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.
July 21, 2024
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
“Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you for the glory of God!” ~Romans 15:7~
G ATHERING IN THE P RESENCE OF THE R ISEN C HRIST
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
O God, you are truly worthy to be praised for being gracious, compassionate, and merciful. Send your Holy Spirit among us so that we may hear your voice and praise your name, this day and forevermore. Amen.
VOLUNTARY Sing to God with Heart and Voice
SALUTATION
L. Williams
Sharp
One: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Many: And also with you.
† Those able are invited to stand
Bold text is read or sung by all
Mark
Stevi
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Brothers and sisters in Christ, let us gather in the shelter of God's presence.
Many: Let us bless the Lord, for God has wondrously shown us steadfast love.
One: God is indeed our rock and our refuge.
Many: God guides us and leads us.
One: Into God's hands, we commit our spirits, for God has redeemed us.
Many: Abundant is the goodness the Lord has stored up for those who gather to worship God!
One: Let us worship God!
HYMN 394 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Have mercy us on, O God, according to your steadfast love. For we know our sins which are always in front of our eyes. We have not loved you as deeply as our own heartbeat. We have failed to care for your body and for the whole of creation. Forgive us. According to your abundant mercy, blot out our transgressions and cleanse us. Restore to us the joy of your salvation and sustain in us a willing spirit. Free us to know joy and gladness and to live our days in praise.
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† ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: Because we were buried with Christ in these waters, we are also raised to life with him. Believe the Gospel!
Many: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. 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 Pam Bauer
FIRST LESSON Jeremiah 23:1-6 Old Testament Page 725
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN 802 The King of Love My Shepard Is (Psalm 23) ST. COLUMBA
SECOND LESSON Ephesians 2:11-22 New Testament Page 192
THIRD LESSON Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 New Testament Page 40
SERMON “From Hostility to Hospitality” Rev. Smith
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
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.
† THE PEACE
One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Many: And also with you.
WELCOME
Marty Gruver
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THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
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ANTHEM Good Shepherd
Gwyneth Walker
The King of love, my Shepherd is whose goodness fails me never. I have nothing to lack since I am His, and He is mine forever. I nothing lack, since I am His, and He is mine. Forever. God beside me. God behind me. God above me. Where streams of living waters flow, my troubled soul is healing. And quietly the pastures grow the voice of God revealing, and quietly the pastures grow the voice of God revealing. God beside me. God behind me. God above me. In darkest hours, I fear no ill, with my dear Lord beside me. Your strength and mercy comfort still, your hand is there to guide me. Your strength and mercy comfort still, your hand is there to guide me. God beside me. God behind me. God above me. And so through all the length of days, we ne’er shall grow apart. Good Shepherd, I will sing your praise for living in my heart. Good Shepherd, I will sing your praise for living in my heart, my heart. God beside me. God behind me. God above me. O King of love! O Prince of peace! O Child of Hope! Good Shepherd, I will sing Your praise for living in my heart.
† 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 761 Called as Partners in Christ’s Service BEECHER
† 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 March Magnifique
Mark L. Williams
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
Rev. Kristal Smith, Guest Preacher
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Pam Bauer, Lector
Stevi Sharp, Liturgist
Daniel Coles, Acolyte
Benjamin Krumreig, tenor
Timothy Lupia, tenor
Marty Gruver, welcoming announcements
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of John E. Gardner Jr. by Alicia Horst, Ian, and Jennifer Gardner.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, July 21– 9th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 am- Café Conversations- Room 103
10:00 am- Worship Rev. Kristal Smith
Sunday, July 28 – 10th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 am- Café Conversations- Room 103
10:00 am- Worship Rev. Cheryl Galan
C OPYRIGHT N OTICE
Music in the bulletin is used with permission under OneLicense.net #A-71074. All rights reserved.
Liturgy was reprinted and adapted with permission from 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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