Jan 06th, 2013 Worship Service
Leader: Come and follow Jesus.
People: We would follow but we want to know where we are going.
Leader: Come and follow Jesus. He will lead you where you need to go.
People: We would follow but we have things to do first .
Leader: Come and follow Jesus. The kingdom of God is your only task.
People: We would follow but who will take care of our things?
Leader: Come and follow Jesus. The gift of God is abundant life, joyful and eternal.
People: We will follow Jesus.
His eye to watch, his might to stay, His ear to hearken to my need. The wisdom of my God to teach, His hand to guide, his shield to ward; The word of God to give me speech, His heavenly host to be my guard. Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. Amen!
Old Testament Lesson: Deut. 30:15-20
Epistle Lesson: Colossians 3:12-17
Worship Songs in Telugu: UECF Choir
Intercessory Prayer & Lord's Prayer: Pastor Ravinder
COVENANT SERVICE
Offertory
*Doxology
Offertory Prayer: Pastor Ravinder
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 9:14-17
Sermon: ‘Renewing The Covenant’ Pastor Ravinder
*Closing Hymn: ‘O God, Our Help in Ages Past’ RCH#52
*Closing Prayer & Benediction: Pastor Ravinder
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Thanks to Rev. Dr. David Ravinder for ministering to us today.
- UECF Annual General Body Meeting will be held on Sunday, Jan 27th at 4:00 PM.
- Last Sunday’s Offering was $728.00. New Year Eve offerings: $ 4410:00. We thank you for your support.
- Today’s Fellowship Hour is hosted by MYLAs.
- Please sign-up the Fellowship Roster if you would like to volunteer to host the Fellowship Coffee Hour.
Jan | 6 MYLAs | 13 DHARAs | 20 | 27 | - |
Feb | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | - |
Mar | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 29, 31 |
Birthdays:
- Mrs. Madhuri Bhaskar 07th Jan
- Maliha Shaik 07th Jan
- Dr. Nalini Lam 08th Jan
- Tabitha Dhara 09th Jan
- Dr. Beaula Koduri 13th Jan
Anniversary:
- Mrs. Udaya & Mr. Vijay Pulipati 07th Jan
- Mrs. Bhavani & Mr. Prabhakar Raya 10th Jan
- Mrs. Preethi & Mr. Rajiv Muthyala 13th Jan
Visit us online at http://www.uecf.net
JBQ report:
UECF Slingshots II - Mainly the boys team with Ivan, Immanuel,
Williams, Rishabh and Evelyn(subs) played out of their skins and
emerged in 4th place overall. The won 6 matches and lost three(
including one to their counterparts in UECF SS1) but overall a much
improved team. Now they have a bright chance of qualifying for the
state finals as well, if they get either 4th position or better in the
next meet... Thanks to Sushma and Aman for their support as coach and assistant coach respectively for leading them today.
UECF Slingshots I - While their talent was never a doubt, they showed why they are such a highly rated team of all girls. They won 8 matches and lost only one match, that too, not because the other team was strong but because of errors. It could have been a clean 9-0 record, hopefully this experience will help them play to a plan.. Hannah, Likitha, Sanya and Tabitha showed great girl power and Sheena also subbed whenever possible. Jason and Sunil Robert coached this team and we are so glad that two of our teams finished in the top four... This team is sure to go to the Finals, if they can retain their current position in the league.
Likitha, Hannah, Immanuel, Ivan, Williams, Sanya, Tabitha finished
among the top twenty best individual quizzers... What is commendable is their performance came in the context of thanksgiving and Christmas season of carols and programs at UECF, which speaks volumes about the effort of the parents and children.
Visit us online at http://www.uecf.net
INTRODUCTION TO THE COVENANT SERVICE
WESLEY'S COVENANT SERVICE
Brothers and sisters in Christ, the Christian life is redeemed from sin and consecrated to God. Through baptism, we have entered this life and have been admitted into the new covenant of which Jesus Christ is the Mediator. On the one side, God promises to give us new life in Christ, the Source and Perfecter of our faith. On the other side, we are pledged to live no more for ourselves but only for Jesus Christ, who loved us and gave himself for us. Today we meet, as the generations before us have met, to renew the covenant that binds us to God. Let us make this covenant of God our own
INVITATION
Commit yourselves to Christ as his servants. Give yourselves to him, that you may belong to him. Christ has many services to be done.
