Worship October, 15

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.

October 15, 2023

20th Sunday after Pentecost

GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST

PRAYER OF PREPARATION God our redeemer, as you showed mercy to your people when they worshiped a false idol, be gracious to us and forgive us when we fall into temptation, that we may repent and return to worship and serve you alone. Amen.

VOLUNTARY Prayer for Peace

Paul Fey

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

Introit Be Still and Know That I Am God

Eric Thiman Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations: I will be exalted in the earth.

SALUTATION

John Luciew

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

Many: Thanks and praise be to God.

† HYMN 1 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!

NICAEA

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

† CALL TO WORSHIP One: Many: One: Many: One: Many:

The earth is the Lord’s, and all that is in it, The world, and those who live in it.

For God has founded it on the seas, And established it on the rivers.

The earth is the Lord’s.

Let us worship the Lord our God.

† PRAYER OF THE DAY † PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Rev. Kelly Wiant

Gracious God, we are often swallowed up by our greed and selfishness, desiring that which we do not have. We are often swept away by floods of our own making, polluting your creation and neglecting to be faithful stewards of the earth. We often attack one another and lead lives of violence. Have mercy, Lord, for we have sinned and fallen short of your glory. Have mercy upon us, we pray.

† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION † KYRIE

† ASSURANCE OF PARDON One:

In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!

Many: Thanks be to God. Amen.

† GLORIA

READING AND HEARING THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST LESSON Matthew 22:15-22

Milica Knepp

New Testament Page 24

One: The Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

ANTHEM The Lord Is My Shepherd

SAMUEL LIDDLE The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want: He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, he leadeth me beside the still waters, He restoreth my soul, He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness, for His Name’s sake. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me, in the presence of mine enemies, Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever, forever. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.

SECOND LESSON Philippians 4:1-9

New Testament Page 198

THIRD LESSON Genesis 1:24-31 SERMON

Old Testament Page 1

“Everything that Creeps”

Rev. Wiant

† 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.

† THE PEACE One:

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

Many: And also with you.

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ANTHEM Jubilate Deo

Dale Wood O sing to the Lord with a jubilant voice; glory to God in the highest! O serve him with gladness, before him rejoice; praise to the Lord in the highest. The Lord is our God, our Creator, not we; glory to God in the highest! The sheep of his pasture we ever shall be; praise to the Lord in the highest! O enter his gates with thanksgiving and praise; glory to God in the highest! To honor his Name, thankful voices we raise; praise to the Lord in the highest! For good is the Lord, and his mercy is sure; glory to God in the highest! To all generations, his truth shall endure; glory to God! Glory to God! Praise to the Lord in the highest!

† 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: Many: One: Many: One: Many:

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.

…with all creation, we join the unending hymn:

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 20 All Things Bright and Beautiful

ROYAL OAK

† 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 Toccata on To God Be the Glory

Mary Ellen Kerrick

LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY Rev. Kelly Wiant, Guest Pastor Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship John Luciew, Liturgist Milica Knepp, Lector Ben Coles, Acolyte The Chancel Choir Timothy Lupia, Tenor

FLOWER DEDICATION The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Ronald Bair Hartranft by Estelle Hartranft.

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Nominating Committee is beginning its work of nominating the next class of Elders, Deacons, and Trustees for congregational leadership. If you know someone who you believe would serve the church well, please contact Jane Hess to submit their name. Please be sure to check with your potential nominee before submitting their name to be sure that they are interested in serving.

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR Sunday, Oct 15 – 20th Sunday After Pentecost 9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall 10:00 am Worship- Rev. Kelly Wiant Preaching 11:30 am- Adult Forum led by Mwat Asedeh Friday, Oct 20 6:00 pm- 3rd in the Burg Sunday, Oct 22 – 21st Sunday After Pentecost 9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall 10:00 am Worship- Rev. Heather Sigler Preaching 11:30 am- Lunch and Learn: Architectural program by Kenneth Hays

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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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