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We gather together to worship and praise our God, Who is above all worldly things,
Who chooses to Love us and walk with us through the storms that come our way. As we do gather, we are blessed by His presence and by His Love, and because we know we are never alone when we open our hearts to our Creator and our Saviour! Praise His Holy Name! Come, LORD Jesus! |
Pentecost Sunday
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SUNDAY, MAY 31st, 2020 - 10:00am
Welcome to Cedardale Church Online Worship
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This is an online service but it is not a Live-Streaming service, so please join in by:
See Link, below. |
LET US PRAY
Heavenly Father, You are welcome in this gathering in Your name. We are grateful for all that You are doing in our midst and around the world during this time of isolation. We are thankful that You are so, so good, and that your faithful love endures forever. We worship You in Spirit and in Truth. Amen
Heavenly Father, You are welcome in this gathering in Your name. We are grateful for all that You are doing in our midst and around the world during this time of isolation. We are thankful that You are so, so good, and that your faithful love endures forever. We worship You in Spirit and in Truth. Amen
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THE PURPOSE OF PENTECOST
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We have been on a journey from Easter to Pentecost. The first Pentecost following the resurrection and ascension of Jesus is the birth of the church. The events of that day are vividly described in Acts chapter 2 and reveal the purpose of Pentecost through the powerful images of wind, fire, and tongues. - Dr. Filimão M. Chambo
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Wind is descriptive of power. Fire is descriptive of purity. However, it was not power for the sake of power or purity for the sake of purity—it was power and purity given to do something. That purpose is revealed in the image of tongues: “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability” (Acts 2:4). - Dr. Eugénio R. Duarte
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The last words Jesus said to His first disciples are known as the Great Commission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20). Yet, how were they going to do that? They did not have the power, courage, or passion for that assignment. They needed something they did not have to fulfill the missionary mandate given by Jesus: they needed a gift. Therefore, Jesus gave them this promise: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). - Dr. Carla D. Sunberg
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It is interesting that in all three of these Pentecost images, there is a reference to speaking or hearing. They “heard” the sound. They were given the gift of language to proclaim. Even the flames of fire looked like tongues. This is no accident. The Church was born to give witness to the good news of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit gives the Church a voice to share the gospel to every generation, even to the ends of the earth. - Dr. Gustavo A. Crocker
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God does not pour out His Spirit to make us a holy huddle—God moves on His Church to make us a mighty army. Pentecost gives us the passion to care, the power to speak, and the boldness to move out. Pentecost is what purifies us, sets our hearts on fire, and enables us to communicate the unquenchable love of God and the restoration of all things through Jesus, who is making all things new. - Dr. David W. Graves
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Not even a global pandemic can prevent the purpose of Pentecost from being fulfilled. Let us be a church on mission, empowered by the promise of the Father, purified by the sanctifying Spirit, and boldly proclaiming that Jesus Christ is Lord. - Dr. David A. Busic
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-- Board of General Superintendents
Church of the Nazarene
Church of the Nazarene
SOMETHING GOOD
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When I’m in the roughest water
I won’t go under, I won’t drown When I’m in over my head I know that You won’t let me down When I am broken And down to nothing I know that You are always up to something good I know that You are always up to something good You’ll make a way, whatever it takes There’s nothing Your love won’t endure I know that You are always up to something good |
Even through the deepest valley
You go before me You are here For I know, You’ll never leave me Your love surrounds me I won’t fear When I am broken And down to nothing I know that You are always up to something good I know that You are always up to something good You’ll make a way, whatever it takes There’s nothing Your love won’t endure I know that You are always up to something good |
Through the darkest night You are on my side
You are always faithful
Through my fear and doubt You will lead me out
You are always able
You are always faithful
Through my fear and doubt You will lead me out
You are always able
SCRIPTURE
Who do you trust? And why?
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
- Proverbs 3: 5-6
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
- Proverbs 3: 5-6
19 God is not human, that he should lie,
not a human being, that he should change his mind.
Does he speak and then not act?
Does he promise and not fulfill?
- Numbers 23: 19
not a human being, that he should change his mind.
Does he speak and then not act?
Does he promise and not fulfill?
- Numbers 23: 19
6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.
- Malachi 3: 6
- Malachi 3: 6
8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
- Hebrews 13: 8
- Hebrews 13: 8
Spend "alone time" with God each day this week, to worship Him, to thank Him for His goodness,
and to ask Him to show you what it is He wants from you.
Be prepared for His answer, "Everything."
Let Him have one more part of you, and see what He does with it.
and to ask Him to show you what it is He wants from you.
Be prepared for His answer, "Everything."
Let Him have one more part of you, and see what He does with it.
GIVING - TITHES & OFFERINGS
"Father, we thank you for Your generous heart and how You bless. We pray you would help and guide us
to be generous in giving back, to build Your Kingdom. Amen"
We depend on your faithful and generous giving to help support the ministries and operations of Cedardale Church.
Some of you have dropped by the church with your cheques and many are using our
e-transfer donate@cedardalechurch.ca, for which we are grateful (please remember to tell us your "answer").
Your ongoing generosity and sacrifice are essential in this challenging time for everyone. Thank you!
