PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 13, 2009 - 10:00 AM Service
3rd Sunday of AdventLiturgical Color: Green
Pastor Bill Johnson
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Welcoming/Preparing to Meet with God | Alleluia for Advent | Pastor Bill Johnson |
Gracious and loving God, as you have transformed us, teach us to be transforming. As we faithfully envision the future delivered to us through the incarnate presence of your Son in our midst, help us to hear your call to renew our focus on that future. So refocused, encourage us and strengthen us that we might live your future in the midst of our present. Forgive us when we focus on the past and present, without entering the future filed with your power and grace. This we pray in Jesus’ name and for the sake of the world. Amen |
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Prelude | How Great Thou Art | 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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Pastoral Greeting | Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | Pastor Bill Johnson |
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen |
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Christian Greeting, Announcements & Prayer Requests | O Little Town Of Bethlehem | Elder Bob Wulf |
If Your presence doesn’t go with us We don’t want to leave this place Lord we need You near, As we go from here To Lead us by Your love and grace May Your presence fill us every day May Your Spirit lead the way Lord to You we call, Let Your glory fall And may Your presence go with us. Let Your glory fall And may Your presence go with us. Go with us. |
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Lighting of the Third Candle: The Shepherd’s Candle | Open Our Eyes, Lord | Fred & Peggy Lynn |
* Call to Worship: | Come Let us Adore - O Come All Ye Faithful | Hymn #4 (1, 2, 3) |
* Prayer of Adoration & Confession | Isaiah 12: 2-6 | Elder Bob Wulf |
* Singing: | Philippians 4: 4-7 | Hymn #133 (all 3) |
Sharing Joys and Concerns | Luke 3: 7-18 | Hymn #141 (1, 3, 4) |
Choral Preparation: | The Messiah’s Voice | Pastor Bill Johnson |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | He Is Born | Choir |
Anthem: | May Your Presence Go With Us | Pastor Bill Johnson |
O.T. Lesson: | Choir | |
Epistle Lesson: | Elder Bob Wulf | |
Gospel Lesson: | Elder Bob Wulf | |
Sermon: | Pastor Bill Johnson | |
* Singing Response | Pastor Bill Johnson | |
Offering Invitation - Morning Tithes & Offerings | Hymn #138 (all 3) | |
Offertory: | Pastor Bill Johnson | |
* Doxology | Choir | |
* Prayer of Dedication | Congregation | |
* A Challenge to Go Forth with God's Blessing | Pastor Bill Johnson | |
* A Singing Response: | Pastor Bill Johnson | |
* Postlude | Congregation | |
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | Celebration Band | |