PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 22, 2013 - 10:00 AM Service
4th Sunday of AdventChristmas Joy Offering! Liturgical Color: Purple
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Lord, we hear the heavenly song, your song of joy and peace. We see the shining star, and follow it to your promise. We stand in your light, our hearts filled with your love. You are an awesome God. Help us to be your people, to reflect your light. We can be blind to hurt and need, loneliness and fear. Too often we see only our own needs, and let the poor suffer, or leave an argument unmended. Help us, we pray, to see beyond ourselves, to reconcile with all people, to accept your forgiveness, and to share with others the grace you have given us. We ask in Jesus’ name, Amen. |
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Life of the Church | Special Music | Elder Jim DeHart |
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 | Angels, from the Realms of Glory | 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 Fourth Advent Candle | Breathe on Me, Breath of God | Brian Guthals & Steve Dafoe |
* Opening Hymn | We Have Seen His Star | Hymn #131 (all) |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19 | Hymn #623 |
(A moment for silent reflection) | ||
Assurance of Pardon | Isaiah 7: 10-16 | Choir |
* Singing | Gentle Shepherd | Choir |
Children’s Moment (Children Dismissed to Sunday School) | Matthew 1: 18-25 | . |
Sacrament of Baptism | ||
Choral Preparation | Love | Elder Jim DeHart |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | There’s a Song in the Air! | Choir |
Anthem | Carol Medley | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Prayer for Illumination | Let There Be Peace on Earth | On screen (all) |
Psalter Lesson | Elissa Lynne Stait & Paige Madison Stait | Choir |
Hebrew Lesson | Congregation | |
Song of Preparation | Congregation | |
Gospel Lesson | Praise band | |
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 | ||