PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 24, 2017 - 10:00 AM Service
4th Sunday of AdventLiturgical 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 | Deacon Jackie Morgan |
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 | 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 |
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 4th Advent Candle | It Came Upon The Midnight Clear | Bill & Diane Payne |
* Opening Hymn | A Nativity Prayer | Hymn #143 (all) |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | Beautiful Star of Bethlehem | Hymn #623 |
(A moment for silent reflection) | Psalm 96: 1-13 (unison) | Hymn #123 (1 & 5) |
Assurance of Pardon | Isaiah 9: 2-7 | Choir |
* Singing | Emmanuel | Choir |
Choral Preparation | Luke 2: 1-14 | . |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Good News of Great Joy | Deacon Jackie Morgan |
Anthem | There’s a Song in the Air! | Hymn #134 (all) |
Prayer for Illumination | Special Music | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Psalter Lesson | God Be with You | on Screen (all) |
Hebrew Testament | Titus 2: 11-14 | Praise Band |
Song of Preparation | Congregation | |
Gospel Lesson | Congregation | |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." People: "Thanks be to God." | Praise band | |
Pre-Service Music | ||
Sermon | Praise Band | |
* 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 | ||
New Testament | ||