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Pine Street Presbyterian Church

in the City of Harrisbur g

Pine Street is a Welcoming Church, Glorifying God through Worship, Fellowship and Service in the World.

March 3, 2024

Third Sunday in Lent

G ATHERING IN THE P RESENCE OF THE R ISEN C HRIST

PRAYER OF PREPARATION

Gracious God, whose power is made perfect in weakness, whose wisdom appears as foolishness in this world, we thank you for the scandal of the cross. Amen.

VOLUNTARY Attende Domine Lynn Trapp

Hear us, almighty Lord, show us your mercy. Sinners, we stand before you.

INTROIT There is a Balm in Gilead

Arr. by Mark Hayes

There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole. There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. Sometimes, I feel discouraged and think my work’s in vain, but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole. There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. If you can’t preach like Peter if you can’t preach like Paul. You can tell the love of Jesus and say, “He died for all.” There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole. There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul, to heal the sin-sick soul.

SALUTATION

One: The Lord is merciful and gracious,

Many: Slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

† Those able are invited to stand

Bold text is read or sung by all

John Luciew

† CALL TO WORSHIP

One: The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul;

Many: The decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple.

One: The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;

Many: The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever.

One: The ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

Many: They are more desirable than gold and sweeter than honey. Let us worship God!

† PRAYER OF THE DAY

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Rev. Drumheller

God of righteousness, we confess that have not kept your commandments. We bow down before idols, declaring our allegiance to other powers and principalities. We take your name in vain, using it to justify our own prejudices and opinions. We do not make adequate time to rest and remember your goodness, nor to revel in the delight of family and friends. Our dishonesty and greed get the better of us. Yet you gave us commandments not for condemnation, but so that we might live in justice and joy. Purify us by your righteousness and enfold us in your grace. Sanctify our intentions and actions.

† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION

† KYRIE

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ASSURANCE OF PARDON

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

Many: Thanks be to God. Amen.

† RESPONSE TO FORGIVENESS

HAL HOPSON

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

FIRST LESSON Exodus 20:1-17

One: The Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

Old Testament Page 66

Ellen Kamps

† HYMN 61 Your Law, O Lord, Is Perfect

SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

THIRD LESSON John 2:13-22

New Testament Page 166

New Testament Page 93

SERMON “The Destruction that Brings Life” Rev. Drumheller

† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Philippians 2:5-11

We believe in Jesus Christ, who, though he existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, assuming human likeness. And being found in appearance as a human, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death - even death on a cross. Therefore, God exalted him even more highly and gave him the name that is above every other name, so that at the name given to Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.

† THE PEACE

One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Many: And also with you.

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THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD

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ANTHEM The Heavens Declare Richard Shephard

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth His handiwork. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth His handiwork. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, Lord, my strength and my redeemer.

† 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

SEALING THE 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.

… we sing to you our hymn of unending praise:

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 AND F OLLOWING THE W ORD OF G OD INTO THE W ORLD

† HYMN 213 In the Cross of Christ I Glory RATHBUN

† BENEDICTION

† CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 543 O Christ, Surround Me GREEN TYLER God be the love to search and keep me; God be the prayer to move my voice; God, be the strength to now uphold me: O Christ, surround me; O Christ, surround me.

VOLUNTARY Organ Sonata in D-Minor

1. Allegro

L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY

Rev. Matthew Drumheller, Interim Pastor

Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship

John Luciew, Liturgist

Ellen Kamps, Lector

Ellen Kamps, Acolyte

Benjamin Krumreig, tenor

The Chancel Choir

Paul Fey

F LOWER D EDICATION

The flowers at the pulpit are given to the glory of God and in celebration of their 49th wedding anniversary on March 1st, by Richard and Xavia Sheffield.

The flowers at the lectern are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Kristina Lynn Clemens Saul by Baiba Clemens and Family

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Sunday, March 3 – 3rd Sunday in Lent

8:45 am- Sunday School

8:45 am- Confirmation Class

8:45 am- Choir Rehearsal

9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall

10:00 am- Worship Rev. Matthew Drumheller Preaching

11:30 am- Adult Forum- Lenten StudyFellowship Hall

Sunday, March 10 – 4th Sunday in Lent

8:45 am- Confirmation Class

8:45 am- Choir Rehearsal

9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall

10:00 am- Worship Rev. Matthew Drumheller Preaching

11:30 am- Adult Forum- Lenten StudyFellowship Hall

4:00 pm- MAPS concert

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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