PSPC Worship Service

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PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 14, 2025 - 10:00 AM Service 3rd Sunday of Advent Liturgical Color: purple Unspeakable by Rev. Terra Pennington Play the whole Service: 0:00 / 0:00 NOTHING FOUND!

Pre-worship Music	All Through the Night	Praise Band


Gathering Song	God Welcomes All	Hymn #399


Welcoming		Rev. Terra Pennington


Life of the Church		Karen Roseberry


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

Prelude	The Holly and the Ivy	Praise Band


Lightning of the Advent Candles		Rob Bracken & Jim Wyno


* Call to Worship (Responsive)
One: My Soul magnifies the Lord; All: my spirit rejoices in God my savior. One: The mighty one has done great things. All: Holy is God's name!

* Opening Hymn	Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates	Hymn #93


Prayer of Confession (Responsive)
One: Let the desert rejoice, and let the dry land be glad, for God has come to save us. Let us confess our sin. All: God of majesty and glory, we are thirsty for your grace. You made a way for us in the wilderness, and still, in our foolishness, we go astray. We hide our eyes from your presence. We do not listen to your word. We are lifeless when we ought to dance and speechless when we ought to sing. Forgive us, O Lord. Speak peace to our fearful hearts, and strengthen our weak hands as we seek to follow in your holy way. Amen.

(A moment for silent reflection)


Assurance of Forgiveness (Responsive)
One: Now return to the Lord with joy and gladness, sing a song of redemption! All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. We can now be at peace. Thanks be to God.

* Gloria Patri		Hymn #581


* Praise Hymn	Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus	Hymn #82


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	Mary	Choir


Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
All: Lord God, in this dry and dusty place, pour out the power of your Spirit so that your Word may blossom in our lives; through Jesus Christ, our way in the wilderness. Amen.

Hebrew Lesson	Isaiah 35:1-10


Psalter Lesson (Unison)	Psalm 146:5-10	Karen Roseberry


Gospel Lesson	Matthew 11:2-11


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


Sermon	Unspeakable	Rev. Terra Pennington


* In Response	Light Dawns on a Weary World	Hymn #79


Morning Tithes and Offerings


Offertory	Good Christian Men, Rejoice	Praise Band


* Doxology		Hymn #606


* Prayer of Dedication


* A Challenge to Go Forth


* A Sending Song	People, Look East	Hymn #105 (1, 2 & 5)


* Benediction


Postlude	Angels From the Realms of Glory	Praise Band


* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall





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* NOTE: If able, please stand


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