PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ September 11, 2011 - 10:00 AM Service
24th Sunday in Ordinary TimeLiturgical Color: Green
Rev. Christine Dickerson
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Welcoming/Preparing to Meet with God (There will be no announcements before today’s service. Please review the yellow pages in your bulletin for this week’s church news.) | Special Music | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
O God, power over all creation and giver of life, how grateful we are to be alive on this day; to take a breath and feel a heartbeat. To embrace a friend and walk in the sunlight. To see children grow and delight in the beauty of nature. We give thinks for the sweetness of life. Today, too, we remember. Violence and smoke, fire and pain, loss and sudden vulnerability. We remember our fear, and our anger is renewed. How can we love? How can we hope? Forgive us, O Lord, our humanity. Help us, O God, repair our suffering. Your truth is always the victor, and your peace our destiny. Guide us, we pray, and give us strength. Enfold us in your eternal grace. We ask in Jesus’ name, Amen. |
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Prelude | “My Peace” (As we return to our seats) | Praise Band |
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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* Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison) (congregation seated) | “There is a Balm in Gilead” | Elder Sue Cooper |
Passing of the Peace Leader: The Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all People: And also with you (please turn to your neighbors in greeting) | ||
* Singing: | My Tribute | Elder Sue Cooper |
Prayer for Illumination | ||
Children’s Moment | Exodus 14: 19-31 | Congregation |
Responsive Reading | ||
(Children are invited to remain in the sanctuary for the remainder of the service) | Psalm 116: 1-7 (In unison) | . |
Choral Preparation: | Matthew 18: 21-35 | Hymn #423 (vs 1) |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | “It Was Just Another Morning” | . |
Anthem | “Leaning On The Everlasting Arms” | Solo by Caryl Williamson |
Hebrew Scripture: | Special Music | Rev. Christine Dickerson |
Psalm: | God Be With You | Hymn #354 (1 & 3) |
Gospel Reading” | “God of Grace and God of Glory” | Alex Danson & Praise Band |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." | Spirit | Congregation |
People: "Thanks be to God." | See Insert | On screen |
Sermon | Praise band | |
* In Response: | Hymn #292 (all) | |
Morning Titles and Offerings As God remembers us, let us remember with thanksgiving all that God has done for us and make an offering of our life and labor for a better world. | Elder Sue Cooper | |
Offertory: | On Screen | |
* Doxology | ||
* Prayer of Dedication | ||
* A Challenge to Go Forth with God's Blessing | ||
* A Singing Response: | ||
* Blessing | ||
Postlude | ||
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | ||
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* NOTE: If able, please stand | ||
*Opening Hymn: | ||
(A time for silent confession) | ||