Covenant Presbyterian Church of Simsbury - The Barn
Sunday, August 7, 2022 9:30am (One Service)
In-Person & Online Combined Sunday Service 9:30am
Locations & Times
Covenant Presbyterian Church
124 Old Farms Rd, Simsbury, CT 06070, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
Children's Bulletin (younger children)
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August 7, 2022
Celebration Hall - 9:30am
August 7, 2022
Celebration Hall - 9:30am
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: May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah
People: that Your way may be known on earth, Your saving power among all nations.
All: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise You!
Adapted from Psalm 67
Leader: May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah
People: that Your way may be known on earth, Your saving power among all nations.
All: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise You!
Adapted from Psalm 67
Songs of Praise
Awesome Is The Lord Most High (#4674159)
Great are You Lord, mighty in strength
You are faithful and You will ever be
We will praise You all of our days
It's for Your glory we offer ev'rything
Raise you hands all you nations
Shout to God all creation
How awesome is the Lord most high
Where You send us, God we will go
You're the answer we want the world to know
We will trust You when You call our name
Where You lead us we'll follow all the way
Raise your hands all you nations
Shout to God all creation
How awesome is the Lord most high
We will praise You together, for now and forever
How awesome is the Lord most high
Great are You Lord, mighty in strength
You are faithful and You will ever be
We will praise You all of our days
It's for Your glory we offer ev'rything
Raise you hands all you nations
Shout to God all creation
How awesome is the Lord most high
Where You send us, God we will go
You're the answer we want the world to know
We will trust You when You call our name
Where You lead us we'll follow all the way
Raise your hands all you nations
Shout to God all creation
How awesome is the Lord most high
We will praise You together, for now and forever
How awesome is the Lord most high
This is Amazing Grace (#6333821)
Who breaks the power of sin and darkness
Whose love is mighty and so much stronger
The King of Glory, the King above all kings
Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder
And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder
The King of Glory, the King above all kings
(Yeah) (Oh) This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That You would take my place
That You would bear my cross
You laid down Your life
That I would be set free
O Jesus, I sing for all that You've done for me
Who brings our chaos back into order
Who makes the orphan a son and daughter
The King of Glory, the King of Glory
Who rules the nations with truth and justice
Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance
The King of Glory, the King above all kings
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave (repeat 2x)
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy, worthy, worthy
Who breaks the power of sin and darkness
Whose love is mighty and so much stronger
The King of Glory, the King above all kings
Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder
And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder
The King of Glory, the King above all kings
(Yeah) (Oh) This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That You would take my place
That You would bear my cross
You laid down Your life
That I would be set free
O Jesus, I sing for all that You've done for me
Who brings our chaos back into order
Who makes the orphan a son and daughter
The King of Glory, the King of Glory
Who rules the nations with truth and justice
Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance
The King of Glory, the King above all kings
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave (repeat 2x)
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy, worthy, worthy
God Strengthens Us
Confession
The psalmist models a transparent faith with these words: "23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! 24And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!"
Unison Confession
God of everlasting love, we confess that we have been unfaithful to our covenant with You and with one another.
We have worshipped other gods: money, power, greed, and convenience.
We have served our own self-interest instead of serving only You and Your people.
We have not loved our neighbor as You have commanded, nor have we rightly loved ourselves.
Forgive us, gracious God, and bring us back into the fullness of our covenant with You and one another.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God's love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Glory to God. Amen.
Confession
The psalmist models a transparent faith with these words: "23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! 24And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!"
Unison Confession
God of everlasting love, we confess that we have been unfaithful to our covenant with You and with one another.
We have worshipped other gods: money, power, greed, and convenience.
We have served our own self-interest instead of serving only You and Your people.
We have not loved our neighbor as You have commanded, nor have we rightly loved ourselves.
Forgive us, gracious God, and bring us back into the fullness of our covenant with You and one another.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God's love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Glory to God. Amen.
Doxology
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
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
Prayer for Children and Families
Passing of the Peace
The Peace of the Lord be with you
And also with you
Passing of the Peace
The Peace of the Lord be with you
And also with you
All Creatures Of Our God And King
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
Oh praise him, Alleluia
Thou burning sun with golden beams
Thou silver moon with softer gleam
Oh praise Him, Oh praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in heav'n along
O praise Him, alleluia
Thou rising moon in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice
O praise Him, O praise Him,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Let all things their Creator bless
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him, alleluia
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
And praise the Spirit, three in One
O praise Him, O praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
Oh praise him, Alleluia
Thou burning sun with golden beams
Thou silver moon with softer gleam
Oh praise Him, Oh praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in heav'n along
O praise Him, alleluia
Thou rising moon in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice
O praise Him, O praise Him,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Let all things their Creator bless
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him, alleluia
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
And praise the Spirit, three in One
O praise Him, O praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
God Speaks to Us
Prayer of Illumination
The Reading:
Prayer of Illumination
The Reading:
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
ALL: Praise be to Christ.
ALL: Praise be to Christ.
The Sermon –
Judges
Matt Blazer
1. God appoints judges
2. When His people flee
3. They are unexpected choices
4. Which remind us who He is
Judges
Matt Blazer
1. God appoints judges
2. When His people flee
3. They are unexpected choices
4. Which remind us who He is
Communion
The servers will pass the gluten free matzo crackers.
The servers will pass the grape juice cups.
The servers will pass the gluten free matzo crackers.
The servers will pass the grape juice cups.
Unison Prayer After Communion
Let us pray:
Eternal God, You have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son 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.
Let us pray:
Eternal God, You have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son 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.
Who You Say I Am (#7102401)
Who am I that the highest King
Would welcome me?
I was lost but He brought me in
Oh His love for me
Oh His love for me
Who the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
I'm a child of God
Yes I am
Free at last, He has ransomed me
His grace runs deep
While I was a slave to sin
Jesus died for me
Yes He died for me
In my Father's house
there's a place for me
I'm a child of God
Yes I am
I am chosen, not forsaken
I am who You say I am
You are fore me, not against me
I am who You say I am
Who am I that the highest King
Would welcome me?
I was lost but He brought me in
Oh His love for me
Oh His love for me
Who the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
I'm a child of God
Yes I am
Free at last, He has ransomed me
His grace runs deep
While I was a slave to sin
Jesus died for me
Yes He died for me
In my Father's house
there's a place for me
I'm a child of God
Yes I am
I am chosen, not forsaken
I am who You say I am
You are fore me, not against me
I am who You say I am
God Sends Us
God the Father loves us, Jesus has reconciled us to Him, and we have the Holy Spirit.
Benediction
God the Father loves us, Jesus has reconciled us to Him, and we have the Holy Spirit.
Benediction
Communion
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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 in the gazebo.
Offering
There is a giving box on a stand or you can give digitally at cpcbarnweb.org/donate.
Are you a guest with us this morning?
Welcome and thank you for joining us today. Please introduce yourself or fill out our contact form below.
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 in the gazebo.
Offering
There is a giving box on a stand or you can give digitally at cpcbarnweb.org/donate.
Communion
The servers will pass the gluten free matzo crackers.
The servers will pass the grape juice cups.
The servers will pass the gluten free matzo crackers.
The servers will pass the grape juice cups.