PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 13, 2020 - 10:00 AM Service
3rd Sunday of AdventLiturgical Color: Purple
"Restored" by Rev. Ron Duvall
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Pre-worship Music | Angels We Have Heard on High | Alex Danson |
Good Morning Palm Springs Presbyterian Church. Today we celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Advent. And, as is our tradition we have beautiful Christmas poinsettias here on our altar. Several of them have been donated in memory of loved ones. Those that have been given in memory are shown on the screen. We are sure there will be more of you donating a poinsettia and we will be sure to include your name and your loved ones on our list. BELOW ON SCREEN (I am okay with Pauline reading the list below since there are not too many. I will leave that up to the two of you to decide what is best) POINSETTIA DONATIONS CHRISTMAS 2020 The following members and friends have graciously donated a Christmas Poinsettia for our Advent services: Jim & Kay Chabot In memory of our dear friend,Tom Kutras Peggy Kueffer In loving memory of my father, mother and brother; Stan, Nan and Roger Pauline Gregg In loving memory of Dean & Bill Gregg Carl Currin In loving memory of Janie Sherman Currin Melvena Schaefer In loving memory of Larry Schaefer Melvis & Grace Alpers Ralph & Millie Schaefer Peter & Margaret Metcalf Morella Larsen In loving memory of my husband, Bob Larsen It is important to remind everyone that if planning to visit the church office, to please wear your masks and maintain social distancing while you are in the facility. We would like to extend happy birthday to a very special lady, Ruth Ash. May God bless you, Ruth, throughout the year with good health and happiness. |
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Gathering Song | God Welcomes All | Hymn #399 |
Leader: We light the candle of hope and peace again as we remember that Christ will come again and bring us everlasting joy. Today we light the third candle which is the candle of love. People: The third candle of Advent is the Candle of Love. Itû± |
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Welcoming | My Peace | Rev. Ron Duvall |
One: Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; All: according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. One: Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, All: and cleanse me from my sin. One: For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. All: Against you, you alone, have I sinned |
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Passing of the Peace | Still, Still, Still | Congregarion |
One: God so loved the world that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. All; Indeed, God did not send the son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might saved through him. (John 3:16-17) |
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Life of the Church | O Come, O Come, Emmanuel | Elder Pauline Gregg |
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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Prelude | Gloria Patri | Alex Danson |
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Lighting of the Third Advent Candle | Joy to the World | Elder Pauline Gregg |
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, to present yourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God. Let us offer our lives to the Lord. Romans 12:1 |
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Opening Hymn | Every Light That Shines at Christmas | Hymn #88 |
God of unending gifts, we praise you for your abundant goodness. As you are generous, we want to be generous too. May the gifts we bring extend your generosity into the world, so that all people may be made whole by your goodness and grace. Amen. |
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Prayer of Adoration & Confession (Responsive) | Psalm 126: 1-6 | Elder Pauline Gregg |
(A moment for silent reflection) | Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 | Elder Pauline Gregg |
Assurance of Forgiveness (Responsive) | Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming | Hymn #581 |
Praise Hymn | 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 | Hymn #134 |
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Luke 1:46b-55 | Rev. Ron Duvall |
Anthem | "Restored" | Elder Pauline Gregg |
Prayer for Illumination (Unison) | Arise, Your Light Has Come! | Elder Pauline Gregg |
Psalter Lesson (Unison) | The First Noel | Elder Pauline Gregg |
Hebrew Lesson | Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates | Hymn #129 |
Song of Preparation | Rev. Ron Duvall | |
Epistle Lesson | Rev. Ron Duvall | |
Gospel Lesson | Rev. Ron Duvall | |
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord." People: "Thanks be to God." | Hymn #744 | |
Sermon | Alex Danson | |
In Response | Hymn #606 | |
Morning Tithes and Offerings | Rev. Ron Duvall | |
Offertory | Hymn #93 | |
Doxology | Rev. Ron Duvall | |
Prayer of Dedication | ||
A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
A Sending Song | ||
Benediction | ||
Postlude | ||