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Worship Service 10:00 AM
October 23, 2016
October 23, 2016
Welcome to Covenant!
Good morning and welcome to Covenant!
This morning we will receive some new members to our church.
These individuals are gi6s from God! Speaking of gi6s, my message
today will focus on spiritual gi6s – their distribu0on and purpose. The
context of Paul's discussion in 1 Corinthians 12 is a conflict in Corinth.
He draws the Corinthian's and our a;en0on to the church. You can't
understand spiritual gi6s biblically apart from a proper understanding
of the visible church. We will see how spiritual gi6s are given for the
work of the local church.
I am glad you are here today. If this is your first 0me at Covenant,
welcome. Please stay a6er the service, enjoy some refreshments, and
take the opportunity to introduce yourself to me. Please join us for
Sunday School a6er a 0me of fellowship. If you have ques0ons about
Covenant, please don’t hesitate to contact me. If you did not already
receive a visitor’s informa0on brochure about the ministries of our
church, please pick one up in the lobby.
Today
Pre-worship Prayer Time: Please join us in Room 2 at 9:40 AM each
Sunday to pray for the upcoming worship service.
Musicians: Eric Wampler, guitar; Rick Vander Kam, piano
Offertory: Chris0na Lim, cello; Tiffany Lu, violin; Sarah Hwang, piano
Sunday School for ALL ages - 11:30 AM
Nursery: The nursery is available for young children.
TH-Trinity Hymnal (Red); SFW-Songs of Faith and Worship (Blue)
ESV-English Standard Version Bible
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Prelude and Time of Meditation
“For as in one body we have many members, and the members
do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one
body
in
Christ,
and
individually
members
one
of
another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given
to us, let us use them."
Romans 12:4-6a ESV
Welcome and announcements
Call to Worship
Please Stand
“I will bless the LORD at all times;
his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
My soul makes its boast in the LORD;
let the humble hear and be glad.
Oh, magnify the LORD with me,
and let us exalt his name together!”
Psalm 34:1-3 ESV
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Song of Praise
Please Stand
10,000 REASONS (BLESS THE LORD)
Chorus:
Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul,
worship His holy name.
Sing like never before, O my soul,
I'll worship Your holy name.
1 The sun comes up it's a new day dawning;
it's 0me to sing Your song again.
Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me,
let me be singing when the evening comes.
[Chorus]
2 You're rich in love and You're slow to anger,
Your name is great and Your heart is kind;
for all Your goodness I will keep on singing,
ten thousand reasons for my heart to find.
[Chorus]
3 And on that day when my strength is failing,
the end draws near and my 0me has come;
s0ll my soul will sing Your praise unending,
ten thousand years and then forevermore.
[Chorus]
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Song of Praise
Please Stand
LORD MOST HIGH
From the ends of the earth (echo)
From the depths of the sea (echo)
From the heights of the heavens (echo)
Your name be praised
From the hearts of the weak (echo)
From the shouts of the strong (echo)
From the lips of all people (echo)
This song we raise, Lord
Throughout the endless ages
You will be crowned with praises
Lord Most High
Exalted in every na0on
Sovereign of all crea0on
Lord Most high; be magnified
Opening Prayer
Please Stand
Reception of New Members
Today we welcome Hannah Schneider, David Ramirez, and the
Rouland family into membership at Covenant. Please welcome them
a6er our worship service.
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Song of Confession
NOT WHAT MY HANDS HAVE DONE
TH 461
Verses 1-3, 5
1 Not what my hands have done can save my guilty soul;
not what my toiling flesh has borne
can make my spirit whole.
Not what I feel or do can give me peace with God;
not all my prayers and sighs and tears
can bear my awful load.
2 Thy work alone, O Christ, can ease this weight of sin;
thy blood alone, O Lamb of God, can give me peace within.
Thy love to me, O God, not mine, O Lord, to thee,
can rid me of this dark unrest, and set my spirit free.
3 Thy grace alone, O God, to me can pardon speak;
thy pow’r alone, O Son of God, can this sore bondage break.
No other work, save thine, no other blood will do;
no strength, save that which is divine,
can bear me safely through.
5 I praise the God of grace; I trust his truth and might;
he calls me his, I call him mine, my God, my joy, my light.
‘Tis he who saveth me, and freely pardon gives;
I love because he loveth me, I live because he lives.
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presentation of tithes and offerings
Congregational prayer
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Song of Preparation
Please Stand
THE CHURCH'S ONE FOUNDATION
SFW 52
Verses 1-4
1 The church's one founda0on is Jesus Christ her Lord;
she is His new crea0on by water and the Word:
from heav'n He came and sought her to be His holy bride;
with His own blood He bought her, and for her life He died.
2 Elect from every na0on, yet one o'er all the earth
her charter of salva0on, one Lord, one faith, one birth;
one holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food,
and to one hope she presses, with every grace endued.
3 Though with a scornful wonder
men see her sore oppressed,
by schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed,
yet saints their watch are keeping,
their cry goes up, “How long?”
And soon the night of weeping, shall be the morn of song.
