PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ December 29, 2024 - 10:00 AM Service
1st Sunday after ChristmasLiturgical Color: white
"It's A New Year. Run!" by Rev. Patricia Stout
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Pre-worship Music | What Child Is This? | Praise Band |
Gathering Song | God Welcomes All | Hymn #399 |
Welcoming | Rev. Patricia Stout | |
Life of the Church | Kitty Kieley Hayes | |
Passing of the Peace | My Peace | Congregation |
ONE: May the peace of Christ be with you. ALL: And also with you. |
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Prelude | Still, Still, Still | Praise Band |
* Call to Worship (Responsive) | ||
L: Who are we, Lord God, that you should come to us? P: YET YOU HAVE VISITED YOUR PEOPLE AND REDEEMED US IN YOUR SON. L: As we celebrate his birth, may our hearts leap for joy at your word, P: AND MOVE US BY YOUR SPIRIT TO PRAISE YOUR WONDERFUL WORKS. |
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* Opening Hymn | O God, Our Help In Ages Past | Hymn #687 (vs 1,2,3,6) |
Prayer of Confession (Unison) | ||
Gracious God, you sent a star to guide men to the holy child Jesus: we confess that we have not followed the light of your word. We have not searched for signs of your love in the world or trusted good news to be good. We have failed to share the good news of your Son |
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(A moment for silent reflection) | ||
Assurance of Forgiveness | ||
If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just; God will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every unrighteousness. Anyone who believes in Jesus has become a new person altogether ÈÞ |
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* Gloria Patri | Hymn #581 | |
* Praise Hymn | Come Sing, O Church, in Joy | Hymn #305 |
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. |
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Anthem | "Let us, God Most High" from Cantata 41 by J.S. Bach | solo by Denise Briese |
Prayer for Illumination (Unison) | ||
Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen |
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Hebrew Lesson | Isaiah 61: 8-11 | Kitty Kieley Hayes |
Epistle Lesson | Hebrews 12: 1-3, 12-13 | |
Gospel Lesson | John 14: 15-22, 27-31 | |
Pastor: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God | ||
Sermon | "It's A New Year. Run!" | Rev. Patricia Stout |
* In Response | Fight the Good Fight | Hymn #846 |
Morning Tithes and Offerings | ||
Offertory | I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day | Praise Band |
* Doxology | Hymn #606 | |
* Prayer of Dedication | ||
* A Challenge to Go Forth | ||
Try your best to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. Make the most of every opportunity for doing good in these evil days. Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Spirit. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, giving thanks for every blessing God has given us. |
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* A Sending Song | Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart | Hymn #804 |
* Benediction | ||
Postlude | Go, Tell It On The Mountain | Praise Band |
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall | ||
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* NOTE: If able, please stand | ||
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