Covenant Presbyterian Church of Simsbury - The Barn

Sunday, February 2, 2025 - 10:30 am Service
In-Person and Online Worship - Sunday Service 10:30am
Locations & Times
Covenant Presbyterian Church
124 Old Farms Rd, Simsbury, CT 06070, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
Service of Worship
February 2, 2025
Celebration Hall - 10:30am
February 2, 2025
Celebration Hall - 10:30am
Call to Worship and Welcome
Leader: For God alone our souls wait in silence;
All: From him comes salvation.
Leader: He alone is our rock and our salvation,
All: our fortress; we shall not be greatly shaken.
Leader: On God rests our salvation and our glory;
All: our mighty rock, our refuge is God.
Leader: Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him;
All: God is a refuge for us.
Adapted from Psalm 62
Leader: For God alone our souls wait in silence;
All: From him comes salvation.
Leader: He alone is our rock and our salvation,
All: our fortress; we shall not be greatly shaken.
Leader: On God rests our salvation and our glory;
All: our mighty rock, our refuge is God.
Leader: Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him;
All: God is a refuge for us.
Adapted from Psalm 62
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.
Psalm 66 (You Are Great) / How Great Is Our God / How Great Thou Art (chorus)
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.
Psalm 66 (You Are Great) / How Great Is Our God / How Great Thou Art (chorus)
Confession
Silent Personal Confession
Confession is a movement of obedience to God. We remember that there is no salvation but in Jesus, and that our hope for a flourishing life includes learning to confess and repent - to God and to neighbor. Therefore we confess with joy - knowing the mercy and grace of Jesus is ours. Knowing that He forgives us and trains us up into lives of life.
Unison Confession
God of everlasting love, we confess that we have been unfaithful to our covenant with you and with one another.
We have worshiped 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.
Declaration of Forgiveness
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.
Doxology (Amen)
Silent Personal Confession
Confession is a movement of obedience to God. We remember that there is no salvation but in Jesus, and that our hope for a flourishing life includes learning to confess and repent - to God and to neighbor. Therefore we confess with joy - knowing the mercy and grace of Jesus is ours. Knowing that He forgives us and trains us up into lives of life.
Unison Confession
God of everlasting love, we confess that we have been unfaithful to our covenant with you and with one another.
We have worshiped 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.
Declaration of Forgiveness
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.
Doxology (Amen)
Faithful Presence Moment
Route One Ministries / Bonnie Gatchell
Route One Ministries / Bonnie Gatchell
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 and Dismissal of the Children to Sunday School
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 and Dismissal of the Children to Sunday School
Songs of Praise
In Christ Alone / The Solid Rock
In Christ Alone / The Solid Rock
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading - Luke 6:46-49
Scripture Reading - Luke 6:46-49
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
ALL: Praise be to Christ.
ALL: Praise be to Christ.
Sermon
What Kind of Foundation Are You Building? - Luke 6:46-49
Steve McLean
Notes:
We are All in the Construction Business
Wise or Foolish Builders
The Inevitability of Storms
What Kind of Foundation Are You Building? - Luke 6:46-49
Steve McLean
Notes:
We are All in the Construction Business
Wise or Foolish Builders
The Inevitability of Storms
Communion
Leader: What do we believe about God, the Good Father?
All: We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
Leader: And what do we believe about the Son, Jesus Christ?
All: We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, begotten from the Father before all ages, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made; of the same essence as the Father. Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and was made human. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried. The third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead. His kingdom will never end.
Leader: And what do we believe about God, the Holy Spirit?
All: We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life. He proceeds from the Father and the Son, and with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified. He spoke through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We affirm one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look forward to the resurrection of the dead, and to life in the world to come. Amen.
The Lord Is Gracious And Compassionate / Come Taste And See
Unison Prayer
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.
Leader: What do we believe about God, the Good Father?
All: We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
Leader: And what do we believe about the Son, Jesus Christ?
All: We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, begotten from the Father before all ages, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made; of the same essence as the Father. Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and was made human. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried. The third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead. His kingdom will never end.
Leader: And what do we believe about God, the Holy Spirit?
All: We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life. He proceeds from the Father and the Son, and with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified. He spoke through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We affirm one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look forward to the resurrection of the dead, and to life in the world to come. Amen.
The Lord Is Gracious And Compassionate / Come Taste And See
Unison Prayer
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.
Song of Praise
Build My Life
Build My Life
Benediction
The with-God life sends us into our neighborhoods as His agents of neighbor love.
The with-God life sends us into our neighborhoods as His agents of neighbor love.
Give Here
Thank you for giving to the work of Covenant Presbyterian Church of Simsbury, CT.
https://cpcbarn.org/donateWelcome
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.
CCLI License # 162332
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.
CCLI License # 162332