Covenant Presbyterian Church of Simsbury - The Barn
Sunday, December 5, 2021 9:00am
In-Person Sunday Service 9:00am
Locations & Times
Covenant Presbyterian Church
124 Old Farms Rd, Simsbury, CT 06070, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Children's Bulletin (younger children)
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December 5, 2021
Hayloft Sanctuary - 9:00am
December 5, 2021
Hayloft Sanctuary - 9:00am
Welcome
This is a new, though also very old, kind of service of worship.
It is contemplative, that is, it invites its participants to reflect upon their Lord, His power, righteousness and mercies, the church universal, and their own lives as members of His body. We use periods of silence for reflection and inner prayer—and also for extemporaneous, short, spoken praises, prayers or songs.
It is traditional. It includes forms of worship, praise and prayer from the whole history of the Christian church, some from the earliest days, others that date from the Reformation, and still others that are more modern.
Such a service depends a great deal on the active participation of those attending. No liturgy guarantees a spirit-filled experience of worship (nor does the absence of liturgy do so). This service asks for worshipers who are intentional and concentrated in their opening of themselves to the presence of Christ, in their sensitivity to what the Holy Spirit is saying, and in fervent sharing of responses, prayers and song. It also calls us to remember that above all, we come together to please God. God has the first and last word this morning because He has the first and last word in all of the universe.
Such a service reminds us, too, of a mystery: that we inhabit not only a physical universe but a spiritual one, that all around us are angels and archangels and all the company of heaven with whom we join in our praises, and who are witnesses that what we do physically has eternal and supernatural consequences. We enter a sacred space and live a holy time as we draw near to God, and especially so when we share His feast, the Eucharist.
This is a new, though also very old, kind of service of worship.
It is contemplative, that is, it invites its participants to reflect upon their Lord, His power, righteousness and mercies, the church universal, and their own lives as members of His body. We use periods of silence for reflection and inner prayer—and also for extemporaneous, short, spoken praises, prayers or songs.
It is traditional. It includes forms of worship, praise and prayer from the whole history of the Christian church, some from the earliest days, others that date from the Reformation, and still others that are more modern.
Such a service depends a great deal on the active participation of those attending. No liturgy guarantees a spirit-filled experience of worship (nor does the absence of liturgy do so). This service asks for worshipers who are intentional and concentrated in their opening of themselves to the presence of Christ, in their sensitivity to what the Holy Spirit is saying, and in fervent sharing of responses, prayers and song. It also calls us to remember that above all, we come together to please God. God has the first and last word this morning because He has the first and last word in all of the universe.
Such a service reminds us, too, of a mystery: that we inhabit not only a physical universe but a spiritual one, that all around us are angels and archangels and all the company of heaven with whom we join in our praises, and who are witnesses that what we do physically has eternal and supernatural consequences. We enter a sacred space and live a holy time as we draw near to God, and especially so when we share His feast, the Eucharist.
Welcome
We begin our prayers with praise because Jesus instructed that prayer begins with who God is, where He is, and with an active longing that our kingdoms become more like His.
We begin our prayers with praise because Jesus instructed that prayer begins with who God is, where He is, and with an active longing that our kingdoms become more like His.
God Summons Us
Leader: Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my groaning.
All: Give attention to the sound of our cry, our King and our God, for to you do we pray.
Leader: O Lord, in the morning you hear our voice;
All: in the morning we prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.
Leader: For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you.
All: But we, through the abundance of your steadfast love, will enter your house.
Leader: we will bow down toward your holy temple in the fear of you.
All: But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them,
Leader: that those who love your name may exult in you.
All: O Lord; you cover us with favor as with a shield.
From Psalm 5
Leader: Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my groaning.
All: Give attention to the sound of our cry, our King and our God, for to you do we pray.
Leader: O Lord, in the morning you hear our voice;
All: in the morning we prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.
Leader: For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you.
All: But we, through the abundance of your steadfast love, will enter your house.
Leader: we will bow down toward your holy temple in the fear of you.
All: But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them,
Leader: that those who love your name may exult in you.
All: O Lord; you cover us with favor as with a shield.
From Psalm 5
Praises of the People
Hymn of Praise
Hymn of Praise#245 “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
Hymn of Praise
Hymn of Praise#245 “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
Spoken and Silent Praises
Our praise is to the God who is faithful in His lovingkindness.
Our praise is to the God who is faithful in His lovingkindness.
The Gloria Patri - #813
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning,
is now and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen, Amen.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning,
is now and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen, Amen.
God Sanctifies Us
Silent Personal Confession
The proof of God’s amazing love is this: While we were sinners, Christ died for us. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Trusting in God’s faithfulness and compassion, let us confess our sin before God and one another.—based on Romans 5:8; Hebrews 4:16
Unison Confession
Merciful God, we confess that we have often failed to bean obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love. We have not loved our neighbors, and have refused to hear the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray, and free us into joyful obedience; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Declaration of Forgiveness
The grace, mercy, forgiveness and peace of Christ, through the Holy Spirit, has preceded us in this moment. We are a forgiven and strengthened people because of the Father Heart of God, the work of Jesus Christ, and the indwelling, unfailing love of the Holy Spirit. Amen The Almighty and merciful Lord grant you absolution and
remission of all your sins, true repentance, amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of his Holy Spirit. Amen.
Passing of the Peace
The peace of the LORD be with you.
And also with you.
