• Introduction to worship service
• Announcement about HCBC (youth event)
• Invitation to stand or take a posture of receipt in worship
• Psalm 108 reading
• Worship songs and declarations
• The King of glory and His majesty
• Amazing grace and unfailing love
• Jesus' sacrifice and redemption
• Trust and surrender to God's love
• Resting one's life in God's hands
• Need for God's defense, righteousness, and guidance
• Freedom from sin through Christ's presence
• Praying for freedom and holiness through Christ
• Recognizing the need for God's presence and guidance in daily life
• Trusting in God's plans and sovereignty
• Acknowledging humanity's limitations and dependence on God
• Praising God's nature, character, and love
• Giving thanks and worshiping God
• Discussing specific ministries and their work (The Salvation Army of Canada)
• Encouraging generosity and cheerful giving to support these efforts
• The leader recites a passage from Psalm 23
• A new member is welcomed into the church family
• Questions are asked to affirm faith and commitment to God's mission
• Affirmations of faith are given by Louise, John, and Margaret
• The congregation is invited to stand in support of the new members
• Promises are exchanged between the church family and the new members
• Mention of CRC people in the room
• Discussion on membership or joining the fellowship and providing contact information
• Explanation of faith to children during kids' worship time
• Demonstration on faith by a leader jumping off and being caught by Ruby (or not)
• Discussion on faith and trusting someone to catch you
• Analogy of having faith in Jesus compared to trusting someone physically
• Prayer for opening hearts and understanding of Jesus' teachings
• Church family prayer led by an elder, thanking God for freedom to worship without persecution
• Prayers for those struggling with physical or mental pain
• Miriam Visser's health concerns and request for a treatment plan from doctors
• Comfort and peace for those mourning the loss of loved ones
• Blessings for Jared Alcoma as he travels to Costa Rica for leadership development
• Prayers for the CRC denomination's conversation on leadership and direction
• New executive director for the denomination
• Healing and gratitude for Kevin and Colleen Breedveld after a car crash
• Welcome and blessings for new church members Luis Condos, John, and Margaret Struick
• Prayer for Pastor Chris as he leads the congregation
• Blessings for the leadership of the church and all its committees and gatherings
• The central theme of Exodus is God's relationship with Pharaoh
• Pharaoh increases the workload for Israelites, requiring them to gather their own straw while maintaining the same quota of bricks
• Leaders plead with Moses and Aaron, but Pharaoh refuses to listen
• Moses returns to God, questioning why he brought trouble on the people and why they haven't been rescued
• God responds, affirming his covenant identity and promises to bring the Israelites out of Egypt
• Moses expresses frustration, feeling that God has not kept his promises
• God reassures Moses, citing his covenant identity and promises as a source of strength and encouragement in difficult times.
• The speaker suggests that Moses' excuses for not being a good speaker may be motivated by his own fears or anxieties rather than a genuine inability to speak.
• Good leaders don't take on the anxiety of their people, but rather recognize and manage their own anxiety.
• When anxious, one's thinking is clouded and it becomes difficult to see the bigger picture.
• A leader should learn to be a non-anxious presence in high-pressure situations.
• Leaders cannot take away others' anxieties, only manage their own.
• It's essential for leaders to recognize and address their anxiety rather than trying to ignore or hide it.
• God is available to hear and process one's fears, worries, and anxieties.
• Leaders should not borrow worry or anxiety from the people around them.
• Anxiety and frustration can be overwhelming, but God is big enough to handle them
• Moses' anxiety caused him to forget about God's bigger plan
• The Israelites' struggle was not just about escaping Egypt, but about freedom to worship and become their own nation in their own land
• God wants our anger, frustration, and anxiety, and invites us to come to him in prayer and devotion
• God is big enough to handle our pain, and has a plan that is beyond our comprehension
• His plan is good, for our good and his glory, and He works all things for those who love Him
• The significance of knowing God's name and its connection to a deeper relationship with Him
• God's unchanging nature and immutability, meaning He does not change over time
• God's I am name and its implications on His promises and sovereignty
• The importance of understanding that God is big enough to have a bigger picture than human comprehension
• The fulfillment of God's promise of "I will" being equivalent to saying "it is done"
• The Bible's story of Israel's deliverance from Egypt is a microcosm of humanity's story
• God's promise to take his people out of Egypt and into the land is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who sets believers free from sin and death
• Jesus' life, death, and resurrection demonstrate God's power to turn evil into good
• The story is not yet fully realized, as Jesus will return to renew the world and usher in a new creation
• Believers can be guaranteed of this future through God's immutable nature
• Moses' failure to lead the Israelites due to his own discouragement and anxiety
• The responsibility of disciples to proclaim the truth about God, despite the risk of being rejected or not heard
• The danger of falling back on what is "normal" when faced with anxiety, rather than turning to God's promises and strength
• The importance of fixing one's eyes on Jesus, who is revealed as a source of hope and encouragement in the face of anxiety
• The speaker asks for prayer to see God more clearly
• The importance of understanding God's name, identity, and covenant promises
• The speaker leads a prayer asking God to open their hearts to see and hear his word
• The prayer expresses the desire to know the truth about God's character and promises
• The speaker asks God to strengthen and embolden them as they go into the world
• A hymn or song is sung, expressing trust in God and praise for his character
• A final message encourages listeners to remember that God goes with them in the power of his name and promise
• Prayers for protection and support
• Blessings from God
• Love and service to the Lord
• God's presence and guidance
• Jesus Christ as King of kings and Lord of all worlds
• Angelic praises and worship