Some are easy and honorable, others are difficult. Some are suitable to our inclinations and interests, others are contrary to both. In some we may please Christ and please ourselves. But then there are other works where we cannot please Christ except by denying ourselves. It is necessary, therefore, that we consider what it means to be a servant of Christ. Let us, therefore, go to Christ, and pray:
Let me be your servant, under your command. I will no longer be my own. I will give up myself to your will in all things. I put myself fully into your hands: Put me to doing, put me to suffering, Let me be employed for you, or laid aside for you, Let me be full, let me be empty, Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and with a willing heart give it all to your pleasure and disposal.
Christ is the source of all salvation to those who respond. Christ will have no servants except by consent; Christ seeks full consent to all that he requires. Christ will be all in all, or he will be nothing. Confirm this by a holy covenant. To make this covenant a reality in your life, listen to these admonitions:
First, set apart some time, more than once, to be spent alone before the Lord; in seeking earnestly God's special assistance and gracious acceptance; in carefully thinking through all the conditions of the covenant; searching your hearts whether you have already freely given your life to Christ. Consider what your sins are. Consider the laws of Christ, how holy, strict, and spiritual they are, and whether you, after having carefully considered them, are willing to choose them all. Be sure you are clear in these matters, see that you do not lie to God.
Second, be serious and in a spirit of holy awe and reverence.
Third, claim God's covenant, rely upon God's promise of giving grace and strength, so you can keep your promise. Trust not your own strength and power.
Fourth, resolve to be faithful. You have given to the Lord your hearts, you have opened your mouths to the Lord, and you have dedicated yourself to God. With God’s power, never go back. And last, be then prepared to renew your covenant with the Lord. Fall down on your knees, lift your
INTRODUCTION TO THE COVENANT SERVICE
WESLEY'S COVENANT SERVICE
Brothers and sisters in Christ, the Christian life is redeemed from sin and consecrated to God. Through baptism, we have entered this life and have been admitted into the new covenant of which Jesus Christ is the Mediator. On the one side, God promises to give us new life in Christ, the Source and Perfecter of our faith. On the other side, we are pledged to live no more for ourselves but only for Jesus Christ, who loved us and gave himself for us. Today we meet, as the generations before us have met, to renew the covenant that binds us to God. Let us make this covenant of God our own
INVITATION
Commit yourselves to Christ as his servants. Give yourselves to him, that you may belong to him. Christ has many services to be done.
Some are easy and honorable, others are difficult. Some are suitable to our inclinations and interests, others are contrary to both. In some we may please Christ and please ourselves. But then there are other works where we cannot please Christ except by denying ourselves. It is necessary, therefore, that we consider what it means to be a servant of Christ. Let us, therefore, go to Christ, and pray:
Let me be your servant, under your command. I will no longer be my own. I will give up myself to your will in all things. I put myself fully into your hands: Put me to doing, put me to suffering, Let me be employed for you, or laid aside for you, Let me be full, let me be empty, Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and with a willing heart give it all to your pleasure and disposal.
Christ is the source of all salvation to those who respond. Christ will have no servants except by consent; Christ seeks full consent to all that he requires. Christ will be all in all, or he will be nothing. Confirm this by a holy covenant. To make this covenant a reality in your life, listen to these admonitions:
First, set apart some time, more than once, to be spent alone before the Lord; in seeking earnestly God's special assistance and gracious acceptance; in carefully thinking through all the conditions of the covenant; searching your hearts whether you have already freely given your life to Christ. Consider what your sins are. Consider the laws of Christ, how holy, strict, and spiritual they are, and whether you, after having carefully considered them, are willing to choose them all. Be sure you are clear in these matters, see that you do not lie to God.
Second, be serious and in a spirit of holy awe and reverence.
Third, claim God's covenant, rely upon God's promise of giving grace and strength, so you can keep your promise. Trust not your own strength and power.
Fourth, resolve to be faithful. You have given to the Lord your hearts, you have opened your mouths to the Lord, and you have dedicated yourself to God. With God’s power, never go back. And last, be then prepared to renew your covenant with the Lord. Fall down on your knees, lift your hands toward heaven, open your hearts to the Lord, as we prey; The Almighty God searches and knows your heart.
COVENANT PRAYER
O righteous God, for the sake of you Son Jesus Christ, see me as I fall down before you. Forgive my unfaithfulness in not having done your will, for you have promised mercy to me if I turn to you with my whole heart.
God requires that you shall put away all your idols.
