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Covenant Presbyterian Church of Simsbury - The Barn

Sunday, May 3, 2026 - 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
May 3, 2026
Hayloft Sanctuary - 10:30am
May 3, 2026
Hayloft Sanctuary - 10:30am
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.
God Summons Us
Call to Worship
Leader: Shout for joy in the LORD
All: Give thanks to the LORD; make melody to him
Leader: Sing to him a new song
All: For the word of the LORD is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.
Leader: Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love.
All: Our souls wait for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
Leader: Our hearts are glad in him, because we trust in
his holy name.
All: Let your steadfast love, O LORD, be upon us, even as we hope in you.
Adapted from Psalm 33
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
Call to Worship
Leader: Shout for joy in the LORD
All: Give thanks to the LORD; make melody to him
Leader: Sing to him a new song
All: For the word of the LORD is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.
Leader: Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love.
All: Our souls wait for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
Leader: Our hearts are glad in him, because we trust in
his holy name.
All: Let your steadfast love, O LORD, be upon us, even as we hope in you.
Adapted from Psalm 33
Song of Praise
Magnificat
by Nathan Drake
© 2015 CCLI Song # 7197705 -- CCLI License # 162332
My Soul Glorifies the lord
and my spirit rejoices
In God my savior
He has looked down with his favor
On his humble servant
Now all generations
Will call me blessed
Chorus 1
The Almighty
Has Done great things for me
Holy is his name
Holy is his name
He shows mercy to all
All those who fear him
From generation
To generation
He has shown the strength of his arm
And scattered the prideful
He’s brought down the mighty
And lifted the lowly
Chorus 2
He has filled
The hungry with good things
The rich with nothing
Holy is his name
He has come to Isreal
To fulfill his promise
To those gone before us
The promise of grace.
Revelation Song
by Jennie Lee Riddle
© 2004 CCLI Song # 4447960 -- CCLI License # 162332
Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain
Holy, holy is He
Sing a new song to Him Who sits on
Heaven’s mercy seat
Chorus
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
You are my ev’rything and I will adore You
Clothed in rainbows of living color
Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor, strength and glory and power be
To You, the only wise King
Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your name
Jesus, Your name is power, breath and living water
Such a marv’lous mystery, yeah
Magnificat
by Nathan Drake
© 2015 CCLI Song # 7197705 -- CCLI License # 162332
My Soul Glorifies the lord
and my spirit rejoices
In God my savior
He has looked down with his favor
On his humble servant
Now all generations
Will call me blessed
Chorus 1
The Almighty
Has Done great things for me
Holy is his name
Holy is his name
He shows mercy to all
All those who fear him
From generation
To generation
He has shown the strength of his arm
And scattered the prideful
He’s brought down the mighty
And lifted the lowly
Chorus 2
He has filled
The hungry with good things
The rich with nothing
Holy is his name
He has come to Isreal
To fulfill his promise
To those gone before us
The promise of grace.
Revelation Song
by Jennie Lee Riddle
© 2004 CCLI Song # 4447960 -- CCLI License # 162332
Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain
Holy, holy is He
Sing a new song to Him Who sits on
Heaven’s mercy seat
Chorus
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
You are my ev’rything and I will adore You
Clothed in rainbows of living color
Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor, strength and glory and power be
To You, the only wise King
Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your name
Jesus, Your name is power, breath and living water
Such a marv’lous mystery, yeah
Liturgical Practice
Silent Personal Confession
The Psalmist models a transparent faith with these words: "Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And 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 worshiped other gods: money, power, greed, and convenience.
We have served our own self-interest
instead of serving only you.
We have not loved our neighbor as you have commanded.
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
Thanks be to God the Father that He loves us, to Jesus Christ His only Son who forgives us and renews us in our worship and service to Him, and thanks be to the Holy Spirit whose love will never let us go.
Doxology
SING Hymnal #331 - Gloria Patri
Passing the Peace
The peace of the Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Prayer and Dismissal of Children to Children’s Worship
King Of My Heart
By Sarah McMillan and John Mark McMillan
CCLI Song # 7046145 -- CCLI License # 162332
Let the King of my heart
Be the mountain where I run
The fountain I drink from
Oh He is my song
Let the King of my heart
Be the shadow where I hide
The ransom for my life
Oh He is my song
Chorus
You are good good oh
You are good good oh
You are good good oh
You are good good oh
Let the King of my heart
Be the wind inside my sails
The anchor in the waves
Oh He is my song
Let the King of my heart
Be the fire inside my veins
The echo of my days
Oh He is my song
You're never gonna let
Never gonna let me down
You're never gonna let
Never gonna let me down
You're never gonna let
Never gonna let me down
You're never gonna let
Never gonna let me down
When the night is holding on to me
God is holding on
When the night is holding on to me
God is holding on
Silent Personal Confession
The Psalmist models a transparent faith with these words: "Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And 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 worshiped other gods: money, power, greed, and convenience.
We have served our own self-interest
instead of serving only you.
We have not loved our neighbor as you have commanded.
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
Thanks be to God the Father that He loves us, to Jesus Christ His only Son who forgives us and renews us in our worship and service to Him, and thanks be to the Holy Spirit whose love will never let us go.
