PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 15, 2024 - 10:00 AM Service
3rd Sunday of AdventLiturgical Color: purple
"An Unlikely Prophet of Joy" by Rev. Ron Duvall
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Pre-worship Music | He Is Born | Praise Band |
Gathering Song | God Welcomes All | Hymn #399 |
Welcoming | Rev. Ron Duvall | |
Life of the Church | Lynn Hamilton | |
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 | Do You Hear What I Hear | Praise Band |
Lighting of Advent Candle (Responsive) | Rob Bracken & Dirk Voerman | |
One: We come together to worship God! All: Let our praises delight the Sovereign God who comes to us in love and mercy. One: We are a people of joy. God causes flowers to bloom in the desert; the wilderness is glad and breaks into song. All: We open our eyes, and we are surprised by the joy in our lives. One: The third candle of Advent reminds us that we are called to live as people of joy. We light this candle, recalling moments of laughter, great beauty and deep faith. [The pink candle is lit] One: Let us pray together: All: Holy One, regardless of what happens in our lives or in our world, may we reflect the warmth and wonder of this flame. Make our church a place of joy and life in our community. Amen. |
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* Opening Hymn | Joy to the World | Hymn #134 (vss 1,2) |
Prayer of Confession (Unison) | ||
One: Because we fall short of God |
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Assurance of Forgiveness (Unison) | ||
All: |
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* Gloria Patri | Hymn #581 | |
* Praise Hymn | O Come, O Come, Emmanuel | Hymn #88 (1, 5, 6 & 7) |
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 | Mary Did You Know? | solo by Mike Johnson |
Prayer for Illumination (Unison) | ||
All: Open us, we pray, to the truth of your Word which is read and proclaimed to us today, and let it work its transforming power within us. |
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Hebrew Lesson (Responsive) | Isaiah 12: 2-6 | Lynn Hamilton |
Epistle Lesson | Philippians 4: 4-7 | |
Gospel Lesson | Luke 3: 7-9, 15-18 | |
Pastor: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God | ||
Sermon | "An Unlikely Prophet of Joy" | Rev. Ron Duvall |
Sacrament of Baptism | ||
Welcoming New Members (Unison) | ||
Presentation, New Members Promises, Congregational Confession of Faith All: In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God |
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Morning Tithes and Offerings | ||
Offertory | God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen | Praise Band |
* Doxology | Hymn #606 | |
* Prayer of Dedication | ||
* A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
* A Sending Song | We Are One In The Spirit | Hymn #300 |
* Benediction | ||
Postlude | Go, Tell It On The Mountain | Praise Band |
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | ||
* NOTE: If able, please stand | ||