PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ October 22, 2017 - 10:00 AM Service
20th Sunday after PentecostLiturgical Color: Green
Rev. Sara McCurdy
ATTN: if you start playing an audio file (by pressing the "Play" button), you need to press the same button again to stop it before starting playing another audio file. Otherwise, both audios will play simultaneously. Play the whole Service:
0:00 / 0:00 NOTHING FOUND! |
||
Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Sara McCurdy |
God, almost every day we wrestle with overwhelming choices – Caesar or God, life or death, love or hate, possessions or freedom. Often we choose wisely, but then there are those other times. Our wants get confused with our needs. Our “must haves” overshadow our satisfaction with ourselves, our loved ones, and even life itself. Give to us the vision and wisdom to see your way clearly. Then empower us with your grace and courage, that we might take the higher path. In all things keep us faithful to your gift of love – for you, for our neighbors, and for ourselves. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen. |
||
Life of the Church | Special Music | Elder Kay Chabot |
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. |
||
Passing of the Peace | Will You Come and Follow Me | 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. |
||
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 |
||
* Call to Worship People: We praise your awesome name. Leader: Holy God, you spoke to your people in the pillar of cloud. People: Speak to us now; shape our lives by your Spirit. Leader: You alone are holy. All: You alone are God. | More Love to Thee, O Christ | Hymn #726 |
* Opening Hymn | Breathe on Me, Breath of God | Hymn #623 |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | Bound for the Promised Land | Hymn #828 (1 & 2) |
(A moment for silent reflection) | Psalm 99 (unison) | Choir |
Assurance of Pardon | Exodus 33: 12-23 | Choir |
* Singing | Adoration | . |
Choral Preparation | Matthew 22: 15-22 | Elder Kay Chabot |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Reaching Across the Aisle | Hymn #165 (all) |
Anthem | Take My Life & Let it Be | Rev. Sara McCurdy |
Prayer for Illumination | Special Music | Hymn #697 (all) |
Psalter Lesson | Let There Be Peace on Earth | Praise Band |
Old Testament Lesson | Congregation | |
Song of Preparation | Congregation | |
Sermon Passage | 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 | ||