Covenant Presbyterian Church of Simsbury - The Barn
In-Person and Online Worship - Sunday Service 10:30am
Service of Worship
September 17, 2023
Celebration Hall - 10:30am
Call to Worship and Welcome
Leader: We will call upon you, for you will answer us
All: O God; incline your ear to us; hear our words.
Leader: Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand.
All: hide us in the shadow of your wings,
Leader: As for us, we shall behold your face in righteousness;
All: when We awake, We shall be satisfied with your likeness.”
Adapted from Psalm 17
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.
All Who Are Thirsty / This Is Amazing Grace / All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name
Prayers of the People
Gloria Patri
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.
Song of Praise
Cornerstone
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading - Acts 15:1-20
Acts 15:1-20 ESV
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
ALL: Praise be to Christ.
Sermon
How Does Someone Earn God's Favor? - Acts 15:1-20
Nathan Cotton
Notes:
Song of Praise
King of Kings
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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