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.
October 30, 2022 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
VOLUNTARY O God, Beyond All Praising
INTROIT : I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me
Arr. by Charles Callahan
Eric Thiman
I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord: Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.
† HYMN Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun MORNING HYMN
(All of today’s hymns are printed after the order of worship.)
† SALUTATION
One: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Many: And also with you!
† CALL TO WORSHIP
David Colestock
One: We gather in the presence of God: Many: Who knows when we wake up, when we go to sleep, and in all the moments in between.
One: We gather in the house of God:
Many: Who has created a family for us, here and in every corner of the world.
One: We gather to be the people of God: Many: Who appeals to us to follow in love, in faith, and in service.
One: Come. Let us worship the Lord!
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rev. Lucy Bowerman God, you who are our provider, we hold all we have so close we have trouble sharing. We are so connected to our pleasures that we cannot feel the pain of those around us. We are so stuck on ourselves, we cannot sense our souls slipping away into the shadows. Reforming God, loosen us from the grip of the world, so we may feel your healing touch. Separate us from our sin, so your Spirit might bind us to you. Reshape us, redeem us, renew us, so we may follow our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to new life.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: The God who calls us is the God who created us; the God who formed us is the God who forgives us. This is the good news: we are God’s new creation.
Many: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Amen.
† KYRIE Richard Proulx
READING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON
18:1 11
The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
Testament
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Excerpts from A Brief Statement of Faith
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)
Focus on Stewardship Jonah Garman
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD (Text 267 367 4910 to give)
ANTHEM How Can I Keep from Singing
Taylor Davis
My life flows on in endless song above earth’s lamentations. I hear the real, though far-off, hymn that hails a new creation. Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear its music ringing. It sounds an echo in my soul; how can I keep from singing? While though the tempest loudly roars, I hear the truth, it liveth. And though the darkness round me close, songs in the night, it giveth. No storm can shake my inmost calm while to the rock I’m clinging. Since love is lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing? When tyrants tremble sick with fear and hear their death-knell ringing, when friends rejoice both far and near, how can I keep from singing? In prison cells and dungeon vile, our thoughts to them are winging, when friends by shame are undefiled, how can I keep, how can I keep, how can I keep from singing?
† PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS
OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
Richard Proulx
