PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 30, 2018 - 10:00 AM Service
1st Sunday after ChristmasLiturgical Color: White
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Pre-Service Music | ||
Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
One: We gather to sing a song of joy! Many: We come to celebrate the birth of the Christ; One: Emmanuel, God with us; Many: Love has come into the world, a light shines in the darkness. One: What song do we sing for this wonderful gift? ALL: We sing a song of joy! |
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Life of the Church | Do You Hear What I Hear | Elder Jim De Hart |
God our Creator, of all that is and shall be: our hearts are filled with such wonder and thankfulness. Out of love you came into our world, fully human, yet fully divine. You call us close to you, to reconcile us in perfect grace; forgiven, clean, renewed in light. In the glow of the manger we begin again to understand the wisdom of children, letting our hearts receive without question the invitation and the gift. We rejoice, O Lord, we accept in humility your hope, your peace, your love and your joy for us. When we forget the promise of this holy season, forgive us we pray. When our sins cast shadows of darkness, redeem us through your grace. Sustain the child in our hearts, and lead us forward always in your name, giving as you give, loving as you love. We ask in Jesusý@ C F! |
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Passing of the Peace | Angels We Have Heard On High | Congregation |
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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Prelude | Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming | Praise Band |
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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* Call to Worship | Prepare the Way, O Zion | Hymn #113 (all) |
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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* Opening Hymn | When He Came | Hymn #581 |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | Psalm 148:1-7, 11-14 | Hymn #129 (all) |
(A moment for silent reflection) | 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 | Choir |
Assurance of Pardon | Change My Heart, O God | Choir |
Gloria Patri | Colossians 3:12-17 | Elder Jim De Hart |
* Praise Hymn | The Peace of Christ | Hymn #695 (all) |
Choral Preparation | Joy to the World | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Mary Did You Know? | Hymn #134 (all) |
Anthem | Let There Be Peace on Earth | Mwanza Furaha |
Prayer for Illumination | Congregation | |
Psalter Lesson | Congregation | |
Hebrew Testament | Praise band | |
Song of Preparation | Praise Band | |
New Testament | ||
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 | ||