Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Podcast

Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Hymn of Praise - (#98) "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" Moment for Children & Youth Confession and Assurance, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala Gloria Patri Affirmation of Faith (From the Brief Statement of Faith), led by Sharon Yagerlener Remember the Saints Hymn of Response - (#614) "For All the Saints" Praise Songs Sermon - "Thankfulness for Christ" (Luke 24:13-1...

Prelude Welcome & News of the Church Gathering Prayer, led by Rev. Jason Griffice Processional - "The Rock" - MJ Nelson, pipes Call to Worship Hymn of Praise - (#118) "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" Moment for Children and Youth Confession and Assurance, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala Gloria Patri Praise Songs Sermon - "Reformation Sunday" (Hebrews 9:11-14) - by Rev. Jason Griffice The Scots Confession...

Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Hymn of Praise - (#319) "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" Welcoming of the New Members Apostles' Creed Confession, Assurance, and Gloria Patri, led by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener Praise Songs Sermon - "The Basics: The Bright Horizon" (Romans 8:18-28) - by Rev. Jason Griffice Hymn of Response - (#155) "Spirit of the Living God" Receiving of Tithes and Offe...

Prelude Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Hymn of Praise - (#87) "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala Gloria Patri Praise Songs Sermon - "The Basics: Your True Identity" (Romans 8:1-17) - by Rev. Jason Griffice Hymn of Response - (#89) "Children of the Heavenly Father" Offertory Doxology Pastoral Prayer, led by Rev. Shar...

Prelude Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Hymn of Praise - (#107) "Amazing Grace" Moment for Children - Trunk or Treat, presented by Keri Scroggins Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon, led by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener Gloria Patri Praise Songs Sermon - "The Basics: Let Grace Dominate" (Romans 6:1-14) - by Rev. Jason Griffice Hymn of Response - (#230) "His Name is Wonderful" Receivin...

Prelude Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Hymn of Praise - (#381) "All People That on Earth Do Dwell" Moment for Mission - Operation Christmas Child - presented by Karlyna macey Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala Gloria Patri The Church in Praise Sermon - "Through Jesus, God Created the Worlds" (Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12) - by Rev. Jason Griffice Hymn of R...

Prelude Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Hymn of Praise - (#2) "How Great Thou Art" Children's Message, presented by Keri Scroggins Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala Gloria Patri Special Music: "Go Down, Moses", "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot", "Promised Land" (From "A Symphony of Spirituals") arr. Joel Raney - Micah Wright, piano; Cornel Radulescu, organ...

Prelude Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Hymn of Praise - (#363) "To God be the Glory" Children's Message, presented by Keri Scroggins Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon Gloria Patri Special Music - "Holy Art Thou" by Handel - Tim Illick, tenor; Cornel Radulescu, organ Sermon - "The Basics - New Kind of Righteousness" (Romans 3:21-31) - by Rev. Jason Griffice Hymn of Response...

Prelude Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Hymn of Praise - (#454) "Trust and Obey" Children's Message, presented by Keri Scroggins Confession, Assurance—led by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener—and Gloria Patri The Church in Praise Sermon - "The Basics: We're A Mess" (Romans 3:9-20) - by Rev. Jason Griffice Hymn of Response - (#591) "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" Offertory - "Precious Lord, Take M...

Prelude Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Hymn of Praise - (#21) "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" Children's Message, presented by Keri Scroggins Confession, Assurance, and Gloria Patri Praise Songs Sermon - "Season of Peace Begins" (Mark 7:24-37) - by Rev. Jason Griffice Hymn of Response - (#147) "Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart" Receiving of the Tithes and Offerings Offertory a...

Prelude Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Hymn of Praise - (#687) "God of Our Fathers" Children's Message, presented by Keri Scroggins Confession and Assurance, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala Gloria Patri Special Music - "Adagio" ("Pathetique" Sonata) by Beethoven - Micah Wright, piano; Cornel Radulescu, organ Sermon - "The Whole World in His Hands" (Esther 7) - by Rev. Jason Griffice Hymn o...

Prelude Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Opening Hymn - (#466) "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" Children's Message, presented by Keri Scroggins Confession, Assurance, and Gloria Patri, led by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener Praise Songs Sermon - "Character Matters" (Esther 4:1-3, 12-16) - by Rev. Jason Griffice Hymn of Response - (#495) "It Is Well with My Soul" Offertory - "Chariot's Comin'!"...