Doxology
SING Hymnal #331 - Gloria Patri
Passing the Peace
The peace of the Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Prayer and Dismissal of Children to Children’s Worship
King Of My Heart
By Sarah McMillan and John Mark McMillan
CCLI Song # 7046145 -- CCLI License # 162332
Let the King of my heart
Be the mountain where I run
The fountain I drink from
Oh He is my song
Let the King of my heart
Be the shadow where I hide
The ransom for my life
Oh He is my song
Chorus
You are good good oh
You are good good oh
You are good good oh
You are good good oh
Let the King of my heart
Be the wind inside my sails
The anchor in the waves
Oh He is my song
Let the King of my heart
Be the fire inside my veins
The echo of my days
Oh He is my song
You're never gonna let
Never gonna let me down
You're never gonna let
Never gonna let me down
You're never gonna let
Never gonna let me down
You're never gonna let
Never gonna let me down
When the night is holding on to me
God is holding on
When the night is holding on to me
God is holding on
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading - Exodus 20:1-11
Scripture Reading - Exodus 20:1-11
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
ALL: Praise be to Christ.
ALL: Praise be to Christ.
Sermon
The rest of God - Exodus 20:1-11
Matt Blazer
Sermon Notes:
1. God rested
2. And commanded his people to do the same
3.To invite the world
4. Into real life
The rest of God - Exodus 20:1-11
Matt Blazer
Sermon Notes:
1. God rested
2. And commanded his people to do the same
3.To invite the world
4. Into real life
This I Believe
by Ben Fielding and Matt Crocker
© 2014 CCLI Song # 7018338 -- CCLI License # 162332
Our Father everlasting, The all creating One
God Almighty
Through Your Holy Spirit, Conceiving Christ the Son
Jesus our Saviour
Chorus
I believe in God our Father
I believe in Christ the Son
I believe in the Holy Spirit
Our God is three in One
I believe in the resurrection
That we will rise again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus
Our judge and our defender, Suffered and crucified
Forgiveness is in You
Descended into darkness, You rose in glorious life
Forever seated high
I believe in You
I believe You rose again
I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord
Chorus
I believe in life eternal
I believe in the virgin birth
I believe in the saints' communion
And in Your holy Church
I believe in the resurrection
When Jesus comes again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus
by Ben Fielding and Matt Crocker
© 2014 CCLI Song # 7018338 -- CCLI License # 162332
Our Father everlasting, The all creating One
God Almighty
Through Your Holy Spirit, Conceiving Christ the Son
Jesus our Saviour
Chorus
I believe in God our Father
I believe in Christ the Son
I believe in the Holy Spirit
Our God is three in One
I believe in the resurrection
That we will rise again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus
Our judge and our defender, Suffered and crucified
Forgiveness is in You
Descended into darkness, You rose in glorious life
Forever seated high
I believe in You
I believe You rose again
I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord
Chorus
I believe in life eternal
I believe in the virgin birth
I believe in the saints' communion
And in Your holy Church
I believe in the resurrection
When Jesus comes again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus
Lord’s Supper
Children: Why do we give thanks and praise before this table?
All: We give thanks for God’s work of creation, liberation, and salvation.
Elder: It is indeed right, our duty and delight, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to you, O holy Lord, eternal God.
You created the heavens and the earth and all that is in them; you made us in your own image; and in countless ways you show us your mercy. Therefore, with choirs of angels and the whole company of heaven, we worship and adore your glorious name, joining our voices in their unending praise:
All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Elder: All glory and blessing are yours, O holy God, for in your mercy you gave your only Son, Jesus Christ. He took our human nature and suffered death on the cross for our redemption. There he made a perfect sacrifice for the sins for the whole world. We praise you that before he suffered and
died, our Savior gave us this holy sacrament and commanded us to continue it until he comes again.
Children: Why do we eat bread at this table?
Elder: On the night before he died, Jesus took bread. After giving thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat. This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Children: Why do we drink from the cup at this table?
Elder: The same night Jesus took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant sealed in my blood, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Children: What do we remember at this table?
Elder: We remember God’s gracious love for us, Christ’s death and resurrection for us, and the Spirit’s tender care for us. Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
All: Dying, you destroyed our death; rising, you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory.
Elder: Merciful God, pour out your Holy Spirit on these gifts of bread and wine, that in eating and drinking we may be made one with Christ and one another.
All: Amen.
Elder: Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, now and forever.
