Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Podcast

The ground was wet and the sky a bit drippy as the service started. The band played from the Narthex, we had a speaker a chairs in the Fellowship Hall, and the broadcast over the radio continued as usual. Overall, the service went well despite weather unfriendly to electronics.

Prelude - "Thout Art Worthy" (arr. Fred Bock) - Micah Wright, piano

Welcome & News of the Church

Call to Worship

Opening Hymn - (#546) "We Are God's People"

Moment for Mission, presented by Marcia Millar

Confession and Assurance, led by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener

Praise Songs

Sermon - "Be on Your Guard" (II John) - by Rev. Jason Griffice

Offertory

Pastoral Prayer, led byRev. Sharon Yagerlener

Benediction

We Are God's People

We are God's people, the chosen of the Lord,

Born of His Spirit, established by His Word;

Our cornerstone is Christ alone,

And strong in Him we stand:

O let us live transparently,

And walk heart to heart and hand in hand.

We are God's loved ones, the Bride of Christ our Lord,

For we have known it, the love of God our poured;

Now let us learn how to return

The gift of love once given:

O let us share each joy and care,

And live with a zeal that pleases Heaven.

We are the Body of which the Lord is Head,

Called to obey Him, now risen from the dead;

He wills us be a family

Diverse yet truly one:

O let us give our gifts to God,

And so shall His work on earth be done.

We are a Temple, the Spirit's dwelling place,

Formed in great weakness, a cup to hold God's grace;

We die alone, for on its own

Each ember loses fire:

Yet joined in one the flame burns on

To give warmth and light, and to inspire.

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Have a great week!

Prelude - 'Even So, Lord Jesus Come' (arr. Fred Bock) - Micah Wright, piano

Welcome & News of the Church

Call to Worship

Opening Hymn - (#323) "Holy! Holy! Holy! Lord God Almighty"

Moment for Children and Youth, led by Keri Scroggins

Confession and Assurance, led by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener

Praise Songs

Sermon - "Obedience Rooted in Love" (I John 5:1-5, 13) - by Rev. Jason Griffice

Offertory

Prayers of the People, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala

Benediction

Postlude

Holy! Holy! Holy! Lord God Almighty

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,

Who 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 holythere 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!

Amen.

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Prelude - "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" (arr. Mark Hayes)

Welcome & News of the Church

Call to Worship

Opening Hymn - (#2) "How Great Thou Art"

Moment for Children & Youth, led by Keri Scroggins

Confession and Assurance, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala

Praise Songs

Sermon - "We Love Because God Loved Us First" (I John 4 verses 7-21) - by Rev. Jason Griffice

Offertory - "Revelation 19" by LaValley & Schrader - PCC Choir and Friends; Felix Macovei, piano

Invitation to Communion

Serving the Sacrament of Communion

Benediction

Singing the Lord's Prayer

How Great Thou Art

O Lord my God!

When I in awesome wonder

Consider all the worlds

Thy hands have made,

I see the stars,

I hear the rolling thunder,

Thy power throughout

The universe displayed.

Chorus:

Then sings my soul,

My Savior God, to Thee;

How great Thou art,

How great Thou art!

Then sings my soul,

My Savior God to Thee;

How great Thou art,

How great Thou art!

When through the woods

And forest glades I wander

And hear the birds

Sing sweetly in the trees;

When I look down

From lofty mountain grandeur

And hear the brook

And feel the gentle breeze

[Chorus]

And when I think

That God, His Son not sparing,

Sent Him to die,

I scarce can take it in;

That on the cross,

My burden gladly bearing,

He bled and died

To take away my sin:

[Chorus]

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Rev. Jason Griffice continues his series in I John, we get an update about Wycliffe Translators, and a new opportunity for fellowship starts soon.

Prelude - "Thout Art Worthy" (Arr. Fred Bock) - Micah Wright, piano

Welcome & News of the Church

Announcement - PCC Jam

Call to Worship

Opening Hymn - (#546) "We Are God's People"

Moment for Children & Youth

Confession & Assurance

Moment for Mission - Underground Christianity Amidst Islam

Praise Songs

Sermon - "From the Beginning" (I John 3:11-24) - by Rev. Jason Griffice

Offertory - "Love Came Down"

Pastoral Prayer

Benediction

Postlude

We Are God's People

We are God's people, the chosen of the Lord,

Born of His Spirit, established by His Word;

Our cornerstone is Christ alone,

And strong in Him we stand:

O let us live transparently,

And walk heart to heart and hand in hand.

