PSPC Worship Service
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PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 24, 2022 - 7:00 PM Service
Christmas EveLiturgical Color: White
Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols by Rev. Suzanne Swartz
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| Prelude | Carol Medley | Alex Danson |
LEADER: Sing to the Lord a new song; ALL: sing to the Lord, all the earth! LEADER: Sing to the Lord and bless God° |
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| Processional Hymn 1st verse: solo 2nd verse: Congregation | Once In Royal DavidS AND C | Hymn #155 (1 & 2) |
Our Father which 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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| Opening Sentences | O Come, All Ye Faithful | Psalm 96 |
| Opening Hymn | Genesis 3:8-15, 17-19 | Hymn #133 (1 & 3) |
| Elder Peggy Kueffer | ||
| First Lesson: Adam and Eve disobey God | O Little Town Of Bethlehem | Brian Guthals |
| Second Lesson: God promises that, through Abraham, all the peoples of the world will be blessed | Genesis 22:15-18 | Hymn #121 (1, 2 & 4) |
| Third Lesson: The people who walk in darkness receive the promise of the Messiah | O Come, O Come, Emmanuel | Caryl Williamson |
| Fourth Lesson: The Messiah will come from the root of Jesse to restore the peace of creation | Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 | Hymn #88 (1, 6 & 7) |
| Fifth Lesson: An angel appears to Mary and announces that she will bear a holy child | It Came Upon The Midnight Clear | Jim Hamilton |
| Sixth Lesson: Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem, where Mary gives birth to her child | Isaiah 11:1-4a, 6-9 | Hymn #123 (1, 2 & 5) |
| Seventh Lesson: Angels appear to shepherds in the fields and announce the birth of the Messiah | Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming | Jackie Morgan |
| Eight Lesson: Magi from the East come seeking the Messiah and offer gifts to the baby Jesus | Luke 1:26-35, 38 | Hymn #129 (1 & 2) |
| Joy to the World | Hymn #628 | |
| O Holy Night | Hymn #134 (1, 2 & 4) | |
| Ninth Lesson: The Word of God becomes flesh and lives among us, full of grace and truth | Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | Steve Cius |
| Prayers of the People | Luke 2:1-7 | Hymn #119 (all 3) |
| The Lord's Prayer | Away in a Manger | Lynn Hamilton |
| Closing Hymn | Luke 2:8-16 | Hymn #115 (all 3) |
| As we sing, we will light our candles and pastor Suzanne will lead the congregation outside, where we will gather and continue singing | ||
| Invitation to go outside | ||
| Charge and Blessing | Angels We Have Heard On High | Mike Johnson |
| Matthew 2:1-11 | Hymn #113 (all 3) | |
| We Three Kings of Orient Are | Bill Miller | |
| John 1:1-14 | Hymn #151 (1 & 5) | |
| Lighting of the Christ Candle | ||
| Silent Night, Holy Night! | Elder Peggy Kueffer | |
| solo by Joana Ciurash | ||
| Welcome | ||
| Steve Dafoe | ||
| Hymn #122 | ||
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12/24/2022
7 PM
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Rev. Suzanne Swartz
Worship
Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols
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