PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 1, 2013 - 10:00 AM Service
1st Sunday of AdventLiturgical Color: Purple
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
God of all creation, we begin the walk towards the manger with great joy. We follow the star to the place where grace comes forth, filled with expectation. Our hearts overflow with thanks and praise! Why, then, do our steps sometimes feel heavy, and our souls overwhelmed? How can the noisy world hinder our hearing your voice? Heal us, O Lord, and make our way clear. Help us, we pray, to renew our faith and reclaim our child within, and lead us in ways of wonder and hope. We look to you in Jesus’ name, Amen. |
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Life of the Church | Special Music | Deacon Kay Chabot |
There is no sin so terrible that God cannot forgive There is no hurt so terrible that God cannot heal In Jesus Christ, God has forgiven us and set us free! |
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Statement of Faith | ||
Passing of the Peace | O Come, O Come, Emmanuel | 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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Prelude | Gloria Patri | Praise Band |
Lighting of the First Advent Candle | Prepare the Way | Hymn #123 (all) |
* Opening Hymn | Breathe on Me, Breath of God | Hymn #623 |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | Soon And Very Soon w/ We Three Kongs | On screen (all) |
Assurance of Pardon | Psalm 122: 1-2, 6-9 | Choir |
* Singing | Isaiah 2: 1-5 | Choir |
Children’s Moment (Children Dismissed to Sunday School) | Gentle Shepherd | . |
Choral Preparation | Matthew 24: 36-44 | Deacon Kay Chabot |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Hope | Choir |
Anthem | Come Thou Long Expected Jesus | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Prayer for Illumination | That’s Christmas | Hymn #124 (all) |
Psalter Lesson | Here I Am, Lord | Choir |
Hebrew Testament | Let There Be Peace on Earth | Congregation |
Song of Preparation | Apostles Creed 9traditional) | On screen (all) |
Gospel Lesson | Rev. Christine Dickerson | |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." People: "Thanks be to God." | On screen (all) | |
Meditation | Praise band | |
* In Response | Deacon Peggy Lynn | |
Morning Tithes and Offerings | Deacon Kay Chabot | |
Life of the Church | ||
Offertory | ||
* Doxology | ||
* Prayer of Dedication | ||
Hymn of Preparation | ||
Invitation | ||
The Great Thanksgiving | ||
Breaking of the Bread | ||
Communion of the People | ||
Prayer after Communion | ||
* A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
* A Singing Response | ||
* Benediction | ||
Postlude | ||
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | ||
Deacon’s Moments | ||