You can also use our online Giving platform to donate using your credit card or PayPal. Press this button:
to be generous in giving back, to build Your Kingdom. Amen"
We depend on your faithful and generous giving to help support the ministries and operations of Cedardale Church.
Some of you have dropped by the church with your cheques and many are using our
e-transfer donate@cedardalechurch.ca, for which we are grateful (please remember to tell us your "answer").
Your ongoing generosity and sacrifice are essential in this challenging time for everyone. Thank you!
You can also use our online Giving platform to donate using your credit card or PayPal. Press this button:
KIDS' TIME
Let It Shine - Bible Verses
Jesus, please keep our children safe. Give them strength and courage, Lord, when they are afraid.
Help them to be creative and forgiving when the days feel long.
Help them to be creative and forgiving when the days feel long.
Karen Verdoold - Mindful Meditation: Psalm 146: 5-10
Psalm 146: 5-10 (NKJV)
5 Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the Lord his God, 6 Who made heaven and earth, The sea, and all that is in them; Who keeps truth forever, 7 Who executes justice for the oppressed, Who gives food to the hungry. The Lord gives freedom to the prisoners. 8 The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; The Lord raises those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous. 9 The Lord watches over the strangers; He relieves the fatherless and widow; But the way of the wicked He turns upside down. 10 The Lord shall reign forever— Your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the Lord!
5 Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the Lord his God, 6 Who made heaven and earth, The sea, and all that is in them; Who keeps truth forever, 7 Who executes justice for the oppressed, Who gives food to the hungry. The Lord gives freedom to the prisoners. 8 The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; The Lord raises those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous. 9 The Lord watches over the strangers; He relieves the fatherless and widow; But the way of the wicked He turns upside down. 10 The Lord shall reign forever— Your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the Lord!
PASTOR GRANT - "A Holy Expectation!" - Psalm 62: 1-8 (NKJV)
PSALM 62: 5
A Calm Resolve to Wait for the Salvation of God
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1 Truly my soul silently waits for God;
From Him comes my salvation. 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. 3 How long will you attack a man? You shall be slain, all of you, Like a leaning wall and a tottering fence. 4 They only consult to cast him down from his high position; They delight in lies; They bless with their mouth, But they curse inwardly. Selah |
5 My soul, wait silently for God alone,
For my expectation is from Him. 6 He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. 7 In God is my salvation and my glory; The rock of my strength, And my refuge, is in God. 8 Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah |
THERE IS A REDEEMER
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There is a Redeemer
Jesus, God's own Son Precious Lamb of God, Messiah Holy One Jesus, My Redeemer Name above all names Precious Lamb of God, Messiah O for sinners slain |
Thank You, O my Father
For giving us Your Son And leaving Your Spirit till The work on Earth is done When I stand in Glory I will see His face There I'll serve my King forever In that holy place |
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Benediction:
Dear brothers and sisters: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet each other with a sacred kiss (when we can be together again). All of God’s people here send you their greetings. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2 Corinthians 13: 11-14) |
SUNDAY SCHOOL DISCUSSION
At the conclusion of today's online experience, @ approx. 11:00am
We're excited about our online ZOOM Sunday School Discussion, where we get together to discuss the message and have an opportunity to hear from you about your recent experiences, as well as testimonies of God's goodness even when things get tough.
We hope you will join us in this online adventure!
At 11:00, click on the link provided below which will transport you into our Sunday School Room to join the discussion.
[CEDARDALE'S ZOOM SUNDAY SCHOOL DISCUSSION LINK]
Password (if requested): 868999
At the conclusion of today's online experience, @ approx. 11:00am
We're excited about our online ZOOM Sunday School Discussion, where we get together to discuss the message and have an opportunity to hear from you about your recent experiences, as well as testimonies of God's goodness even when things get tough.
We hope you will join us in this online adventure!
At 11:00, click on the link provided below which will transport you into our Sunday School Room to join the discussion.
[CEDARDALE'S ZOOM SUNDAY SCHOOL DISCUSSION LINK]
Password (if requested): 868999
CALL A FRIEND THIS WEEK
We are looking forward to you joining us here next Sunday morning at 10:00am
Please join us and invite your friends and relatives who may not have an online service.
If you would like to borrow a copy of the church Hymn Book, "Sing To The Lord", for the duration of this isolation
please call Pastor Grant at the church to make arrangements to pick one up, or have it delivered to you.
ON WEDNESDAY MORNINGS AT 10:30 WE ENJOY AN
ONLINE BIBLE DISCUSSION & PRAYER GATHERING WHERE ANYONE CAN JOIN IN!
If you would like to join this small group gathering, please contact Gord Evans
We are looking forward to you joining us here next Sunday morning at 10:00am
Please join us and invite your friends and relatives who may not have an online service.
If you would like to borrow a copy of the church Hymn Book, "Sing To The Lord", for the duration of this isolation
please call Pastor Grant at the church to make arrangements to pick one up, or have it delivered to you.
ON WEDNESDAY MORNINGS AT 10:30 WE ENJOY AN
ONLINE BIBLE DISCUSSION & PRAYER GATHERING WHERE ANYONE CAN JOIN IN!
If you would like to join this small group gathering, please contact Gord Evans
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Thank you for worshiping with us this morning!
Join us for Sunday School and fellowship!
Bonus Song, held over from last week (because I like it ... perhaps you do, too)
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