Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Podcast

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#193) "O Come, All Ye Faithful"Lighting of the Advent Candle of PeacePraise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "The Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:1–7) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Praise - (#183) "I Wonder As I Wander" (verse 1)receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologySong of Approach - "Come Share the Lord"Serving the Sacrament of CommunionBenedictionSinging The Lord's PrayerO Come, All Ye FaithfulO come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him, born the King of angels; [CHORUS]:O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; Glory to God, all glory in the highest; CHORUSYea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning, O Jesus, to Thee be all glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; CHORUSAmen. I Wonder As I WanderI wonder as I wander out under the sky, How Jesus, the Savior, did come for to die. for poor, ornery people like you and like II wonder as I wander, Out under the sky. 

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipCarols of Advent - (#168) "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus"Lighting of the Candle of HopeCarols of Advent - (#177) "Good Christian Men, Rejoice" (verses 1 & 3)Special Music - "Come Before Winter" by Jim Taylor - Patti Amelotte, Hammered DulcimerPrayers of AdventReceiving of tithes and OfferingsOffertory - "In the Bleak Midwinter/O Little Town of Bethlehem" medley by Gustav Holst/Traditional - Patti Amelotte, Hammered DulcimerCarols of Advent - (#169) "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" (verses 1 & 2)Choral Anthem - "Celtic Advent Carol" by Angerman & Barrett - PCC ChoirSermon - "The King of Hope" (Revelation 5) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeCarols of Advent - (#182) "How Great Our Joy!" (verses 1 & 2)BenedictionPostlude - "Christmas Medley" arr. Wright & Radulescu - Micah Wright, penny whistles; Cornel Radulescu, organCome, Thou Long-Expected JesusCome, Thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us; Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel's Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. Born Thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a King, Born to reign in us forever, Now Thy gracious Kingdom bring. By Thine own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By Thine all-sufficient meritRaise us to Thy glorious throne. Amen Good Christian Men, RejoiceGood Christian men, rejoice With heart and soul and voice; Give ye heed to what we say: News! news! Jesus Christ is born today! Ox and ass before Him bow, And He is in the manger now. Christ is born today! Christ is born today! Good Christian men, rejoice With hear and soul and voice; Now ye need not fear the grave: Peace! peace! Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all To gain His everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save!O Come, O Come EmmanuelO come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. CHORUS: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer Our spirits by Thine advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadows put to flight. [CHORUS]How Great Our Joy!While by the sheep we watched at night, Glad tidings brought an angel bright. Refrain:How great our joy!(Great our joy)Joy, joy, joy! (Joy, joy, joy!)Praise we the Lord in heaven on high! (Praise we the Lord in heaven on high!)There shall be born, so he did say, In Bethlehem a Child today. [Refrain]

