PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 20, 2009 - 10:00 AM Service
4th Sunday of AdventLiturgical Color: Purple
Pastor Bill Johnson
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Welcoming/Preparing to Meet with God | Alleluia for Advent | Pastor Bill Johnson |
Great and loving God, we too tremble at the challenges facing our church and our world. Teach us how to leap for joy as we get ready for your coming. Above all, empower us to give even as you have so bountifully given to us. Forgive us when we are so caught up in ourselves and our “wants” that we forget to follow the example of our Lord Jesus Christ. Forgive and renew us in his name. This we pray in Jesus’ name and for the sake of this world. Amen |
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Prelude | The Word Made Flesh | 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 | The First Noel | 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 | It Came Upon The Midnight Clear | Elder Morella Larsen |
Christmas Joy Offering | Under the Stars | Pastor Bill Johnson |
Lighting of the Fourth Advent Candle: The Wisemen’s Candle | Prayer for Christmas | Harvey & Barbara Stephens & ‘Sabella |
* Call to Worship: | Micah 5: 2-5a | Hymn #121 (Both Stanzas) |
* Prayer of Adoration & Confession | Hebrews 10: 5-10 | Elder Morella Larsen |
* Singing: | Luke 1: 46-55 | Hymn #136 (1, 4, 5 & 6) |
Sharing Joys and Concerns | What an Exciting Time! | Hymn #128 (1 & 4) |
Choral Preparation: | Sweet Little Jesus Boy | Pastor Bill Johnson |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Carol Medley | Choir |
Anthem: | Pastor Bill Johnson | |
O.T. Lesson: | Choir | |
Epistle Lesson: | Elder Morella Larsen | |
Gospel Lesson: | Elder Morella Larsen | |
Sermon: | Pastor Bill Johnson | |
* Singing Response | Pastor Bill Johnson | |
Offering Invitation - Morning Tithes & Christmas Joy Offering | Hymn #133 (all 3) | |
Offertory: | Pastor Bill Johnson | |
* Doxology | Susan McGuire | |
* Prayer of Dedication | Congregation | |
* A Challenge to Go Forth with God's Blessing | Pastor Bill Johnson | |
* A Singing Response: | Pastor Bill Johnson | |
* Benediction | Praise Band & Choir | |
* Postlude | Pastor Bill Johnson | |
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | Celebration Band | |