Covenant Presbyterian Church of Simsbury - The Barn
In-Person and Online Worship - Sunday Service 10:30am
Service of Worship
March 19, 2023
Celebration Hall - 10:30am
Call to Worship and Welcome
Leader: The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; his testimony is sure.
All: the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
Leader: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening our eyes;
All: the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
Leader: Let the words of our mouth and the meditation of our heart be acceptable in your sight,
All: O Lord, our rock and our redeemer.
Adapted from Psalm 19
Songs of Praise
The with-God life draws Jesus followers to praise God for his promises of salvation, hope, peace, and the ever-present help and comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Come Thou Fount / He Leadeth Me / No Longer Slaves
Prayers of the People
Deacons Grace Story
Prayer for Families and Passing the Peace
The with-God life grants us peace, share a reminder of that peace with a friend.
The peace of the Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Prayer for the Children
Songs of Praise
Is He Worthy / Build My Life
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading - Matthew 6:7-15
Matthew 6:7-15 ESV
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
ALL: Praise be to Christ.
Sermon
Why Forgiveness Is A Life and Death Choice - Matthew 6:7-15
Matt Blazer
Jesus forgave
And restored
As a model
And a command of life
Song of Praise
His Mercy Is More
Benediction
The with-God life sends us into our neighborhoods as His agents of neighbor love.
Welcome
Our hope is that you enjoy corporate worship this morning as we pray, sing, confess, and open the Lord’s word together. This is both for our good on Sundays in community, and serves as a model for our personal devotions. If you are visiting with us, please fill out the online form https:// cpcbarn.churchcenter.com/people/forms/258366. If you’re waiting for the offering plate, there is a box in the back instead or click the donate button on our website.
Parents, Please Note…
Our nursery for infants is open the entire service. Children (toddler- 5th grade) go to Sunday School during the greeting time. Sunday school is available for parents and to kids who desire to attend.
Our classes are designed to be welcoming, safe, and loving - and where your child will be valued as made in God’s image.
Hearing Assist Receivers Available
Hearing assist receivers can be picked up from the sound crew before the service.
Live Streaming
We are live-streaming this service on the internet today for the benefit of our missionaries, home-bound, and those who are ill.
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