PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 13, 2015 - 10:00 AM Service
3rd Sunday of AdventLiturgical Color: Purple
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Creator of all, we receive your blessing and the promise of rebirth with joy and gladness! We sing to you for the mystery of life and victory over death. We surrender to your light in Jesus’ name. Why, then, do we worry? What makes us feel sorrow and regret? Release us, we pray, from the prison of doubt. Replace our weakness with your strength. Make us whole, we pray O God, for we are yours in Christ. 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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Passing of the Peace | Joy to the World | 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 Third Advent Candle | Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | Steve & Chris Lutke |
* Opening Hymn | A Nativity Prayer | Hymn #266 (1, 2 & 4) |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | Peace Has Come Down Tonight | Hymn #623 |
Assurance of Pardon Hear the good news! In Christ, we are forgiven! In Christ, we have new life! | Isaiah 12: 2-6 (In Unison) | Hymn #119 (1 & 3) |
* Singing | Philippians 4: 4-7 | Choir |
Choral Preparation | Gentle Shepherd | Choir |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Luke 3: 7-18 | . |
Anthem | Now It’s Our Turn | Elder Donna Genett |
Prayer for Illumination | Come Thou Long Expected Jesus | Choir |
Hebrew Testament | Special Music | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Epistle Lesson | 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 | ||
Morning Tithes and Offerings | ||
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) | ||