PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ April 22, 2012 - 10:00 AM Service
3rd Sunday of EasterLiturgical Color: White
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Welcoming/Preparing to Meet with God | “My Peace” (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Lord, we give thanks for your beautiful creation, for the sun that rises each day, for the very breath we breathe. We give praise for the gifts of bright flowers and life-giving waters, for the very earth that sustains us. We shout for joy at the majesty of mountains, and the holiness of a forest; you have given us so much. Why then, do we waste our gift? Why do we neglect caring for the work of your hands? We take more than we can use, and cast aside the rest; forgive us, we pray. Help us to understand how to sustain your creation, to be tender with your works. Teach us to honor what we humbly use for our sustenance. We are your gardeners, O God; let us care for your earth with love. We ask in Jesus’ name, Amen. |
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Life of the Church/Announcements | Special Music | Deacon Kathy Smith |
Hear the good news! Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Know that you are forgiven, and be at peace. Amen. |
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Passing of the Peace | “For the Beauty of the Earth” | Congregation |
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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Prelude | “Gloria Patri” | Praise Band |
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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*Opening Hymn | “This is My Father's World” | Hymn #560 (1 - 4) |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | “Spirit of the Living God” | . |
Assurance of Pardon | “Fly Away To Glory” | . |
* Singing: | Psalm 4: 1-3, 6-8 (In Unison) | Hymn #623 (all) |
Children’s Moment | Acts 3: 12-19 | Hymn #58 (all) |
Children Dismissed to Sunday School | “O For a Closer Walk with God” | . |
Choral Preparation: | Genesis 1: 27-31 | Choir |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | “The Good Earth” | . |
Anthem | “ Sing The Mighty Power” | Choir |
Prayer for Illumination | “He Shall Feed His Flock” | . |
Psalter Lesson: | “May Your Presence Go With Us” | Deacon Kathy Smith |
New Testament Lesson: | by Handel | . |
Song of Preparation | Choir | |
Hebrew Testament Lesson: | . | |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." | Rev. Christine Dickerson | |
People: "Thanks be to God." | Hymn #59 (All) | |
Sermon | . | |
* In Response: | Gina Ross Johnson - violin | |
Morning Titles and Offerings | Congregation | |
Offertory: | . | |
* Doxology | . | |
* Prayer of Dedication | Congregation | |
* A Challenge to Go Forth with God's Blessing | . | |
* A Singing Response: | Praise band | |
* Blessing | & Mike Johnson- guitar | |
Postlude | ||
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | ||
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