PSPC Worship Service

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PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ September 15, 2024 - 10:00 AM Service 17th Sunday after Pentecost Liturgical Color: green Tongues of Fire: Harnessing the Power of Your Words by Rev. Suzanne Swartz Play the whole Service: 0:00 / 0:00 NOTHING FOUND!

Pre-worship Music	Jesus Is Lord Of All	Praise Band


Gathering Song	God Welcomes All	Hymn #399


Welcoming		Rev. Suzanne Swartz


Life of the Church		Karen Roseberry


Passing of the Peace	My Peace	Congregation
ONE: May the peace of Christ be with you. ALL: And also with you.

Prelude	He Touched Me	Praise Band


* Call to Worship (Responsive)		Psalm 19
Leader: The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. People: The decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple. Leader: The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart. People: The commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes. Leader: the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. People: The ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. Unison: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, our rock and our redeemer.

* Opening Hymn	Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun	Hymn #265 (1, 3 & 4)


Prayer of Confession (Unison)
Unison: God of justice and righteousness, have mercy upon us as we confess our sin. We say we love our neighbors, but we still make distinctions. We favor the rich and discount the poor. We say we have faith, but our works do not show it; we preach Jesus Christ while we send the hungry away. While our lips praise you, our hands cast off strangers. We are not worthy to ask your forgiveness except for the name of Christ, who pardoned the thief on the cross and forgave those who put him to death.

(A moment for silent reflection)


Assurance of Forgiveness		from Heb. 10:19, 21ene
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* Gloria Patri		Hymn #581


* Praise Hymn	Open My Eyes, That I May See	Hymn #451


Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer
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.

Anthem	I'd Rather Have Jesus	Praise Band


Choral Prayer for Illumination	Spirit of the Living God	Hymn #288
Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me Melt me mold me, fill me use me Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me

OT Lesson	Proverbs 1:20-33	Karen Roseberry


Gospel Lesson	Mark 8:27-38


Epistle Lesson	James 3: 1-12


Pastor: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God


Sermon	Tongues of Fire: Harnessing the Power of Your Words


* In Response	I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me	Hymn #700


Morning Tithes and Offerings


Offertory	Daddy Sang Bass	Praise Band


* Doxology		Hymn #606


* Prayer of Dedication
O God, in Jesus you call us to follow; we come confessing that he is the Christ. We offer ourselves to be filled with his commandments. We dedicate our actions to match his desires. We commit our intentions to be led by his Spirit. With all that we have we seek to be faithful. Accept our endeavors and bless our ambitions. Honor our commitment, in Christ

* A Challenge to Go Forth


* A Sending Song	I, the Lord of Sea and Sky (Here I Am, Lord)	Hymn #69


* Benediction


Postlude	When the Saints Go Marching In	Praise Band


* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall