PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 18, 2016 - 10:00 AM Service
4th Sunday of AdventLiturgical Color: Purple
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Lord, we hear the heavenly song, your song of joy and peace. We see the shining star, and follow it to your promise. We stand in your light, our hearts filled with your love. You are an awesome God. Help us to be your people, to reflect your light. We can be blind to hurt and need, loneliness and fear. Too often we see only our own needs, and let the poor suffer, or leave an argument unmended. Help us, we pray, to see beyond ourselves, to reconcile with all people, to accept your forgiveness, and to share with others the grace you have given us. We ask in Jesus’ name, Amen. |
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Life of the Church | Special Music | Elder Morella Larsen |
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 | Angels, from the Realms of Glory | 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 |
Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen |
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Lighting of the 4th Advent Candle | It Came Upon The Midnight Clear | Rick & Carole Anderson |
If Your presence doesn’t go with us, We don’t want to leave this place Lord we need You near, As we go from here, To Lead us by Your love and grace. May Your presence fill us every day, May Your Spirit lead the way Lord to You we call, Let Your glory fall, And may Your presence go with us. Let Your glory fall, And may Your presence go with us. Go with us. |
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* Opening Hymn | A Nativity Prayer | Hymn #143 (all) |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | Repeat the Sounding Joy | Hymn #623 |
(A moment for silent reflection) | Psalm 80: 1-3, 6-7, 17-19 | Hymn #123 (1 & 5) |
Assurance of Pardon | Isaiah 7: 10-16 | Choir |
* Singing | Gentle Shepherd | Choir |
Choral Preparation | Matthew 1: 18-25 | . |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Why Not? | Elder Morella Larsen |
Anthem | There’s a Song in the Air! | Choir |
Prayer for Illumination | Special Music | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Psalter Lesson | May Your Presence Go With Us | on screen (all) |
Hebrew Testament | Praise Band | |
Song of Preparation | Congregation | |
Gospel Lesson | Congregation | |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." People: "Thanks be to God." | Praise band | |
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 | ||
Pre-Service Music | ||