PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 15, 2019 - 10:00 AM Service
3rd Sunday of AdventLiturgical Color: Purple
Rev. Bruce Myers
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Pre-Service Music | ||
Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Bruce Myers |
As followers of Christ, we are always on a journey. On our pilgrimage there is no time when we can afford to stop growing in love, in strength, and in knowledge of God. So it is that when we gather to worship we must confess those places in which we need to grow. In preparation for the coming of the Christ, in silence let us confess our need for growth. (Silent prayer of confession). |
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Life of the Church | Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod) | Elder Morella Larsen |
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 | Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming | 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 | For You, O Lord, My Soul in Stillness Waits | solo by Joyce Lilyquist |
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 Third Advent Candle | ||
Advent reading | ||
* Opening Hymn | While We Are Waiting, Come | Hymn #129 |
Lighting of the Third Advent Candle: Leader: We light the candle of hope and peace again as we remember that Christ will come again and bring us everlasting joy. Today we light the third candle which is the candle of love. People: The third candle of Advent is the Candle of Love. ItÌ |
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Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | Every Light That Shines at Christmas | Hymn #581 |
(A moment for silent reflection) | Psalm 145: 5-10 (unison) | Hymn #89 (1,2 & 3) |
Assurance of Pardon | James 5: 7-10 | Hymn #92 (1&2) |
Gloria Patri | Open My Eyes, That I May See | Choir |
* Praise Hymn | Luke 1: 39-55 | Elder Morella Larsen |
Choral Preparation | As With Mary | Hymn #451 |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | It Came Upon The Midnight Clear | Rev. Bruce Myers |
Anthem | O Come, O Come, Emmanuel | Hymn #123 (1,2 & 3) |
Prayer for Illumination | May Your Presence Go With Us | Rich & Peggy Dudley |
Psalter Lesson | (insert and on screen) | solo by Joyce Lilyquist |
Hebrew Scripture | ||
Epistle Lesson | Isaiah 35: 1-10 | Congregation |
Song of Preparation | Congregation | |
Gospel Lesson | Praise band | |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." People: "Thanks be to God." | Refreshments provided by Pauline Gregg. | |
Sermon | Jim De Hart | |
* In Response | Peggy Kueffer | |
Morning Tithes and Offerings | Praise Band | |
Offertory | ||
* Doxology | ||
* Prayer of Dedication | ||
* A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
* A Singing Response | ||
* Benediction | ||
Postlude | ||
* Gathering for Fellowship | ||