PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ April 30, 2017 - 10:00 AM Service
3rd Sunday of EasterLiturgical Color: White
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Children's Moment | ||
Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
In you, O God, I find refuge; in you, I find strength. Through you, I accept a love that is beyond my understanding, love that transforms and redeems. In the desert light of Spring, wildflowers overwhelm the barren sand. The dunes are alive with color, and even the wheat grass gold of hills beginning to dry are a delight rarely experienced. It is your world, as we are your people. Even when we become gray with doubt and dark with fear, you reach out and hear our cries for forgiveness. You transform. You redeem. We pray for this spring light that is you to ignite our imagination and hope, reveal the bright color of our souls, and prepare us to both receive and give to all the gift of this Easter season. We ask always in Jesus’ name. Amen. |
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Life of the Church | Special Music | Elder John Evans |
Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, was risen for us, and reigns in power over us. Sisters and brothers hear this good news. Through Christ we are forgiven and reconciled with the Creator of all. |
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Passing of the Peace | When the Morning Stars Together | Congregation |
Day by day, day by day, O dear Lord, three things I pray: To see You more clearly, Love You more dearly, Follow You more nearly, Day by day. |
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Prelude | Gloria Patri | Praise Band |
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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* Call to Worship One: Praise the Lord Many: Praise the Lord, O my soul. One: I will praise the Lord all my life, ALL: I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. | Baptized in Water | Hymn #689 (1,3,4) |
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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* Opening Hymn | Day By Day | Hymn #623 |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | I Have Decided To Follow Jesus | Hymn #482 (all) |
(A moment for silent reflection) | Psalm 116: 1-4, 12-19 (unison) | Choir |
Assurance of Pardon | Acts 2: 14a, 36-41 | Choir |
* Singing | Breathe on Me, Breath of God | . |
Choral Preparation | Luke 24: 13-35 | Elder John Evans |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Be Willing... | Hymn #259 (all) |
Anthem | I Danced in the Morning | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Prayer for Illumination | Special Music | Hymn #157 (all) |
Psalter Lesson | Let There Be Peace on Earth | Praise Band |
New Testament | Congregation | |
Song of Preparation | Congregation | |
Gospel Lesson | Praise band | |
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 | ||
Pre-Service Music | ||