PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ April 19, 2020 - 10:00 AM Service
2nd Sunday of EasterLiturgical Color: White
Believing is Seeing by Rev. Bruce Myers
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Pre-Service Music | He's Got The Whole World In His Hands | Alex Danson |
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. O Lord our God, we give you thanks for the new life you raise up in us through the mystery of our baptism¢ |
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Gathering Song | God Welcomes All | Hymn #399 |
ONE: Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our merciful God has given us living hope that we, too, may share in new and abundant life. Yet, we do not always live as an Easter people. Trusting that God will transform our hearts, let us confess our tendency to cling to old ways of living rather than embracing the gift of new life. ALL: Risen Lord, you have breathed the Spirit upon us, and sent us forth to testify to what we have heard and seen. Yet we resist this calling, huddling behind locked doors rather than stepping out with confidence. We yearn for moreŸ |
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Welcome | Jesus Christ is Risen Today (rec. 4/16/16) | Rev. Bruce Myers |
ONE: Let your hearts be glad and your souls rejoice! For the One who raised Jesus from the dead does not abandon us to the grave; the One who sent Jesus into the world teaches us the way that leads to life. Know that you are forgiven and be at peace. ALL: In the name of the risen Christ we are forgiven. Alleluia! Amen! 4/15/2020 |
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Life of the Church | Forgive Us, Lord (rec. 11/3/19) | Elder Peggy Kueffer |
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 | ||
Prelude | ||
Thanksgiving for Baptism (Responsive) | He Is Risen Alleluia (rec. 3/31/13) | Rene Myers |
Pastor: The cross... ALL: WE SHALL TAKE IT. Pastor: The bread... ALL: WE SHALL BREAK IT. Pastor: The pain... ALL: WE SHALL BEAR IT. Pastor: The joy... ALL: WE SHALL SHARE IT. Pastor: The gospel... ALL: WE SHALL LIVE IT. Pastor: The love... ALL: WE SHALL GIVE IT. Pastor: The light... ALL: WE SHALL CHERISH IT. Pastor: The darkness... ALL: GOD SHALL PERISH IT. AMEN! |
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Opening Hymn | Be Not Afraid (rec. 4/3/16) | Hymn #232 |
ONE: Living God, with joy we celebrate the presence of your risen Word. Enliven our hearts by your Holy Spirit so that we may proclaim the good news of eternal and abundant life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. ALL: Amen. |
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Prayer of Adoration & Confession (Responsive) | Psalm 16: 1-11 | Rene Myers |
Life in Christ is life eternal. The resurrection of Jesus is the sign that God will consummate the work of creation and reconciliation beyond death and bring to fulfillment the new life begun in Christ. |
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(A moment for silent reflection) | 1 Peter 1: 3-9 | Rene Myers |
ONE: With Mary, whose glad tidings signaled hope and summoned joy, we proclaim: ALL: We have seen the Lord! ONE: With the disciples, whom Jesus greeted with peace and freed from fear, we declare: ALL: We have seen the Lord! ONE: Behold! The risen Lord is in our midst! ALL: Let us worship God! |
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Assurance of Forgiveness (Responsive) | Open the Eyes of My Heart (rec. 1/5/20) | Hymn #431 |
Praise Hymn | John 20: 19-31 | Hymn #243 |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Believing is Seeing | Rev. Bruce Myers |
Anthem | Jesus Calls Us (rec. 9/14/14) | Choir |
Prayer for Illumination (Responsive) | Down At The Cross | Rene Myers |
Psalter Lesson (Unison) | Make Me A Channel of Your Peace (rec. 2/16/20) | Rene Myers |
Epistle Lesson | His Name Is Life | Rene Myers |
Song of Preparation | My Peace | Hymn #452 |
Gospel Lesson | Rev. Bruce Myers | |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." People: "Thanks be to God." | Rev. Bruce Myers | |
Sermon | Hymn #720 | |
In Response | Rev. Bruce Myers | |
Morning Tithes and Offerings | Alex Danson | |
Call to Worship (Responsive) | ||
Offertory | Hymn #606 | |
Doxology | Rev. Bruce Myers | |
Prayer of Dedication | Rev. Bruce Myers | |
A Challenge to Go Forth | Hymn #753 | |
A Sending Song | Rev. Bruce Myers | |
Benediction | Alex Danson | |
Postlude | ||
Affirmation of Faith (Unison) | ||