Dec 31 worship

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.

December 31, 2023

First Sunday after Christmas

GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST PRAYER OF PREPARATION Merciful Lord, let us who seek redemption in this day prepare our hearts, that we may believe the good news of Jesus, receive the light of salvation, and live according to your Word. Amen.

VOLUNTARY Chorale Prelude on “In Dulci Jubilo”

Johann Michael Bach

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

SALUTATION

Nathan Garman

One: This is God’s house. You are welcome as you are.

Many: Let us worship our loving God.

† HYMN 113 Angels We Have Heard on High

GLORIA

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† Those able are invited to stand

Bold text is read or sung by all

† CALL TO WORSHIP One:

Praise the Lord!

Many: Praise God from the heavens.

One:

All people unite your voices,

Many: Young and old, join together!

One:

Let us praise the name of the Lord,

Many: Whose name alone is exalted above earth and heaven.

† PRAYER OF THE DAY † PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Rev. Lucy Bowerman Merciful God, we confess that we have not lived as your faithful children. We have kept silent in the midst of prejudice and hatred. We have been idle in the face of violence and injustice. We have not been a light to the nations, and our lives have not revealed your glory. Forgive us, Merciful God. Repair the ugliness of our sin and restore in us your beautiful grace.

† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION † KYRIE

† ASSURANCE OF PARDON One:

Hear the good news: We are loved. We are claimed. We are forgiven.

Many: Thanks be to God. Amen.

† GLORIA

READING AND HEARING THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

Lisa Milletics

FIRST LESSON Isaiah 61:10-62:3

Old Testament Page 692

† HYMN 115 Away in a Manger

MUELLER

One: The Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

SECOND LESSON Galatians 4:4-7

New Testament Page 189

THIRD LESSON Luke 2:22-40

New Testament Page 59

SERMON

Rev. Bowerman

† 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 on the back of the bulletin) THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD

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ANTHEM Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming

† PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS

Mark Hayes

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

SEALING THE WORD SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER INVITATION TO THE TABLE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING One: Many: One: Many: One: Many:

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. 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 134 Joy to the World

ANTIOCH

† BENEDICTION † CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Good Christian Friends Rejoice

JOHN MASON NEALE

Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now ye need not fear the grave: Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all to gain the everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save!

VOLUNTARY Toccata on “Antioch”

Paul Fey

LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY Rev. Lucy Bowerman, Guest Preacher Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship Nathan Garman, Liturgist Lisa Milletics, Lector Amelia Ernst, Acolyte

FLOWER DEDICATION The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of his parents, Lear and Bert Zook by Ivan Zook and Angela Salvada.

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR Sunday, Dec 31 – First Sunday of Christmas 8:45 am- Sunday School 9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall 10:00 am Worship- Rev. Lucy Bowerman Preaching Monday, Jan 1 New Year’s Day- office closed Sunday, Jan 7 – Epiphany 8:45 am- Sunday School 9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall 10:00 am Worship- Rev. Matthew Drumheller Preaching COPYRIGHT NOTICE

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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