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PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ ![]() July 12, 2026 - 10:00 AM Service
7th day after PentecostLiturgical Color: green
"Sowing" by Rev. Terra Pennington
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| Pre-worship Music | Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho | Praise Band |
| Gathering Song | God Welcomes All | Hymn #399 |
| Welcoming | Rev. Terra Pennington | |
| Life of the Church | Elder Pauline Gregg | |
| 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 | Holy Spirit, Thou Art Welcome | Praise Band |
| * Call to Worship (Responsive) | ||
One: All who walk in shadow, come into the light! God |
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| * Opening Hymn | All Creatures of Our God and King | Hymn #15 (1,2,4) |
| Prayer of Confession (Responsive) | ||
One: God does not promise us a life without struggle or hardship; yet how often do we make what is already difficult even more so? Yet the grace of God is that the sorrows we inflict upon ourselves cannot last forever; so, let us unburden ourselves, confessing the ways in which we struggle against God that we may receive that grace anew. All: Gracious Creator, you created this world and called it good, and out of it called a pilgrim people, chosen to abide with you and to bear witness to your reality. Yet we, who have been called |
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| (A moment for silent reflection) | ||
| Assurance of Pardon (Responsive) | ||
One: For those who are in Christ, there is no condemnation; for by Christtion |
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| * Gloria Patri | Hymn #581 | |
| * Praise Hymn | Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee | Hymn #611 (1,2,3) |
| 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 | His Eye Is On The Sparrow | Praise Band |
| Prayer for Illumination (Unison) | ||
All: Now grant us hearts open to your grace, eyes open to your wonders and ears open to your Holy Word. Let your Holy Spirit dwell with us, that we may be renewed in our commitment to the way, the truth and the life of Jesus Christ. Amen |
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| OT Lesson | Isaiah 55:10-13 | Elder Pauline Gregg |
| Psalter Lesson (Unison) | Psalm 119:105-112 | |
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe your righteous ordinances. I am severely afflicted give me life, O Lord,according to your word Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord, and teach me your ordinances. I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget your law. The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts. Your decrees are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end. |
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| NT Lesson | Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 | |
| Pastor: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God | ||
| Sermon | "Sowing" | Rev. Terra Pennington |
| * In Response | I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me | Hymn #700 (1,3,4) |
| Morning Tithes and Offerings | ||
| Offertory | Step Into The Water | 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 (1,2,4) |
| * 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 | ||