PSPC Worship Service
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PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ  December 24, 2023 - 10:00 AM Service
4th Sunday of AdventLiturgical Color: purple
"A Manger in the Midwinter" by Rev. Suzanne Swartz
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| Pre-worship Music | Carol Medley | Praise Band |
ONE: May the peace of Christ be with you. ALL: And also with you. |
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| Gathering Song | God Welcomes All | Hymn #399 |
READER: We are people of love. God has loved us so much that God has chosen to come as Immanuel, the God who is with us. ALL: We are free to love others because God first loved us. READER: The fourth candle of Advent invites us to reflect God |
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| Welcoming | My Peace | Rev. Suzanne Swartz |
ALL: O God of compassion, have mercy upon us. You send forth your Spirit, yet we ignore your counsel. Christ dwells among us, yet we fail to obey him. We sing of peace on earth, yet hostility continues. Angels herald good tidings, yet we commit evil deeds. Forgive our deliberate and indirect misuse of your graciousness, and make us worthy to receive Christ in our lives. |
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| Life of the Church | Still, Still, Still | Marlee Clymer |
God, who is just and gracious, has sent Jesus Christ into the world to redeem us from sin. As we turn to God with contrite hearts, Christ intercedes on our behalf. So with assurance I can say to you, in Jesus Christ we are forgiven. |
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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 | Go, Tell It On The Mountain | Praise Band |
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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| Lightning of the Advent Candle | Love Came Down At Christmas | Hymn #88 (1, 6 & 7) |
Source of life and Bringer of light to the nations, you provide for all our needs. We bring our gifts in response to your goodness. We thank you for sending Christ into our midst. Use what we offer, to enlighten all people to the truth of his salvation, and bless all our endeavors as we seek faithfully in Christ |
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| * Opening Hymn | Spirit of the Living God | Hymn #581 |
| Prayer of Confession (Unison) | 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 | Hymn #136 |
| (A moment for silent reflection) | Romans 16:25-27 | |
| Assurance of Forgiveness | Luke 1:26-38 | solo by Caryl Williamson |
| * Gloria Patri | "A Manger in the Midwinter" | Hymn #288 |
| * Praise Hymn | Love Has Come | Marlee Clymer |
| Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | Rev. Suzanne Swartz |
| Anthem | Good Christian Friends, Rejoice | Hymn #110 |
| Choral Prayer for Illumination | It Came Upon the Midnight Clear | Praise Band |
| Hebrew Lesson | Hymn #606 | |
| Epistle Lesson | Hymn #132 | |
| Gospel Lesson | Praise Band | |
| Pastor: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God | ||
| Sermon | ||
| * In Response | ||
| Morning Tithes and Offerings | ||
| Offertory | ||
| * Doxology | ||
| * Prayer of Dedication | ||
| * A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
| * A Sending Song | ||
| * Benediction | ||
| Postlude | ||
| * Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | ||
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| * NOTE: If able, please stand | ||
| You may use this space to make notes on the Sermon | ||
| Children's Moment | ||
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Rev. Suzanne Swartz
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"A Manger in the Midwinter"
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