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PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ ![]() April 12, 2026 - 10:00 AM Service
2nd Sunday of EasterLiturgical Color: white
Faithful Doubting by Rev. Terra Pennington
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| Pre-worship Music | Immortal, Invisible | Praise Band |
| Gathering Song | God Welcomes All | Hymn #399 |
| Welcoming | Rev. Terra Pennington | |
| Life of the Church | Elder Kay Chabot | |
| Comfort Animal Project | Elder Pauline Gregg | |
| 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 | How Long Has It Been | Praise Band |
| * Call to Worship (Responsive) | ||
One: Blessed be the God of our Savior, Jesus Christ! All: God has given us a new birth in the living hope of the resurrection. One: God has given us an inheritance that is imperishable and unfading. All: In this we rejoice , even when we suffer trials. One: For although we have not seen Jesus, we love him; All: and although we have not seen him, we believe in him. |
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| * Opening Hymn | Jesus Christ is Risen Today | Hymn #232 (1, 2 & 4) |
| Prayer of Confession (Responsive) | ||
One: God has been made known to us in deeds of power, signs, and wonders and will not abandon us as we confess the truth about our lives. All: God, you have been made known to us in the ways of life. Yet, too often we put other things above you and turn away from the ways of life and toward the ways of death. Forgive us and guide us back to your presence, that we may know the fullness of joy. Amen. |
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| (A moment for silent reflection) | ||
| Assurance of Forgiveness (Responsive) | ||
One: Siblings in Christ, God is our refuge and will not abandon us. In Jesus Christ we are reconciled to God. All: We are forgiven and can now be at peace. Amen. |
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| * Gloria Patri | Hymn #581 | |
| * Praise Hymn | There | Hymn #408 |
| Installation and Ordination | ||
| 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 | The Old Rugged Cross | Praise Band |
| Prayer for Illumination (Unison) | ||
All: Guiding God, send your Holy Spirit upon the reading of your Word that it may serve to show us the path of life and lead us into your presence where there is fullness of joy. Amen. |
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| Psalter Lesson (Unison) | Psalm 16 | Elder Kay Chabot |
One: Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, |
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| New Testament | Acts 2:14a, 22-32 | |
| Gospel Lesson | John 20:19-31 | |
| Pastor: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God | ||
| Sermon | Faithful Doubting | Rev. Terra Pennington |
| * In Response | Breathe on Me, Breath of God | Hymn #286 (1, 2 & 3) |
| Morning Tithes and Offerings | ||
| Offertory | Oh For a Thousand Tongues | Praise Band |
| * Doxology | Hymn #606 | |
| * Prayer of Dedication | ||
| * A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
| * A Sending Song | Go to the World | Hymn #295 (1, 3 & 4) |
| * Benediction | ||
| Postlude | Count Your Blessings | Praise Band |
| * Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | ||
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| * NOTE: If able, please stand | ||
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