PSPC Worship Service
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PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ  March 9, 2025 - 10:00 AM Service
1st Sunday in LentLiturgical Color: purple
"Desert Warfare: When Temptation Meets Triumph" by Rev. Suzanne Swartz
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| Pre-worship Music | I Have Decided To Follow Jesus | Praise Band |
Fostered by your tender care and secure in the haven of your redeeming love, we are emboldened to approach you, O God, with our gifts and offerings. May they be used to bring refuge to the aimless, deliverance to the captives, and protection to all who call on your name. For we bring them in Christÿÿÿÿ |
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| Gathering Song | God Welcomes All | Hymn #399 |
| Welcoming | Rev. Suzanne Swartz | |
| Life of the Church | Marlee Clymer | |
| 3 Minutes for Mission | Showers for homeless | Elder Carole Rogers |
| Passing of the Peace | My Peace | Congregation |
ONE: May the peace of Christ be with you. ALL: And also with you. |
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| Prelude | I Just Came To Praise The Lord | Praise Band |
| * Call to Worship (Responsive) | Psalm 91 | |
Leader: You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, People: We will say to the Lord, |
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| * Opening Hymn | Here, O Lord, Your Servants Gather | Hymn #311 (1, 2 &3) |
| Prayer of Confession (Unison) | ||
Unison: O Judge and Redeemer, we come before you, shorn of all pretenses and without cause for pride. We care more about bread than our confession of Christ our Savior. We worship many gods and do not serve you alone. We offer bribes to garner your favor; we do not rely on your promised goodwill. Forgive our deceit and grant us forgiveness. Through Christ we repent of our sinful ways. Amen. |
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| (A moment for silent reflection) | ||
| Assurance of Forgiveness | ||
Leader: Paul writes, |
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| * Gloria Patri | Hymn #581 | |
| * Praise Hymn | Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley | on screen |
| Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | ||
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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| Anthem | Come Into His Presence | Choir |
| Choral Prayer for Illumination | Spirit of the Living God | Hymn #288 |
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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| Hebrew Lesson | Deuteronomy 26: 1-11 | Marlee Clymer |
| Epistle Lesson | Romans 10: 8b - 13 | |
| Gospel Lesson | Luke 4: 1-13 | |
| Pastor: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God | ||
| Sermon | "Desert Warfare: When Temptation Meets Triumph" | Rev. Suzanne Swartz |
| * In Response | In the Cross of Christ I Glory | Hymn #213 (1, 3 & 5) |
| Morning Tithes and Offerings | ||
| Offertory | Since Jesus Came Into My Heart | Praise Band |
| * Doxology | Hymn #606 | |
| * Prayer of Dedication | ||
| * A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
| * A Sending Song | What Wondrous Love Is This | Hymn #215 (1, 3 & 4) |
| * Benediction | ||
| Postlude | At Calvary | Praise Band |
| * 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 | ||
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Rev. Suzanne Swartz
Worship
"Desert Warfare: When Temptation Meets Triumph"
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Upcoming Events
If you are able, your donation would be greatly appreciated
Upcoming In-Person and Online Service
March 30, 2025, 10:00 AM
''Through God's Eyes''
Rev. Barbara Thursby
Psalm 32:2; Joshua 5:8-12; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
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Stuffed Animals
Donation of stuffed animals for emergency vehicles ongoing until April 6th.
Bake Sale
Attention Bakers, Chef’s, and Buyers: Bake and Food Sale on April 6th after worship. All proceeds to Pastor Acquistion Plan.