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.
January 29, 2023 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
VOLUNTARY Jesu, Jesu John Carter
INTROIT Blest Are the Pure In Heart
H. Walford Davies Blest are the pure in heart. Blest are the pure in heart, for they shall see our God: The secret of the Lord is theirs, their soul is Christ’s abode. Still to the lowly soul he doth himself impart, and for his dwelling and his throne chooseth the pure in heart.
† SALUTATION
One: Grace and peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Many: Praise be to God.
† HYMN All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly
Nathan Garman
HOLY MANNA (All of today’s hymns are printed after the order of worship.)
† CALL TO WORSHIP
One: O Lord, who may abide in your tent?
Many: Those who walk blamelessly and do what is right.
One: Who may dwell on your holy hill?
Many: Those who speak the truth from their hearts.
One: Those who do these things shall never be moved.
Many: With hope and with honesty let us worship the Lord our God.
† Those able are invited to stand
Bold text is read or sung by all
PRAYER OF THE DAY
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rev. Matt
DrumhellerMerciful God, we fail to do what is right. Instead, we pursue evil and do not speak the truth. Even when we try our best to be faithful, still we turn from you. Forgive us, accept us, and redeem us, that we may seek to do what you call good.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
†ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
Many: Thanks be to God. Amen.
READING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON Micah 6:1-8
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
Richard SheffieldOld Testament Page 866
† HYMN Lord, Who May Dwell within Your House RIDGEMOOR
LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
THIRD LESSON Matthew 5:1-12
New Testament Page 166
New Testament Page 4
SERMON “Beatitudes” 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)
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
(Scan the code in the back of the bulletin to give online via PayPal)
ANTHEM Jesus, The Very Thought of Thee Mark Hayes
Jesus, the very thought of Thee with sweetness fills my breast; but sweeter far Thy face to see and in Thy presence rest. No voice can sing, and no heart can frame, nor can the memory find a sweeter sound than Jesus’ name, O Savior of mankind! O hope of every contrite heart! O Joy of all the meek! To those who fall how kind Thou art! To those who fall how kind Thou art! How good to those who seek, how good to those who seek! But what to those who find? Ah! This; no tongue or pen can show the love of Jesus, what it is, none but His loved ones know.
† 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.
† 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.
…who forever sing to the glory of your name.
The prayer continues.
… to be a living and holy sacrifice, dedicated to your service.
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
B
EARING
† HYMN Blest Are They
† BENEDICTION
AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD INTO THE WORLD
BLEST ARE THEY
† 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.
L EADING IN W ORSHIP TODAY
Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Nathan Garman, Liturgist
Richard Sheffield, Lector
Jonah Garman, Acolyte
Chancel Choir
Pine Street Quartet
Barbara Neff, piano
FLOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in prayerful remembrance of the persecuted church throughout the world.
R EMEMBER IN PRAYER
Please remember Mike and Carol Putt in your prayers as Mike is hospitalized and undergoing testing.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, January 29 — 11:30 am Adult Forum in Fellowship Hall — Kevin Long, moderator | 4:00 pm MAPS concert New York Polyphony
Sunday, February 5 5th Sunday after Epiphany 8:45 am Sunday School 9:00 am Café conversations and Bible Study — 10:00 am Worship, Rev. Matt Drumheller
Preaching | 11:30 am Adult Forum in person and via Zoom led by Dr. Michael Cosby
Sunday, February 12 — 6th Sunday after Epiphany — 8:45 am Sunday School — 9:00 am Café conversations and Bible Study 10:00 am Worship, Rev. Matt Drumheller
Preaching | 11:30 am Adult Forum in person and via Zoom led by Dr. Michael Cosby
