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As the minister of Covenant Presbyterian Church, John’s passion is expositional preaching from the Bible. A gifted teacher, he is a pastor with real-world experience and a heart for leading others to the truth of the gospel.

John is a native and lifelong resident of Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born and reared in a faithful Christian home and professed a saving faith in Christ at a young age. John holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arkansas, a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Midwestern Seminary in Kansas City, and is pursuing additional studies. John is a former real estate executive and spent 20 years in the business world.

John and his wife Sydney have been married for 19 years. They have three children who are actively involved at Covenant.

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John 16:6-14:6

New Year

1 hr 6 mins 45 secs

This week's service featured the sermon "In Christ Live Life" from Dr. John Clayton. The hymns sung were "Our God, Our Help in Ages Past," "Psalm 117, "In Christ Alone," and "We Come, O Christ, to You." The offertory this week was "Thou Who Wast Rich Beyond All Splendor," a violin & piano duet from Director of Music Brandon Bolin and church accompanist Kim Bolin.

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Galatians 4:4-5 & Colossians 3:12-17

Advent

1 hr 14 mins 16 secs

This week's service marked the conclusion of our Advent observances, as we celebrated the 4th week: Peace. The service featured the sermon "The Reign of Peace" by Dr. John Clayton and included the hymns "Angels, From the Realms of Glory," "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen," Psalm 85 (verses1-3, 8-13), and "It Came upon the Midnight Clear." Also included was the choir's offertory song, "Angels and Shepherds," featuring Derek Bolin on trumpet.

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Psalm 20:1-9

Advent

3 mins 4 secs

This week we observed the third week of Advent, the theme of which is Joy. Dr. John Clayton preached a sermon from Psalm 20. The hymns for this week were "Joy to the World! the Lord Is Come," "While by the Sheep, We Watched at Night," Psalm 20 (verses 1-2, 5, & 7), and "Good Christian Men, Rejoice." The choir's offertory anthem was entitled "Advent Joy."

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Psalm 86:1-17

Advent

1 hr 5 mins 51 secs

This week was the second week of Advent, during which we focus on the theme of Love. Dr. John Clayton's sermon was titled "Signs of God's Favor," and was on Psalm 86. The hymns for this week were "Of the Father's Love Begotten," "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child," Psalm 86 (verses 12-15, 17), and "O Lord, How Shall I Meet You." In addition, today's offertory was "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," performed by the handbell ensemble.

John Clayton

Psalm 43:1-5

Advent

John Clayton

Psalm

Sunday Sermons

1 hr 23 mins 13 secs

This week's service featured Dr. John Clayton's sermon, "Bless the Lord, O My Soul," from Psalm 103, and the church also observed the sacrament of baptism. The hymns for this week were "Crown Him with Many Crowns," "Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder," Psalm 103 (verses 1-13), and "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty." The choir sang an arrangement of the hymn "Come, Christians, Join to Sing" for the offertory.

John Clayton

Galatians 6:1-18

Galatians: A Cross-Centered Gospel

John Clayton

Galatians 5:16-22

Galatians: A Cross-Centered Gospel

John Clayton

Exodus 3:10-22

The Lord's Supper

1 hr 23 mins 9 secs

This week we celebrated the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. The service also featured the sermon "It Pleased the Lord," part of Dr. John Clayton's series through the book of Exodus that he is preaching on Lord's Supper Sundays. The hymns for this week were "O Worship the King," Psalm 117, "Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder," and "Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands." The choir's offertory anthem this week was entitled "Take My Life, Lord," and featured guest clarinetist Carol Sikes.

John Clayton

Galatians 5:1-15

Galatians: A Cross-Centered Gospel

1 hr 16 mins 22 secs

This week's service was our Reformation Sunday service, this year observing the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. It featured the sermon "Called to Freedom," part of Dr. John Clayton's sermon series, Galatians: A Cross-Centered Gospel. The hymns for this week were Psalm 29, "The Church's One Foundation," "My Faith Has Found a Resting Place," and "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God." Also, the choir was blessed to sing a song during the offertory that was composed by choir member Aaron Meacham, written especially for our choir and for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

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In Christ Live Life

The Reign of Peace

Shout for Joy

Signs of God's Favor

Hope for the Hopeless

Bless the Lord, O My Soul

New Creation Living

The Spirit-Driven Life

It Pleased the Lord

Called to Freedom

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