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#341) "Come, Thou Almighty King"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "The King of Kings" (I Timothy 6:11–16) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#336) "O Worship the King" (verses 1 & 2)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#345) "Crown Him with Many Crowns"BenedictionPostludeCome, Thou Almighty KingCome, Thou Almighty King, Help us Thy name to sing, Help us to praise: Father, all glorious, O'er all victorious, Come, and reign over us, Ancient of Days. Come, Thou Incarnate Word, Gird on Thy mighty sword, Our prayer attend: Come and Thy people bless, And give Thy word success; Spirit of holiness, On us descend. Come, Holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear In this glad hour: Thou who almighty art, Now rule in every heart, Never from us depart, Spirit of power. To Thee, great One in Three, The highest praises be, Hence ever more! Thy sovereign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore. Amen. O Worship the KingO worship the King all glorious above, And gratefully sing His wonderful love; Our shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise. O tell of His might and sing of His grace, Whose robe is the light, whose canopy space; His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form, And dark is His path on the wings of the storm. Crown Him with Many CrownsCrown Him with many crowns, The Lamb upon His throne: Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns All music but its own! Awake, my soul, and sing Of Him who died for thee; And hail Him as thy matchless KingThrough all eternity. Crown Him the Lord of love: Behold His hands and side, Rich wounds, yet visible above, In beauty glorified; No angel in the skyCan fully bear that sight, But downward bends His wondering eyeAt mysteries so bright. Crown Him the Lord of life: Who triumphed o'er the grave, Who rose victorious to the strifeFor those He came to save; His glories now we sing, Who died and rose on high, Who died eternal life to bring, And lives that death may die. Crown Him the Lord of heaver; One with the Father known, One with the Spirit through Him givenFrom yonder glorious throne. To Thee be endless praise, For Thou for us hast died; Be Thou, O Lord, through endless daysAdored and magnified. Crown Him the Lord of years: The potentate of time, Creator of the rolling spheres, Ineffably sublime. All hail, Redeemer, hail! For Thou hast died for me; Thy praise and glory shall not failThroughout eternity. Amen.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#525) "Now Thank We All Our God"Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Presentation and PrayersPraise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "Stewards of God's Grace" (I Peter 4:1–11) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#458) "Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated"Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertory - "Another Time & Another Place" by Gary Driskell - PCC Praise BandDoxologyPrayers of the PeopleClosing Hymn - (#459) "All For Jesus"BenedictionPostludeNow Thank We All Our GodNow thank we all our GodWith hearts and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In whom His world rejoices; Who, from our mothers' arms, Hath blessed us on our wayWith countless gifts of love, And still is ours today. O may this bounteous GodThrough all our life be near us, With ever joyful heartsAnd blessed peace to cheer usAnd keep us in His grace, And guide us when perplexed, And free us from all illsIn this world and the next. All praise and thanks to GodThe Father now be given, The Son, and Him who reignsWith them in highest heaven, The one eternal God, Whom earth and heaven adore; For thus it was, is now, And shall be ever more. Amen. Take My Life and Let It Be ConsecratedTake my life and let it beConsecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my hands and let the moveAt the impulse of Thy love, At the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet and let them beSwift and beautiful for Thee; Take my voice and let me singAlways, only, for my King, Always, only for my King. Take my lips and let them beFilled with messages for Thee; Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold, Not a mite would I withhold. Take my love, my God, I pourAt Thy feet its treasure store; Take myself and I will beEver, only, all for Thee, Ever, only, all for Thee. All For JesusAll for Jesus, all for Jesus! All my being's ransomed powers: All my thoughts and words and doings, All my days and all my hours: All for Jesus! all for Jesus! All my days and all my hours; All for Jesus! all for Jesus! All my days and all my hours; Let my hands perform His bidding, Let my feet run in His ways; Let my eyes see Jesus only, Let my lips speak forth His praise: All for Jesus! all for Jesus! Let my lips speak forth His praise; All for Jesus! all for Jesus! Let my lips speak forth His praise. Since my eyes were fixed on Jesus, I've lost sight of all beside, So enrapt my spirit's vision, Looking at the Crucified: All for Jesus! all for Jesus! Looking at the Crucified; All for Jesus! all for Jesus! Looking at the Crucified. O what wonder! how amazing! Jesus, glorious King of kings, Deigns to call me his beloved, Lets me rest beneath His wings: All for Jesus! all for Jesus! Lets me rest beneath His wings; All for Jesus! all for Jesus! Lets me rest beneath His wings. 

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#98) "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"Praise SongsConfession and AssuranceAffirmation of Faith from the Brief Statement of FaithGloria PatriRemembering the SaintsPrayerHymn of Response - (#614) "For All the Saints" (verses 1, 2, & 6)Choral Anthem"The Edge of the Waters" (Joshua 3:7–17)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyHymn of Approach - "Come to the Table of Grace"Serving the Sacrament of CommunionPrayer after CommunionBenedictionSinging of The Lord's PrayerPostludeGreat Is Thy FaithfulnessGreat is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father! There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not: As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. [CHORUS]:Great is Thy faithfulness, Great is Thy faithfulness, Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided - Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. [CHORUS]Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide, Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow - Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside![CHORUS]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! Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might, Thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight;   Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light: Alleluia! 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. 