We are God's loved ones, the Bride of Christ our Lord,

For we have known it, the love of God our poured;

Now let us learn how to return

The gift of love once given:

O let us share each joy and care,

And live with a zeal that pleases Heaven.

We are the Body of which the Lord is Head,

Called to obey Him, now risen from the dead;

He wills us be a family

Diverse yet truly one:

O let us give our gifts to God,

And so shall His work on earth be done.

We are a Temple, the Spirit's dwelling place,

Formed in great weakness, a cup to hold God's grace;

We die alone, for on its own

Each ember loses fire:

Yet joined in one the flame burns on

To give warmth and light, and to inspire.

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The winds picked up today before the service began. The band quickly shuffled the instruments inside and Sharon and Amy took shelter inside. The wind was a bit noisy, but work was done to keep it to a minimum.

Prelude - "There Is A Fountain" (arr. Mark Hayes) - Micah Wright, piano

Welcome and News of the Church

PCC History - 60 years of Clown Ministry, presented by Mark Lackey

Call to Worship

Birthday Song

Opening Hymn - "Trust and Obey"

Moment for Children and Youth, led by Keri Scroggins

Confession and Assurance, led by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener

Praise Songs

Sermon - "In Your Corner" (I John 2:1-17) - by Rev. Jason Griffice

Offertory - "Worthy is the Lamb" by Pepper Choplin - PCC Covenant Choir; Felix Macovei, piano

Prayers of the People, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala

Benediction

Trust and Obey

When we walk with the Lord

In the light of His Word,

What a glory He sheds on our way!

While we do His good will,

He abides with us still,

And with all who will trust and obey.

Chorus:

Trust and obey,

For there's no other way

To be happy in Jesus,

But to trust and obey

Not a shadow can rise,

Not a cloud in the skies,

But His smile quickly drives it away;

Not a doubt nor a fear,

Not a sigh nor a tear,

Can remain while we trust and obey.

[Chorus]

Not a burden we bear,

Not a sorrow we share,

But our toil He doth richly repay;

Not a grief or a loss,

Not a frown or a cross,

Btu is blest if we trust and obey.

[Chorus]

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Thank you for joining us. We hope to see you again next week!

Prelude - "Because He Lives" (arr. Fred Bock) - Micah Wright, piano

Welcome & News of the Church

PCC History - 60 Years of Women's Ministry, by June Elsten

Call to Worship

Opening Hymn - "Thine Be the Glory"

Confession and Assurance, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala

Praise Songs

Sermon - "Stay in the Light" (I John 1) - by Rev. Jason Griffice

Offertory, presented by Scott and Teri Yuen

Pastoral Prayer, led by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener

Benediction

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Christ is risen, He is risen indeed!

Prelude - "He Lives" - Felix Macovei, piano; cornel Radulescu, organ

Organ Introit - "Fanfare for Easter" by Cornel Radulescu - Cornel Radulescu, organ

Welcome & News of the Church and Call to Worship

Easter Hymn - (#289) "Christ the Lord is Risen Today"

Moment for Children & Youth, led by Keri Scroggins

Choral Response - "Christ is Risen!" by Jay Althouse - Covenant Choir; Felix Macovei, piano

Witness to the Resurrection - Dan Schupp

Band & Congregational Response - "Let It Rise"

Confession and Assurance, led by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener

Praise Song

Sermon - "Easter" (Mark 16:1-8) - by Rev. Jason Griffice

Offertory - "Welcome This Resurrection Day!" by Mark Hayes - Covenant Choir; Felix Macovei, piano

Prayers of the People, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala

Benediction

Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus"

Christ the Lord is Risen Today

Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!

Sons of men and angels say: Alleluia!

Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!

Sing, ye heavers, and earth reply: Alleluia!

Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!

Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!

Dying once, He all doth save, Alleluia!

Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!

Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia!

Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!

Death in vain forbids Him rise, Alleluia!

Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!

Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!

Praise eternal as His love; Alleluia!

Praise Him, all ye heavenly hose, Alleluia!

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!

Amen.

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Thankfully, there weren't any troubles recording today's service. In this service, Keri is back for the Moment for Children and Youth, the Band pulls out a new song for Offertory, and Rev. Jason Griffice preaches on Jesus's Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem.

Prelude - "In the Name of the Lord" (arr. Mark Hayes) - Micah Wright, piano

Welcome and Call to Worship

Opening Hymn - (#249) "All Glory, Laud, and Honor"

Moment for Children & Youth

Confession and Assurance

Praise Songs

Sermon - "Palm Sunday" (Mark 11 verses 1-11) - by Rev. Jason Griffice

Offertory - "Hosanna" by Michael W. Smith and Deborah D. Smith - PCC Praise Band

Pastoral Prayer

Benediction

Band Outro

All Glory, Laud, and Honor

All glory, laud, and honor

To Thee, Redeemer, King,

To whom the lips of children

Made sweet hosannas ring:

Thou art the King of Israel,

Thou David's royal Son,

Who in the Lord's name comest,

The King and blessed one!

The company of angels

Are praising Thee on high,

And mortal men and all things

Created make reply:

The people of the Hebrews

With palms before Thee went;

Our praise and prayer and anthems

Before Thee we present.

To Thee, before Thy passion,

They sang their hymns of praise;

To Thee, now high exalted,

Our melody we raise:

Thou didst accept their praises—

Accept the praise we bring,

Who in all good delighest,

Thou good and gracious King!

Amen.

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It is unfortunate, but I lost part of the sermon this week. The recording device was bumped by something in such a way that it hit the power switch, cutting off the recording. Most of Jason's sermon was lost, but I asked around a received a copy of the last 15-ish minutes of the service. This is what remains.

Prelude - "Jesus is Coming Again" (arr. Fred Bock) - Micah Wright, piano

Welcome & News of the Church

PCC History - Women's Wednesday Evening Bible Study

Call to Worship

Opening Hymn - (#377) "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"

Confession and Assurance

Praise Songs

Sermon - "My Soul is Troubled" (John 12:20-33) - by Rev. Jason Griffice

Offertory - "The Majesty and Glory of Your Name" by Tom Fettke - PCC Choir; Felix Macovei, piano

Prayers of the People

Benediction

Joyful, joyful, We Adore Thee

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,

God of glory, Lord of love;

Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee,

Opening to the sun above.

Melt the clouds of sin and sadness,

Drive the dark of doubt away;

Giver of immortal gladness,

Fill us with the light of day.

All Thy works with joy surround Thee,

Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays,

Stars and angels sing around Thee,

Center of unbroken praise.

Field and forest, vale and mountain,

Flowery meadow, flashing sea,

Chanting bird and flowing fountain,

Call us to rejoice in Thee.

Mortals, join the happy chorus

With the morning stars began;

Father love is reigning o'er us,

Brother love binds man to man.

Ever singing, march we onward,

Victors in the midst of strife,

Joyful music leads us sun-ward

In the triumphs song of life.

Amen.

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Our next segment of church history begins: the Women's Bible Study.

Prelude - "He Lifted Me" (arr. Fred Bock) - Micah Wright, piano

Welcome and News of the Church

History of PCC's Women's Bible Study, by Kathy Rasmussen

Call to Worship

Opening Hymn - (#363) "To God be the Glory"

Moment for Children & Youth, led by Keri Scroggins

Confession and Assurance, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala

Praise Song

Sermon - "God So Loved the World" (John 3:14-21) - by Rev. Jason Griffice

Offertory

Pastoral Prayer, led by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener

Benediction

To God be the Glory

To God be the glory—great things He hath done!

So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,

Who yielded His life an atonement for sin,

And opened the lifegate that all may go in.

CHORUS:

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,

Let the earth hear His voice!

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,

Let the people rejoice!

O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son,

And give Him the glory—great things He hath done.

O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,

To every believer the promise of God;

The vilest offender who truly believes,

That moment from Jesus a pardon receives.

[CHORUS]

Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,

And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;

But purer, and higher, and greater will be

Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.

[CHORUS]

Amen.

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