I here from the bottom of my heart renounce them all, covenanting with you that no know sin shall be allowed in my life. Against your will, I have turned my love toward the world. In your power I will watch all temptations that will lead me away from you. For my own righteousness is riddled with sin, unable to stand before you.
Through Christ, God has offered to be your God again if you would let him.
Before all heaven and earth, I here acknowledge you as my Lord and God. I take you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for my portion, and vow to give up myself, body and soul, as your servant, to serve you in holiness and righteousness all the days of my life.
God has given the Lord Jesus Christ as the only way and means of coming to God.
Jesus, I do here on bended knees accept Christ as the only new and living Way, and sincerely join myself in a covenant with him. O blessed Jesus, I come to you, hungry, sinful, miserable, blind and naked, unworthy even to wash the feet of your servants. I do here, with all my power, accept you as my Lord and Head. I renounce my own wisdom, and take you for the only guide. I renounce my own will, and take your will as my law.
Christ has told you that you must suffer with him.
I do here covenant with you, O Christ, to take my lot with you as it may fall. Through your grace I promise that neither life nor death shall part me from you.
God has given holy laws as the rule of your life.
I do here willingly put my neck under your yoke, to carry your burden. All your laws are holy, just, and good. I therefore take them as the rule for my words, thoughts, and actions, promising that I will strive to order my whole life according to your direction, and not allow myself to neglect anything I know to be my duty.
The almighty God searches and knows your heart.
O God, you know that I make this covenant with you today without guile or reservation. If any falsehood should be in it, guide me and help me to set it alright. And now, glory be to you, O God the Father, whom I from this day forward shall look upon as my God and Father. Glory be to you, O God the Son, who have loved me and washed me from my sins in your own blood, and now is my Savior and Redeemer. Glory be to you, O God the Holy Spirit, who by your almighty power have turned my heart from Sin to God. O mighty God, the Lord Omnipotent, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, you have now become my Covenant Friend. And I, through your infinite grace, have become your covenant servant. So be it. And let the covenant I have made on earth be ratified in heaven. Amen!
hands toward heaven, open your hearts to the Lord, as we prey; The Almighty God searches and knows your heart.
COVENANT PRAYER
O righteous God, for the sake of you Son Jesus Christ, see me as I fall down before you. Forgive my unfaithfulness in not having done your will, for you have promised mercy to me if I turn to you with my whole heart.
God requires that you shall put away all your idols.
I here from the bottom of my heart renounce them all, covenanting with you that no know sin shall be allowed in my life. Against your will, I have turned my love toward the world. In your power I will watch all temptations that will lead me away from you. For my own righteousness is riddled with sin, unable to stand before you.
Through Christ, God has offered to be your God again if you would let him.
Before all heaven and earth, I here acknowledge you as my Lord and God. I take you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for my portion, and vow to give up myself, body and soul, as your servant, to serve you in holiness and righteousness all the days of my life.
God has given the Lord Jesus Christ as the only way and means of coming to God.
Jesus, I do here on bended knees accept Christ as the only new and living Way, and sincerely join myself in a covenant with him. O blessed Jesus, I come to you, hungry, sinful, miserable, blind and naked, unworthy even to wash the feet of your servants. I do here, with all my power, accept you as my Lord and Head. I renounce my own wisdom, and take you for the only guide. I renounce my own will, and take your will as my law.
Christ has told you that you must suffer with him.
I do here covenant with you, O Christ, to take my lot with you as it may fall. Through your grace I promise that neither life nor death shall part me from you.
God has given holy laws as the rule of your life.
I do here willingly put my neck under your yoke, to carry your burden. All your laws are holy, just, and good. I therefore take them as the rule for my words, thoughts, and actions, promising that I will strive to order my whole life according to your direction, and not allow myself to neglect anything I know to be my duty.
The almighty God searches and knows your heart.
O God, you know that I make this covenant with you today without guile or reservation. If any falsehood should be in it, guide me and help me to set it alright. And now, glory be to you, O God the Father, whom I from this day forward shall look upon as my God and Father. Glory be to you, O God the Son, who have loved me and washed me from my sins in your own blood, and now is my Savior and Redeemer. Glory be to you, O God the Holy Spirit, who by your almighty power have turned my heart from Sin to God. O mighty God, the Lord Omnipotent, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, you have now become my Covenant Friend. And I, through your infinite grace, have become your covenant servant. So be it. And let the covenant I have made on earth be ratified in heaven. Amen!