PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ November 24, 2024 - 10:00 AM Service
Christ the KingLiturgical Color: White
"Not an Easy Path" by Rev. Barbara Thursby
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Pre-worship Music | Thine Is The Glory | 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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Gathering Song | God Welcomes All | Hymn #399 |
Welcoming | Rev. Barbara Thursby | |
Life of the Church | Elder Kay Chabot | |
Passing of the Peace | My Peace | Congregation |
ONE: May the peace of Christ be with you. ALL: And also with you. |
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Prelude | Cleanse Me | Praise Band |
* Call to Worship (Responsive) | From Psalms 95 | |
Leader: O come, let us sing unto God; let us make a noise to the rock of our salvation! Congregation: Let us come into God |
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* Opening Hymn | We Gather Together | Hymn #336 |
Prayer of Confession (Unison) | ||
Unison: O God of mercy, woe be upon us, for we do not obey you. We confess one baptism, yet we foster divisions in ChristÖÝ© |
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(A moment for silent reflection) | ||
Assurance of Forgiveness | ||
Leader: We are told in Scripture that the days are coming when God will raise up a righteous Branch, who shall reign and deal wisely, who shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. We believe that Christ has come and performed all that was foretold by the prophets. I can assure you that in Jesus Christ we are forgiven. |
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* Gloria Patri | Hymn #581 | |
* Praise Hymn | For the Beauty of the Earth | Hymn #14 (1, 2 & 3) |
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. |
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Anthem | You Raise Me Up | Praise Band |
Prayer for Illumination | ||
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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Psalter Lesson (Unison) | Psalm 132: 1-18 | Elder Kay Chabot |
Hebrew Lesson | 2 Samuel 23: 1-7 | |
Gospel Lesson | John 18: 33-37 | |
Pastor: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God | ||
Sermon | "Not an Easy Path" | Rev. Barbara Thursby |
* In Response | Now Thank We All Our God | Hymn #643 |
Stewardship Message | Deacon Morella Larsen | |
Morning Tithes and Offerings | ||
Offertory | Bring Back The Springtime | Praise Band |
* Doxology | Hymn #606 | |
* Prayer of Dedication | ||
* A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
* A Sending Song | Lord, Make Us More Holy | Hymn #313 |
* Benediction | ||
Postlude | Down At The Cross | Praise Band |
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | ||
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* NOTE: If able, please stand | ||
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