PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ ![]() March 23, 2025 - 10:00 AM Service
3rd Sunday in LentLiturgical Color: purple
"Desperation Highway" by Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Pre-worship Music | Goodby, World, Goodby | Praise Band |
Gathering Song | God Welcomes All | Hymn #399 |
Welcoming | Rev. Christine Dickerson | |
Life of the Church | Kenton Clymer | |
3 Minutes for Mission | Update on PAP fund | Deacon Rob Bracken |
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 | His Name Is Wonderful | Praise Band |
* Call to Worship (Responsive) | ||
One: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. ALL.: Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. One: Know that the Lord is God. ALL: It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. One: Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; ALL: Give thanks to him and praise his name. One: For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; ALL: His faithfulness continues through all generations. |
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* Opening Hymn | Morning Has Broken | Hymn #664 |
Prayer of Confession (Unison) | ||
Lord Grace and Mercy, we stand at the edge of new life. All around us, the signs of Spring appear, as |
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(A moment for silent reflection) | ||
Assurance of Forgiveness | ||
Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, was risen for us, and reigns in power over us. Sisters and brothers hear this good news. Through Christ we are forgiven and reconciled with the Creator of all. |
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* Gloria Patri | Hymn #581 | |
* Praise Hymn | Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing | Hymn #475 |
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 | It Is No Secret | Choir |
Prayer for Illumination (Unison) | ||
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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Psalter Lesson (Unison) | Psalm 63: 1-8 | Kenton Clymer |
Epistle Lesson | 1 Corinthians 10: 1-13 | |
Hymn of Preparation | Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley | on screen (1 & 2) |
Gospel Lesson | Luke 13:1-9 | |
Pastor: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God | ||
Sermon | "Desperation Highway" | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
* In Response | Just A Closer Walk With Thee | Hymn #835 (1 & 2) |
Morning Tithes and Offerings | ||
Offertory | Give Me That Old Time Religion | Praise Band |
* Doxology | Hymn #606 | |
* Prayer of Dedication | ||
* A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
* A Sending Song | God Be With You Till We Meet Again | Hymn #542 |
* Benediction | ||
Postlude | I've Got Peace Like A River | Praise Band |
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | ||
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* NOTE: If able, please stand | ||
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