PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 22, 2019 - 10:00 AM Service
4th Sunday of AdventLiturgical Color: Purple
Rev. Bruce Myers
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Pre-Service Music | ||
Welcoming | Our Mission Statement (unison) | Rev. Bruce Myers |
The purpose of the Palm Springs Presbyterian Church is to proclaim the Good News of God by reaching out to others and inviting them into a new relationship with Jesus Christ. We commit ourselves to be a center for spiritual growth and friendship, where the teachings of Jesus are faithfully received and God |
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Life of the Church | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Deacon Jim DeHart |
Leader: Surely God is our salvation. Have faith, and do not be afraid. Trusting in God |
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Passing of the Peace | Still, Still, Still | Congregation |
Leader: With joy, let us draw water from the springs of salvation. Give thanks to the Lord! Call on God |
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Prelude | Love Has Come | 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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* Lighting of the Advent Candle of Glory | ||
Advent Reading | ||
* Opening Hymn | Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates | Hymn #110 |
Guide us, O God, by your Word and Spirit, that in your light we may see light, in your truth find freedom, and in your will discover your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. |
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Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | A Nativity Prayer | Hymn #581 |
Lighting of the Advent Candle of Glory Leader: Last Sunday the candle of Love was lit. We light it and the candles of hope, and peace again as we remember that Christ will come again and bring to the world everlasting peace. The 4th Candle of Advent is the Candle of Joy. It reminds us of the joy that Mary felt when the angel Gabriel told her that a special child would be born to her @ÜCêF |
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(A moment for silent reflection) | Carol Medley | Hymn #93 |
Assurance of Pardon | Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19 (unison) | Choir |
* Gloria Patri | Isaiah 7: 10-16 | Choir |
* Praise Hymn | While We Are Waiting, Come | (in unison) |
Choral Preparation | Matthew 1: 18-25 | Deacon Jim DeHart |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | God With Us | Hymn #92 (all) |
Anthem | O Come, O Come, Emmanuel | Rev. Bruce Myers |
Prayer for Illumination | What Child Is This? | Hymn #88(vss. 1,5,6 & 7) |
Psalter Lesson | May Your Presence Go With Us | Rich & Peggy Dudley |
Hebrew Testament | Refreshments provided by Pauline Gregg & Peggy Kueffer | Praise Band |
Song of Preparation | (insert and on screen) | Congregation |
Gospel Lesson | Congregation | |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." People: "Thanks be to God." | Praise band | |
Sermon | Deacon Jim DeHart | |
* In Response | Elder Peggy Kueffer | |
Morning Tithes and Offerings | Praise Band | |
Offertory | ||
* Doxology | ||
* Prayer of Dedication | ||
* A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
* A Singing Response | ||
* Benediction | ||
Postlude | ||
* Gathering for Fellowship | ||