PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 11, 2011 - 10:00 AM Service
3rd Sunday of AdventLiturgical Color: Purple
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Welcoming/Preparing to Meet with God | Special Music | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Creator of all, we receive your blessing and the promise of rebirth with joy and gladness! We sing to you for the mystery of life and victory over death. We surrender to your light in Jesus’ name. Why, then, do we worry? What makes us feel sorrow and regret? Release us, we pray, from the prison of doubt. Replace our weakness with your strength. Make us whole, we pray O God, for we are yours in Christ. Amen. |
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Prelude | “My Peace” (As we return to our seats.) | Praise Band |
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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Christian Greeting, Announcements & Prayer Requests | “Joy to the World” | Elder Jim DeHart |
God, source of all light, by your Word you give light to the soul. Pour out upon us the spirit of wisdom and understanding, that, through the Scriptures, our hearts and minds may be opened to know your will in our lives. Amen. |
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Passing of the Peace | “Gloria Patri” | Congregation |
Singing | “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” | Hymn #125 (1,2 & 4) |
*Call to Worship | “Lead Me Lord” | Elder Jim DeHart |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child | Hymn #623 (all) |
Assurance of Pardon There is no sin so terrible that God cannot forgive There is no hurt so terrible that God cannot heal In Jesus Christ, God has forgiven us and set us free! | Psalm 126 (unison) | Hymn #132 (1 & 3) |
* Singing: | Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11 | Choir |
Children’s Moment | Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming | . |
Children Dismissed to Sunday School | John 1: 6-14 | Choir |
Choral Preparation: | “What If God Was One of Us?” | . |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates | Elder Jim DeHart |
Anthem | “King Jesus Is His Name” | Choir |
Prayer for Illumination | “Take Jesus With You” | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Psalter Lesson: | on Screen (All) | |
Hebrew Testament: | Choir | |
Song of Preparation | Congregation | |
Gospel Lesson: | Congregation | |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." | Praise band | |
People: "Thanks be to God." | Jim DeHart & Robert Kemp | |
Sermon | ||
* In Response: | ||
Morning Titles and Offerings | ||
Offertory: | ||
* Doxology | ||
* Prayer of Dedication | ||
* A Challenge to Go Forth with God's Blessing | ||
* A Singing Response: | ||
* Blessing | ||
Postlude | ||
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | ||
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* NOTE: If able, please stand | ||
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Lighting of the Third Advent Candle The Shepherd’s Candle | ||