All: Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
—based on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Communion
O Come To The Altar
by Mack Brock, Wade Joye, Christopher Brown, and Steven Furtick
© 2015 CCLI Song # 7051511 -- CCLI License # 162332
Are you hurting and broken within
Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin, Jesus is calling
Have you come to the end of yourself
Do you thirst for a drink from the well, Jesus is calling
Chorus
O come to the altar
The Father's arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Come today there's no reason to wait, Jesus is calling
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
From the ashes a new life is born, Jesus is calling
Oh what a Savior, Isn't he wonderful
Sing alleluia Christ is risen
Bow down before him, For he is Lord of all
Sing alleluia Christ is risen
Bear your cross as you wait for the crown
Tell the world of the treasure you've found
His Mercy Is More
by Shane and Shane
© 2016 CCLI Song # 7065053 -- CCLI License # 162332
Chorus
Praise the Lord His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness new every morn
Our sins they are many His mercy is more
What love could remember no wrongs we have done
Omniscient all knowing He counts not their sum
Thrown into a sea without bottom or shore
Our sins they are many His mercy is more
What patience would wait as we constantly roam
What Father so tender is calling us home
He welcomes the weakest the vilest the poor
Our sins they are many His mercy is more
What riches of kindness He lavished on us
His blood was the payment His life was the cost
We stood 'neath a debt we could never afford
Our sins they are many His mercy is more
Let us pray:
Gracious God, you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. You have fed us with the bread of life, and renewed us for your service. Help us who have shared Christ’s body and received his cup, to be his faithful disciples, so that our daily living may be part of the life of your kingdom, and our love be your love, reaching out into the life of the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Children: Why do we give thanks and praise before this table?
All: We give thanks for God’s work of creation, liberation, and salvation.
Elder: It is indeed right, our duty and delight, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to you, O holy Lord, eternal God.
You created the heavens and the earth and all that is in them; you made us in your own image; and in countless ways you show us your mercy. Therefore, with choirs of angels and the whole company of heaven, we worship and adore your glorious name, joining our voices in their unending praise:
All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Elder: All glory and blessing are yours, O holy God, for in your mercy you gave your only Son, Jesus Christ. He took our human nature and suffered death on the cross for our redemption. There he made a perfect sacrifice for the sins for the whole world. We praise you that before he suffered and
died, our Savior gave us this holy sacrament and commanded us to continue it until he comes again.
Children: Why do we eat bread at this table?
Elder: On the night before he died, Jesus took bread. After giving thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat. This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Children: Why do we drink from the cup at this table?
Elder: The same night Jesus took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant sealed in my blood, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Children: What do we remember at this table?
Elder: We remember God’s gracious love for us, Christ’s death and resurrection for us, and the Spirit’s tender care for us. Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
All: Dying, you destroyed our death; rising, you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory.
Elder: Merciful God, pour out your Holy Spirit on these gifts of bread and wine, that in eating and drinking we may be made one with Christ and one another.
All: Amen.
Elder: Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, now and forever.
All: Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
—based on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Communion
O Come To The Altar
by Mack Brock, Wade Joye, Christopher Brown, and Steven Furtick
© 2015 CCLI Song # 7051511 -- CCLI License # 162332
Are you hurting and broken within
Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin, Jesus is calling
Have you come to the end of yourself
Do you thirst for a drink from the well, Jesus is calling
Chorus
O come to the altar
The Father's arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Come today there's no reason to wait, Jesus is calling
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
From the ashes a new life is born, Jesus is calling
Oh what a Savior, Isn't he wonderful
Sing alleluia Christ is risen
Bow down before him, For he is Lord of all
Sing alleluia Christ is risen
Bear your cross as you wait for the crown
Tell the world of the treasure you've found
His Mercy Is More
by Shane and Shane
© 2016 CCLI Song # 7065053 -- CCLI License # 162332
Chorus
Praise the Lord His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness new every morn
Our sins they are many His mercy is more
What love could remember no wrongs we have done
Omniscient all knowing He counts not their sum
Thrown into a sea without bottom or shore
Our sins they are many His mercy is more
What patience would wait as we constantly roam
What Father so tender is calling us home
He welcomes the weakest the vilest the poor
Our sins they are many His mercy is more
What riches of kindness He lavished on us
His blood was the payment His life was the cost
We stood 'neath a debt we could never afford
Our sins they are many His mercy is more
Let us pray:
Gracious God, you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. You have fed us with the bread of life, and renewed us for your service. Help us who have shared Christ’s body and received his cup, to be his faithful disciples, so that our daily living may be part of the life of your kingdom, and our love be your love, reaching out into the life of the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Closing Song
The Blessing
by Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, and Steven Furtick
© 2020 CCLI Song # 7147007 -- CCLI License # 162332
The Lord bless you and keep you
Make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you
The Lord turn his face toward you
And give you peace
Chorus
Amen, Amen, Amen
Amen, Amen, Amen
May his favor be upon you
And a thousand generations
And your family and your children
And their children and their children
May his presence go before you
And behind you and beside you
All around you and within you
He is with you he is with you
In the morning in the evening
In your coming and your going
In your weeping and rejoicing
He is for you he is for you
The Lord bless you and keep you
And give you peace
The Blessing
by Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, and Steven Furtick
© 2020 CCLI Song # 7147007 -- CCLI License # 162332
The Lord bless you and keep you
Make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you
The Lord turn his face toward you
And give you peace
Chorus
Amen, Amen, Amen
Amen, Amen, Amen
May his favor be upon you
And a thousand generations
And your family and your children
And their children and their children
May his presence go before you
And behind you and beside you
All around you and within you
He is with you he is with you
In the morning in the evening
In your coming and your going
In your weeping and rejoicing
He is for you he is for you
The Lord bless you and keep you
And give you peace
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
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