Worship Aug 20th

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August 20, 2023

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.

12th Sunday after Pentecost

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

PRAYER OF PREPARATION

Holy God, by your providence, you have preserved your people through many times of trouble. Bless and keep us in these days, that we may know your abundant love and proclaim your saving work. Amen.

VOLUNTARY When Morning Gilds the Skies

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

SALUTATION

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

Many: Thanks and praise be to God.

HYMN 263 All Hail the Power of

Jesus’ Name!

† CALL TO WORSHIP

One: God forgives us and draws us close,

Many: Reconciling us through Jesus.

One: Christ has lavished upon us the fullness of God’s blessings.

Many: With glad and grateful hearts, let us praise the Lord!

† Those able are invited to stand

Bold text is read or sung by all

Dale Wood

Sally Songy

CORONATION

PRAYER OF THE DAY †

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rev. Matt Drumheller

God of life, we imagine that we are capable judges of power and wisdom and goodness. We trust our own standards; we separate and categorize; we mark the performance of others. We fail to trust your power. Forgive us and transform our lives.

SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION

KYRIE

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

One: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!

Many: Thanks be to God. Amen.

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.

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Anna Hall

FIRST LESSON Genesis 45:1-15

One: The Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

Old Testament Page 42

† HYMN 341 O God, Show Mercy to Us THAXTED

LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

SECOND LESSON Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32

THIRD LESSON Matthew 15:10-28

SERMON “A Lesson in Mercy ”

† THE PEACE

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

Many: And also with you.

New Testament Page 160

New Testament Page 16

Rev. Drumheller

WELCOME (Please sign the Friendship Register. To sign online, scan the code in the back of the bulletin)

SEALING THE WORD ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION

SENTENCES OF SCRIPTURE

One: There are varieties of gifts, but it is the same Spirit who gives them.

Many: There are different ways of serving God, but it is the same Lord who is served.

One: God works through each person in a unique way, but it is God’s purpose that is accomplished.

Many: To each is given a gift of the Spirit to be used for the common good.

One: Together, we are the body of Christ and individually members of it.

STATEMENT ON ORDINATION

† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

From A Brief Statement of Faith

In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS

PRAYER OF INSTALLATION

DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION

CHARGES

THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD

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ANTHEM Great Is The Lord Michael Smith, arr. By Lloyd Larson

Great is the Lord, he is holy and just; by his power we trust in his love. Great is the Lord, he is faithful and true; by his mercy he proves he is love. Great is the Lord and worthy of glory! Great is the Lord and worthy of praise. Great is the Lord; now lift up your voice, lift up your voice: Great is the Lord! Great is the Lord! Great is the Lord, he is holy and just; by his power we trust in his love. And we sing great is the Lord, he is faithful and true; by his mercy he proves he is love. Great is the Lord and worthy of glory! Great is the Lord and worthy of praise. Great is the Lord; now lift up your voice, now lift up your voice: Great is the Lord! Great is the Lord! Great is the Lord, and worthy of glory! Great is the Lord, and worthy of praise. Great are you, Lord; I lift up my voice, I lift up my voice: Great are you, Lord! Great are you, Lord! Great is the Lord! Great is the Lord! Great is the Lord!

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 join the unending hymn:

Richard Proulx

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

Richard Proulx

Richard Proulx

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 435 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy

IN BABILONE † BENEDICTION

† CHORAL 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 Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

Michael D. Costello

L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY

Matthew Drumheller, Interim Preacher

Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship

Sally Songy, Liturgist

Anna Hall, Lector

Ben Coles, Acolyte

Delaney Reed, soprano

Maddie Felix, soprano

F LOWER D EDICATION

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Jerome and in honor of Jane Van Nest by their children Devona, Deanne, Holli, and Russell Van Nest.

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Sunday, Aug 27 – 13th Sunday After Pentecost – 10:00 am Worship, Rev. Matt Drumheller Preaching.

Sunday, Sept 3 – 14th Sunday After Pentecost – 10:00 am Worship, Rev. Matt Drumheller Preaching.

Monday, Sept 4- Labor Day holiday- office will be closed

Sunday, Sept 10- Rally Day

Sunday, Sept 24- Svyati Duo MAPS concert 4-6 pm

A NNOUNCEMENTS :

The Session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, August 27, immediately following the conclusion of worship. The purpose of this meeting is to vote on a slate of atlarge members for the 2024 Congregational Nominating Committee. Please plan to attend the meeting if you are able.

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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