The choir sings its send-off for summer break, Jason begins a new sermon series on Esther, and the Sacrament of Communion is served. PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#659) "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations"Moment for Children & YouthChoral Anthem - "Go Into the World" by Natalie SleethConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriPraise SongsSermon - "An R-Rated Beginning" (Esther 1:10-15) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeOffertory and DoxologyServing the Sacrament of CommunionBenedictionSinging The Lord's PrayerPostludeWe've a Story to Tell to the NationsWe've a story to tell to the nationsThat shall turn their hearts to the right, A story of truth and mercy, A story of peace and light, A story of peace and light. CHORUS:For the darkness shall turn to dawning, And the dawning to noon-day bright, And Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth, The kingdom of love and light. We've a song to be sung to the nationsThat shall lift their hearts to the Lord, A song that shall conquer evilAnd shatter the spear and sword, And shatter the spear and sword. [CHORUS]We've a message to give to the nations—That the Lord who reigheth aboveHath sent us His Son to save usAnd show us that God is love, And show us that God is love. [CHORUS]We've a Savior to show to the nationsWho the path of sorrow hath trod, That all of the world's great peoplesMight come to the truth of God, Might come to the truth of God. [CHORUS] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Communion Sunday, August 1, 2021

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipHymn of Praise - (#319) "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise"Moment for Children & Youth, led by Keri ScrogginsChoral Anthem - "Kyrie Eleison" by Eric Unruh - Saousan Jarjour, Soprano; Tim Illick, TenorConfession, Assurance, and Gloria Patri, led by Amy Hemseri-SabalaPraise SongsSermon - "Walk or Swim" (John 6:16-21) - by Rob ScrogginsHymn of Response - (#230) "His Name Is Wonderful"Offertory - "We Are His Hands"Pastoral Prayer, led by Rev. Sharon YagerlenerSending Hymn - (#408) "I Surrender All"BenedictionPostludeImmortal, Invisible, God Only WiseImmortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; Thy justice like mountains high soaring above Thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love. To all, life Thou givest, to both great and small; In all life Thou livest, the true life of all; We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, And wither and perish—but naught changeth Thee. Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight; All praise we would render: O help us to see 'Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee. Amen. His name Is WonderfulHis name is Wonderful, His name is Wonderful, His name is Wonderful, Jesus, my Lord; He is the mighty King, Master of everything, His name is Wonderful, Jesus, my Lord. He's the great Shepherd, the Rock of all ages, Almighty God is He; Bow down before Him, Love and adore Him, His name is Wonderful, Jesus my Lord. I Surrender AllAll to Jesus I surrender, All to Him I freely give; I will ever love and trust Him, In His presence daily live. CHORUS:I surrender all, I surrender all, All to The, my blessed Savior, I surrender all. All to Jesus I surrender, Humbly at His feet I bow, Wordly pleasures all forsaken, Take me, Jesus, take me now. [CHORUS]All to Jesus I surrender, Make me, Savior, wholly Thine. Let me feel the Holy Spirit, Truly know that Thou art mine. [CHORUS]All to Jesus I surrender, Lord, I give myself to Thee; Fell me with Thy love and power, Let Thy blessing fall on me. [CHORUS] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Time to do a little bit of catch-up. PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#381) "All People that on Earth Do Dwell"Confession, Assurance, and Gloria Patri, led by Rev. Sharon YagerlenerVBS SundayVBS SongsSermon - "A Train Bound 4 Life" (Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-35) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeOffertory - "This Train is Bound for Glory"DoxologyPastoral Prayer, led by Rev. Sharon YagerlenerSending Hymn - (#228) "I Will Sing of My Redeemer"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. I will Sing of My RedeemerI will sing of my RedeemerAnd His wondrous love to me; On the cruel cross He sufferedFrom the curse to set me free. CHORUS:Sing, O sing, of my Redeemer, With His blood He purchased me; On the cross He sealed my pardon, Paid the debt and made me free. I will tell the wondrous story, How my lost estate to save, In His boundless love and mercy, He the ransom freely gave. [CHORUS]I will praise my dear Redeemer, His triumphant power I'll tell, How the victory He givethOver sin and death and hell. [CHORUS]I will sing of my Redeemer, And His heavenly love to me; He from death to life hath brought me, Son of God, with Him to be. [CHORUS] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

