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

The God who makes Himself known

Exodus 2:23-3:14 / John 14:21

Josh

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 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

Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

Psalm 34:8-10

Songs of Invitation

Confession of Sin

Father, it is with a sense of shame that we confess our sins to you.
It grieves us that we continue to fall short of your glory.
We feel the burden of our guilt.
But if we are blind to sin in us, trouble our souls about it,
bring it out into the light, show us the true nature of our hearts,
and the deceitfulness that resides there.

Give us no rest until our sin has been dealt with by the cross,
until all sin has been forsaken, broken from, and put to death.
In Jesus’ name,

All: Amen!

Word of Assurance

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.

Ephesians 2:8-9

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

Holiday Kid’s Talk

Mark 12:13-17

Community News

Church Life Hub immediately right after service

A reminder that Church Life Hub is on this week. Please stay back after service as Josh will be speaking to us on the topic of “Every member, known and sent”.

Prayer and Praise moved to 15 May

There has been a change in calendar dates, please be aware that Prayer and Praise has now moved to 15 May. We hope to see you there!

Covenant Lunch at the Park next week

Goodbye summer and hello autumn! Bring your picnic mats and lunch next week as we lunch together at Woodstock Park after service.

Bible Reading

Ezekiel 36:16 – 28

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

The Root of the problem – and the Heart of the Solution

Ezekiel 36:16-28

Simon Wong

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

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 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

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

Gracious Father,
you sent your son to die and rise to new life in order that death might be brought to an end and that we might live a new life in Him. Yet we confess that we too often have chosen to remain captive to doubt and fear and ways that lead to death.
By our thoughts, words, and actions, we have scorned your love, diminished the lives of others, and defaced your image in us. Father, forgive us for Jesus’ sake, and enable us by His resurrection power to live no longer for ourselves but for Him who died and rose again for us.

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

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

Easter Kid’s Talk

Community News

Consider supporting FEBC Australia this Easter

Right now, many believers around the world are choosing Jesus despite pressure, threats, and persecution. In places where the name of Jesus cannot be spoken publicly, FEBC broadcasts continue to stay on air and online—bringing hope in people’s heart language. Click this link to find out more: https://febc.org.au/easter-appeal/

Bible Reading

Isaiah 25:6-8

Romans 6:1-5

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

Living hope in a broken world (Resurrection)

Isaiah 25:6-8 / Romans 6:1-5

Josh

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

And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.

Revelation 1:5-6

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 believed our message
    and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?
He grew up before him like a tender shoot,
    and like a root out of dry ground.
He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him,
    nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.
He was despised and rejected by mankind,
    a man of suffering, and familiar with pain.
Like one from whom people hide their faces
    he was despised, and we held him in low esteem.

Isaiah 53:1-3

Songs of Invitation

Responsive Reading

Surely he took up our pain
and bore our suffering,
yet we considered him punished by God
stricken by him, and afflicted.

But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was on him,
and by his wounds we are healed.

We all, like sheep, have gone astray,
each of us has turned to our own way;
and the Lord has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.

He was assigned a grave with the wicked,
and with the rich in his death,
though he had done no violence,
nor was any deceit in his mouth.

Isaiah 53:4-6, 9

Congregational Prayer

O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
has a wondrous attraction for me;
for the dear Lamb of God left his glory above
to bear it to dark Calvary.

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

Easter and the Mission of Jesus

Easter Sunday is around the corner! Do you have a friend wanting to find more about Jesus? This is a great time to invite them along to hear a clear presentation of the gospel.

Unofficial community WhatsApp chat

We’ve also set up an unofficial Covenant chat as a thread for people to hang out, chat, and organise things like movies, games, etc. Totally opt-in—join if you’re interested! You can find it in the Covenant Church Community WhatsApp groups.

Covenant 2026 calendar

Want to know what is going on at our church this year? Please visit and subscribe to the Covenant 2026 calendar: https://www.covenantchurch.com.au/calendar/

We would love for you to journey and plan your calendar with us.

Important Dates

Easter Sunday – 5 April 2026

Bible Reading

Luke 22:1-23

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

Knowing Christ as the lord over the chaos

Isaiah 53:1-5

Josh

1. Jesus knows your brokenness
2. Jesus smashed the cycle of brokenness
3. Jesus is our journey to wholeness

Songs in Response

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 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

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

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

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.

Romans 5:1-2

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 29

Q: How can we be saved?

A: Only by faith in Jesus Christ and in his substitutionary atoning death on the cross.

Community News

Easter and the Mission of Jesus

Good Friday and Easter Sunday are around the corner! Do you have a friend wanting to find more about Jesus? This is a great time to invite them along to hear a clear presentation of the gospel.

Unofficial community WhatsApp chat

We’ve also set up an unofficial Covenant chat as a thread for people to hang out, chat, and organise things like movies, games, etc. Totally opt-in—join if you’re interested! You can find it in the Covenant Church Community WhatsApp groups.

Covenant 2026 calendar

Want to know what is going on at our church this year? Please visit and subscribe to the Covenant 2026 calendar: https://www.covenantchurch.com.au/calendar/

We would love for you to journey and plan your calendar with us.

Important Dates

Good Friday – 3 April 2026

Easter Sunday – 5 April 2026

Bible Reading

Luke 8:22-39

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Outline

Knowing Christ as the Lord Over the Chaos

Luke 8:22-39

Kevin Ma

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 our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who
loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and
good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every
good deed and word.

2 Thessalonians 2:16–17