PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 3, 2017 - 10:00 AM Service
1st Sunday of AdventLiturgical Color: Purple
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
God of grace and God of glory, we stand in the stillness of expectation for what is to come. We stand as children, waiting for the longed-for gift that is our hope and trust. Our hearts are thankful hearts for a gift beyond measure and joyful beyond our understanding. The vastness of the heavens seem poised for a change that will touch every heart and every life. We wait, O God, we wait, and we hope. Help this time to be one of renewal and remembrance of what can be. Tear away the shadows that keep us from fulfilling our own call to love and protect. Destroy our fear of the stranger and turn our violence into love, your Love. Forgive us our weakness and self concern. Place in our hands the torch that will light our way to the manger and lead us forward with hearts transformed. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. |
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Life of the Church | Special Music | Elder Morella Larsen |
Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, was risen for us, and reigns in power over us. Sisters and brothers hear this good news. Through Christ we are forgiven and reconciled with the Creator of all. |
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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 |
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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Pre-Service Music | ||
* Opening Hymn | Prepare the Way | Hymn #88 (1,2,6,7) |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | A Nativity Prayer | Hymn #623 |
(A moment for silent reflection) | Soon And Very Soon w/ We Three Kongs | Hymn # 106(all) |
Assurance of Pardon | Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19 (Unison) | Choir |
* Singing | Isaiah 64: 1-9 | Choir |
Choral Preparation | Emmanuel | . |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9 | Elder Morella Larsen |
Anthem | Live It! | On Screen (all) |
Prayer for Illumination | Come Thou Long Expected Jesus | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Psalter Lesson | Special Music | Hymn #82 (all) |
Hebrew Testament | Let Us Break Bread Together | Praise Band |
Song of Preparation | God Be with You | Congregation |
New Testament | Mark 13: 24-37 | Hymn # 323 (all) |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." People: "Thanks be to God." | Rev. Christine Dickerson | |
Lighting of the First Advent Candle | ||
Sermon | Congregation | |
* In Response | Praise band | |
Morning Tithes and Offerings | Jim & Kay Chabot | |
Offertory | Praise Band | |
* Doxology | ||
* Prayer of Dedication | ||
Hymn of Preparation | ||
Invitation | ||
The Great Thanksgiving | ||
Breaking of the Bread | ||
Communion of the People | ||
Prayer after Communion | ||
* A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
* A Singing Response | ||
* Benediction | ||
Postlude | ||
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | ||
Gospel Lesson | ||