February 12, 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.

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

PRAYER OF PREPARATION

God of mercy, grant that the Word you speak this day may take root in our hearts. May it bear fruit to your honor and glory for the sake of Christ our Lord. Amen.

GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST

VOLUNTARY All Creatures of Our God and King J.

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

INTROIT Come and Seek the Ways of Wisdom

B. Taylor Ruth Duck

Come and seek the ways of Wisdom, she who danced when earth was new. Follow closely what she teaches, for her words are right and true. Wisdom clears the path to justice, showing us what love must do.

† SALUTATION

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

Many: Praise be to God.

† HYMN In the Midst of New Dimensions

(All of today’s hymns are printed after the order of worship.)

† CALL TO WORSHIP

One: Happy are those who walk in the law of the Lord.

Many: Happy are those who seek God with their whole heart.

† Those able are invited to stand

Bold text is read or sung by all

John Luciew

NEW DIMENSIONS

One: O may our ways be steadfast in keeping God’s statutes.

Many: Let us praise God with an upright heart.

One: Let us learn God’s righteous ordinances.

Many: Let us praise the Lord!

† PRAYER OF THE DAY

† PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rev. Matt Drumheller

Holy God, we confess that we bow down before other gods; we have turned our hearts away from you. Our worship of work and devotion to consumerism disorders our love of you and each other. Forgive us, God, and mend what is broken, that we may be one with you.

† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION

KYRIE Richard Proulx

†ASSURANCE OF PARDON

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

Many: Thanks be to God. Amen.

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One: The Word of the Lord.

Many:

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GLORIA

READING AND HEARING

WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Amy Chick

Deuteronomy

Testament

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SERMON “You Have Heard It Said”

† 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

(Scan the code on the back of the bulletin to give online via PayPal)

ANTHEM Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Arr. by John Rutter

Love Divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven to earth come down. Fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown. Jesu, thou art all compassion, pure unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation, enter every trembling heart. Come, almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return, and never, nevermore thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray, and praise thee without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love. Finish then thy new creation, pure and spotless let us be. Let us see thy great salvation, perfectly restored in thee. Changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise!

† 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.

…Therefore with all creation we sing your praise.

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 Though I May Speak GIFT OF LOVE

† 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.

VOLUNTARY Toccata on To God Be the Glory Mary Ellen Kerrick

L EADING IN W ORSHIP TODAY

Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor

Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship

John Luciew, Liturgist

Amy Chick, Lector

Ellen Kamps, Acolyte

Chancel Choir

Maddie Felix, piano

FLOWER D EDICATION

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Jane K. Ratcliff and Joseph H. Ratcliff by their daughters Carol R. Shaw and Nancy Buckwalter.

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Sunday, February 12 6th Sunday after Epiphany 11:30 am Adult Forum in person and via Zoom led by Dr. Michael Cosby

Friday, February 17 — 3rd in the Burg — Gallery open from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Sunday, February 19 Transfiguration of the Lord 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 Rev. Nancy

Reinert and Debbie Hough

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BENEDICTION