May 28, 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.

Pentecost

GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST

PRAYER OF PREPARATION

Spirit of God, source of life, refresh my spirit, reshape my desire, and re-create my heart. May I show forth your enduring glory. Amen.

VOLUNTARY Tongues of Fire (Pentecost Dance)

Alfred V. Fedak

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

INTROIT Praise God for This Holy Ground

The congregation sings the Refrain as directed. (All of today’s hymns are printed after the order of worship.)

SALUTATION

One: Grace and peace in the name of the Lord.

Many: Thanks and praise be to God.

† HYMN On Pentecost They Gathered

† CALL TO WORSHIP

John Bell Marty Gruver

MUNICH

One: Espíritu del Dios viviente, visítanos de nuevo en este día de Pentecostés. Spirit of the living God, visit us again on this day of Pentecost.

Many: Come, Holy Spirit.

One: Comme un vent impétueux qui emporte toutes les barrières, Like a rushing wind that sweeps away all barriers,

† Those able are invited to stand

Bold text is read or sung by all

Many: Come, Holy Spirit.

One: Njoo, Roho Mtakatifu. Tumwabudu Mungu. Like tongues of fire that set our hearts aflame, Many: Come, Holy Spirit.

One: Mit Liebe, die über die Grenzen von Rasse und Nation hinausgeht, With love that overlaps the boundaries of race and nation, Many: Come, Holy Spirit.

One: Sa moći odozgo da učini našu slabost jakom, With power from above to make our weakness strong, Many: Come, Holy Spirit.

One: For God is about to rush the world with the Spirit!

Many: Come, Holy Spirit. Let Us Worship God.

PRAYER OF THE DAY † PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rev. Lucy Bowerman

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 Christ. Have mercy on us, O God. Transform our timid 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.

† 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.

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GLORIA

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Callie

Garman

FIRST LESSON Genesis 11:1-9 Old Testament Page 9

One: The Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

† HYMN Bless the Lord, My Soul and Being! RUSTINGTON

LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13

THIRD LESSON Acts 2:1-21

New Testament Page 174

New Testament Page 119

SERMON “Acts of the Spirit” Rev. Bowerman

† 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.

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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 in the back of the bulletin)

READING AND HEARING THE WORD

THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD

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

ANTHEM O Thou Who Camest from Above Philip W. J. Stopford

O thou who camest from above the pure celestial fire to impart, kindle the flame of sacred love on the mean altar of my heart. There let it for thy glory burn with inextinguishable blaze, and trembling to its source return in humble prayer and fervent praise. Jesus, confirm my heart’s desire to work and speak and think for thee; still let me guard the holy fire, and still stir up thy gift in me, thy gift in me. Still let me prove thy perfect will, my acts of faith and love repeat; till death thy endless mercies seal, and make the sacrifice complete.

PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS

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.

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† PRAYER OF DEDICATION

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Singing the hymn of your unending 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 Take My Life

† BENEDICTION

† 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 Psalm 19