PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ November 19, 2017 - 10:00 AM Service
24th Sunday after PentecostLiturgical Color: Green
Rev. Sara McCurdy
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Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Sara McCurdy |
Forgive us Lord, for it is easy to get caught up in the mood of the coming season. We confess our ease in focusing on the secular "reason for the season" which is to buy and spend. Slow us down, Lord. In this season of Thanksgiving, let us offer our prayers of gratitude for your constant care. You have blessed us with work to be done, harvests to be gathered in, and people with whom to share our bounty. We are called to look beyond our laden tables and filled cupboards to those for whom this time is just another day of hunger and loss. Help us to reach out to our friends and neighbors and to those whom we have called strangers. Remind us that the harvest is given to be shared and not hoarded. Open our hearts in actions of gratitude that we may truly offer our praise and thanksgiving to you. AMEN. |
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Life of the Church | Special Music | Elder John Evans |
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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Passing of the Peace | Come, Ye Thankful People, Come | Congregation |
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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Prelude | Gloria Patri | Praise Band |
* Call to Worship Leader: Come, let us praise the God of Creation who offers to us such bounteous love. People: We bring our praise to God in gratitude for the many gifts which God has given to us. Leader: As we reach out in love to each other, God’s love shines through us. People: As we reach out in caring to each other, God’s love brings healing light. All: For the harvests of the Spirit, thanks be to God; for the good we all inherit, thanks be to God; for the wonders that astound us, for the truths that still confound us, most of all, that love has found us, thanks be to God. | Give Thanks | Hymn #367 (all) |
* Opening Hymn | Spirit Divine, Hear Our Prayer | Hymn #623 |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | Giving Thanks | Choir |
(A moment for silent reflection) | Psalm 123 (unison) | Choir |
Assurance of Pardon Leader: We are not alone. No matter how lonely we may feel, God is with us. God’s loving care surrounds each and every one of us. Feel the power of God’s love in you. Friends, be at peace and Believe the Good News of the Gospel! People: In Jesus Christ We Are Forgiven! | Judges 4: 1-7 | . |
* Singing | You Are The Lord, Giver of Mercy | Elder John Evans |
Choral Preparation | Matthew 25: 14-30 | Hymn #437 |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | God’s Gifts | Rev. Sara McCurdy |
Anthem | We Gather Together | Hymn #336 (all) |
Prayer for Illumination | Special Music | Praise Band |
Psalter Lesson | May Your Presence Go With Us | Congregation |
Hebrew Scriptures | Congregation | |
Song of Preparation | Praise band | |
Sermon Passage | Praise Band | |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." People: "Thanks be to God." | ||
Sermon | ||
* 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 | ||