Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Podcast
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Sunday, August 22, 2021
August 23, 2021 03:47 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBPrelude 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'!" (arr. Don Besig) - by Sam Allen and Brian Cich Doxology Pastoral Prayer, led by Rev. ...
Sunday, August 15, 2021
August 16, 2021 04:02 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBTom 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) - by Rev. Jason Griffice Hymn of Response - (#400) "Have Thine Own Way Lord" Offerto...
Sunday, August 8, 2021
August 09, 2021 05:41 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBThis 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 2:5-11) - by Rev. Jason Griffice Hymn of Response - (#370) "O God, Our Help in Ages P...
Sunday, July 11, 2021
August 09, 2021 05:33 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBThis 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 Hemseri-Sabala Hymn of Response - (#67) "Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine" Offertory - "I C...
Communion Sunday, August 1, 2021
August 02, 2021 04:13 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThe 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-Rated Beginning" (Esther 1:10-15) - by Rev. Jason Griffice Offertory and Doxology Servi...
Sunday, July 25, 2021
July 26, 2021 04:35 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBPrelude 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 of Response - (#230) "His Name Is Wonderful" Offertory - "We Are His Hands" Pastoral ...
VBS Sunday, July 18, 2021
July 26, 2021 04:20 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBTime 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 Rev. Sharon Yagerlener Sending Hymn - (#228) "I Will Sing of My Redeemer" Benedictio...
Independence Day, July 4, 2021
July 06, 2021 04:43 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBHappy 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. Prelude Welcome & News of the Church Choral Introit - "Let Us Go Into the House of the Lord" by ...
Sunday, June 27, 2021
June 28, 2021 03:38 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBThis 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 God, We Praise Thy Name" Moment for Children & Youth, led by Keri Scroggins Confession and...
Father's Day, June 20, 2021
June 21, 2021 03:53 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBHappy 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 Atkins Confession and Assurance, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala Praise Songs Sermon - "The...
Sunday, June 13, 2021
June 14, 2021 04:05 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBToday 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 & Youth Confession and Assurance, led by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener Praise Songs Sermon - "Let...
Sunday, June 6, 2021
June 07, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBJason 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 Offertory Serving the Sacrament of Communion Benediction Singing the Lord's Prayer Jesus ...
Sunday, May 30, 2021
May 31, 2021 03:50 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBWe 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 friends at home shall not. And for those who know the fallen, we give what comfort and consolat...
Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021
May 24, 2021 05:26 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBWelcome 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, Wind and Fire" by Cornel Radulescu - Covenant Choir; Felix Macovei, piano Call to Worship O...
Sunday, May 16, 2021
May 17, 2021 03:10 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThe 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 Confes...
Sunday, May 9, 2021
May 10, 2021 04:25 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBHave 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 ...
Communion Sunday, May 2, 2021
May 03, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBPrelude - "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...
Sunday, April 25, 2021
April 26, 2021 05:26 - 1 hour - 69 MBRev. 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 Jo...
Sunday, April 18, 2021
April 19, 2021 04:20 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBThe 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 Scr...
Sunday, April 11, 2021
April 12, 2021 03:35 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBThank 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 Yager...
Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021
April 06, 2021 06:04 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBChrist 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 & Cong...
Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021
March 29, 2021 03:26 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBThankfully, 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 - "...
Sunday, March 21, 2021 (Partial Service)
March 29, 2021 00:52 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBIt 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 H...
Sunday, March 14
March 15, 2021 03:22 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBOur 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 Pasto...
Sunday, March 7, 2021
March 08, 2021 07:08 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBPrelude - "Christians, We Have Met to Worship" (arr. Mark Hayes) - Micah Wright, piano Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Opening Hymn - (#376) "Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken" Confession & Assurance, led by June Elsten Praise Songs Sermon - "Passover Was Near" (John 2 verses 13-25) - by Rev. Jason Griffice Offertory - "Then Sings My Soul" by Mary McDonald - Covenant Choir; Felix Macovei, piano Serving the Sacrament of Communion, led by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener, Rev. Jaso...
Sunday, February 28, 2021
March 01, 2021 05:07 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThe winds blew gustily, today. The band took refuge inside the Narthex to keep their sheet music in place, while several people braved the wind to speak out-of-doors. Prelude - "I Will Serve Thee" (arr. by Fred Bock) Welcome & News of the Church History of PCC's Youth Program, presented by Erika Farless Call to Worship Opening Hymn - (#659) "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" Confession & Assurance, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala Praise Songs 2021-02-28 Sermon - "Get Behind Me Satan" ...
