Worship October 8, 2023

October 8, 2023

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.

19th Sunday after Pentecost

GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST

PRAYER OF PREPARATION

God our deliverer, as you revealed your law to Moses on Mount Sinai, teach us to worship you alone and to keep your commandments, that we live by our faith and be faithful as your people. Amen.

VOLUNTARY Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring J.S. Bach

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

Introit Open to Me the Gates of Righteousness Eric

Thiman

Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord.

SALUTATION Linda McKillop

One: Grace and peace in the name of the Lord.

Many: Thanks and praise be to God. † HYMN 463 How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION † Those able are invited to stand

Bold text is read or sung by all

CALL TO WORSHIP

One: Let us gather to learn.

Many: Let us gather to witness.

One: Let us gather to change.

Many: Let us gather to repent.

One: Let us gather to hope.

Many: Let us gather to worship the Lord our God.

God of the law and the prophets, we do not want to admit all the commandments we have broken. We worship idols of money, success, and power. We use your name to justify whatever we do. We neglect to honor each other. We covet, we lie, we wish evil upon others. Our sins are far too many to name. Forgive us, Lord. Speak to us and we will listen, remembering that you are our freedom and deliverer

ILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION

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ASSURANCE OF PARDON

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

Many: Thanks be to God. Amen.

† PRAYER OF THE DAY

† PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rev. Matt Drumheller

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† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH From 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. To sign online, scan the code on the back of the bulletin)

FOCUS ON EDUCATION

THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD

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Kenneth Hays

ANTHEM The Tree of Life K.

Lee Scott

There in God’s Garden stands the Tree of Wisdom, whose leaves hold forth the healing of the nations: Tree of all knowledge, Tree of all compassion, Tree of all beauty. Its name is Jesus, name that says, “Our Savior!” There on its branches see the scars of suffering; see where the tendrils of our human selfhood feed on its lifeblood. Thorns not his own are tangled in its foliage; our greed has starved it, our despite has choked it. Yet, look! It lives! Its grief has not destroyed it nor fire consumed it. See how its branches reach to us in welcome; hear what the Voice says, “Come to me, ye weary! Give me your sickness, give me all your sorrow, I will give blessing.” This is my ending, this my resurrection; into your hands, Lord, I commit my spirit. This have I searched for; now I can possess it. This ground is holy. All heaven is singing, “Thanks to Christ whose Passion offers in mercy healing, strength, and pardon. Peoples and nations, take it, take it freely!” Amen! My Master!

PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

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.

…with all creation, we join the unending hymn:

The prayer continues.

…Great is the mystery of faith:

INTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION

One: In your mercy,

Many: Lord, hear our prayer.

… 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 838 Standing on the Promises PROMISES

† BENEDICTION

† CHORAL RESPONSE 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 Psalm 19 Benedetto

L EADING IN W ORSHIP TODAY

Matthew Drumheller, Interim Pastor

Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship

Linda McKillop, Liturgist

Sally Songy, Lector

Callie Garman, Acolyte

The Chancel Choir

FLOWER D EDICATION

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of her parents William G. and Evelyn M. Carson by Christine Flipowich and in loving memory of husband and father, Dennis Flipowich by Christine and Elizabeth Flipowich.

Marcello

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Sunday,Oct8 – 19th Sunday After Pentecost

9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall

10:00 am Worship- 18th Sunday after Pentecost- Rev. Matthew Drumheller Preaching

11:30 am- Adult Forum led by Lee Barrett

Sunday,Oct15 – 20th Sunday After Pentecost

9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall

10:00 am Worship- 18th Sunday after Pentecost- Rev. Kelly Wiant Preaching

11:30 am- Adult Forum led by Lee Barrett

Sunday,Oct22 – 21st Sunday After Pentecost

9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall

10:00 am Worship- 18th Sunday after Pentecost- Rev. Heather Sigler Preaching

11:30 am- Lunch and Learn: Architectural program by Kenneth Hays

C OPYRIGHT N OTICE

Music in the bulletin is 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.

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