PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ April 9, 2023 - 10:00 AM Service
Easter SundayResurrection of the Lord Liturgical Color: white
"Rabbouni" by Rev. Suzanne Swartz
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Welcoming | Jesus Christ is Risen Today | Hymn #232 |
ONE: Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to God. ALL: This is the day that God has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. ONE: Christ is risen! ALL: Christ is risen indeed! |
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Prelude | Easter Morning | Rev. Suzanne Swartz |
Leader: With the stone rolled away came emptiness People: Of a tomb that held captive the Crucified, of the space that was once filled with death, of the cross that now pointed to greater truth of God¢ÐÝ° |
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* Call to Worship (Responsive) | The Strife Is O'er | 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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* Opening Hymn | Good Christian All, Rejoice and Sing | (from Psalm 118) |
Spirit of the Living God fall fresh on me Spirit of the Living God fall fresh on me Melt me mold me fill me use me Spirit of the Living God fall fresh on me |
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Litany of Assurance (Responsive) | Because He Lives | Hymn #236 |
God of eternal salvation, we come abounding with joy, transformed by your love. Through Christ you have broken the bonds of oppression, removing all barriers to your unending love. You have made us free to give you praise and thanksgiving. You have our undying devotion for the grace we receive. All our lives long we shall call your name blessed and give you the glory for this gift of new life. Amen. |
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* Gloria Patri | Spirit of the Living God | Hymn #581 |
ONE: Christ is Risen! ALL: He is Risen, Indeed! |
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* Praise Hymn | Jeremiah 31:1-6 | Hymn #239 |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Matthew 28:1-10 | |
Anthem | "Rabbouni" | solo by Caryl Williams |
Choral Prayer for Illumination | Christ Is Alive! | Hymn #288 |
Hebrew Lesson | The Day of Resurrection | Elder Peggy Kueffer |
Gospel Lesson | That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright | Rev. Suzanne Swartz |
Pastor: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God | Be Not Afraid | Hymn #246 |
Sermon | "Resurrection Eggs" | Praise Band |
* In Response | Hymn #606 | |
Morning Tithes and Offerings | Hymn #254 | |
Offertory | Praise Band | |
* Doxology | ||
* Prayer of Dedication | ||
* A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
* A Sending Song | ||
* Benediction | ||
Postlude | ||
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | ||
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Children's Moment | ||