Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Podcast

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#337) "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "Messiah-splain'" (Luke 24:36b–48) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#352) "Blessed Be the Name" (verses 1, 3, & 4)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPrayers of the PeopleSending Hymn - (#360) "You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim"BenedictionPostludePraise to the Lord, the AlmightyPraise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, Now to His temple draw near; Join me in glad adoration! Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth, Shelters thee under His wings, yes, so gently sustaineth! Has thou not seen How all thy longings have been Granted in what He ordaineth?Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee. Ponder anew What the Almighty can do, If with His love He befriend thee. Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him. Let the Amen Sound from His people again: Gladly for aye we adore Him. AmenBlessed Be the NameAll praise to Him who reigns aboveIn majesty supremeWho gave His Son for man to die, That He might man redeem! CHORUS: Blessed be the name! Blessed be the name! Blessed be the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name! Blessed be the name! Blessed be the name of the Lord! Redeemer, Savior, friend of manOnce ruined by the fall, Thou has devised salvation's plan, For Thou hast died for all. [CHORUS]His name shall be the Counselor, The mighty Prince of Peace, Of all earth's kingdoms conqueror, Whose reign shall never cease. [CHORUS]You Servants of God, Your Master ProclaimYou servants of God, your Master proclaim, And publish abroad His wonderful name; The name, all victorious, of Jesus extol: His kingdom is glorious, He rules over all. God ruleth on high, almighty to save, And still He is nigh, His presence we have; The great congregation His triumph shall sing, Ascribing salvation to Jesus, our King. "Salvation to God, who sits on the throne!" Let all cry aloud and honor the Son; The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, Fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb. Then let us adore and give Him His right— All glory and power, all wisdom and might, All honor and blessing, with angels above, And thanks never ceasing, and infinite love. 

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening hymn - (#40) "Thine Is The Glory"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "Peace Be With You" (John 20:19–31) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeReceiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyHymn of Approach (#564) "Let us Break Bread Together"Serving the Sacrament of CommunionBenedictionSinging of The Lord's PrayerPostludeThine Is The GloryThine be the glory, risen, conquering Son; Endless is the victoryThou o'er death hast won. Angels in bright raimentRolled the stone away, Kept the folded grave clothesWhere Thy Body lay. CHORUS:Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son; Endless is the victoryThou o'er death hast won. Lo! Jesus meets thee, Risen from the tomb; Lovingly He greets thee, Scatters fear and gloom. Let the church with gladness Hymns of gladness sing, For our Lord now liveth; Death hast lost its sting. [CHORUS]No more we doubt Thee, Glorious Price of Life! Life is naught without Thee; Aid us in our strife. Make us more than conquerors, Through Thy deathless love; Bring us safe through Jordan Through Thy home above. [CHORUS]Let us Break Bread TogetherLet us break bread together on our knees; Let us break bread together on our knees; When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us drink wine together on our knees; Let us drink wine together on our knees; When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us praise God together on our knees; Let us praise God together on our knees; When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. 

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipChoral IntroitEaster Hymn - (#289) "Christ the Lord is Risen Today"Witness to the ResurrectionCongregational REsponse - "Let It Rise"Confession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriPraise SongsPrayers of the PeopleChoral Anthem - "Do You Know He's Arisen" by Dianne & Terry Randolph"Very Early in the Morning" (Luke 24:1–12)Offertory Anthem - "Jesus Is Risen from the Dead" by Lloyd LarsonPrayer of ThanksgivingEaster Hymn - (#298) "Christ Arose"BenedictionMusical Benediction - "Hallelujah Chorus" from G. F. Handel's "Messiah"Christ the Lord is Risen TodayChrist the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say: Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, 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 host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Amen. Christ AroseLow in the grave He lay, Jesus, my Savior! Waiting the coming day, Jesus, my Lord! CHORUS:Up from the grave He arose (He arose), With a mighty triumph o'er His foes (He arose); He arose a victor from the dark domain, And He lives forever with His saints to reign; He arose! (He arose!) He arose! (He arose!) Hallelujah! Christ arose! Vainly they watched His bed, Jesus, my Savior! Vainly they sealed the dead, Jesus, my Lord! [CHORUS]Death could not keep his prey, Jesus, my Savior! He tore the bars away, Jesus, my Lord! [CHORUS]

