PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 20, 2015 - 10:00 AM Service
4th Sunday of AdventLiturgical Color: Purple
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Children's Moment | ||
Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Lord, we hear the heavenly song, your song of joy and peace. We see the shining star, and follow it to your promise. We stand in your light, our hearts filled with your love. You are an awesome God. Help us to be your people, to reflect your light. We can be blind to hurt and need, loneliness and fear. Too often we see only our own needs, and let the poor suffer, or leave an argument unmended. Help us, we pray, to see beyond ourselves, to reconcile with all people, to accept your forgiveness, and to share with others the grace you have given us. We ask in Jesus’ name, Amen. |
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Life of the Church | Special Music | Dirk Voerman |
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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Passing of the Peace | Angels, from the Realms of Glory | 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 |
Teach us, O God, by your Word and Spirit, help us to hear, know and live the Gospel so that we might proclaim in work and deed, the Good News that you offer us this day. A message of peace to the whole community and love with faith through Christ our Lord. Amen |
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Lighting of the Fourth Advent Candle | It Came Upon The Midnight Clear | John Evans & David Smith, Dante & Jakiah |
* Opening Hymn | A Nativity Prayer | Hymn #143 (all) |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | Mary’s Boy Child | Hymn #623 |
Pre-Service Music | ||
Assurance of Pardon | Psalm 80: 1a, 2b-7 | Hymn #123 (1 & 5) |
* Singing | Micah 5: 2-5a | Choir |
Choral Preparation | Gentle Shepherd | Choir |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Luke 1: 39-45 | . |
Anthem | A Time for Wonder | Dirk Voerman |
Prayer for Illumination | There’s a Song in the Air! | Choir |
Psalter Lesson | Special Music | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Hebrew Testament | Let There Be Peace on Earth | On Screen (all) |
Song of Preparation | Alex Danson & Praise Band | |
Gospel Lesson | Congregation | |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." People: "Thanks be to God." | Congregation | |
Sermon | Praise band | |
* In Response | Praise Band | |
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) | ||