Pine Street Presbyterian Church in
the City of Harrisburg
April 03, 2022 Fifth Sunday in Lent
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
VOLUNTARY Amazing Grace Frederick Swann
INTROIT Lord, You Know Me Through and Through Mozart; arr. by Hopson Lord, you know me through and through, yea, completely; you know the days yet before me. Lord, you know my resting, my rising, you know my thoughts from far away. Lord, you are behind me; Lord, you are before me. You know all the words I speak long before I speak them. You lay your hand upon me. Where can I go from your spirit, or where to flee from your presence? You are in my joy; you are in my sorrow. O search me and know my heart and soul. Lord, lead me in your truth. Guide me, Lord, hear my prayer.
SALUTATION Rev. Matt Drumheller
One: The Lord is merciful and gracious, Many: Slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Here we find courage:
Many: Courage to follow our call, courage to live out our faith.
One: Here we find hope:
Many: Hope for a better world, hope that refuses to let us go.
One: Here we find truth:
Many: Truth that lives in sacred community, truth that lives in ancient stories.
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
One: God welcomes us here. May we find that which we seek, Many: And in our seeking, may we know God.
† HYMN # 483 Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above MIT FREUDEN ZART
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, we confess that we often tuck our faith into our pockets. We hide in a place of comfort rather than proudly declaring, “We are Christian. We believe. This faith has changed me.” Forgive us for whispering when we could be singing. Forgive us for staying quiet when we could be part of rewriting the narrative. Forgive our misplaced values, and draw us into your extravagance, that we, too, might be generous with our love.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
† KYRIE
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON
† GLORIA GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
READING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON Isaiah 43:16-21
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
Benjamin Coles
Old Testament Page 672
John Merbecke
† HYMN # 237 When God Delivered Israel
LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
SECOND LESSON Philippians 3:4b-14 New Testament Page 198
THIRD LESSON John 12:1-8 New Testament Page 106
SERMON “Brazen Acts (of Beauty)” Rev. Drumheller
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH A Brief Statement of Faith
In life and in death, we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.
THE PEACE
One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Many: And also with you.
WELCOME (Please sign the Friendship Register)
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD (Text 267-367-4910 to give)
ANTHEM When I Survey the Wondrous Cross H. Hopson
When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ my God; all the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. See, from his head, his hand, his feet, sorrow, and love flow mingled down; did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown? Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SEALING THE WORD SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
One: The Lord be with you.
Many: And also with you.
One: Lift up your hearts.
Many: We lift them to the Lord.
One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
Many: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
COMMUNION PRAYER
… who forever sing to the glory of your name:
The prayer continues. … crucified and risen.
INTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION
One: In your mercy, Many: Lord, hear our prayer.
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.
One: The gifts of God for the people of God. Many: Let us keep the feast.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE BREAD AND CUP
BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD INTO THE WORLD
† CHORAL BENEDICTION God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me R. B. Colligan (Choir and Congregation)
VOLUNTARY Voluntary on “St. Flavian” June Nixon
LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY
Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor
Joseph W. Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Benjamin Coles, Lector
Barbara Neff, piano
The Chancel Choir
FLOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of Dauphin County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) by the Pearce Family.
R EMEMBER IN PRAYER
The family of Robert Knepp, who passed away on Sunday, March 27.
The family of Harold Heisey, who passed away on Wednesday, March 30.
Joseph Garrison on the passing of his uncle, James Marion White, Jr., Wednesday, March 30.
ANNOUNCEMENTSAND NOTICES
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Hymns in the bulletin are used with permission under OneLicense.net #A-71074. All rights reserved.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday,, April 3 8:45 am Sunday School | 10:00 am Worship Matt Drumheller
Preaching - Wonder of Worship children’s church available for children ages 3rd grade and below, Heather Sigler leading Wednesday, April 6 7:00 pm Adult Forum via Zoom Grace and Gratitude hosted by Matt Drumheller
Sunday, April 10 — Palm Sunday 8:45 am Sunday School | 10:00 am Worship — Matt Drumheller Preaching Wonder of Worship children’s church available for children ages 3rd grade and below, Jennifer Garman leading
Monday, April 11 11:00 am 1:00 pm Sanctuary open for prayer and meditation
Tuesday, April 12 11:00 am 1:00 pm Sanctuary open for prayer and meditation
Wednesday, April 13 11:00 am 1:00 pm Sanctuary open for prayer and meditation
Thursday, April 14 — 11:00 am — 1:00 pm Sanctuary open for prayer and meditation |
7:30 pm Maundy Thursday Worship Service in-person and online
Friday, April 15 11:00 am 1:00 pm Sanctuary open for prayer and meditation |
7:30 pm Good Friday Worship Service in-person and online
Sunday, April 17 Easter Sunday no Sunday school | Sunrise Service 6:30 am Kunkel Plaza on Front Street at the bottom of State Street | 10:00 am Worship — Matt Drumheller Preaching
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REQUEST
The Nominating Committee seeks recommendations for the following year’s Nominating Committee. The committee will include Elders, Deacons, Trustees, and atlarge members of the congregation who must make up the majority of the committee. Outgoing committee members are requesting recommendations from the congregation to fill the church member seats. Recommended individuals should be active church members. Please submit names to ngarman@gmail.com.
COVID STATEMENT
Pine Street Presbyterian Church will follow CDC guidelines to ease masking requirements and allow in-person gatherings, including food. While Dauphin and Cumberland Counties are in the low or medium community levels (according to the CDC’s “COVID-19 by County” page found at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html), masks will be optional for all Pine Street events, including worship. Session and staff will monitor the community levels and change health and safety guidelines if the local counties are high. Worshipers are welcome to wear masks if that helps them feel comfortable in worship.
