PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 24, 2023 - 7:00 PM Service
Christmas Eve Candle Light ServiceLiturgical Color: white
Christmas Meditation by Rev. Patricia Stout
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Prelude | Carol Medley | Praise Band |
One: Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, People: because he has visited his people and redeemed them. One: He has sent us a mighty Savior from the royal line of his servant David, People: just as he promised through his holy prophets long ago. One: Because of Godã |
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Call to Worship | O Come, All Ye Faithful | Robert Bracken |
The first Advent Candle is HOPE The second Advent Candle is PEACE The third Advent Candle is JOY The fourth Advent Candle is LOVE. The time of waiting has been fulfilled. All is in readiness to welcome the Christ Child. Let us pray: ALL: God of hope and joy, the day draws near when the glory of your Son will brighten the night of the waiting world. May your love sustain us as we eagerly watch for His coming. Grant us your peace and keep us ever faithful as we seek to follow you and serve you all of our days. AMEN. |
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Lightning the Advent Candles | Isaiah 60:1-5 | Elder Peggy Kueffer |
On this most special night, we light the Christ Candle to remind us that the promised Savior has come. The promise of Emmanuel, God dwelling among us, has been fulfilled. Glory to you, Great God, for the gift of your Son, light in our darkness and the hope of the world. |
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* Opening Hymn | Isaiah 35 | Hymn #133 (1 & 3) |
Give us, O God, such wonder and love, that with shepherds, and wise men, and pilgrims unknown, we may come to adore the holy child, our Promised King. As you came in the stillness of night, great God, enter our lives this night. Overcome darkness with the light of Christ |
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Welcome | ||
FIRST READING: | What Star Is This, with Beams So Bright | Mike Johnson |
And now, O Lord, let your servants depart in peace - your promise has been fulfilled. Our eyes have seen the salvation you have prepared, a light to reveal you to the nations, and glory for your people Israel. |
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SECOND READING: | Isaiah 11:1-10 | Lynn Hamilton |
May the Love, Joy, and Peace that is Christmas, dwell in your hearts, this day and always. |
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THIRD READING: | Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming | #152 (1 & 2) |
FOURTH READING: | Isaiah 9:2, 5-7 | Robert Bracken |
FIFTH READING: | Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus | Hymn #129 (1 & 2) |
SIXTH READING: o/~pspc/audio/2023-12-24_1856/1 | Zechariah 2:10-13 | Elder Peggy Kueffer |
SEVENTH READING: | Luke 2:1-14 | Hymn #82 |
EIGHTH READING: | Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | Mike Johnson |
Lightning the Christ Candle | Luke 2:15-20 | Lynn Hamilton |
A Prayer for Christmas Eve (Unison) | Angels We Have Heard On High | Hymn #119 |
Hymn of Triumph | John 1:1-14 | Robert Bracken |
Benediction (Unison) | Joy to the World | Hymn #113 |
Blessing | Silent Night, Holy Night! | Elder Peggy Kueffer |
CARRYING THE LIGHT INTO THE WORLD: | O Holy Night | Mike Johnson |
As we sing, we will light our candles and pastor Patricia will lead the congregation outside, where we will gather and continue singing | Hymn #134 (1 & 4) | |
Hymn #122 | ||
Christmas Meditation | solo by Joana Ciurash | |
Rev. Patricia Stout | ||
Rev. Patricia Stout | ||