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Pine Street Presbyterian Church in the City of Harrisburg

May 8, 2022 Fourth Sunday of Easter

GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST

VOLUNTARY In Thee Is Gladness Dale Wood

INTROIT Be Still And Know That I Am God Eric Thiman Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations: I will be exalted in the earth.

† HYMN #343 Called as Partners in Christ’s Service BEECHER

† SALUTATION Rev. Matt Drumheller

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

Many: Let us worship God together!

CALL TO WORSHIP

One: The Lord is our shepherd, our guide, and protector.

Many: The Lord is our parent, our friend, and companion.

One: The Lord is almighty, with wisdom and power.

Many: The Lord is present, with comfort and care.

One: Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, Many: Honor and might be to our God!

† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all

† PRAYER OF CONFESSION

One: You are a God of new life, yet we are bound to the old way of doing things. You are a God of infinite good news, yet we live in fear and dread. You are a God of resurrection, yet we spend our days proclaiming death. Many: Lord, have mercy upon us. Forgive us and leave us to wholeness.

One: You are a God of abundance, yet we fear there is not enough grace. You are a God of empowerment, yet we doubt whether we can do your work. You are a God of forgiveness, yet we cannot forgive others or ourselves.

Many: Lord, have mercy upon us. Forgive us and lead us to wholeness.

SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION

John Merbecke

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

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

Barbara Taylor

FIRST LESSON Revelation 7:9-17 New Testament Page 249

One: The Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

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† KYRIE

† GLORIA GLORIA PATRI

ANTHEM The King of Love My Shepherd Is Felix Mendelssohn

The King of Love my Shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never, I nothing lack if I am His, and He is mine forever. Where streams of living water flow my ransomed soul He leadeth, and where the verdant pastures grow, with food celestial feedeth. The King of Love my Shepherd is, His goodness faileth never. Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, but yet in love He sought me, and on His shoulder gently laid, and home rejoicing brought me. In death’s dark vale I fear no ill with Thee, dear Lord, beside me. Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me. The King of Love my Shepherd is. His goodness faileth never. And so through all the length of days, Thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise within Thy house forever, within Thy house forever.

LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

SECOND LESSON John 10:22-39

THIRD LESSON Acts 9:36-43

SERMON

“Rise Up”

New Testament Page 104

New Testament Page 128

Rev. Drumheller

† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Philippians 2:6-11

We believe in Jesus Christ, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death even death on a cross. Therefore, God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus, every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 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 Thou Art the Way Christopher Steel

Thou art the way: by thee alone from sin and death we flee; and he who would the Father seek must seek him, Lord, by thee. Thou art the truth: thy word alone true wisdom can impart; thou only canst inform the mind and purify the heart. Thou art the life: the rendering tomb proclaims thy conquering arm; and those who put their trust in thee nor death hell shall harm. Thou are the way, the truth, the life: grant us that way to know, that truth to keep, that life to win, whose joys eternal flow.

PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS

† PRAYER OF DEDICATION

SEALING THE WORD

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

INVITATION TO THE TABLE

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.

… Great is the mystery of our faith.

INTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION

One: In your mercy, Many: Lord, hear our prayer.

…Almighty God, now and forever.

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 #415 Come, Labor On

† BENEDICTION

† CHORAL BENEDICTION God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me R. B. Colligan (Choir and Congregation)

VOLUNTARY Postlude on “Holy, Holy, Holy” Robert Hobby

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ORA LABORA

LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY

Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor

Joseph W. Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship

Barbara Taylor, Lector

Chris Earhart, baritone

Delaney Reed, soprano & Maddie Felix, soprano

The Chancel Choir

FLOWER D EDICATION

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of all mothers on Mother’s Day.

ANNOUNCEMENTSAND NOTICES

NOTICE

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Sunday, May 8 – Mother’s Day 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, May 11 – 7:00 pm Adult Forum via Zoom

Sunday, May 15 – 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, May 18 – NO Adult Forum

Sunday, May 22 – 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 | 4:00 pm Michael Hey Organ Concert

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.

310 N. Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-9304 | www.pinestreet.org