VBS Sunday, July 18, 2021

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. PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchChoral Introit - "Let Us Go Into the House of the Lord" by Beall & CarterCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#692) "Battle Hymn of the Republic"Moment for Children & YouthConfession, Assurance, and DoxologyPraise SongsSermon - "What Do We Do Now" (Ezra 10 verses 1-5) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeOffertory - "Almighty, Unchangeable God" by Cindy Berry - Covenant Choir; Micah Wright, pianoServing the Sacrament of CommunionSinging The Lord's PrayerBenedictionSinging the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's "Messiah"Battle Hymn of the RepublicMine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord, He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword, His truth is marching on. Chorus:Glory! glory! Hallelujah!Glory! glory! Hallelujah!Glory! glory! Hallelujah!His truth is marching on!I have seen Him in the watchfires of a hundred circling camps, They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps; I can read His rightrous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps, His day is marching on. [Chorus]He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat, He is sifting our the hearts of men before His judgement seat; O be swift, my soul, to answer Him, be jubilant, my feet! Our God is marching on. [Chorus]In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in His being that transfigures you and me; As He died to make men holy let us live to make men free!While God is marching on. [Chorus] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Independence Day, July 4, 2021

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 ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#385) "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name"Moment for Children & Youth, led by Keri ScrogginsConfession and Assurance, led by Rev. Sharon YagerlenerOrdination and Installation of Deacons - Jane Bates and Patty EarnestPraise SongsSermon - "The Prayer of Ezra" (Ezra 9 verses 5-15) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeOffertoryPastoral Prayer, led by Rev. Sharon YagerlenerBenedictionHoly 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sunday, June 27, 2021

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 ChurchCall to WorshipCornel's AnnouncementsOpening Hymn - (#347) "All Creatures of Our God and King"Moment for Children & Youth, presented by Steve AtkinsConfession and Assurance, led by Amy Hemseri-SabalaPraise SongsSermon - "The Eye of Their God Was Upon the Elders" (Ezra 5) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeOffertory - "This is My Father's World"Pastoral Prayer, led by Rev. Sharon YagerlenerBenediction See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Father's Day, June 20, 2021

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, pianoWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#381) "All People That on Earth Do Dwell"Moment for Children & YouthConfession and Assurance, led by Rev. Sharon YagerlenerPraise SongsSermon - "Let's Get Back To It" (Ezra 3:1-7) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeOffertory - "With a Voice of Singing" by Martin Shaw - Covenant Choir; Felix Macovei, organPrayers of the People, led by Amy Hemseri-SabalaBenedictionAll 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sunday, June 13, 2021

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, pianoWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#399) "Jesus Calls Us o'er the Tumult"Confession and Assurance, led by Amy Hemseri-SabalaPraise SongsSermon - "Jesus Calls Us" (Ephesians 4:1-6) - by Rev. Sharon YagerlenerOffertoryServing the Sacrament of CommunionBenedictionSinging the Lord's PrayerJesus Calls Us o'er the TumultJesus calls us o'er the tumultOf our life's wild, restless sea; Day by day I hear Him saying, "Christian, come and follow me." As, of old, disciples heard itBy the Galilean lake, Turned from home and work and leisure, Leaving all for His dear sake: In our joys and in our sorrows, Days of toil and hours of ease, Still He calls in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love me more than these." Jesus calls us: by Thy mercies, Savior, may we hear Thy call, Give our hearts to Thine obedience, Serve and love Thee best of all. Amen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sunday, June 6, 2021

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 friends at home shall not. And for those who know the fallen, we give what comfort and consolation we can, knowing that the weight of the loss can be neither expressed nor lightened with words. Thank you. Prelude - 'Even So, Lord Jesus Come' (arr. Fred Bock) - Micah Wright, pianoWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#323) "Holy! Holy! Holy! Lord, God Almighty"Moment for Children & Youth, presented by Rob ScrogginsConfession and Assurance, led by Amy Hemseri-SabalaDoxologyFirst Choral Piece - "The Majesty and Glory of Your Name" (by Tom Fettke) - PCC Choir and Friends; Felix Macovei, pianoSecond Choral Piece - "Revelation 19" (by LaValley & Schrader) - PCC Choir and Friends; Felix Macovei, pianoSermon - "Imitate What is Good" (III John) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeReceiving of the Tithes and OfferingsOffertory - "America the Beautiful" (Ward & Radulescu) - PCC Choir Men's EnsemblePastoral Prayer, led by Rev. Sharon YagerlenerBenedictionHoly! Holy! Holy! Lord, God AlmightyHoly, 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 holy—there is none beside TheePerfect 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sunday, May 30, 2021

