PSPC Worship Service
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PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ  December 24, 2024 - 7:00 AM Service
Christmas Eve Candle Light ServiceLiturgical Color: white
Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols by Rev. Suzanne Swartz
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| Prelude | Away in a Manger (arr. Keil) | Rob Bracken Ion Amariutei & Denise Briese |
| Processional Hymn 1st verse: Joana Ciurash 2nd verse: Congregation | Once In Royal Davidst vers | Hymn #155 (1 & 2) |
| Welcome | Rev. Suzanne Swartz | |
| Lightning of the Four Advent Candles | Lynn Hamilton | |
ONE: We are Christmas people. We have heard the good news that a child has been born for us, a Son has been given to us, and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. ALL: We have seen God kindle hope, peace, joy and love in our lives and in our world. Now we anxiously await the light of Jesus to come into our world and change our lives forever. |
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| Opening Sentences | Psalm 96 | |
ONE: Sing to the Lord a new song; ALL: sing to the Lord, all the earth! ONE: Sing to the Lord and bless God |
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| Opening Hymn | O Come, All Ye Faithful | Hymn #133 (1 & 3) |
| First Lesson: Adam and Eve disobey God | Genesis 3:8-15, 17-19 | Robert Bracken |
| O Little Town Of Bethlehem | Hymn #121 (1, 2 & 4) | |
| Second Lesson: God promises that, through Abraham, all the peoples of the world will be blessed | Genesis 22:15-18 | Morella Larsen |
| O Come, O Come, Emmanuel | Hymn #88 (1, 6 & 7) | |
| Third Lesson: The people who walk in darkness receive the promise of the Messiah | Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 | Jackie Morgan |
| It Came Upon The Midnight Clear | Hymn #123 (1, 2 & 5) | |
| Fourth Lesson: The Messiah will come from the root of Jesse to restore the peace of creation | Isaiah 11:1-4a, 6-9 | Dave Leinonen |
| Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming | Hymn #129 (1 & 2) | |
| Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer | Rev. Suzanne Swartz | |
| Fifth Lesson: An angel appears to Mary and announces that she will bear a holy child | Luke 1:26-35, 38 | Robert Bracken |
| Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | Hymn #119 (all 3) | |
| Sixth Lesson: Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem, where Mary gives birth to her child | Luke 2:1-7 | Morella Larsen |
| Away in a Manger | Hymn #115 (all 3) | |
| O Holy Night | solo by Joana Ciurash | |
| Seventh Lesson: Angels appear to shepherds in the fields and announce the birth of the Messiah | Luke 2:8-16 | Jackie Morgan |
| Angels We Have Heard On High | Hymn #113 (all 3) | |
| Eight Lesson: Magi from the East come seeking the Messiah and offer gifts to the baby Jesus | Matthew 2:1-11 | Dave Leinonen |
| We Three Kings of Orient Are | Hymn #151 (1 & 5) | |
| Ninth Lesson: The Word of God becomes flesh and lives among us, full of grace and truth | John 1:1-14 | Lynn Hamilton |
| Lighting of the Christ Candle | Lynn Hamilton | |
ONE: The center candle in our Advent wreath is the Christ candle. From this light, all good gifts come. We light this candle remembering the One who is the Light of the World. ONE: Let us pray: ALL: Holy One, you sent your son as a baby born in Bethlehem. Give us a strong sense of his birth among us, so that our lives reflect the warmth and wonder of this Christmas flame. Make your church a place that shines with the wonder of your love. Amen. |
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| Closing Hymn | Joy to the World | Hymn #134 (1, 2 & 4) |
| Charge and Blessing | Rev. Suzanne Swartz | |
| Invitation to go outside | ||
| Silent Night, Holy Night! | Hymn #122 | |
| As we sing, we will light our candles and pastor Suzanne will lead the congregation outside, where we will gather and continue singing | ||
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Rev. Suzanne Swartz
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Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols
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