PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 2, 2012 - 10:00 AM Service
1st Sunday in AdventLiturgical Color: Purple
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Welcoming | My Peace (As we return to our seats.) | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
God of all creation, we begin the walk towards the manger with great joy. We follow the star to the place where grace comes forth, filled with expectation. Our hearts overflow with thanks and praise! Why, then, do our steps sometimes feel heavy, and our souls overwhelmed? How can the noisy world hinder our hearing your voice? Heal us, O Lord, and make our way clear. Help us, we pray, to renew our faith and reclaim our child within, and lead us in ways of wonder and hope. We look to you in Jesus’ name, Amen. |
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Life of the Church | Special Music | Elder Harvey Stephens |
Our Father which 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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Passing of the Peace | O Come, O Come, Emmanuel | Congregation |
O God, light of the minds that know you, life of the souls that love you, strength of the thoughts that seek you, help us to know you so that we may truly love you and truly serve you, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. |
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Prelude | Gloria Patri | Praise Band |
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen |
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Lighting of the First Advent Candle | Prepare the Way | Daniel & Elizabeth Morgan |
* Opening Hymn | A Nativity Prayer | Hymn #123 (all) |
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) | Lord’s Prayer | Hymn #623 |
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! | Jesus Is Coming Medley | On Screen (all) |
* Singing | Psalm 25: 1, 4-6, 9-10; Jeremiah 33: 14-16; Luke 21: 25-36 | Choir |
Children’s Moment (Children Dismissed to Sunday School) | Jeremiah 33: 14-16 | Choir |
Choral Preparation | Open My Eyes, That I May See | . |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Luke 21: 25-36 | Elder Harvey Stephens |
Anthem | Hope | Hymn #381 (all) |
Prayer for Illumination | Come Thou Long Expected Jesus | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Psalter Lesson | Special Music | Hymn #124 (all) |
Hebrew Testament | Here I Am, Lord | Alex Danson & Praise Band |
Song of Preparation | God Be with You | Congregation |
Gospel Lesson | The Apostles’ Creed | On Screen (all) |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." People: "Thanks be to God." | Rev. Christine Dickerson | |
Sermon | Hymn #602 (all) | |
* In Response | Praise band | |
Morning Tithes and Offerings | Deacon Peggy Lynn | |
Offertory | ||
* Doxology | ||
* Prayer of Dedication | ||
Hymn of Preparation | ||
Invitation | ||
The Great Thanksgiving | ||
Breaking of the Bread | ||
Communion of the People | ||
Prayer after Communion | ||
* A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
* A Singing Response | ||
* Benediction | ||
Postlude | ||
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | ||
Deacons Moments | ||