Pine Street Presbyterian Church

in the City of Harrisburg

Pine Street is a Welcoming Church, Glorifying God through Worship, Fellowship and Service in the World.

Second Sunday in Lent

Gathering In The Presence Of The Risen Christ

Prayer Of Preparation

Startle us, O God, with your truth, and open our minds to your Spirit. May we be one with Christ our Lord, and serve as faithful disciples. Amen.

VOLUNTARY Prelude on ROCKINGHAM Christopher Tambling

(Please use the opening voluntary as a time of meditation and preparation for worship.)

INTROIT My Jesus, I Love Thee Adoniram J. Gordon

My Jesus, I love thee; I know thou art mine. For thee all the follies of sin I resign. My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou. If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, tis now. My Jesus, I love thee.

† SALUTATION Linda McLaughlin

One: Grace and peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Many: Praise be to God.

† HYMN Our God, Our Help in Ages Past ST. ANNE

(All of today’s hymns are printed after the order of worship.)

† CALL TO WORSHIP

One: All are welcome here:

Many: The young and old, those who have visions and those who dream dreams.

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Those able are invited to stand

Bold text is read or sung by all

One: All are welcome here:

Many: The sinner and saint, those who seek forgiveness and those who long for peace.

One: All are welcome here:

Many: Those who hurt and doubt, those who know the wilderness and those who feel lost.

One: All are welcome here, for you are loved by God, and this is God’s house.

Many: Let us worship God!

† PRAYER OF THE DAY

† PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Lord, our hearts are brimming with doubt and saturated with fear. You ask us to be brave, but we cower in fear. You ask us to love our neighbor, but we hold tight to privilege and the status quo. You ask us to risk it all to follow you, but we are content with the injustices at hand. Forgive us for our sin and lift our eyes to you.

† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION

† TRISAGION

† ASSURANCE OF PARDON

One: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!

Many: Thanks be to God. Amen.