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Pine Street Presbyterian Church

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

May 12, 2024

Seventh Sunday of Easter

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

PRAYER OF PREPARATION

Quiet our hearts, O God, and let us be attentive to your presence as we worship today. Remove distractions from us that inhibit your Spirit moving in us that we may be renewed for service as willing disciples.

VOLUNTARY Voluntary on “St. Flavian”

SALUTATION

One: Grace and peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Many: Praise be to God.

INTROIT Pie Jesu

Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis requiem, dona eis requiem.

June Nixon

Nathan Garman

Gabriel Fauré

Blessed Jesus, Lord, I pray in thy mercy grant them rest, in thy mercy grant them rest.

CALL TO WORSHIP

One: This is the day the Lord has made.

Many: We will rejoice, give thanks and be glad.

One: With open minds and open hearts we come.

Many: We proclaim God's never-ending love and grace.

† Those able are invited to stand

Bold text is read or sung by all

† PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Rev. Potter

You sent your Son, O God, to give us eternal life. You send us also, as Christ's followers to make known your will. We confess to you the weakness of our witness. We tolerate evil, accept injustice, avoid the needy and ignore the lonely. Lord, have mercy on us. Purify our lives and take away our sin. Make our lives one with Jesus Christ, that the world may know your truth and find in us the good news of your love. Hear our silent prayers.

† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION

† KYRIE

† ASSURANCE OF PARDON

One: God hears our prayers and forgives us, infusing us with new life and a deepened faith.

Many: As forgiven and forgiving people, we embrace our calling and live-out our calling in Jesus Christ. Amen!

† 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 Benjamin Coles

FIRST LESSON 1 John 5:9-13

One: The Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

† HYMN 457 How Happy Are the Saints of God(Psalm 1)

SECOND LESSON John 17:6-19

THIRD LESSON Acts 1:15-17, 21-26

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SERMON “Witnesses To The Ends of The Earth” Rev. Potter

† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 2 Corinthians 5

So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting our trespasses against us, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us.

† THE PEACE

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

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WAREHAM

THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD

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ANTHEM Beautiful Savior

Robert Lee

Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature, O Thou of God and man the Son, Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou, my soul’s glory, joy and crown. Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands, Robed in the blooming garb of spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, Who makes the woeful heart to sing. Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, Now and forever more be Thine.

† 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.

… 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

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

† HYMN 310 I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord ST THOMAS

† BENEDICTION

† 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 Alla Marcia

John Marsh

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Rev. Don Potter, Guest Preacher

Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship

Nathan Garman, Liturgist

Benjamin Coles, Lector

F LOWER D EDICATION

Daniel Coles, Acolyte

The Chancel Choir

Ana Sobieray, soprano

Matt Topping, piano

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of all mothers on Mother’s Day.

Happy Mother's Day! Today, we celebrate the boundless love, strength, and resilience that you embody. Your nurturing spirit and unwavering support shape the world in profound ways.

To the mothers who have lost a child, On this day, we hold you close in our hearts. Your love knows no bounds, transcending time and space. Your strength in the face of unimaginable loss inspires us all. Know that you are cherished and your child's memory lives on in the love you continue to give.

To those who aren't biological mothers, Your love knows no biological bounds. Whether you're an adoptive parent, a foster parent, a step-parent, or simply someone who provides unconditional love and support to those around you, your role is invaluable. Today, we honor the countless ways you nurture and care for others, shaping lives with your boundless love.

May today be filled with moments of joy, reflection, and gratitude for the remarkable impact you have on the lives of those around you. Happy Mother's Day!

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Sunday, May 12 – 7th Sunday of Easter

8:45 am- Sunday School

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

Friday, May 17

6:00 pm- 3rd in the Burg

Sunday, May 19 – Pentecost and confirmation Sunday

8:45 am- Sunday School

8:45 am- Choir Rehearsal

9:00 am- Café Conversations- Room 103

10:00 am- Worship Rev. Don Potter and Rev. Heather Sigler Preaching

7:00 pm- Cedar Cliff High School Chamber Singers concert

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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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