PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 15, 2013 - 10:00 AM Service
3rd Sunday of AdventLiturgical Color: Purple
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Creator of all, we receive your blessing and the promise of rebirth with joy and gladness! We sing to you for the mystery of life and victory over death. We surrender to your light in Jesus’ name. Why, then, do we worry? What makes us feel sorrow and regret? Release us, we pray, from the prison of doubt. Replace our weakness with your strength. Make us whole, we pray O God, for we are yours in Christ. Amen. |
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Life of the Church | Special Music | Elder Morella Larsen |
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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Passing of the Peace | Joy to the World | 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 |
O God, light of the minds that know you, life of the souls that love you, strength of the thoughts that seek you, help us to know you so that we may truly love you and truly serve you, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. |
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Lighting of the Third Advent Candle | Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | Steve & Chris Lutke |
* Opening Hymn | Breathe on Me, Breath of God | Hymn #125 (1, 2 & 4) |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | Beautiful Star of Bethlehem | Hymn #623 |
Assurance of Pardon | Psalm 146: 5-10 | Hymn #133 (1 & 3) |
* Singing | Isaiah 35: 1-10 | Choir |
Children’s Moment (Children Dismissed to Sunday School) | Gentle Shepherd | Choir |
Choral Preparation | Matthew 11: 2-11 | . |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | JOY | Elder Morella Larsen |
Anthem | Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus | Choir |
Prayer for Illumination | Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Psalter Lesson | Let There Be Peace on Earth | Hymn #124 (all) |
Hebrew Testament | Choir | |
Song of Preparation | Congregation | |
Gospel Lesson | Congregation | |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." People: "Thanks be to God." | Praise band | |
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 | ||
(A moment for silent reflection) | ||