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PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Worship of the God of Grace in Jesus Christ February 19, 2012 - 10:00 AM Service Transfiguration of the Lord Liturgical Color: White			Play the whole Service:

Welcoming/Preparing to Meet with God		Rev. Christine Dickerson
Life of the Church/Announcements		Elder Morella Larsen
Passing of the Peace	“My Peace” (As we return to our seats.)	Congregation
Prelude	Special Music	Praise Band
* Call to Worship One: Sing for joy to God our strength; Many: Shout aloud to the God of Jacob! One: Begin the music, strike the tambourine! Many: Play the melodius harp and lyre! ALL: Sing to the Lord a new song!!
*Opening Hymn	“May Jesus Christ Be Praised”	Hymn #87 (1 & 3)
Prayer of Adoration & Confession (unison)		.
Oh Lord, how great are your works! How wonderful are your ways! You know us, and love us, and walk beside us when the way is troubled; your presence brings solace and your grace brings joy. You make life complete, and take the sting from death. Too often, O God, we forget there are those who do not know you, who live without your hope and care. So many live in pain and emptiness, yet we fail to see or help. To often we turn away. Be with us, we pray, and give voice to our faith, that others may live in your light. Forgive our forgetting, that we might be your servants in a broken world, a source of healing in an hour of need. We ask in Christ’s name, Amen.
Assurance of Pardon		.
Hear the good news! Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Know that you are forgiven, and be at peace. Amen.
* Singing:	“Gloria Patri”	Hymn #623 (all)
	Where He Leads Me	Hymn #373 (1 & 3, 5 & 6)
Children’s Moment
Children Dismissed to Sunday School
Choral Preparation:	“Spirit of the Living God”	Choir
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.
Anthem	I'd Rather Have Jesus / Fairest Lord Jesus	Choir
Prayer for Illumination		.
God, source of all light, by your Word you give light to the soul. Pour out upon us the spirit of wisdom and understanding, that, through the Scriptures, our hearts and minds may be opened to know your will in our lives. Amen.
Psalter Lesson:	Psalm 50: 1-6 (In unison)	Elder Morella Larsen
Hebrew Testament:	2 Kings 5: 1-14
Song of Preparation	“Open Our Eyes, Lord”	Choir
New Testament:	Mark 9: 2-9
Pastor: "The Word of the Lord."
People: "Thanks be to God."
Sermon	“Revealed and Revealing”	Rev. Christine Dickerson
Statement of Faith:	Statement of Purpose for PSPC	.
We believe we are here in Palm Springs to “proclaim the Good News of God by reaching out to others and inviting them into a new relationship with Jesus Christ. We commit ourselves, therefore, to be a center for spiritual growth and friendship, where the teachings of Jesus Christ are faithfully received and God’s grace is celebrated joyfully with Christian friends.” This we affirm in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
In Response	“Here I Am, Lord”	on Screen (V. 1)
Ordination and Installation: Susan McGuire as Elder
Hymn of Response:	“Here I Am, Lord”	on Screen (v. 2 & 3)
Morning Titles and Offerings
Offertory:	“Higher Ground”	Choir
* Doxology		Congregation
* Prayer of Dedication
* A Challenge to Go Forth with God's Blessing
* A Singing Response:	“May Your Presence Go With Us.”	Congregation
* Blessing
Postlude		Praise band
* Gathering for Fellowship in Fellowship Hall
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* NOTE: If able, please stand