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Covenant-First Presbyterian Church • 717 Elm Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202 covfirstchurch.org • office@covfirstchurch.org • 513-621-4144 Covenant-First Presbyterian Church March 29, 2026 • 10:30 AM Worship Our mission is to praise the Father, proclaim the Son and submit to the perfecting power of the Holy Spirit.
Welcome to Covenant-First Presbyterian Church Whether you attend Covenant-First Presbyterian Church on a regular basis or are here for the first time, we are glad you are here. Covenant-First Presbyterian Church was founded in 1790, and has been a part of downtown Cincinnati ever since. Our almost 2,000 pound tower bell is from the Paul Revere Foundry in Boston, and first rang from the steeple of one of our earliest buildings. This building was completed in 1875, and the Austin Pipe Organ dates to 1915, with its approximately 3,500 pipes. We have traditional worship with Bible-based preaching each week. Our music program is enhanced by our Music Scholar program and we are excited to have them lead in worship most Sundays. If you need help with directions to restrooms, the fellowship hall, or to the lower level nursery, the person who greeted you this morning will be glad to help you. Children and worship We delight in children, and your children are always welcome to stay with you in worship. However, if you would prefer nursery care for your infants and toddlers, we do have a professionally staffed nursery in the lower level. We invite children ages 2 years to 5 years to participate in Junior Church. If your child wants to participate in Junior Church, you may escort them to the lower level during the singing of the Doxology. You may then pick your child up following the service from the downstairs classrooms. Validated Parking Validated parking is available in the 222 W. 7th St. Garage. Validation is done using your car’s license plate num-ber. Please locate a greeter to complete the validation process which requires your license plate number. Fellowship Time After worship, we invite you to gather with us in Metzger Hall for a reception featuring coffee, treats, and encour-aging conversation. Many of us travel from a distance to join together in worship on Sunday mornings, and we find this weekly fellowship time to be a valuable and enriching time for us to catch up and meet new people. Please join us! About us If you are interested in learning more about Covenant-First Presbyterian Church, see your morning greeter, help yourself to any of the literature located on the back tables, contact the church office at 513-621-4144, or visit our website at covfirstchurch.org.
Pre-Service Music Prelude in G major Felix Mendelssohn Andrew Hackett, Organist Concerns of the Congregation Rev. Dr. Dan Turis Call to Worship Robert Sullivan One: Lift up your hearts to Christ the King, who comes in humility and glory, trampling death beneath his feet and opening heaven to all. Prelude Improvisation on Ellacombe Andrew Hackett, Organist Ringing of the Revere Tower Bell Let the ringing of the bell call our attention away from ourselves and onto the living Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. *Hymn #134 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna *Invocation Robert Sullivan All: Almighty Father, through your eternal Word made flesh, draw us into true praise, that we may greet your Son with pure hearts and steadfast faith today. *Prayer of Confession Rev. Dr. Dan Turis All: Lord Jesus Christ, we confess that though you come in meekness and mercy, we resist your reign. We praise with lips yet wander in heart. Cleanse us from pride, unbelief, and fear, and make us faithful beneath your holy rule. *Moments of Silent Confession *Assurance of Pardon Rev. Dr. Dan Turis One: Hear the good news: The same Christ who entered Jerusalem to shouts of praise entered also the depths of death for our salvation. He has conquered corruption, destroyed sin’s dominion, and opened life everlasting. In him, all who repent and believe are forgiven, renewed, and made alive. *Gloria Patri #575 Glory Be to the Father Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Service for the Lord’s Day
Anthem All Glory, Laud And Honor Lloyd Larson Covenant Choir All 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 we with all creation in chorus 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 passions, 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 delightest, thou good and gracious king! All 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! Prayers of the People Lord’s Prayer All: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. Call for the Offering (If you would like to give online see the back of the bulletin.) Offertory The Palms Jean-Baptiste Faure Andrew Hackett, Organist *Doxology #572 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow At this time all children are invited to go to Children’s Church Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Prayer of Dedication *Hymn #137 What Wondrous Love is This
Scripture Lessons 1 Kings 1:32-37 King David said, “Call in Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” When they came before the king, 33 he said to them: “Take your lord’s servants with you and have Solomon my son mount my own mule and take him down to Gihon. 34 There have Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him king over Israel. Blow the trumpet and shout, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ 35 Then you are to go up with him, and he is to come and sit on my throne and reign in my place. I have appointed him ruler over Israel and Judah.” 36 Benaiah son of Jehoiada answered the king, “Amen! May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it. 37 As the LORD was with my lord the king, so may he be with Solomon to make his throne even greater than the throne of my lord King David!” Mark 11:1–11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 3 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.’ ” 4 They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it, 5 some people standing there asked, “What are you doing, untying that colt?” 6 They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go. 7 When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9 Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” 10 “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” 11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple courts. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the Twelve. One: This is God’s Word for God’s people. All: Thanks be to God. Sermon The Humble King Who Leads to Life Rev. Dr. Dan Turis *Hymn #132 Ride On! Ride On In Majesty *Benediction Postlude Christ lag Todesbanden, BWV 625 J.S. Bach. Christie Lee, Organ Scholar *Those who are able, please stand.
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