4 The church shall never perish! Her dear Lord to defend,
to guide, sustain and cherish, is with her to the end;
though there be those that hate her,
and false sons in her pale,
against a foe or traitor, she ever shall prevail.
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 ESV p. 959
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Sermon Notes for Kids
Whoispreaching?
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sanctuary.
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Whatarespiritualgifts?
Whoreceivesaspiritualgift?
Whogivesaspiritualgift?
Word Scramble
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Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians
TRUE SPIRITUALITY
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Pastor Jeffery Landis
I. Spiritual People Confess Jesus as Lord – vv. 1-3
A. ESV – Spiritual gi6s – v. 1
B. Life of unbelief – v. 2
C. Believer is under the influence of the Holy Spirit – v. 3
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II. Spiritual People Use Their Spiritual Gi=s – vv. 4-11
A. Spiritual gi6 =
B. Spiritual gi6s are manifesta0ons of the Holy Spirit – v. 7
C. All Chris0ans have received spiritual gi6s
D. Spiritual gi6s are to be used for the common good of the
church
Conclusion
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Song of Response
Please Stand
WE ARE GOD'S PEOPLE
TH 355
1 We are God’s people, the chosen of the Lord,
born of his Spirit, established by his Word;
our cornerstone is Christ alone,
and strong in him we stand;
O let us live transparently,
and walk heart to heart and hand in hand.
2 We are God’s loved ones, the Bride of Christ our Lord,
for we have known it, the love of God outpoured;
now let us learn how to return
the gi6 of love once giv’n:
O let us share each joy and care,
and live with a zeal that pleases heav’n.
3 We are the Body of which the Lord is Head,
called to obey him, now risen from the dead;
he wills us be a family, diverse yet truly one:
O let us give our gi6s to God,
and so shall his work on earth be done.
4 We are a temple, the Spirit’s dwelling place,
formed in great weakness, a cup to hold God’s grace;
we die alone, for on its own each member loses fire:
yet joined in one the flame burns on
to give warmth and light, and to inspire.
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The Lord’s Blessing
Please Stand
Song of Dismissal
Please Stand
BENEDICTION
TH 730
1 May the grace of Christ our Savior
and the Father’s boundless love,
with the Holy Spirit’s favor,
rest upon us from above.
2 Thus may we abide in union
with each other and the Lord,
and possess, in sweet communion,
joys which earth cannot afford.
SUNDAY School for ALL Ages
11:30 AM
THIS WEEK
Tue
10:00
AM
Women’s Bible Study
Wed
7:30
AM
Landis Discipleship Group
7:00
PM
Missions Commi;ee Mee0ng
7:00
PM
Marriage Conference Begins
Fri
Sat
9:00 - 3:00 PM
Marriage Conference
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Announcements
Believers in Christ Homeless Ministry Outreach Next Sunday
a6ernoon a group from Covenant will head down to 6th street
to help serve meals to approximately 200 individuals. They will
spend 0me making personal connec0ons with the ul0mate goal
of sharing the gospel. If you’re interested in par0cipa0ng,
please speak to Miguel Alvarado.
Graveside Service for Wendell Johnson Tomorrow at 11:00 AM
at Alta Mesa Memorial Park in Palo Alto [695 Arastradero Road].
Box Top$ for EducaBon If you are collec0ng the
li;le pink coupons for Grace Chris0an School
please turn them in by next Sunday, October 30.
Collec0on boxes are in the narthex and the
kitchen.
Covenant’s Thanksgiving Dinner Saturday, November 19 at 6:00
PM. Sign up sheets will be available soon. Mark your calendar
and plan to be here for this special evening.
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
Nov 3
Session Mee0ng
Nov 4
College & Careers Bible Study
Nov 5
Covenant Women’s Breakfast
Nov 6
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Nov 11
Haas Growth Group
Nov 11-12
Elders’ Retreat
Nov 12
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
Nov 19
Covenant’s Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov 20
Thank Offering Received
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October 23, 2016
Daily Bible Readings
MONDAY, October 24
1 Corinthians 15-16
TUESDAY, October 25
2 Corinthians 1-2
WEDNESDAY, October 26
2 Corinthians 3-4
THURSDAY, October 27
2 Corinthians 5-6
FRIDAY, October 28
2 Corinthians 7-9
SATURDAY, October 29
2 Corinthians 10-11
Prayer requests
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Ministry volunteers
Nursery
10/23/16
10/30/16
Donna Landis
Ka0e Wampler
Gaye Bost
Melissa Wood
Greeters Sandy Mar0n
David Orlando
Michael & Lauren Majchrowicz
Ushers
Dave Landis
Jason Vieth
Kim Hill
Deacon
on Duty
Dave Hill
John Bost
Trustee
Lockup
Steve Trigero
Steve Trigero
Our mission at Covenant is:
“To glorify God through worship and by making disciples
who love God, love each other, and love their world.”
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Covenant Presbyterian Church
Member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church
2350 Leigh Avenue San Jose, CA 95124
408-377-2350 www.covenantopc.org
Dr. Jeffery Landis, Pastor
Rev. Robert Starke, Teacher
CCLI # 500372
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