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#118) "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"Confession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriPraise SongsWelcoming New MembersReciting The Apostles' CreedChoral Anthem - "Unto God" by Joel RaneySermon - "I Cry to You, O Lord" (Psalm 142) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#107) "Amazing Grace" (verses 1 & 2)Recognition of StaffOffertory - "We Are an Offering" by Dwight LilesDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#363) "To God Be the Glory"BenedictionPostludeA Mighty Fortress Is Our GodA mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe - His craft and power are great, And, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not His equal.Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing, Were not the right man on our side, The man of God's own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He - Lord Sabaoth His name, From age to age the same, And He must win the battle. And though this world with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim, We tremble not for him - His rage we can endure, For lo, his doom is sure: One little word shall fell him. That word above all earthly powers, No thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours Through Him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also - The body they may kill; God's truth abideth still: His kingdom is forever. Amen.Amazing GraceAmazing grace! How sweet the sound—That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found, Was blind but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appearThe hour I first believed! To God Be the GloryTo 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]

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#381) "All People That on Earth Do Dwell"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "Enter God's Gates" (Psalm 100) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#525) "Now Thank We All Our God" (verses 1 & 2)OffertoryDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#349) "O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing"BenedictionPostludeAll People That on Earth Do DwellAll people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with mirth, His praise forth tell, Come ye before Him and rejoice. Know that the Lord is God indeed: Without our aid He did us make; We are His folk, He doth us feed, And for His sheep He doth us take. O enter then His gates with praise, Approach with joy His courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless His name always, For it is seemly so to do. For why? the Lord our God is good, His mercy is forever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. Amen. Now Thank We All Our GodNow thank we all our GodWith hearts and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In whom His world rejoices; Who, from our mothers' arms, Hath blessed us on our wayWith countless gifts of love, And still is ours today. O may this bounteous GodThrough all our life be near us, With ever joyful heartsAnd blessed peace to cheer usAnd keep us in His grace, And guide us when perplexed, And free us from all illsIn this world and the next. O 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! 

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#606) "He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought"Health Ministries IntroductionPraise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral Anthem - "With All My Heart" by Joel RaneySermon - "Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow" (Psalm 23) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#611) "Precious Lord, Take My Hand"OffertoryDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#495) "It Is Well With My Soul"BenedictionPostludeHe 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]Precious Lord, Take My HandPrecious Lord, take my hand, Lead me on, help me stand; I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; Thru the storm, thru the night, Lead me on to the light, Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. When my way grows drear, Precious Lord, linger near; When my life is almost gone, Hear my cry, hear my call, Hold my hand lest I fall; Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. It Is Well With My SoulWhen peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll— Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is will with my soul. CHORUS: It is well (it is well)With my soul (with my soul)It is well, it is well with my soul.My sin—O the joy of this glorious thought—My sin, not in par, but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul. [CHORUS]And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll: The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend, "Even so"—it is well with my soul. [CHORUS]

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipHymn of Praise - (#377) "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "Praise The Lord" (Psalm 150) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#337) "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" (verse 1)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#347) "All Creatures of Our God and King" (verses 1–4)BenedictionPostludeJoyful, Joyful, We Adore TheeJoyful, 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. Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest, Wellspring of the joy of living, Ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our Brother— All who live in love are Thine; Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the joy divine. 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. Praise 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! All Creatures of Our God and KingAll creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia!Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam, O praise Him! O praise Him!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!Thou rushing wind that art so strong, Ye clouds that sail in heaven along, O praise Him! Alleluia!Thou rising morn in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening, find a voice!O praise Him! O praise Him!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!Thou flowing water, pure and clear, Make music for thy lord to hear, Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou fire so masterful and bright, That givest man both warmth and light, O praise Him! O praise Him!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!Let all things their Creator bless, And worship Him in humbleness, O praise Him! Alleluia!Praise, praise the Father, praise the son, And praise the Spirit, Three in One! O praise Him! O praise Him!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!