PSPC Worship Service

PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ
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December 24, 2016 -  7:00 PM Service
Christmas Eve
Liturgical Color: White
Rev. Christine Dickerson


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Prelude O Come, All Ye Faithful  Alex Danson & Praise Band

Bidding Prayer Carol Medley  Rev. Christine Dickerson

Lighting of the Christ Candle Genesis 22: 15-18  Jackie Morgan

Reader: Jesus came to bring peace to our hearts and souls, to all the world that we may live in peace. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with us. Genesis 3: 8-15, 17-19  Jim & Lynn Hamilton

ALL: Our God, we thank you for the knowledge that peace is possible because of the Prince of Peace. Keep reminding us to let Jesus show us the Way, and one day true peace will be a reality. Amen. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel  Hymn #145 (1 & 2)

Reader: We have lit four candles on our way to lighting the Christ Candle. Joy to the World  Hymn #123 (1 & 4)

Reader: Tonight we bring it all together as we light this Christ Candle and celebrate Christ who lightens our lives with hope, love, joy, and peace. Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7  Mike Johnson

ALL; Come, let us adore Him, and let us share Him. Let us sing and give praise to Christ our Lord. Amen. It Came Upon The Midnight Clear  Hymn #125 (1, 2 & 4)

*Call to Worship Isaiah 11: 1-4a, 6-9  Phyllis Burrows

First Lesson: Adam and Eve disobey God’s command and disrupt the order and goodness of creation “December: Christmas” from The Seasons by Tchaikovsky  Hymn #128 (1 & 2)

Second Lesson: God promises that, through Abraham, all the peoples of the world will be blessed. Luke 1: 26-35, 38  Larry Houts

Third Lesson: The people who walk in darkness receive the promise of the Messiah Hark! The Herald Angels Sing  Alex Danson, Piano solo

Fourth Lesson: The Messiah will come from the root of Jesse to restore the peace of creation Luke 2: 1-7  Kitty Kieley Hayes

Offertory O Little Town Of Bethlehem  Hymn #133 (1 & 3)

Fifth Lesson: The Angel Gabriel appears to Mary and announces that she will bear a holy child Away In A Manger  Daniel Morgan

Sixth Lesson: Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem, where May gives birth to her child O Holy Night  Hymn #141 (1 & 2)

Christmas Meditation Luke 2: 8-17  Hymn #157 (1 & 2)

Seventh Lesson: Angels appear to shepherds in the fields and announce the birth of the Messiah Angels We Have Heard On High  Rev. Christine Dickerson

Eighth Lesson: Magi from the East come seeking the Messiah and offer gifts to the baby Jesus Matthew 2: 1-12  Solo by Joana Ciurash

Ninth Lesson: The Word of God becomes flesh and lives among us, full of grace and truth The First Noel  Chris Lutke

As we sing, Rev. Christine will light her candle John 1: 1-14  Hymn #132 (1, 2 & 3)

Silent Night! Holy Night!  Jim Pilgrim

Hymn #136 (1, 2 & 3)

Rev. Christine Dickerson

Hymn #147 (all)







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