PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ April 12, 2020 - 10:00 AM Service
Resurrection of the Lord/EasterLiturgical Color: White
Telling the Story (Is not quite enough) by Rev. Bruce Myers
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Prelude | ||
Welcome | ||
* Call to Worship (Responsive) | Jesus Christ is Risen Today (rec. 4/16/17) | Rev. Bruce Myers |
One: As those who have been raised with Christ, we are called to seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Therefore, let us cast off the sin that binds us and embrace the new life we know in Christ, so that Christ may be revealed in us. ALL: Like Mary, who came to the tomb early on the first day of the week and found the stone rolled away, we have such good news to tell. For you, Lord, have cast off your grave clothes and shattered the powers of sin and death. But we have heard this news before. How often have we let our üÿ |
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* Opening Hymn | The Day of Resurrection (rec. 4/24/11) | Hymn #232 |
ONE: Hear the good news: Christ has triumphed over the grave, and denied death its victory. ALL: Alleluia! ONE: Christ has cast aside the shroud of death and loosened the grave clothes that restrain and bind. ALL: Alleluia! ONE: Christ has risen from the dead, and delivered us to new and abundant life. ALL: Alleluia! ONE: This is the Lord |
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Prayer of Adoration & Confession (Responsive) | Psalm 118: 1-2, 14-24 | Rene Myers |
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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(A moment for silent reflection) | Acts 10: 34-43 | Rene Myers |
Living God, with joy we celebrate the presence of your risen Word. Enliven our hearts by your Holy Spirit so that we may proclaim the good news of eternal and abundant life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. |
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Choral Preparation | ||
Assurance of Forgiveness (Responsive) | I'm Gonna Live So God Can use Me (rec.11/17/19) | Hymn #581 |
Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen |
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* Gloria Patri | John 20: 1-18 | Hymn #233 |
Pastor: The cross... ALL: WE SHALL TAKE IT. Pastor: The bread... ALL: WE SHALL BREAK IT. Pastor: The pain... ALL: WE SHALL BEAR IT. Pastor: The joy... ALL: WE SHALL SHARE IT. Pastor: The gospel... ALL: WE SHALL LIVE IT. Pastor: The love... ALL: WE SHALL GIVE IT. Pastor: The light... ALL: WE SHALL CHERISH IT. Pastor: The darkness... ALL: GOD SHALL PERISH IT. AMEN! |
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* Praise Hymn | Telling the Story (is not quite enough) | Rev. Bruce Myers |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Christ the Lord Is Risen Today! (res. 2/24/11) | Rene Myers |
Anthem | O Divine Redeemer (rec. Easter 2019) | solo by Joana Chiurash |
ONE: Beloved, why are you weeping? The tomb is empty; the grave clothes are cast aside. ALL: Now is the time for tambourines and dancing, for victory songs and shouts of joy! ONE: See and believe: Our redeemer lives! ALL: O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good; God |
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Prayer for Illumination (Unison) | He is Risen (rec. Easter 2019) | Rene Myers |
Psalter Lesson (Unison) | Christ Arose! (rec. 4/16/17) | Rene Myers |
New Testament Lesson | Christ is Risen! Christ is risen indeed! | Hymn #700 |
Song of Preparation | Father, I Adore You (rec. 5/31/15) | Rev. Bruce Myers |
Gospel Lesson | God Welcomes All | Rev. Bruce Myers |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." People: "Thanks be to God." | Thine Is The Glory | Hymn #245 |
Sermon | solo by Vern Sutton | |
* In Response | Congregation | |
Morning Tithes and Offerings | Hymn #216 | |
Offertory | Hymn #265 | |
* Doxology | Hymn #399 | |
* Prayer of Dedication | Alex Danson | |
* A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
* Benediction | ||
* A Singing Response | ||