PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ April 22, 2018 - 10:00 AM Service
4th Sunday of EasterLiturgical Color: White
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
What is life without your love? Even as the days unfold, and we are grateful for friends, family and community, our blessings exceed our understanding. You are beside us, and yet you are also around the next corner, where we have not walked. Your presence surrounds and protects, your patience, waits. Our faith embraces us as sunlight on skin, felt yet unseen, a source of strength and comfort. We take so much for granted, especially your steadfast care . In our hearts we know you will always hear us and lift us up, but we need reminding to stop, be humble,and give thanks. We need to remember that with your grace comes a call to reach out, to help and embrace the separated and unloved. To demonstrate YOU in your world. So often, we simply forget. We take and do not give. Forgive us God, and create in us the transformation of the Cross; make us a light in every darkness and a joy for every heart. We are your Easter people, and we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. |
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Life of the Church | How Great Thou Art | Larry Houts |
Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, was risen for us, and reigns in power over us. Sisters and brothers hear this good news. Through Christ we are forgiven and reconciled with the Creator of all. |
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Passing of the Peace | Morning Has Broken | 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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Pre-Service Music | ||
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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* Call to Worship One: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the lands. Many: Serve the Lord with gladness; come into his presence singing! One: Know that the Lord is God, it is he that he made us, and we are his. ALL: Give thanks to him and bless his name! | This Is My Father's World | Hymn #664 (all) |
* Opening Hymn | What a Friend We Have in Jesus | Hymn #581 |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | He Is Exalted | Hymn #370 (all) |
(A moment for silent reflection) | Psalm 23 | Choir |
Assurance of Pardon Hear the good news! In Christ, we are forgiven! In Christ, we have new life! | 1 John 3: 16-24 | Choir |
* Singing | Within Your Shelter, Loving God | Larry Houts |
Choral Preparation | John 10: 11-18 | Choir |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Title: Uncensored | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Anthem | Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore | see screen |
Prayer for Illumination | How Long Has It Been | Praise Band |
Psalter Lesson | Let There Be Peace on Earth | Congregation |
Epistle Lesson | Congregation | |
Song of Preparation | Praise band | |
Gospel Lesson | 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 | ||
Reading: Genesis 1 | ||