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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.

May 19, 2024

Day of Pentecost- Confirmation and Commissioning

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

PRAYER OF PREPARATION

Startle us, O God, with your truth, and open our minds to your Spirit, that we may be one with Christ our Lord and serve as faithful disciples through Jesus Christ. Amen.

VOLUNTARY Tongues of Fire (Pentecost Dance)

SALUTATION

Alfred V. Fedak

Rev. Sigler

One: Alive in God’s Spirit, made whole by Christ’s love, we come to worship God.

Many: Praise be to God.

INTROIT A Pentecostal Prayer

Carson Cooman

O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort, through Jesus Christ our Lord: Amen.

† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all

† CALL TO WORSHIP

One: Espiritu del Dios viviente; visitanos de nuevo en este dia de Pentecostes.

Many: Spirit of the living God, visit us again on this day of Pentecost. Come, Holy Spirit.

One: Comme un vent impetueux qui emporte toutes les barriers.

Many: Like a rushing wind that sweeps away all barriers. Come, Holy Spirit.

One: Fel taodau o danwydd sy’n tanio ein calonnau’n lasgoch.

Many: Like tongues of fire that set our hearts aflame. Come, Holy Spirit.

One: Mit Liebe, die uber die Grenzen von Rasse und Nation hinausgeht.

Many: With love that overlaps the boundaries of race and nation. Come, Holy Spirit.

One: Sa moci odozgo da ucini nasu slabost jakom

Many: With power from above to make our weakness strong. Come, Holy Spirit.

One: Bo Boh os’-os’ kyne svit Dukhom!

Many: For God is about to rush the world with the Spirit! Come, Holy Spirit! Come!

† HYMN 289 On Pentecost They Gathered MUNICH

† PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rev. Potter

Almighty God, you poured your Spirit upon gathered disciples creating bold tongues, open ears, and a new community of faith. We confess that we hold back the force of your Spirit among us. We do not listen for your word of grace, speak the good news of your love or live as a people made one in Jesus Christ. Have mercy on us, O God. Transform our lives by the power of your Spirit and fill us with a flaming desire to be your faithful people, doing your will for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION

† ASSURANCE OF PARDON

One: Through Christ, God has poured out the Holy Spirit upon us for the forgiveness of sins. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!

Many: Thanks be to God. Alleluia and 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

FIRST LESSON Acts 2:1-13

One: The Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

REFLECTION

Rev. Potter

Rev. Potter New Testament Page 119

“What Does This Mean?”

† KYRIE

† HYMN 34 Bless the Lord, My Soul and Being! (Psalm 104)

SECOND LESSON Acts 2:14-21 Rev. Sigler

REFLECTION “Best Surprise Party Ever”

REAFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM / PROFESSION OF FAITH

PRESENTATION

Benjamin

Daniel

Thomas

Jonah

Ellen

PROFESSION OF FAITH

Elder Robert Kerr

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.

LAYING ON OF THE HANDS/ANOINTING

WELCOME CONFIRMANDS

† THE PEACE

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

RUSTINGTON

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New Testament Page

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 Creator Spirit, By Whose Aid

Vernon Hoyle Creator spirit, by whose aid The world's foundations first were laid, Come, visit every pious mind; Come, pour thy joys on humankind; From sin and sorrow set us free, And make thy temples worthy thee. O source of uncreated light, The Father's promised Paraclete, Thrice holy fount, thrice holy fire, Our hearts with heav’nly love inspire; Come, and thy sacred unction bring To sanctify us while we sing. Thou strength of his almighty hand, Whose power does earth and heaven command, Refine and purge our earthy parts; But O, inflame and fire our hearts! And lest our feet should go astray, Protect and guide us in the way. Plenteous of grace, descend from high Rich in thy sevenfold energy; Make us eternal truths receive, And practice all that we believe; Give us thyself, that we may see The Father and the Son by thee. Immortal honor, endless fame, Attend the Almighty Father's name; The savior Son be glorified, Who for lost man's redemption died; And equal adoration be, Eternal Paraclete, to thee.

† 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 280 Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us EBENEZER † 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 Trumpet Tune in B-flat

L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY

Rev. Don Potter, Guest Preacher

Rev. Heather Sigler, Guest Preacher

Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship

Amelia Ernst, Acolyte

The Chancel Choir

Timothy Lupia, tenor

F LOWER D EDICATION

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God, and in loving memory of Carol Mader by the Mader family.

McCabe

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God, and in honor of the 2024 confirmation class members by David Binkley and Don Potter

Michael

OUR CONFIRMANDS

Benjamin, Daniel, Jonah, Thomas and Ellen, your journey towards confirmation is a testament to your dedication, faith, and growth. We are honored to walk alongside you as you deepen your commitment to your spiritual path.

MEET

Benjamin! Daniel! Ellen! Thomas! Jonah!