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.
May 07, 2023
Fifth Sunday of Easter
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
O Jesus, our great high priest, be present with us as you were present with your disciples. Make yourself known to us in the breaking of bread. Amen.
VOLUNTARY Antiphonal Sarabande Nancy Jessup Fantasy on Hyfrydol Hal Hopson
(Please use the opening voluntary as a time of meditation and preparation for worship.)
INTROIT Come, My Way, my Truth, My Life Ralph Vaughan Williams
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: such a way as gives us breath; such a truth as ends all strife; such a life as killeth death. Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength: such a light as shows a feast; such a feast as mends in length; such a strength as makes the guest. Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: such a joy as none can move; such a love as none can part; such a heart as joys in love.
SALUTATION Linda McKillop
One: The Lord is risen! Alleluia!
Many: Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!
† HYMN Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above MIT FREUDEN ZART (All of today’s hymns are printed after the order of worship.)
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
† CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Gather us, O God.
Many: There is room for us all.
One: Dwell with us, O God.
Many: Show us the way.
One: Guide us, O God.
Many: Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Let us worship the Lord.
† PRAYER OF THE DAY
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rev. Matt Drumheller
Christ, you have shown us the way, the truth, and the life so clearly and fully. You have not simply told us how to live, you have shown us. But still we refuse to abide with you. We fail to believe all you have said to us, we fail to trust the way you have shown us. Forgive us, O God. Open our ears to your truth, open our eyes to your way, and lead us into new life.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION † KYRIE
†ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Many: Thanks be to God. Amen.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Amelia Ernst
FIRST LESSON Acts 7:55-60 New Testament Page 126
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN You Are My Refuge, Faithful God MORNING SONG
LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
SECOND LESSON 1 Peter 2:2-10
THIRD LESSON John 14:1-14
New Testament Page 233
New Testament Page 108
SERMON “Abide with Me” Rev. Drumheller
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. 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. To sign online, scan the code in the back of the bulletin) Focus on Education Ken Hays
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
(Scan the code in the back of the bulletin to give online via PayPal)
ANTHEM My Hope Is Built
Tom Trenney
My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame but wholly lean on Jesus’ name. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand. When darkness seems to hide his face, I rest on his unchanging grace; in every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand. When he shall come with trumpet sound, O may I then in him be found, dressed in his righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand. On Christ, the Rock, I stand.
PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS
SEALINGTHE WORD
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
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.
…singing the hymn of your unending praise.
The prayer continues. …Great is the mystery of faith:
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.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE BREAD AND CUP
One: The gifts of God for the people of God. Many: Let us keep the feast.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD
INTO THE WORLD
HYMN I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art
BENEDICTION † CHORAL BENEDICTION Lift High the Cross CRUCIFER
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod, the Lamb victorious, Christ, the Son of God. Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore His sacred name.
VOLUNTARY
L EADING IN W ORSHIP TODAY
Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Linda McKillop, Liturgist
Amelia Ernst, Lector
Jonah Garman, Acolyte
Chancel Choir
Timothy Lupia, tenor
Handbell Choir
FLOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my wife Mary by Richard Brown.
C OPYRIGHT N OTICE
Hymns in the bulletin are used with permission under OneLicense.net #A-71074. All rights reserved.
Liturgy reprinted and adapted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word® Worship Companion. Copyright 2013.
Liturgy reprinted and adapted by permission from the Book of Common Worship,© 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. All rights reserved.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, May 7 Fifth Sunday of Easter 10:00 am Worship, Rev. Matt Drumheller Preaching | 11:30 am Adult Forum, Fellowship Hall, in person and via Zoom | 3:00 pm Brandon Cedel Concert hosted by the Wednesday Club for Performing Arts. Tickets available at the door
Sunday, May 14 — Sixth Sunday of Easter —8:45 am Sunday School — 9:00 am Café conversations and Bible Study 10:00 am Worship, Rev. Matt Drumheller Preaching Sunday, May 21 Seventh Sunday of Easter 8:45 am Sunday School 9:00 am Café conversations and Bible Study 10:00 am Worship, Rev. Matt Drumheller Preaching followed by annual congregational meeting | 11:30 am Lunch and Learn, Fellowship Hall, in person, led by Ken Hays and Barbara Neff | 5:00 pm Antonio Centenera Senior Piano Recital to benefit Carlisle Area Family Life Center
Scan this code with your phone to record your visit today in our online friendship register.
Use this code to give to Pine Street Presbyterian online using PayPal.
Are My Refuge, Faithful God
