October 24, 2021

Pine Street Presbyterian Church in the City of Harrisburg

October 24, 2021

GATHERING

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost IN THE

PRESENCE

OF THE

VOLUNTARY Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring SALUTATION

RISEN CHRIST J. S. Bach Nathan Garman

One: This is the day that the Lord has made.

Many: Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

CALL TO WORSHIP One: Look around this worship space. What do we see?

Many: We see people striving to be faithful, even as questions and struggles challenge our faith.

One: Look around this worship space. How do we see?

Many: We see with hearts open to God's love, with lives seeking to trust God's promises.

One: Look around this worship space. Who do we see?

Many: We see Jesus, the one who challenges our lifestyles, who models faithfulness, and who offers life in abundance.

One: Let us worship God.

† HYMN #464 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

HYMN TO JOY

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

† PRAYER OF CONFESSION

The Rev. Dr. Kent Carter Gracious and generous God, you created humanity in your image, yet, we have become distorted. We were meant to desire you, but we have turned that desire toward possessions. We were meant to find our security in you, but we find it in amassing wealth. We were meant to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, but we busy ourselves with pursuing money and mammon. We were meant to be generous and to share with those in need, but we selfishly hoard our resources for ourselves. Forgive us, loving God. Turn us toward you. Give your generous gifts that we might give of our abundant ministry.

† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION † KYRIE

† ASSURANCE OF PARDON † 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.

READING

AND

HEARING

THE

WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

Marty Gruver

FIRST LESSON 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 One: The Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

† HYMN #428 We Give Thee but Thine Own

SCHUMANN

LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN SECOND LESSON 2 Corinthians 8:8-15 THIRD LESSON 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 SERMON

The Rev. Dr. Kent Carter

"Our Abundant Ministry"

† 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.

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

Many: And also with you.

PARISH LIFE (Please sign the Friendship Register)

Joseph W. Garrison

THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD (Text 267-367-4910 to give) ANTHEM Come with a Thankful Heart

Jayne Southwick Cool Come with a thankful heart, all people, every nation. Acknowledge God as Lord, the Maker of us all, and let glad shouts ring out from every generation. Serve God as chosen ones; obey the Shepherd’s call. Come with unbridled joy, with praise and adoration. Unite in cheerful songs to bless God’s holy name. The Lord is true and good, a cause for celebration.

God’s love and kindliness will always be the same. Rejoicing in the past, we look for future blessings; in hope and confidence we rest within God’s grace. We trust God’s promises, God’s faithful works confessing, until, in heaven above, we see God face to face.

† PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS

† PRAYER OF DEDICATION SEALING

THE

WORD

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

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.

COMMUNION PRAYER …In unending hymns of praise:

The prayer continues.

… Great is the mystery of faith:

INTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION One: In your mercy, Many: Lord, hear our prayer.

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.

One: The gifts of God for the people of God. Many: Let us keep the feast.

DISTRIBUTION OF THE BREAD AND CUP

BEARING

AND

FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD

† HYMN #418 God, Bless Your Church with Strength!

OF

GOD

ICH HALTE TREULICH STILL

† BENEDICTION † CHORAL BENEDICTION God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me

The Rev. Carter R. B. Colligan

(Choir and Congregation)

VOLUNTARY Recessional

Robert J. Hughes

LEADING

IN WORSHIP TODAY The Rev. Dr. Kent Carter Joseph W. Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship Nathan Garman, Worship Assistant Marty Gruver, Lector The Chancel Choir

"Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you for the glory of God!" (Romans 15:7)

Who is welcome at Pine Street Presbyterian Church?

You are!

THIS WEEK IN PRAYER Chris Earhart, Interim Pastor Search Committee

FLOWER DEDICATION The flowers at the pulpit are given to the glory of God and in memory of loved ones in heaven by Anna Hall.

The Rev. Dr. Kent Carter currently serves as a full-time chaplain with Asana Hospice in Harrisburg, PA. Before joining this hospice team, Kent served the Progress-Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Carlisle Presbytery for almost 12 years. Kent celebrated 25 years of ordained ministry last month. Kent enjoys being married, Dad to three children, hiking, biking, gardening, traveling, BBQing, and brewing.

Copyright Notice Hymns in the bulletin are used with permission under OneLicense.net #A-71074.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES COVID-19 UPDATE In the past few weeks, Central Pennsylvania counties have reached a high positivity rate of COVID 19 transmission. In compliance with The PA Dept of Health, the session recommends that all individuals, no matter their vaccination status, wear masks in public indoor settings where there is a substantial or high transmission rate. Session asks worshipers to comply with these guidelines in consideration of the well-being of children, the immunocompromised, and others who are not eligible to receive the vaccine.

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR Wednesday, October 27 - 7:00 pm Adult Forum via zoom - we will view part two of the Connecting the Dots webinar.

Sunday, October 31 - 8:45 am Church School for All Ages - 10:00 am Worship, The Rev. Heather Sigler, Preaching.

Wednesday, November 3 - 7:00 pm Adult Forum via zoom – Rev. Alex McNeill of More Light Presbyterians will join us.

Saturday, November 6 – 10:00 am Surviving the Holidays – a grief-share program.

310 N. Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-9304 | www.pinestreet.org