PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ November 27, 2016 - 10:00 AM Service
1st Sunday of AdventLiturgical Color: Purple
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Children's Moment | ||
Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
God of grace and God of glory, we stand in the stillness of expectation for what is to come. We stand as children, waiting for the longed-for gift that is our hope and trust. Our hearts are thankful hearts for a gift beyond measure and joyful beyond our understanding. The vastness of the heavens seem poised for a change that will touch every heart and every life. We wait, O God, we wait, and we hope. Help this time to be one of renewal and remembrance of what can be. Tear away the shadows that keep us from fulfilling our own call to love and protect. Destroy our fear of the stranger and turn our violence into love, your Love. Forgive us our weakness and self concern. Place in our hands the torch that will light our way to the manger and lead us forward with hearts transformed. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. |
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Life of the Church | Special Music | Elder Kay Chabot |
Hear the Good News! Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Know you are forgiven and be at peace. Amen. |
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Reception of New Members | ||
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 |
Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen |
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Lighting of the First Advent Candle | Prepare the Way | Roger Taff & Donna Genett |
* Opening Hymn | Change My Heart, Oh God | Hymn #88 (1,2,6,7) |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | Alleluia for Advent | Hymn #623 |
(A moment for silent reflection) | Psalm 122 (In Unison) | Hymn #106 (All) |
Assurance of Pardon Hear the good news! In Christ, we are forgiven! In Christ, we have new life! | Isaiah 2: 1-5 | Choir |
* Singing | Holy Spirit, We Welcome You | Choir |
Choral Preparation | Matthew 23: 33-43 | . |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Now | Elder Kay Chabot |
Anthem | Come Thou Long Expected Jesus | Choir |
Prayer for Illumination | Special Music | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Psalter Lesson | Let There Be Peace on Earth | Hymn #82 (all) |
Hebrew Testament | Praise Band | |
Song of Preparation | Congregation | |
Gospel Lesson | Congregation | |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." People: "Thanks be to God." | Praise band | |
Sermon | Praise Band | |
* In Response | ||
Morning Tithes and Offerings | ||
Pre-Service Music | ||
Offertory | ||
* Doxology | ||
* Prayer of Dedication | ||
* A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
* A Singing Response | ||
* Benediction | ||
Postlude | ||
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | ||
2 cents a meal offering | ||