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, pianoWelcome & News of the ChurchChoral Introit - "Holy Spirit, Wind and Fire" by Cornel Radulescu - Covenant Choir; Felix Macovei, pianoCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#318) "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing"Moment for Children & Youth, by Keri ScrogginsConfession & Assurance, led by Rev. Sharon YagerlenerSermon - "Here She Comes" (John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeOffertory - "Listen to the Rustle of a Mighty Wind" by Buryl Red - Covenant Choir; Micah Wright, pianoPrayers of the People, led by Amy Hemseri-SabalaMultilingual BenedictionCome Thou Fount of Every BlessingCome, Thou fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above; Praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it, mount of thy redeeming love. This my glad commemoration that 'til now I've safely come; And I hope, by thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger, interposed his precious blood. O to grace how great a debtor daily I'm constrained to be! Let thy goodness, like a fetter, bind my wandering heart to thee; Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love; Here's my heart, O take and seal it, seal it for thy courts above. Amen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021

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, pianoWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#546) "We Are God's People"Moment for Mission, presented by Marcia MillarConfession and Assurance, led by Rev. Sharon YagerlenerPraise SongsSermon - "Be on Your Guard" (II John) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeOffertoryPastoral Prayer, led byRev. Sharon YagerlenerBenedictionWe Are God's PeopleWe 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sunday, May 16, 2021

Have a great week! Prelude - 'Even So, Lord Jesus Come' (arr. Fred Bock) - Micah Wright, pianoWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#323) "Holy! Holy! Holy! Lord God Almighty"Moment for Children and Youth, led by Keri ScrogginsConfession and Assurance, led by Rev. Sharon YagerlenerPraise SongsSermon - "Obedience Rooted in Love" (I John 5:1-5, 13) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeOffertoryPrayers of the People, led by Amy Hemseri-SabalaBenedictionPostludeHoly! Holy! Holy! Lord God AlmightyHoly, 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sunday, May 9, 2021

Prelude - "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" (arr. Mark Hayes)Welcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#2) "How Great Thou Art"Moment for Children & Youth, led by Keri ScrogginsConfession and Assurance, led by Amy Hemseri-SabalaPraise SongsSermon - "We Love Because God Loved Us First" (I John 4 verses 7-21) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeOffertory - "Revelation 19" by LaValley & Schrader - PCC Choir and Friends; Felix Macovei, pianoInvitation to CommunionServing the Sacrament of CommunionBenedictionSinging the Lord's PrayerHow Great Thou ArtO Lord my God! When I in awesome wonderConsider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughoutThe 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 downFrom lofty mountain grandeurAnd hear the brook And feel the gentle breeze[Chorus]And when I thinkThat 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 diedTo take away my sin: [Chorus] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Communion Sunday, May 2, 2021

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, pianoWelcome & News of the ChurchAnnouncement - PCC JamCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#546) "We Are God's People"Moment for Children & YouthConfession & AssuranceMoment for Mission - Underground Christianity Amidst IslamPraise SongsSermon - "From the Beginning" (I John 3:11-24) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeOffertory - "Love Came Down"Pastoral PrayerBenedictionPostludeWe Are God's PeopleWe 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sunday, April 25, 2021

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, pianoWelcome and News of the ChurchPCC History - 60 years of Clown Ministry, presented by Mark LackeyCall to WorshipBirthday SongOpening Hymn - "Trust and Obey"Moment for Children and Youth, led by Keri ScrogginsConfession and Assurance, led by Rev. Sharon YagerlenerPraise SongsSermon - "In Your Corner" (I John 2:1-17) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeOffertory - "Worthy is the Lamb" by Pepper Choplin - PCC Covenant Choir; Felix Macovei, pianoPrayers of the People, led by Amy Hemseri-SabalaBenedictionTrust and ObeyWhen we walk with the LordIn 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 wayTo be happy in Jesus, But to trust and obeyNot 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] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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