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.
November 27, 2022 First Sunday of Advent
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
VOLUNTARY Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
† SALUTATION Elyse Rogers
One: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Many: And also with you.
† HYMN O Lord, How Shall I Meet You
(All of today’s hymns are printed after the order of worship.)
† ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING
One: What brings us hope?
VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN
Jeff and Stevi Sharp
Many: We find hope in the kindness of a stranger, the turning of the seasons, the sounds of singing children.
One: What brings us hope?
Many: We find hope in the sunrise every single morning, the ringing of church bells, the community of faith.
One: Today we light the candle of hope to remind ourselves that God is at work in this world.
Many: From generation to generation, God has brought good news of love and compassion, justice and community. Let us worship with the hope of that good news.
† Those who are able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
Robert Powell
CANDLE LIGHTING RESPONSE
O Come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
† PRAYER OF THE DAY
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rev. Matt
DrumhellerGod of today and God of tomorrow, you tell us that there is room for us and we are welcomed, yet we believe our lives are too messy. You invite us to embrace our hopes and our dreams, yet we think that hope is too risky. You call us to accept our grief, yet we tell ourselves that some things are easier to forget. Lord, forgive us for withholding our full selves from you. Forgive us for giving only our Sunday best. Help us remember, today and tomorrow, there is room for every story.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
†
KYRIE Richard Proulx†ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: In the name of Jesus, we are forgiven. Many: Alleluia, Amen!
READING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Alicelyn Watson Sleber
FIRST LESSON Isaiah 2:1 5
Old Testament Page 631 One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Excerpt from A Declaration of Faith Jesus, the long-expected Savior, came into the world as a child, descended from David, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of Mary, a virgin. He lived as a Jew among Jews. He announced to his people the coming of God's kingdom of justice and peace on earth. We affirm that Jesus was born of woman as is every child, yet born of God's power as was no other child. In the person and work of Jesus, God himself and a human life are united but not confused, distinguished but not
separated. The coming of Jesus was itself the coming of God's promised rule. Jesus is Lord! He has been Lord from the beginning. He will be Lord at the end. Even now he is Lord.
† 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)
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD (Text
267 367 4910 to give)
ANTHEM E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come Paul Manz Peace be to you and grace from him Who freed us from our sins, Who loved us all and shed his blood that we might saved be. Sing holy, holy to our Lord, The Lord, Almighty God, Who was and is and is to come; Sing holy, holy, Lord! Rejoice in heaven, all ye that dwell therein, Rejoice on earth, ye saints below, For Christ is coming, is coming soon, For Christ is coming soon! E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come, And night shall be no more; They need no light nor lamp nor sun, For Christ will be their All!
† PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS OLD HUNDREDTH
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.
… who forever sing to the glory of your name.
Richard Proulx
The prayer continues.
… to be a living and holy sacrifice dedicated to your service.
Richard ProulxINTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION
One: In your mercy, Many: Lord, hear our prayer.
… now and forever.
Richard ProulxLORD’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 Live into Hope TRURO
† BENEDICTION
† CHORAL RESPONSE Within our Hearts
Tom Fettke
Within our hearts, Your light. Within our minds, Your truth. Within our lives, Your love; living Your hope, spreading Your joy, singing Your beautiful song; singing Your beautiful song, Your song.
L EADING IN W ORSHIP TODAY
Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship Elyse Rogers, Liturgist Alicelyn Watson Sleber, Lector Thomas Ernst, Acolyte Chancel Choir Maddie Felix, flute
FLOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of their parents, Edwin and Margaret Julius and Ione and Percy Songy, by Mel and Sally Songy.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Hymns in the bulletin are 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.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Tuesday, November 29 5:30 pm Pizza supper and Hanging of the Greens All ages welcome. Please sign up at the Welcome Center Wednesday, November 30 7:00 pm Adult Forum
“Rediscovering Christmas” with Pastor Matt Drumheller Sunday, December 4 Second Sunday of Advent 8:45 am Sunday School 9:00 am Café conversations and bible Study 10:00 am Worship, Rev. Matt Drumheller, Preaching Wednesday, December 7 — 7:00 pm Adult Forum —
“Rediscovering Christmas” with Pastor Matt Drumheller Sunday, December 11 Third Sunday of Advent 8:45 am Sunday School 9:00 am Café conversations and Bible Study 10:00 am Worship, Rev. Matt Drumheller, Preaching 4:00 pm Lessons and Carols with percussion and brass
VOLUNTARY Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers Robert PowellLord, How Shall I Meet You VALET WILL ICH
(Romans 15:7)
Who is welcome at Pine Street Presbyterian Church? You are!
If you are young or old or middle-aged …
If you are homeless or rent or own …
If you have a lot of faith, little faith, or no faith at all …
If you are male or female or trans…
If you are a Republican, a Democrat, or care little for politics ...
If you are gay or straight …
If you are married, single, or partnered …
If you are Asian, Hispanic, Black, or White …
If you are poor or rich, hungry, or well fed,
If you have addictions, phobias, depression, or mental illness …
If you are strong or weak …
If you wear blue jeans or business casual …
If you hunger to know more about God and life …
If you seek more purpose to your daily living …
If you long for a better and more just world …
You are welcomed and affirmed here!
Come with your gifts and strengths, thoughts, doubts, and questions, passions and fears.
Come with the experiences and traditions that formed you.
Come to seek and to listen to God.
Hear God call you to love your neighbor with all your heart, mind, and soul!
Christ welcomes all and so do we!
Pine Street Presbyterian Church is a welcoming and affirming congregation!
“Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you for the glory of God!”
310 N. Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238 9304 | www.pinestreet.org
