Donvale Presbyterian Church
Services
Join us each Sunday as we gather to worship, learn from God's Word, and grow together in faith.
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Weekly Service Times
Morning Service
8:30 + 10:30 AM
Sunday morning worship with Kids Church during school terms at the 10:30 service.
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6:30 PM
Sunday evening worship. Second and last Sunday of the month normally includes a light supper after the service.
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The Order of Worship
What Happens in Our Church Service?
When you join us on a Sunday, you'll find a service that is simple, thoughtful, and centred on God's Word. While the exact order may vary slightly, our gatherings usually follow this pattern:
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Before the Service
You're welcome to arrive early, find a seat, and settle in. There may be a few brief announcements before the service begins to help keep the church informed about upcoming events and opportunities.
2
Call to Worship
The service begins with a short reading from Scripture and prayer. This moment helps us shift our focus from the week behind us to the God we have come to worship.
3
Songs of Praise
We sing together as a congregation, using songs that magnify God's greatness and remind us of who He is and what He has done.
4
Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon
We take time to honestly confess our sins to God. This is followed by a reading from Scripture that assures us of God's grace and forgiveness in Jesus Christ.
5
Song of Response
Having heard God's promise of forgiveness, we respond together in song with gratitude and joy.
6
Congregational Prayer
We pray for the needs of our church, our community, our country, and our world—bringing everything before God in dependence on Him.
7
Children's Address 10:30am Only
A short, gospel-focused talk designed to help children understand God's Word. During the school term, children then head out to age-appropriate Sunday School classes. Parents are also very welcome to keep their children in the service if they prefer.
8
Offering
This is an opportunity for members and regular attenders to give toward God's work through the church and the spread of the gospel. Visitors are not expected to give. The offering is usually accompanied by a song as we prepare to hear God's Word preached.
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Bible Reading
A reading from Scripture—often from both the Old and New Testaments—introduces the passage that will be explained in the sermon.
10
Sermon
The Bible reading is explained and applied, helping us understand God's Word and how it shapes our lives today.
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Song of Response
We respond to God's Word together in song.
12
Benediction
The service concludes with a blessing from Scripture, as the pastor sends the congregation out with God's promise and peace.
Other Elements
At times, we may also recite the Lord's Prayer, the Apostles' Creed, the Ten Commandments, or other readings from Scripture as part of our worship.
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崇拜前
欢迎您提前到达，找到座位，安顿下来。在崇拜开始之前，可能会有一些简短的通知，让教会成员了解即将举行的活动和机会。
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宣召
崇拜以简短的圣经经文和祷告开始。这一刻帮助我们将注意力从过去的一周转移到我们来敬拜的神身上。
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赞美诗歌
我们作为会众一起唱诗，用诗歌来颂扬神的伟大，提醒我们祂是谁以及祂所成就的事。
4
认罪祷告与赦罪宣告
我们花时间诚实地向神认罪。随后宣读圣经经文，确认我们在耶稣基督里得到神的恩典和赦免。
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回应诗歌
在听到神赦免的应许后，我们以感恩和喜乐的歌声一同回应。
6
会众祷告
我们为教会、社区、国家和世界的需要祷告——将一切带到神面前，完全依靠祂。
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奉献
这是教会成员和常聚会者为神通过教会的工作和福音传播奉献的机会。访客不需要奉献。奉献通常伴随着一首诗歌，为我们预备聆听神话语的讲解。
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读经
宣读圣经经文——通常包括旧约和新约——介绍将在讲道中解释的经文。
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讲道
讲解并应用圣经经文，帮助我们理解神的话语以及它如何塑造我们今天的生活。
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回应诗歌
我们以诗歌一同回应神的话语。
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祝福
崇拜以圣经的祝福结束，牧师以神的应许和平安差遣会众出去。
其他环节
有时，我们也会在崇拜中背诵主祷文、使徒信经、十诫或其他圣经经文。
Kids in the Service
"Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."
— Matthew 19:14
We warmly encourage children to join in and participate in worship. Worship is not just for adults—you are welcome to keep your child with you throughout the service.
First Time? After the Kids' Talk, take your child to the Ministry Centre (second smaller building at the rear of the car park) to sign in. Pick up and sign out after the service. Registration form here.
If you prefer, you are welcome to keep your children in the service.
If you prefer, you are welcome to keep your children in the service.
Visit Us This Sunday
We believe that church is about people, not buildings. We hope that when you come, you'll feel welcomed as a special guest.
- 5 McGowans Road, Donvale VIC 3111
- (03) 9841 7020
- contact@donvale.org