PreludeProcessional Hymn- (#249) "All Glory, Laud, and Honor"Welcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipPraise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral Anthem - "We Cry Hosanna, Lord" by Farra/RhodesSermon - "Donkey Sunday" (Zechariah 9:9–13) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeSong of Response - "Hosanna"Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDedication of One Great Hour of Sharing OfferingDoxologyMorning PrayersSending Hymn - (#248) "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna"BenedictionPostludeAll Glory, Laud, and HonorAll 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. Hosanna, Loud HosannaHosanna, loud hosanna, The little children sangThrough pillared court and templeThe lovely anthem ran: To Jesus, who had blessed themClose folded to His breast, The children sang their praises, The simplest and the best. From Olivet the followed, A happy, joyous crowd, Their large palm branches waving, And singing clear and loud; The Lord of men and angelsRode on in simple joy, And welcomed all the children: Each little girl and boy. "Hosanna in the highest!"That ancient song we sing, For Christ is our Redeemer, The Lord of heaven our King; O may we ever praise HimWith heart and life and voice, And in His holy presenceEternally rejoice!

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#349) "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "Home" (John 14:1–4) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#614) "For All the Saints" (verses 1, 5, & 6)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#79) "Trusting Jesus"Prayer for TeriBenedictionPostludeO For a Thousand Tongues to SingO for a thousand tongues to singMy great Redeemer's praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace!My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroadThe honors of Thy name. Jesus! the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease, 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, 'Tis life and health and peace. He breaks the power of cancelled sin, He sets the prisoner free; His blood can make the foulest clean, His blood availed for me. Hear Him, ye deaf; His praise, ye dumb, Your loosened tongues employ; Ye blind, behold your Savior come; And leap, ye lame, for joy! For All the SaintsFor all the saints who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest: Alleluia! Alleluia! But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of glory passes on His wayAlleluia! Alleluia! From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,   singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen. Trusting JesusSimply trusting every day, Trusing through a stormy way; Even when my faith is small, Trusting Jesus — that is all. CHORUS:Trusing as the moments fly, Trusting as the days go by; Trusting Him whate'er befall, Trusing Jesus — that is all. Brightly doth His Spirit shineInto this poor heart of mine; While He leads I cannot fall, Trusting Jesus — that is all. CHORUSSinging if my way is clear, Praying if the path be drear; If in danger, for Him call, Trusting jesus — that is all. CHORUSTrusting Him while life shall last, Trusting Him 'til earth be past; 'Til I hear His final call, Trusting jesus — that is all. CHORUS

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#342) "Come, Christians, Join to Sing"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriSpecial MusicSermon - "Love in Action" (I John 3:16–24) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#622) "O How He Loves You and Me" (verse 1)OffertoryDoxologyPrayers of the PeopleClosing Hymn - (#21) "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling"BenedictionPostludeCome, Christians, Join to SingCome, Christians, join to sing Alleluia! Amen!Loud praise to Christ our King; Alleluia! Amen!Let all, with heart and voice, Before His throne rejoice; Praise is His gracious choice: Alleluia! Amen!Come, lift you hearts on high; Alleluia! Amen!Let praises fill the sky; Alleluia! Amen!He is our Guide and Friend; To us He'll condescend; His love shall never end: Alleluia! Amen!Praise yet our Christ again; Alleluia! Amen!Life shall not end the strain; Alleluia! Amen!On heaven's blissful shore His goodness we'll adore, Singing forevermore,"Alleluia! Amen!"Amen. O How He Loves You and MeO how He loves you and me. O how He loves you and me; He gave His life, what more could He give: O how He loves you, O how He loves me, O how He loves you and me. Love Divine, All Loves ExcellingLove divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven to earth come down, Fix in us Thy humble dwelling, All Thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure, unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation, Enter every trembling heart. Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit Into every troubled breast; Let us all in Thee inherit, Let us find Thy promised rest. Take away our bent to sinning, Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning, Set our hearts at liberty. Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive; Suddenly return, and never, Nevermore Thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above, Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy perfect love. Finish then Thy new creation, Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee. Changed from glory into glory, 'Til in heaven we take our place, 'Til we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise.Amen. 

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#40) "The Lord Is My Shepherd"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "Rest for Your Souls" (Matthew 11:25–30) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeReceiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyHymn of Approach - (#258) "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"Serving the Sacrament of CommunionBenedictionSinging The Lord's PrayerPostludeThe Lord Is My ShepherdThe Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want; He makes me down to lie In pastures green; He leadeth me The quiet waters by. My soul He doth restore again, And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, E'en for His own name's sake. Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill, For Thou art with me, and Thy rod And staff me comfort still. My table Thou hast furnished In presence of my foes; My head Thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me, And in God's house forever more My dwelling place shall be. Amen. When I Survey the Wondrous CrossWhen I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down: Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. Amen. 

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#240) "Fairest Lord Jesus"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "Listen to My Voice" (John 10:22–30) - by Rev. Patrick ThompsonHymn of Response - (#87) "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" (verse 1)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#67) "Blessed Assurance"BenedictionPostludeFairest Lord JesusFairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature, O Thou of God and man the Son: Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou my soul's glory, joy, and crown. Fair are the meadows, Fairer still the woodlands, Robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, Who makes the woeful hear to sing. Fair is the sunshine, Fairer stil the moonlight, And all the twinkling starry host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purerThan all the angels heaven can bost. Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be Thine! Amen. Leaning on the Everlasting ArmsWhat a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms Leaning, leaning, Safe a secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Blessed AssuranceBlessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. [CHORUS]:This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. Perfect submission, perfect delight, Vision of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels descending bring from aboveEchoes of mercy, whispers of love. [CHORUS]Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blest; Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love. [CHORUS]

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipHymn of Praise - (#385) "Holy God, We Praise thy Name"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriSpecial MusicSermon - "It Is Written" (Luke 4:1–13) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#32) "How Firm a Foundation" (verses 1–3)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertory and DoxologyPrayers of the PeopleClosing Hymn - (#606) "He Leadeth me, O Blessed Thought"BenedictionPostludeHoly God, We Praise thy NameHoly God, we praise Thy name; Lord of all, we bow before Thee; All on earth Thy scepter claim, All in heaven above adore Thee: Infinite Thy vast domain, Everlasting is Thy reign. Hark, the glad celestial hymn Angel choirs above are raising; Cherubim and Seraphim, In unceasing chorus praising; Fill the heavens with sweet accord; Holy, holy, holy Lord. Holy Father, holy Son, Holy Spirit: three we name Thee, Though in essence only one; Undivided God we claim Thee, And adoring, bend the knee, While we own the mystery. Amen. How Firm a FoundationHow firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word! What more can He say than to you He hath said, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?"Fear not, I am with thee; O be not dismayed, For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand. "When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply: The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine. He Leadeth me, O Blessed ThoughtHe leadeth me, O blessed thought! O words with heav'nly comfort fraught! Whate'er I do, where'er I be, Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. CHORUS: He leadeth me, He leadeth me, By His own hand He leadeth me; His faithful follower I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me. Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine, Nor ever murmur nor repine; Content whatever lot I see, Since 'tis my God that leadeth me. [CHORUS]And when my task on earth is done, When by Thy grace the vict'ry's won, E'en death's cold wave I will not flee, Still God through Jordan leadeth me. [CHORUS]