Transfiguration Sunday, January 21, 2021
February 22, 2021 06:06 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBI apologize for the heavy wind sounds. I did the best I could to remove them from the recording. I'll have some preventative measures in place for next week. Prelude - "Even So, Lord Jesus Come" (arr. Fred Bock) - Micah Wright, piano Welcome & News of the Church History of PCC's Youth Program - Jr. High and High School Call to Worship Opening Hymn - (#345) "Crown Him with Many Crowns" Moment for Children and Youth Confession and Assurance Praise Songs Sermon - "Coming Down the Moun...
Sunday, February 14, 2021
February 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBPrelude - 'My Faith Looks Up to Thee' (arr. Fred Bock) - Micah Wright, piano Welcome & News of the Church History of PCC's Youth Program - Forest Home Call to Worship Opening Hymn - (#385) "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name" Moment for Children & Youth, led by Keri Scroggins Confession and Assurance, led by Sharon Yagerlener Praise Songs Sermon - 'The Humble King' (Mark 14 verses 1-11) - by Rev. Jason Griffice Offertorty - "Many Gifts, One Spirit" by Allen Pote - PCC Covenant Choir Pray...
Communion Sunday, February 7, 2021
February 08, 2021 05:26 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBWe had Communion Sunday and a congregational meeting afterward today. Bring your Communion elements and prepare yourself as you need to to worship. Prelude - "The Christ of Every Crisis" (arr. Fred Bock) - Micah Wright, Piano Welcome & News of the Church History of the Youth Program - Introduction, by Erika Farless Call to Worship Opening Hymn - (#342) "Come, Christians, Join to Sing" Confession and Assurance, led by Amy Hemseri-Sabala Praise Songs Sermon - "The Equipper" (Mark 3:13...
Sunday, January 31, 2021
February 01, 2021 04:02 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWe're all back together this week with band and hymns, prayers and praises, and Rev. Griffice's sermon. Prelude - "Surely Goodness and Mercy" (arr. Fred Bock) - Micah Wright, piano Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Opening Hymn - (#337) "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" Moment for Children and Youth, led by Keri Scroggins Confession and Assurance, led by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener Praise Songs Sermon - "The Game Changer" (Mark 3:20-30) - by Rev. Jason Griffice Offertory Pr...
Sunday, January 24, 2021
January 25, 2021 12:15 - 1 hour - 62 MBI failed to record the first part of the service, but had all of the pre-recorded music for that time still saved. Therefore, the service until the sermon has become a short collection of music and hymns. Afterwards, we have the installation of Elders and Deacons. Prelude - "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" (arr. Fred Bock), Micah Wright, piano Opening Hymn - (#370) "O God Our Help in Ages Past" Hymn of Praise - (#98) "Great is Thy Faithfulness" Sermon - "The Healer" (Mark 1:40–45) by Re...
Sunday, January 17, 2021
January 18, 2021 04:16 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBIn this week's service, Rev. Jason Griffice continues his series of lectures in Getting to Know Jesus in 2021, we have a recorded choir performance for the Offertory, and Rob Scroggins takes a turn in giving the Children's Message. Prelude - "Holy, Holy, Holy" (arr. Mark Hayes) - Micah Wright, piano Welcome & News of the Church Church History - 60 Years of Choir History, presented by Patty Earnest Call to Worship Hymn of Praise - (#360) "You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim" Mome...
Sunday, January 10, 2021
January 11, 2021 05:43 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBPastor Jason Griffice is in self-imposed quarantine after he and his family contracted COVID-19. We have with us in his stead Rev. Barry Martinez. Our guest is preaching on Mark 1:12–14, the passage speaking of Jesus's fasting in the wilderness and subsequent temptation. Prelude - "I Will Serve Thee" (arr. by Fred Bock) - Micah Wright, piano Welcome and Call to Worship, by Rev. Jason Griffice Church History - 60 Years of Choir History, presented by Patty Earnest Hymn of Praise - (#547) ...
