Covenant Presbyterian Church of Simsbury - The Barn
In-Person/Live-Streamed Sunday Service 9:30am
John’s writing is symphonic as he layers themes of true God, eternal life, light, love, and the demands upon us to worship God as revealed both by Jesus, and through the work that Jesus came to accomplish. John doesn’t write an argument so much as a reminder of the vast riches of God’s love towards us.
Service of Worship
July 25, 2021
Outdoor Worship Area 9:30am
Call to Worship and Welcome
Leader: To you, O LORD, we lift up our souls.
All: O God, in you we trust; let us not be put to shame;
let not our enemies exult over us.
Leader: Make us to know your ways, O LORD; teach us your paths.
All: Lead us in your truth and teach us,
for you are the God of our salvation.
Adapted from Psalm 25
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 CCLI Song # 4158039
by Louie Giglio and Chris Tomlin
We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great how awesome is He
(Pre-Chorus)
And together we sing
Ev'ryone sing
Chorus
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
(Bridge)
It is rising up all around
It's the anthem of the Lord's renown
It's rising up all around
It's the anthem of the Lord's renown
Holy Holy Holy (Nicaea)CCLI Song # 1156
by John Bacchus Dykes and Reginald Heber
Holy holy holy
Lord God Almighty
Early in the morning
Our song shall rise to Thee
Holy holy holy
Merciful and mighty
God in three persons
Blessed Trinity
Holy holy holy
All the saints adore Thee
Casting down their golden crowns
Around the glassy sea
Cherubim and seraphim
Falling down before Thee
Which wert and art
And evermore shalt be
Holy holy holy
Though the darkness hide Thee
Though the eye of sinful man
Thy glory may not see
Only Thou art holy
There is none beside Thee
Perfect in power
In love and purity
Holy holy holy
Lord God Almighty
All Thy works shall praise Thy name
In earth and sky and sea
Holy holy holy
Merciful and mighty
God in three persons
Blessed Trinity
Healing Prayer
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heavenly host
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost
Amen
Prayer for Families and Passing the Peace
The with-God life grants us peace, share a reminder of that peace with a friend.
In Christ Alone CCLI Song # 3350395
by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light my strength my song
This Cornerstone this solid Ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love what depths of peace
When fears are stilled when strivings cease
My Comforter my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name CCLI Song # 25400
All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name
Let angels prostrate fall
Bring forth the royal diadem
And crown Him Lord of all
Bring forth the royal diadem
And crown Him Lord of all
Ye chosen seed of Israel's race
Ye ransomed from the fall
Hail Him who saves you by His grace
And crown Him Lord of all
Hail Him who saves you by His grace
And crown Him Lord of all
Let ev'ry kindred ev'ry tribe
On this terrestrial ball
To Him all majesty ascribe
And crown Him Lord of all
To Him all majesty ascribe
And crown Him Lord of all
O that with yonder sacred throng
We at His feet may fall
We'll join the everlasting song
And crown Him Lord of all
We'll join the everlasting song
And crown Him Lord of all
Reading of the Scripture
1 John 3:11-4:6
1 John 3:11-24 ESV
1 John 4:1-6 ESV
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
ALL: Praise be to Christ.
Message:
Am I My Brother's Keeper?
- 1 John 3:11-4:6
Matt Blazer
Love one another (3:11-15)
With action (3:16-18)
Which assures our hearts (19-24)
As we test the spirits (4:1-6)
Closing Song
You Are My King (Amazing Love)CCLI Song # 2456623
I'm forgiven
Because You were forsaken
I'm accepted
You were condemned
I'm alive and well
Your Spirit is within me
Because You died
And rose again
Chorus
Amazing love
How can it be
That You my King
Would die for me
Amazing love
I know it's true
It's my joy to honor You
In all I do I honor You
(Ending)
You are my King
You are my King
Jesus You are my King
Jesus You are my King
Benediction
The with-God life sends us into our neighborhoods as His agents of neighbor love.
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.
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
Hearing Assist Receivers Available
Hearing assist receivers can be picked up from the sound crew before the service.