PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 17, 2023 - 10:00 AM Service
3rd Sunday of AdventLiturgical Color: purple
"Rejoice!" by Rev. Patricia Stout
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Pre-worship Music | Angels from the Realm of Glory | 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 |
L: On this third Sunday of Advent we light the Candle of Joy. P: LET THE HEAVENS REJOICE AND THE EARTH BE GLAD. L: Come before the Lord with a joyful heart, P: SINGING JOYFUL SONGS OF PRAISE TO THE GOD OF OUR SALVATION. |
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Welcoming | My Peace | Rev. Patricia Stout |
Almighty God, you have promised to forgive and restore all who are penitent. Forgive the wrong we have done. Set us free from the sin that clings so closely. Strengthen us when we are weak, support our efforts to do your will. Renew and refresh us that we may serve you with glad and grateful hearts. In Jesus |
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Life of the Church | O Come, All Ye Faithful | Rob Bracken |
If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every unrighteousness. Believe that in Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. |
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Passing of the Peace | Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee | 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 | What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine | 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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Lightning of the Advent Candle (Responsive) | Pastoral Symphony from "Messiah" by Handel | Brian Guthals & Steve Dafoe |
Go out into the world in peace; have courage; hold on to what is good; repay no one evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted, support the weak. Love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit which is at work in your lives. |
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* Opening Hymn | Prayer for Illumination | Hymn #611 |
May the Lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord be gracious to you, and grant you peace. AMEN. |
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Prayer of Confession (Unison) | Joy to the World | Hymn #581 |
(A moment for silent reflection) | Zephaniah 3:14-17 | Hymn #837 |
Assurance of Forgiveness (Unison) | 1 Peter 1:3-9 | |
* Gloria Patri | Luke 1:68-79 | solo by Denise Briese |
* Praise Hymn | "Rejoice!" | Hymn #134 |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | All Through the Night | Rob Bracken |
Anthem | I Come With Joy | Rev. Patricia Stout |
Prayer for Illumination (Unison) | Mary's Little Boy Child | Praise Band |
Song of Preparation | Good Christian Friends, Rejoice | Hymn #606 |
Hebrew Lesson | Hymn #515 (1 & 5) | |
Epistle Lesson | Praise Band | |
Gospel Lesson | Hymn #132 | |
Pastor: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God | ||
Sermon | ||
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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* In Response | ||