PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ November 29, 2015 - 10:00 AM Service
1st Sunday in AdventLiturgical Color: Purple
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Children's Moment | ||
Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
God of all creation, we begin the walk towards the manger with great joy. We follow the star to the place where grace comes forth, filled with expectation. Our hearts overflow with thanks and praise! Why, then, do our steps sometimes feel heavy, and our souls overwhelmed? How can the noisy world hinder our hearing your voice? Heal us, O Lord, and make our way clear. Help us, we pray, to renew our faith and reclaim our child within, and lead us in ways of wonder and hope. We look to you in Jesus’ name, Amen. |
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Life of the Church | Special Music | Elder Donna Genett |
Hear the Good News! Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Know you are forgiven and be at peace. Amen. |
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Pre-Service Music | ||
Passing of the Peace | O Come, O Come, Emmanuel | Congregation |
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. |
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Prelude | Gloria Patri | Praise Band |
Teach us, O God, by your Word and Spirit, help us to hear, know and live the Gospel so that we might proclaim in work and deed, the Good News that you offer us this day. A message of peace to the whole community and love with faith through Christ our Lord. Amen |
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Lighting of the First Advent Candle | Prepare the Way, O Zion | Wally & Connie Burrill |
* Opening Hymn | Change My Heart, Oh God | Hymn #88 (all) |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | Still, Still, Still | Hymn #623 |
2 Cents a Meal offering | ||
Assurance of Pardon | Psalm 25: 1-5 | Hymn #106 (all) |
* Singing | Jeremiah 33: 14-16 | Choir |
Choral Preparation | Holy Spirit, We Welcome You | Choir |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Luke 21: 25-36 | . |
Anthem | The Storm Before the Calm | Elder Donna Genett |
Prayer for Illumination | Come Thou Long Expected Jesus | Choir |
Psalter Lesson | Special Music | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Hebrew Testament | Let There Be Peace on Earth | Hymn #82 (all) |
Song of Preparation | Alex Danson & Praise Band | |
Gospel Lesson | Congregation | |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." People: "Thanks be to God." | Congregation | |
Sermon | Praise band | |
* In Response | Sabella | |
Morning Tithes and Offerings | Praise Band | |
Offertory | ||
* Doxology | ||
* Prayer of Dedication | ||
* A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
* A Singing Response | ||
* Benediction | ||
Postlude | ||
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | ||
(A moment for silent reflection) | ||