Tom Illick is back to sing a bit in the band today and give us a solo as Special Music, and Rev. Jason's sermon series introduces Haman and his scheme to completely destroy the Israelites. Prelude Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Opening Hymn - (#319) "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" Confession, Assurance, and Gloria Patri Praise Songs Sermon - "Is That the Bad Guy?" (Esther 3:5-11...

This week felt a bit off for everybody. Please excuse any mistakes and goofs you might hear. Prelude Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Opening Hymn - (#347) "All Creatures of Our God and King" Moment for Children & Youth Special Music - "Vocalise" by Rachmaninoff - Rena Weisshaar, cello; Micah Wright, piano Confession, Assurance, and Gloria Patri Praise Songs Sermon - "Cousins" (Esther...

This one should have been uploaded earlier, but the recording got lost in the shuffling of files when I got sick. Prelude Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Opening Hymn - (#98) "Great is Thy Faithfulness" Moment for Children & Youth Confession, Assurance, and Gloria Patri Choral Anthem - "Creation Praise" by Mock & Harris Sermon - "Reconfiguration" (Isaiah 43:1-7, 15-19) - by Amy Hemser...

The choir sings its send-off for summer break, Jason begins a new sermon series on Esther, and the Sacrament of Communion is served. Prelude Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Opening Hymn - (#659) "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" Moment for Children & Youth Choral Anthem - "Go Into the World" by Natalie Sleeth Confession, Assurance, and Gloria Patri Praise Songs Sermon - "An R-Rat...

Prelude Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Hymn of Praise - (#319) "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" Moment for Children & Youth, led by Keri Scroggins Choral Anthem - "Kyrie Eleison" by Eric Unruh - Saousan Jarjour, Soprano; Tim Illick, Tenor Confession, Assurance, and Gloria Patri, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala Praise Songs Sermon - "Walk or Swim" (John 6:16-21) - by Rob Scroggins Hymn...

Time to do a little bit of catch-up. Prelude Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Opening Hymn - (#381) "All People that on Earth Do Dwell" Confession, Assurance, and Gloria Patri, led by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener VBS Sunday VBS Songs Sermon - "A Train Bound 4 Life" (Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-35) - by Rev. Jason Griffice Offertory - "This Train is Bound for Glory" Doxology Pastoral Prayer, led by Re...

Happy 4th of July! Our return to the Sanctuary was a great success with the number of attendees not in the Sanctuary in the single-digits. Thank you all for your support. Rev. Jason completes today his series in Ezra, the choir returns to sing for the first time in over a year, the organ once again sounds its music, and the service concludes with the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah. Prelud...

This week, two new deacons, Jane Bates and Patty Earnest, were ordained and installed. Also, Cornel announced the final date and time of practice for the choir: 9:00–11:30AM, with a break; and Pastor Jason continues his series on the return of the Israelites from exile. Prelude - "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" (arr. Fred Bock) Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Opening Hymn - (#385) "Holy G...

Happy Father's Day! We celebrated both human fathers and our Heavenly Father today with gifts and song. Also, the countdown to returning to the Sanctuary ticks one week closer. Prelude - "Jesus Paid It All" (arr. Mark Hayes) Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Cornel's Announcements Opening Hymn - (#347) "All Creatures of Our God and King" Moment for Children & Youth, presented by Steve A...

Today we had some songs from the praise band, a choral piece for the offertory, and a sermon from Rev. Jason on our return to the Sanctuary. After the service, we had a brief congregational meeting. Prelude - "In The Name Of The Lord" (arr Mark Hayes) - Micah Wright, piano Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Opening Hymn - (#381) "All People That on Earth Do Dwell" Moment for Children & Y...

Jason is taking a vacation this week and Sharon is stepping in to lead today's service. Prelude - "Holy, Holy, Holy" (arr. Mark Hayes) - Micah Wright, piano Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Opening Hymn - (#399) "Jesus Calls Us o'er the Tumult" Confession and Assurance, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala Praise Songs Sermon - "Jesus Calls Us" (Ephesians 4:1-6) - by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener Offert...

We thank all of the soldiers who lost their lives in service to God and Country. In life, your bravery showed its strength in going where few would consider and fewer still would dare to set foot; and your sacrifice, though far from our sight, is held dear by all who value the freedoms we have today. May our memories of the fallen never fade; certainly their brothers-in-arms and their families and...

Welcome to our Pentecost Sunday worship service. We had lots of music today, a timely Children's Message, and Micah Wright playing piano during the picnic. Unfortunately, there was too much background noise and conversation heard in the recording to include it in the podcast. Prelude - "Spirit Medley" by Mark Hayes - Micah Wright, piano Welcome & News of the Church Choral Introit - "Holy Spirit, W...