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Pine Street is a Welcoming Church, Glorifying God through Worship, Fellowship and Service in the World.
April 28, 2024 Fifth Sunday of Easter
G ATHERING IN THE P RESENCE OF THE R ISEN C HRIST
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
O God, form the minds of your faithful people into a single will. Make us love what you command and desire what you promise, that amid all the changes in the world, our hearts may be fixed where true joy is found, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
VOLUNTARY Mini-Pastorale
AdrianVernon Fish
INTROIT Be Still and Know that I am God Eric Thiman
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations: I will be exalted in the earth.
SALUTATION
One: This is the day the Lord has made; Many: let us rejoice and be glad in it.
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CALL TO WORSHIP
One: We gather this day in joy and Christian fellowship, Many: for we are the church of Jesus Christ!
One: We pray for the Holy Spirit to be among us, Many: opening our hearts and minds to the worship of God!
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HYMN 485 We Know That Christ Is Raised
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rev. Sigler
Gracious God, our hearts are restless until they find their home in you. Forgive our pursuit of things that separate us from you. We pursue success, realizing it will never be enough. We desire more possessions, knowing they are empty. We turn toward the world and hope we will find peace, knowing the world cannot provide it. Forgive us, we pray, and may our wandering hearts find their rest in you alone.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
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† ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: Hear the good news! In Christ, we are new creations. The old life is gone. Thank God! A new life has begun. Know you are forgiven and be at peace. Many: Thanks be to God. Amen.
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GLORIA GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
R EADING AND H EARING THE W ORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Daniel Coles
FIRST LESSON Acts 8:26-40 New Testament Page 127
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN 210 Lord, Why Have You Forsaken Me DISTRESS
SECOND LESSON 1 John 4:7-21 New Testament Page 241
THIRD LESSON John 15:1-8 New Testament Page 109
SERMON “Pay Attention to the Verbs” Rev. Sigler
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
adapted from Belonging to God: a First Catechism
We are the church: the people who believe the good news about Jesus, who are baptized, and who share in the Lord’s Supper. Through these means of grace, the Spirit renews us so that we may serve God in love. We believe the good news that gives us comfort, that we belong to our faithful Savior Jesus Christ, who died and rose again for our sake, so that nothing will ever separate us from God’s love. We know this good news through reading the Bible and hearing it taught and preached. We believe the Holy Spirit inspired those who wrote the Bible and helps us rely on its promises today, and forever. 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 Alleluia! Our Hearts and Voices Raise Michael Joseph Alleluia, our hearts and voices raise. O sing to God a hymn of gladness, sing a hymn of praise. For Christ the Lord is risen, His glories let us sing; Now raise our joys and triumphs high To serve the King of Kings. Alleluia, Love's saving work is done; sing out ye heavens, ye earth reply, The battle has been won. For Christ the Lord is risen, His glories let us sing; Now raise our joys and triumphs high To serve the King of Kings. Come into his gates with thanksgiving: Into his courts with praise. The Lord of earth and heaven, All glory now be given. Lives again our righteous King, Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia, Christ Jesus lives today; Creation leads the song of earth; All the angels say: For Christ the Lord is risen, His glories let us sing; Now raise our joys and triumphs high To serve the King of Kings.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Elyse Rogers… 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 296 Go in Grace and Make Disciples
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BENEDICTION
WONDROUS LIGHT
† CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 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 Sortie
Robert JonesL EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
Rev. Heather Sigler, Guest Preacher
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Milicia Knepp, Liturgist
Elyse Rogers, Liturgist
Daniel Coles, Lector
Benjamin Coles, Acolyte
The Chancel Choir
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of the Culton family by Elain and Jack Braucher.
April 28 through May 4 –
Elyse Rogers and Audrey Light
You can also call Krystle in the church office 717-238-9304 or email kwhitley@pinestreet.org, who will refer you to either the Elders on Call or to one of the Deacons, depending on your needs.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, April 28 – 5th Sunday of Easter
8:45 am- Sunday School
8:45 am- Confirmation Class
8:45 am- Choir Rehearsal
9:00 am- Café Conversations- Room 103
10:00 am- Worship Rev. Heather Sigler Preaching
Sunday, May 5 – 6th Sunday of Easter
8:45 am- Sunday School
8:45 am- Confirmation Class
8:45 am- Choir Rehearsal
9:00 am- Café Conversations- Room 103
10:00 am- Worship Rev. Don Potter Preaching
4:00 pm- MAPS concert
C OPYRIGHT N OTICE
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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