ELMWOOD MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH

“Let your father and mother have joy, and let her who gave birth to you rejoice.

My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways.”

Proverbs 23:25-26 CSB

145 Henderson Hwy Winnipeg, MB

R2L 1L4 204-668-3244

Email: office@elmwoodmb.com Website: elmwoodmb.com

June 10, 2018

ORDER OF SERVICE JUNE 10, 2018

Child Dedication Sunday

Welcome & Announcements Colin Rivard

Praise & Worship Music Great is Thy Faithfulness (WT 166)

Behold Our God

Child Dedication

Pastoral Prayer/Offering O Praise the Name

Message “Discipleship at Home: Starving the Vultures”

Proverbs 30:11-17 Pastor Ken Stoesz

Closing

Be Thou My Vision (WT 531) PLEASE PRAY FOR

• Students and teachers as the end of the School year approaches, especially for those studying for exams

• Randy Mac and Alannah as they prepare to teach and serve our brothers and sisters in India and africa this summer

PREPARATION SONG

Behold Our God

by Jonathan Baird, Meghan Baird, Ryan Baird, Stephen Altrogge

Verse 1

Who has held the oceans in His hands? Who has numbered every grain of sand?

Kings and nations tremble at His voice All creation rises to rejoice

Chorus

Behold our God seated on His throne Come let us adore Him

Behold our King, nothing can compare Come let us adore Him

Verse 2

Who has given counsel to the Lord? Who can question any of His Words?

Who can teach the One who knows all things? Who can fathom all His wondrous deeds?

{Chorus}

Verse 3

Who has felt the nails upon His hands Bearing all the guilt of sinful man? God eternal humbled to the grave Jesus, Saviour risen now to reign

WORSHIP IN SONG

{Chorus}

Bridge x4 You will reign forever

(Let Your glory fill the earth)

{Chorus} x2

Child Dedication

Michael and Laura Dueck Dedicating their daughter

Danica Nicole Dueck

Gord and Katie Funk Dedicating their daughter

Greta Marie Funk

Edgar and Carly Funk Dedicating their daughter

Piper Iris Funk

Ryan and Michelle Giesbrecht Dedicating their son

Isaiah Timothy Giesbrecht

Ryan and Christy Penner Dedicating their daughter

Jana Jillian Penner

Matthew and Kara Plett Dedicating their daughter

Emley Madison Plett

Dave and Amanda Stephens Dedicating their son

Parker Kelly Allen Stephens

Joel and Bronte Stevens Dedicating their daughter

Britta Diana Stevens

O Praise the Name (Anastasis) by Dean Ussher, Marty Sampson, Benjamin Hastings

Verse 1

I cast my mind to Calvary Where Jesus bled and died for me.

I see His wounds, His hands, His feet. My Savior on that cursed tree

Verse 2 His body bound and drenched in tears They laid Him down in Joseph's tomb. The entrance sealed by heavy stone

Messiah still and all alone

Chorus O praise the name of the Lord our God

O praise His name forever more For endless days we will sing Your praise

Oh Lord, oh Lord our God

Verse 3 Then on the third at break of dawn,

The Son of heaven rose again. O trampled death where is your sting?

The angels roar for Christ the King

{Chorus}

Verse 4 He shall return in robes of white,

The blazing Son shall pierce the night. And I will rise among the saints,

My gaze transfixed on Jesus' face

{Chorus} x2

OFFERTORY

Discipleship at Home: Starving the Vultures (Proverbs 30:11-17)

"This is why fathers (and mothers) need to learn how to be strict in the same way that God the Father is strict, and to be merciful in the same way that He is merciful. If we are strict only, we crush the spirit out of our children, or we provoke rebellion. If we are merciful only, we create a culture of entitlement and self-indulgence in the home. And, in the worst possible combination...we are strict where God is merciful, and merciful where God is strict...” -Doug Wilson

"God has made humans to reflect him, but if they do not commit themselves to him, they will not reflect him, but something else in creation. At the core of our beings, we are imaging creatures. It is not possible to be neutral on this issue: we either reflect the Creator or something in creation." -G.K. Beale

Questions: 1. If you had a 4 year old following you around this week, what would they observe about how you handle stress, joy, rest; what would they observe about how you relate with your co-workers and with God? 2. Do you agree with the comment that 'Atheism starts at home?' why or why not? 3. Why are father's and mothers constantly speaking about God, whether they want to be or not? 4. What do you hope the children of EMBC will know and experience about God? How are you knowing and experiencing those same things?

QUESTION SHEET

“Discipleship at Home: Starving the Vultures” Proverbs 30:11-17 Pastor Ken Stoesz

Sermon Notes:

Next week’s text: Genesis 2:15

MESSAGE

RESPONSE

THIS WEEK Sun. 10am Worship Service Speaker: Pastor Ken Stoesz Text: Genesis 2:15

LOOKING AHEAD

Tonight – EMBC is hosting a Bear Pit at 6:30 pm. Please join us as Todd Sellick will address the issue of anxiety and offer some time for Q&A. This event will not be recorded. Sunday, June 17th – This will be the last Sunday service with Kids Loft, but Baby Den will continue throughout the summer months. Sunday, June 24th – Baptism and Membership Sunday.

India Project: Randy Mac and Alannah are going to Rwanda and India this summer! If you would like to help them out financially, you may give your donation to EMBC designated “India Project”.

Summer Internship: EMBC is offering a summer program for students grades 8-12. The program will run on Mondays (Jul. 9, 16,23, Aug. 13,20). The focus of the internship is discipleship training and leadership development. Students interested must contact Sean Major in writing before June 17. Save the Date: EMBC will be having it’s church picnic on August 19th, so please try to keep that Sunday afternoon free. EMBC is looking to hire a new youth coordinator! If you would like to apply, please forward your resume to Pastor Sean Major or place it in his church mailbox (#2). MEAL MINISTRY- Elmwood has a meal ministry providing meals to families with new babies, or others in different times of need. If you are interested in being on the list or would like to know more, please contact Stephanie Ruby. 204-334-6489 or joshstephruby@gmail.com Our deepest sympathies to Adelina Willems on the passing of her sister, Laura Martens.

Ken Stoesz, Lead Pastor Sean Major • Marni Enns, Associate Pastors

Zachary Reichardt • Victoria Kornelsen, Ministry Directors Cody Forsman, Admin • Wilfred Bergen, Custodian

General Office Hours: M-Th 8:30-4 145 Henderson Hwy. • Winnipeg, MB • R2L 1L4

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