Communion Sunday, January 3, 2021
January 04, 2021 04:45 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBHappy New Year! We gather again under sunny skies, though the air might be chilly. With the start of a new year comes the beginning of a new sermon series focusing on Jesus's ministry as recorded in the book of Mark. Prelude - "He Who Began a Good Work in You" (arr. Mark Hayed) - Micah Wright, piano Welcome & News of the Church 60 Years of Choir History, presented by Patty Earnest Opening Hymn - (#325) "All Hail the Power of Jesus's Name" Children's Message, led by Keri Scroggins Conf...
Sunday, December 27, 2020
December 27, 2020 15:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBWelcome to the last Sunday of 2020. It's been a year and we ready ourselves for the beginning of the new. Prelude - "The First Noel" (arr. Fred Bock) - Micah Wright, piano Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Hymn of Praise - (#171) "Joy to the World" Confession and Assurance, led by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener Special Music - "Gesu Bambino" by Pietro Yon - Performed by Saousan Jarjour, soprano; Cornel Radulescu, organ Sermon - "Heart for the Lost" (Galatians 4:4–7) - by Rev. Jaso...
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2020
December 27, 2020 07:44 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBI pray you all had a merry Christmas this year! Prelude - "Fantasia on Greensleeves" (Excerpts) by Ralph Vaughan Williams - Micah Wright, piano; Cornel Radulescu, organ Welcome and Lighting of the Christ Candle by Jason, Malia, Zeke, and Elsie Griffice Carols of Christmas - (#193) "O Come All Ye Faithful" Scripture Reading - Luke 2:1–14 Sermon - "Glory to God in the Highest" by Rev. Jason Griffice Carols of Christmas - (#185) "Away in a Manger" Prayers for Christmas Eve Benediction ...
Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 20, 2020
December 21, 2020 05:07 - 1 hour - 70 MBStanding in the stead of our annual Christmas Concert is a collection of past recordings chosen by Cornel. We hope to see you on Christmas Eve, either at the 3PM broadcasted or the 7PM unplugged service. Prelude - "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" (arr. Fred Bock) - Micah Wright, piano Welcome & News of the Church Christmas Traditions of the Past, shared by Patty Earnest Lighting the Candle of Love and Call to Worship, led by Troy and Pachi Wathen Hymn of Praise - (#190) "Angels from the ...
Third Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2020
December 14, 2020 05:26 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBOur third Sunday of Advent begins with a high intensity rendition of "Angels We Have Heard on High". The carols keep coming, interspersed with Scripture readings, lighting the Candle of Joy, and a brief history of our annual Christmas Family Affair. Entering into Worship - "Angels We Have Heard on High" First Reading - Isaiah 40:1-5, read by Danny Fehsenfeld Gathering Carol - "O come, O Come Emmanuel" Welcome & News of the Church Lighting of the Candle of Joy - John & Judi Imm Second...
Second Sunday of Advent, Communion Sunday, December 6, 2020
December 07, 2020 04:31 - 53 minutes - 49 MBThe weather is getting colder as we go through the preparations for Christmas, preparations called Advent. Today, we light the second candle of Advent—the Candle of Peace. Prelude - "Away in a Manger" (arr. Glenda Austin) - Micah Wright, piano Welcome & News of the Church Christmas Traditions of the Past, led by Kathy Byrne Lighting the Candle of Peace, led by the Olson Family Hymn of Praise - (#184) "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" Moment for Children & Youth,, led by Keri Scroggins P...
First Sunday of Advent, November 29, 2020
November 30, 2020 04:31 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBToday is the first Sunday of Advent and the Hanging of the Greens. Poinsettias and wreaths were placed during the service, decorating the outside of the building, Dick Clark lit the Candle of Hope, and Patti Amelotte led us in carols throughout the service. Prelude - Selection of Christmas Carols and Irish Tunes - Patti Amelotte, dulcimer Welcome & News of the Church Changing of the Pastors' Stoles Blast from the Past, presented by Marcia Millar Lighting of the Candle of Hope and Call ...
Christ the King Sunday, November 22, 2020
November 23, 2020 04:58 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWelcome back to week 12 of the drive-in service! (Though, it's technically 11 because of the threat of rain a couple of weeks ago.) Rev. Jason Griffice concludes his sermon series, we have another Blast from the Past, and Brian Cich sings "My Tribute" with Cornel accompanying. Prelude - "How Big is God" (Arr. Mark Hayes) - Micah Wright, piano Welcome & News of the Church Blast from the Past, by Karlyna Macey Call to Worship Children's Message, led by Keri Scroggins Prayer of Confessio...
