PSPC Worship Service

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PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 28, 2025 - 10:00 AM Service 1st Sunday of Christmas Liturgical Color: white Around Every Corner by Rev. Terra Pennington Play the whole Service: 0:00 / 0:00 NOTHING FOUND!

Pre-worship Music	Hark! The Herald Angels Sing	Praise Band


Gathering Song	God Welcomes All	Hymn #399


Welcoming		Rev. Terra Pennington


Life of the Church		Rob Braken


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

Prelude	Star of Bethlehem	solo by Denise Briese


* Call to Worship (Responsive)
One: We recount the gracious deeds of God, all the praiseworthy acts the Lord has done for us: All: Praise God for coming to dwell among us, Immanuel. One: Praise God for the good news of Jesus, the author of our salvation. All: Even in times of danger and threat, we praise God who has set us free from fear and death!

* Opening Hymn	Joy to the World	Hymn #134 (v 1,2,4)


Prayer of Confession (Responsive)
One: As we confess our sins, we come before One who was also tested by what he suffered, and can be confident that he is able to help us All: Merciful God, in great love you have claimed us as your children. We confess that we have not loved you as we should. We have not participated fully in your purposes and plans; we grow weary and give up when the way is hard. We have not loved each other as you intend. Complacent in the presence of injustice and violence, we fail to recognize our own complicity. Forgive us, especially when we fail to protect children so vulnerable and precious in your sight. Forgive our misuse of power against people and against your creation. Set us free from fear that we may wholly trust in you. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, who shared our flesh and blood. Amen

(A moment for silent reflection)


Assurance of Forgiveness (Responsive)
One: Children of God, it is clear that Jesus Christ came to help sinners. He is our Savior in all our distress. Declare with me the good news: All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. We can now be at peace. Thanks be to God.

* Gloria Patri		Hymn #581


* Praise Hymn	What Child is This?	Hymn #145


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	We Three Kings of Orient Are	Choir


Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
All: Holy One, your Word comes to us: Jesus Christ, Immanuel. Holy Word, you cross every border meant to shut you out. Holy Wisdom, speak to us in the word read and proclaimed. Hearing, may we dream your dreams and faithfully follow wherever you lead. In your triune name we pray. Amen.

Hebrew Lesson	Isaiah 63:7-9	Rob Braken


Psalter Lesson (Unison)	Psalm 148:1-6


Gospel Lesson	Matthew 2:13-23


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


Sermon	Around Every Corner	Rev. Terra Pennington


* In Response	Jesus Entered Egypt	Hymn #154


Morning Tithes and Offerings


Offertory	Christ Was Born on Christmas Day	Praise Band


* Doxology		Hymn #606


* Prayer of Dedication


* A Challenge to Go Forth


* A Sending Song	Go, Tell It On The Mountain	Hymn #136


* Benediction


Postlude	I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day	Praise Band


* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall





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