PSPC Worship Service

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PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ May 3, 2026 - 12:00 AM Service 5th Sunday of Easter Liturgical Color: white Preparation by Rev. Terra Pennington Play the whole Service: 0:00 / 0:00 NOTHING FOUND!

Pre-worship Music	I'm In This Church	Praise Band


Gathering Song	God Welcomes All	Hymn #399


Welcoming		Rev. Terra Pennington


Life of the Church		Elder Carole Rogers


Passing of the Peace	My Peace	Congregation
ONE: May the peace of Christ be with you. ALL: And also with you.

Prelude	Bread of Life From Heaven	Praise Band


* Call to Worship (Responsive)
One: Let us offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God, through Jesus Christ our risen Lord. All: Alleluia! Thanks be to God!

* Opening Hymn	Here In This Place	Hymn #401 (1, 2 & 3)


Prayer of Confession (Responsive)
One: Whoever believes in Christ will not be put to shame. Confident in this promise, let us confess our sin before God and one another. All: Almighty God, your word offers freedom from sin, but we confess that we have not obeyed your word. We have harbored malice toward our enemies; we have been deceitful in our relationships; we have been insincere in our commitments; through gossip we have slandered our friends. Forgive our sins and lead us to genuine repentance. Help your children long for you that we may grow in the joy of salvation through Jesus Christ. Amen.

(A moment for silent reflection)


Assurance of Pardon (Responsive)
One: Siblings in Christ, once you were not a people but now you are God

* Gloria Patri		Hymn #581


* Praise Hymn	Bless the Lord, O My Soul	Hymn #535 (2x)


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.

Anthem	Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face	Praise Band


Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
All: Lord, as we listen to your holy Word, open our hearts to the power of your Spirit, call us out of the shadows into your marvelous light. Amen

NT Lesson	Acts 7:55-60	Elder Carole Rogers


Psalter Lesson (Unison)	Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me. You are indeed my rock and my fortress; for your nameUR»/R“£ìj†Æ‹“J°¬ýT%¾cúŠë·-Š ÿ

Gospel Lesson	John 14:1-14


Pastor: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God


Sermon	Preparation	Rev. Terra Pennington


Hymn of Preparation	All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly	Hymn #509


Morning Tithes and Offerings


Offertory	Break Thou the Bread of Life	Praise Band


* Doxology		Hymn #606


* Prayer of Dedication


Invitation


The Great Thanksgiving


Breaking of the Bread


Communion of the People


Prayer after Communion


* A Challenge to Go Forth


* A Sending Song	Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ	Hymn #526


* Benediction


Postlude	There Is A Fountain	Praise Band


* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall





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* NOTE: If able, please stand