Edmonton Immanuel Canadian Reformed Church

Present yourselves to God as a living sacrifice.<br> 1. The motivation for this sacrifice<br> 2. The character of this sacrifice<br> 3. The pattern of this sacrifice<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. G. Veurink<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br&g...

The wise Christ reveals the value of his kingdom. This kingdom’s value:<br>1. Brings joy unexpected<br>2. Satisfies the seeker<br>3. Surpasses all earthly measure<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br>Read <strong>by:</strong><br>Elder B. van Beek<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br&g...

The Parable of the Sower:<br>A Call to Hear Rightly<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. W. Bredenhof<br><br>Read <strong>by:</strong><br>Elder B. Stiksma<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Mark 4:1–20<br>Isaiah 6

The gospel of the golden chain. <br> 1. If you are called <br> 2. Then you have been predestined to be justified <br> 3. And you will be glorified<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Romans 8:29...

Christ replaces the temple as the only way to the Father. <br> 1. He removes the obstacles that block the way <br> 2. He rose from the dead to become the way<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 2:1...

The Triune God grants believers assurance of their perseverance<br> 1. Assurance from his word<br> 2. Assurance from his work<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>1 John 3:1–3<br>Deuteronomy 6:20...

Jesus’ first sign is wine without a vine.<br>The sign reveals,<br> 1. His humanity<br> 2. His Glory<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 2:1–12<br>Isaiah 25:1–8

Display Text – Titus 2:11-12 "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all<br>people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled,<br>upright, and godly lives in the present age."<br><br>Pre-service Song: For your gift of God the Spirit (1, 3, 4)<br>Votum and Salutation<br>Opening Song: Psalm 1...

Display Text: Psalm 26:2 "Prove me, O LORD, and try me; test my heart and my mind."<br>Pre-service song: Crown Him with many crowns (1, 4, 5)<br>Votum and Salutation<br>Opening Song: Psalm 147: 1, 2<br>The Law of God<br>Song after Law: Psalm 26: 1, 2<br>Prayer<br>Scripture Reading: Selections from Genesis 42-44<br>Song of Preparation: Psalm...

The LORD preserves his church to be with him forever<br>1. Though saints may fall into serious sins<br>2. God will not permit his elect to be lost<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>1 Corinthians 1:8...

Jesus’ choice of the first disciples reveals the nature of his Church<br>1. “Insignificant” followers of the humble Christ<br>2. Faithful witnesses of the glory of Christ<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><b...

The gospel of the descent into hell<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. K. Wieske<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 16<br>Luke 22:39–44<br>Matthew 27:45–50

Life is Beautiful<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. K. Wieske<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Ecclesiastes 3:1–15<br>Ecclesiastes 1:1–11<br>Ecclesiastes 2:18–26

God the Holy Spirit works faith through the gospel<br>1. Preach the Word<br>2. Praise the LORD<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Romans 10:17<br>Romans 10:12–21<br>2 Timothy 3:12—4:4<...

The righteous who believe in Christ may suffer for a while.<br>1. God's sovereign will<br>2. God's steadfast love<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Psalm 44

“Water in the Hand of the Lord” <br>“God’s providence assures us that all things come not by chance but by <br>his fatherly hand” <br>1. Knowing God’s Fatherly Hand <br>2. Living in God’s Fatherly Hand<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Tad Groenendyk<br><b...

Our Lord Jesus Christ is coming soon<br>1. His promise is trustworthy <br>2. His reward will be final <br>3. His church prays “Amen”<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Revelation 22:6–21<br&gt...

Display text:<br>The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. (Revelation 21:7)<br>Pre-service song: “Abide with Me” (Stanzas 2, 3, 4)<br>Votum and Salutation<br>Psalm 68: 2, 3 (Page 163, In the Book of Praise)<br>Profession of faith: Hymn 1 (Page 358, In the Book of Praise)<br>Prayer<br>Scripture reading: 1 Jo...

Display text:<br>"Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who,<br>though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to<br>be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men."<br>(Philippians 2:5-7)<br><br>Preservice song: “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”<b...

The Great Physician transforms the hearts of his chosen ones<br>The Holy Spirit:<br>1. Cuts to the core of our being<br>2. Confers the gift of faith<br>3. Converts our will<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:<...

God's people wait in hope for Christ to come<br>1. The importance of our place in the church<br>2. The importance of our children in the covenant<br>3. The importance of our inheritance in Christ<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><...

Everything we have, we have received from God out of mere grace. <br>1. Do not trust in the totally depraved <br>2. Trust in God’s grace and be saved<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>1 Corinthians...

The LORD your mighty King in your midst takes away all our fears <br>1. He restores his church with power <br>2. He rejoices over his children with gladness<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Zephaniah...

The LORD raises his church up out of death to a new life of service <br> 1. The LORD will purify their speech <br> 2. The LORD will remove the arrogant<br> 3. The LORD will be with the humble<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanSpronsen<br><br><strong&gt...

A word of comfort for those who suffer on account of Christ’s Name.<br> 1. The church is set apart from the rest of the world<br> 2. The church may know about the sovereignty of God<br> 3. The church will inherit a kingdom of peace<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. J. VanS...