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Covenant Presbyterian Church of Simsbury - The Barn

Sunday, May 17, 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 17, 2026
Hayloft Sanctuary - 10:30am
May 17, 2026
Hayloft Sanctuary - 10:30am
God Summons Us
Call to Worship
Leader: Give ear to our prayers from lips free of deceit;
All: O Lord attend to our cries.
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
Call to Worship
Leader: Give ear to our prayers from lips free of deceit;
All: O Lord attend to our cries.
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.
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.
Hymnal #848 - Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise
Reckless Love
by Caleb Culver, Cory Asbury, and Ran Jackson
CCLI Song # 7089641 -- CCLI License # 162332
Before I spoke a word You were singing over me
You have been so so good to me
Before I took a breath You breathed Your life in me
You have been so so kind to me
Chorus
O the overwhelming never-ending reckless
Love of God
O it chases me down fights 'til I'm found
Leaves the ninety-nine
I couldn't earn it I don't deserve it
Still You give Yourself away
O the overwhelming never-ending reckless
Love of God yeah
When I was Your foe still Your love fought for me
You have been so so good to me
When I felt no worth You paid it all for me
You have been so so kind to me
There's no shadow You won't light up
Mountain You won't climb up
Coming after me
There's no wall You won't kick down
Lie You won't tear down
Coming after me
Reckless Love
by Caleb Culver, Cory Asbury, and Ran Jackson
CCLI Song # 7089641 -- CCLI License # 162332
Before I spoke a word You were singing over me
You have been so so good to me
Before I took a breath You breathed Your life in me
You have been so so kind to me
Chorus
O the overwhelming never-ending reckless
Love of God
O it chases me down fights 'til I'm found
Leaves the ninety-nine
I couldn't earn it I don't deserve it
Still You give Yourself away
O the overwhelming never-ending reckless
Love of God yeah
When I was Your foe still Your love fought for me
You have been so so good to me
When I felt no worth You paid it all for me
You have been so so kind to me
There's no shadow You won't light up
Mountain You won't climb up
Coming after me
There's no wall You won't kick down
Lie You won't tear down
Coming after me
Liturgical Practice
Prayers of the People
Doxology - Worthy Of It All
by David Brymer, David Brymer, Ryan Hall, and Ryan Hall
© 2012 -- CCLI Song # 6280644 -- CCLI License # 162332
You are worthy of it all
You are worthy of it all
For from You are all things and to You are all things
You deserve the glory
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
King Of Love
by Adam Palmer, Matthew Hein, Stephanie Kulla, Stuart Garrard, Jonathan Smith
© 2013 -- Jingram Music Publishing
The King of Love my Shepherd is
Whose goodness faileth never
I nothing lack if I am His
And He is mine forever
And He is mine forever
Where streams of living water flow
My ransomed soul He leadeth
And where the verdant pastures grow
With food celestial feedeth
Chorus
Never failing Ruler of my heart
Everlasting Lover of my soul
On the mountain high or in the valley low
The King of Love my Shepherd is
The King of Love my Shepherd is
Lost and foolish off I strayed
But yet in love He sought me
And on His shoulder gently laid
And home rejoicing brought me
In death's dark veil I fear no ill
With Thee dear Lord beside me
Thy rod and staff my comfort still
Thy cross before to guide me
Oh Hallelujah Hallelujah
Oh Hallelujah Hallelujah
And so through all the length of days
Thy goodness faileth never
Good Shepherd may I sing Your praise
Within Your house forever
Within Your house forever
Prayers of the People
Doxology - Worthy Of It All
by David Brymer, David Brymer, Ryan Hall, and Ryan Hall
© 2012 -- CCLI Song # 6280644 -- CCLI License # 162332
You are worthy of it all
You are worthy of it all
For from You are all things and to You are all things
You deserve the glory
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
King Of Love
by Adam Palmer, Matthew Hein, Stephanie Kulla, Stuart Garrard, Jonathan Smith
© 2013 -- Jingram Music Publishing
The King of Love my Shepherd is
Whose goodness faileth never
I nothing lack if I am His
And He is mine forever
And He is mine forever
Where streams of living water flow
My ransomed soul He leadeth
And where the verdant pastures grow
With food celestial feedeth
Chorus
Never failing Ruler of my heart
Everlasting Lover of my soul
On the mountain high or in the valley low
The King of Love my Shepherd is
The King of Love my Shepherd is
Lost and foolish off I strayed
But yet in love He sought me
And on His shoulder gently laid
And home rejoicing brought me
In death's dark veil I fear no ill
With Thee dear Lord beside me
Thy rod and staff my comfort still
Thy cross before to guide me
Oh Hallelujah Hallelujah
Oh Hallelujah Hallelujah
And so through all the length of days
Thy goodness faileth never
Good Shepherd may I sing Your praise
Within Your house forever
Within Your house forever
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading - Exodus 20:1-14
Scripture Reading - Exodus 20:1-14
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
ALL: Praise be to Christ.
ALL: Praise be to Christ.
Sermon
Are you your brother's keeper? (Words 6 and 7) - Exodus 20:1-14
Matt Blazer
Sermon Notes:
1. We honor God by loving one another
2. And resisting harm
3. In marriage
4. And outside of it
Are you your brother's keeper? (Words 6 and 7) - Exodus 20:1-14
Matt Blazer
Sermon Notes:
1. We honor God by loving one another
2. And resisting harm
3. In marriage
4. And outside of it
Closing Song
Hymnal #152 - To God Be the Glory
Hymnal #152 - To God Be the Glory
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
For the Life of the World
A Series on the Ten Commandments
Exodus 19:4-6 ESV
4 ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; 6 and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel.”
A Series on the Ten Commandments
Exodus 19:4-6 ESV
4 ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; 6 and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel.”
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