Sunday, November 15, 2020
November 16, 2020 05:57 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThere was a brief Congregational Meeting following the service today. Our first, and hopefully only, drive-in meeting used ballots to vote for or against those nominated to Elder and Deacon positions as well as to vote on an amendment to the rules which would retroactively allow Session meetings to be held over video conferencing. All nominees were confirmed and all measures were passed unanimously. Prelude - "Come, Christians Join to Sing" (Arr. Mark Hayes) - Micah Wright, piano Welcome ...
Sunday, November 8, 2020
November 08, 2020 18:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBIt's unfortunate that we didn't have equipment prepared for rain, and now the weather has broken our streak of drive-in services. Hopefully everyone stayed safe and warm if there was a need to leave the house this weekend. Prelude - "Jesus Saves" (arr. Mark Hayes) - Micah Wright, piano Welcome & News of the Church Call to Worship Hymn of Praise - (#21) "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" Children's Message, led by Keri Scroggins Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon, led by Rev. S...
All Saints Day, November 1, 2020
November 02, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBWelcome back for All Saints' Day and Communion Sunday! This is the time of year when we remember that we are present not in one world, but two. Our presence is the Spiritual world is indelible, yet our perception of it has been (mostly) sealed. However, we are reminded that our dismissal from the Physical world is also a welcoming into the fullness of the Spiritual world and, by definition, a welcoming into the fullness of the presence of God. Similarly, there is wealth in the Physical wor...
Reformation Sunday, October 25, 2020
October 26, 2020 04:38 - 45 minutes - 42 MBWelcome to Reformation Sunday, the anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints' Church in Wittenburg. Today we hear from MJ Nelson on pipes, Brian Cich in a solo, and Cornel Radulescu on organ. Welcome & News of the Covenant Prelude II - "Amazing Grace" - MJ Nelson, pipes Call to Worship, led by Don Beard Hymn of Praise - (#118) "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" Confession and Assurance, led by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener 2020-10-25 Sermon - "Caring Leads to S...
Sunday, October 18, 2020
October 19, 2020 03:32 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBWeek six has been much more stable than week five. There were no technical difficulties and only a minor miscommunication near the start of the service. Also, we will have occasional pre-recorded postludes going forward. This one was an improvisation of "To God Be the Glory" performed by Cornel Radulescu. Enjoy! Prelude - Jesus Paid It All (arr. Mark Hayes) - Micah Wright, piano Welcome & News of the Church Moment for Mission - Operation Christmas Child Call to Worship Hymn of Praise -...
Sunday, October 11, 2020
October 12, 2020 04:51 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBWeek five of the drive-in service came with more growth in technology and more growing pains. The recording quality has gone up and the keyboard was added to the list of instruments tested and proven, but I forgot to start the recording until just before the Children's Message and the Pastor needed an emergency battery swap mid-sermon. Prelude - "He Lifted Me" (arr. Fred Bock) - Micah Wright, piano Hymn of Praise - (#363) "To God Be the Glory" Children's Message, led by Keri Scroggins C...
World Communion Sunday, October 4, 2020
October 05, 2020 03:25 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBWelcome to World Communion Sunday! We would normally hold a much larger celebration with much more interaction, but it was decided that it would be wasteful to collect breads baked in the many ways of the world and then be unable to hold the usual small feast afterward. Moreover, the transmission risk posed by redistributing the bread was also one we did not wish to confront. Instead, the congregation brought the flags of their ancestry to celebrate the many points of origin we have on God's...
Sunday, September 27, 2020
September 28, 2020 04:46 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBWelcome back for our fourth drive-in service. We have another addition this week—hymns! We now have the ability to play pre-recorded audio, which opens up a large library of possibilities. Unfortunately, I didn't get the balance of the recording right this week and the podcast suffers from it. I'm still tweaking things and adding new bits and pieces each week and hope to balance everything out soon, or return to the much more familiar Sanctuary setup. Prelude - Even So, Lord Jesus Come (...
Sunday, September 20, 2020
September 21, 2020 02:36 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWe're back for week three of the drive-in service and this time, having expanded our capabilities for the temporary setup, we have an Offertory sung in the Sanctuary. There was a small miscommunication on timing, though, so improvements will be coming in the future. (You'll understand once you reach that part of the podcast.) Prelude - "Praise Him, Praise Him" (arr. Mark Hayes) - Micah Wright, piano Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship Praise Song - "God of Wonders" written by Chris...