PSPC Worship Service

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PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ November 30, 2025 - 10:00 AM Service 1st Sunday in Advent Liturgical Color: purple Ready for the Surprise? by Rev. Ron Duvall Play the whole Service: 0:00 / 0:00 NOTHING FOUND!

Pre-worship Music	God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen	Praise Band


Gathering Song	God Welcomes All	Hymn #399


Welcoming		Rev. Ron Duvall


Life of the Church		Lynn Hamilton


Passing of the Peace	My Peace	Congregation
ONE: May the peace of Christ be with you. ALL: And also with you.

Prelude	Do You Hear What I Hear	Praise Band


* Lighting the First Advent Candle		Denise Briese and Bob Forte


* Opening Hymn	O Come, O Come, Emmanuel	Hymn #88 (1, 6 & 7)


Prayer of Confession (Responsive)
One: The Psalmist declares,

(A moment for silent reflection)


Assurance of Forgiveness (Responsive)
One: Hear and believe the Good News -- All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!

* Gloria Patri		Hymn #581


* Praise Hymn	To God Be the Glory	Hymn #634


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.

Anthem	How Great Thou Art	Praise Band


Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
All: Your word, O God, has the power to change our lives and create a whole new world. As we consider your word today, fill us with your Holy Spirit, so that we may embrace your promises and act in your name.

Psalter Lesson (Unison)	Psalm 122:1-9	Lynn Hamilton


Hebrew Lesson	Isaiah 2:1-5


Epistle Lesson	Romans 13:11-14


Gospel Lesson	Matthew 24:36-44


Pastor: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God


Sermon	Ready for the Surprise?	Rev. Ron Duvall


* In Response	My Hope is Built on Nothing Less (The Solid Rock)	Hymn #353 (1, 2 & 4)


Morning Tithes and Offerings


Offertory	Ding Dong! Merrily on High!	Praise Band


* Doxology		Hymn #606


* Prayer of Dedication


* A Challenge to Go Forth


* A Sending Song	This Is My Father's World	Hymn #370


* Benediction


Postlude	Go, Tell It On The Mountain	Praise Band


* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall





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* NOTE: If able, please stand


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