PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 17, 2017 - 10:00 AM Service
3rd Sunday of AdventLiturgical Color: Purple
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Life of the Church | Special Music | Elder Morella Larsen |
Passing of the Peace | Joy to the World | Congregation |
Prelude | Special Music | Praise Band |
Creator of all, we receive your blessing and the promise of rebirth with joy and gladness! We sing to you for the mystery of life and victory over death. We surrender to your light in Jesus’ name. Why, then, do we worry? What makes us feel sorrow and regret? Release us, we pray, from the prison of doubt. Replace our weakness with your strength. Make us whole, we pray O God, for we are yours in Christ. Amen. |
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Prelude | Gloria Patri | Praise Band |
Lighting of the 3rd Advent Candle | Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | Bob & Elsie Hooper |
* Opening Hymn | A Nativity Prayer | Hymn #266 (1,2 & 4) |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | Sing Me the Songs of Christmas | Hymn #623 |
(A moment for silent reflection) | Psalm 126: 1-6 (Unison) | Hymn #119 (1 & 3) |
Assurance of Pardon | Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11 | Choir |
* Singing | Emmanuel | Choir |
Choral Preparation | Luke 1: 46-55 (Magnificat) | . |
Choral Preparation | A Nativity Prayer | Choir |
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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Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | I Am, You Are | Elder Morella Larsen |
Anthem | Come Thou Long Expected Jesus | Hymn #134 (all) |
Prayer for Illumination | Special Music | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Psalter Lesson | God Be with You | Hymn #82 (all) |
Hebrew Testament | Praise Band | |
Song of Preparation | Congregation | |
Gospel Lesson | Congregation | |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." People: "Thanks be to God." | Praise band | |
Sermon | ||
* In Response | ||
Morning Tithes and Offerings | ||
Offertory | ||
Offertory | Special Music | 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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* Doxology | ||
* Prayer of Dedication | ||
* A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
Cantata | Sing Me the Songs of Christmas | Choir |
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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* A Singing Response | ||
* Benediction | ||
Postlude | ||
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | ||