Covenant Presbyterian Church of Simsbury - The Barn
In-Person and Online Worship - Sunday Service 10:30am
Service of Worship
May 21, 2023
Celebration Hall - 10:30am
Call to Worship and Welcome
Leader: Praise the Lord!
People: I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
Leader: Great are the works of the Lord,
studied by all who delight in them.
People: Full of splendor and majesty is his work,
and his righteousness endures forever.
All: He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered;
the Lord is gracious and merciful.
Adapted from Psalm 111
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.
Holy Is The Lord / Give Us Clean Hands / Holy Spirit
Prayers of the People
Doxology (Amen)
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.
Songs of Praise
All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name / Promises
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading - Matthew 8:1-17
Matthew 8:1-17 ESV
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
ALL: Praise be to Christ.
Sermon
Jesus Healed Because That Is What The Kingdom Brings - Matthew 8:1-17
Matt Blazer
Jesus healed many
as part of his mission
against all of evil agents
as the kingdom breaks in.
Song of Praise
The Blessing
Benediction
The with-God life sends us into our neighborhoods as His agents of neighbor love.
Prayer is available after the service.
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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