PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ November 30, 2014 - 10:00 AM Service
1st Sunday in AdventLiturgical Color: Purple
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
God of all creation, we begin the walk towards the manger with great joy. We follow the star to the place where grace comes forth, filled with expectation. Our hearts overflow with thanks and praise! Why, then, do our steps sometimes feel heavy, and our souls overwhelmed? How can the noisy world hinder our hearing your voice? Heal us, O Lord, and make our way clear. Help us, we pray, to renew our faith and reclaim our child within, and lead us in ways of wonder and hope. We look to you in Jesus’ name, Amen. |
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Life of the Church | Special Music | Donna Genett |
Hear the Good News! Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Know you are forgiven and be at peace. Amen. |
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Children’s Moment | ||
Passing of the Peace | O Come, O Come, Emmanuel | 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 | Gloria Patri | Praise Band |
Guide us, O God, by your Word and Spirit, that in your light we may see light, in your truth find freedom, and in your will discover your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen |
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Lighting of the First Advent Candle | Prepare the Way | Dick Schultz & Bonnie Koster |
* Opening Hymn | Within Your Shelter, Loving God | Hymn #123 (all) |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | Advent Medley | Hymn #623 |
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Assurance of Pardon | Psalm 80: 1-3, 17-19 | On screen (all) |
* Singing | Isaiah 64: 1-9 | Choir |
Choral Preparation | Holy Spirit, We Welcome You | Solo by Jere Ring |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9 | . |
Anthem | Vitamin X | Donna Genett |
Prayer for Illumination | Come Thou Long Expected Jesus | Choir |
Psalter Lesson | Joyful Psalm of Praise | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Hebrew Testament | Let There Be Peace on Earth | Hymn #124 (all) |
Song of Preparation | Choir | |
New Testament | Congregation | |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." People: "Thanks be to God." | Congregation | |
Sermon | Praise band | |
* In Response | ||
Morning Tithes and Offerings | ||
Offertory | ||
* Doxology | ||
* Prayer of Dedication | ||
* A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
* A Singing Response | ||
* Benediction | ||
Postlude | ||
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | ||
A moment for silent reflection | ||