Silent Personal Confession
The proof of God’s amazing love is this: While we were sinners, Christ died for us. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Trusting in God’s faithfulness and compassion, let us confess our sin before God and one another.—based on Romans 5:8; Hebrews 4:16
Unison Confession
Merciful God, we confess that we have often failed to bean obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love. We have not loved our neighbors, and have refused to hear the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray, and free us into joyful obedience; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Declaration of Forgiveness
The grace, mercy, forgiveness and peace of Christ, through the Holy Spirit, has preceded us in this moment. We are a forgiven and strengthened people because of the Father Heart of God, the work of Jesus Christ, and the indwelling, unfailing love of the Holy Spirit. Amen The Almighty and merciful Lord grant you absolution and
remission of all your sins, true repentance, amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of his Holy Spirit. Amen.
Passing of the Peace
The peace of the LORD be with you.
And also with you.
God Strengthens Us
The Prayers of the People
We ask for help boldly because Jesus taught us to do so.
The Prayers of the People
We ask for help boldly because Jesus taught us to do so.
Song
Hymn #263“What Can I Give Him?”
The Doxology: #815
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Hymn #263“What Can I Give Him?”
The Doxology: #815
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
God Speaks to Us
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
ALL: Praise be to Christ.
ALL: Praise be to Christ.
The Sermon –
The Spirit of Life In The Season of Waiting
Romans 8:1-11
Matt Blazer
Sermon Notes:
1.The spirit frees
2.Through Christ’s work
3.Therefore we set our minds
4.Because he dwells in us
The Spirit of Life In The Season of Waiting
Romans 8:1-11
Matt Blazer
Sermon Notes:
1.The spirit frees
2.Through Christ’s work
3.Therefore we set our minds
4.Because he dwells in us
Closing Hymn
#688 “Savior, Like A Shepherd” verses 1,2, and 4
#688 “Savior, Like A Shepherd” verses 1,2, and 4
God Strengthens Us
The Sacrament: The EUCHARIST
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give him thanks and praise.
...Therefore, we praise you, joining our voices with choirs of angels, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!
...Great is the mystery of faith:
Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again
....And so as He taught us, we are bold to pray:
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our debts
as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Words of Institution
Communion Music:
Let us pray:
Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his body and blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Sacrament: The EUCHARIST
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give him thanks and praise.
...Therefore, we praise you, joining our voices with choirs of angels, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!
...Great is the mystery of faith:
Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again
....And so as He taught us, we are bold to pray:
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our debts
as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Words of Institution
Communion Music:
Let us pray:
Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his body and blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
God Sends Us
God the Father loves us, Jesus has reconciled us to Him, and we have the Holy Spirit.
God the Father loves us, Jesus has reconciled us to Him, and we have the Holy Spirit.
Postlude
Give Here
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Youth Ministry
Radiate (grades 9-12) will meet Sundays from 6:30pm - 8:30pm in the youth room (Room 9).
H2O (grades 6-8) will meet Thursdays from 7:00pm - 8:30pm also in the youth room (Room 9).
There is also a Sunday morning youth bible study for students grades 6-12 that meets Sunday mornings from 9:00am to 10:00am that also meets in the youth room (Room 9).
Men’s Ministry
Build and Repair Network, teams of men who work to take care of ordinary household tasks for those who need the help. Teams meet second Saturdays each month 7am to 10am. No special skills needed and all are welcome.
Men’s Large Group Meeting, will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at the fire pit. All men(aged 16 and up) are welcome.
Women’s Ministry
Fall Evening of Encouragement - Wednesday, November 17 at 7pm in Celebration Hall. Our Stories God's Faithfulness, will feature stories of God's faithfulness in the lives of our panelists and then we will share stories of our own. Register here
Youth Ministry
Radiate (grades 9-12) will meet Sundays from 6:30pm - 8:30pm in the youth room (Room 9).
H2O (grades 6-8) will meet Thursdays from 7:00pm - 8:30pm also in the youth room (Room 9).
There is also a Sunday morning youth bible study for students grades 6-12 that meets Sunday mornings from 9:00am to 10:00am that also meets in the youth room (Room 9).
Men’s Ministry
Build and Repair Network, teams of men who work to take care of ordinary household tasks for those who need the help. Teams meet second Saturdays each month 7am to 10am. No special skills needed and all are welcome.
Men’s Large Group Meeting, will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at the fire pit. All men(aged 16 and up) are welcome.
Women’s Ministry
Fall Evening of Encouragement - Wednesday, November 17 at 7pm in Celebration Hall. Our Stories God's Faithfulness, will feature stories of God's faithfulness in the lives of our panelists and then we will share stories of our own. Register here
Church and Ministry Information
Are you a guest with us this morning?
Welcome and thank you for joining us today. Please introduce yourself and/or complete the “Welcome to The Barn!” form at the back of your bulletin and place it in the offering box.
Hearing Assist Receivers Available
Hearing assist receivers can be picked up from the sound crew before the service.
Prayer Opportunity
At the conclusion of the service, our prayer team is available to pray for you.
Offering
The Apostle Paul assumes that local gatherings of Christ followers support the work of the Gospel. He describes giving monetarily in almost every letter he writes in the New Testament. Christ followers give what they can for the work of the local church and for mission churches. Similarly here, we hope you are planning and then giving joyfully because you believe in the mission and vision of this local gathering. There is a box by the door to receive your offering.
Are you a guest with us this morning?
Welcome and thank you for joining us today. Please introduce yourself and/or complete the “Welcome to The Barn!” form at the back of your bulletin and place it in the offering box.
Hearing Assist Receivers Available
Hearing assist receivers can be picked up from the sound crew before the service.
Prayer Opportunity
At the conclusion of the service, our prayer team is available to pray for you.
Offering
The Apostle Paul assumes that local gatherings of Christ followers support the work of the Gospel. He describes giving monetarily in almost every letter he writes in the New Testament. Christ followers give what they can for the work of the local church and for mission churches. Similarly here, we hope you are planning and then giving joyfully because you believe in the mission and vision of this local gathering. There is a box by the door to receive your offering.