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.
December 1, 2024
First Sunday of Advent
G ATHERING IN THE P RESENCE OF THE R ISEN C HRIST
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
O Key of David, scepter of the house of Israel, you open and no one can close, you close and no one can open. Come and lead the prisoners from the prison house, those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death..
VOLUNTARY Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers Robert J. Powell (Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
SALUTATION
Linda McLaughlin
One: The days are surely coming when the Lord will execute justice and righteousness in the land. Many: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
INTROIT You Are the Light Tom Fettke You are the Light we see. You are the Truth we know. You are the Life we live. You are the Hope, You are the Joy, You are the Song we sing.
† HYMN 681 This is the Day the Lord Hath Made (Psalm 118) NUN DANKET ALL’UND BRINGET EHR’
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING
One: As the Lord has promised, in days to come, the nations shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks;
Many: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.
One: As a sign of the coming light of Christ, we light the candle of hope.
Many: Let us walk in the light of the Lord. Amen.
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen. † SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
† CANTICLE OF HOPE Come, Come Emmanuel
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Give thanks to the Lord!
Many: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
† GLORIA
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Anna Hall
FIRST LESSON Jeremiah 33:14-16
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
Old Testament Page 738
† HYMN 420 Lord, to You My Soul Is Lifted (Psalm 25) GENEVAN 25
SECOND LESSON 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
THIRD LESSON Luke 21:25-36
SERMON
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
New Testament Page 204
New Testament Page 85
“Summer is Already Near” The Rev. Seelman
The Apostle’s 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 at 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
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THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
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ANTHEM Hark, A Thrilling Voice Ian Higginson Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding; “Christ is nigh,” it seems to say, “Cast away the works of darkness, O ye children of the day.” Wakened by the solemn warning, Let the earthbound soul arise; Christ, her Sun, all ill dispelling, Shines upon the morning skies. Lo, the Lamb, so long expected, Comes with pardon down from Heav’n; Let us haste, with tears of sorrow, One and all to be forgiven. That when next He comes in glory, And the world is wrapped in fear, With His mercy He may shield us, And with words of love draw near. Honor, glory, might, and blessing Be to God: the Father, Son, And the everlasting Spirit, While eternal ages run.
† 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.
… who forever sing to the glory of your name:
The prayer continues.
… dedicated to your service:
INTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION
One: O Key of David, set the prisoners free Many: O Emmanuel, come and save us.
… 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 348 Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending HELMSLEY
† BENEDICTION
† CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE You Are the Light
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.
VOLUNTARY People, Look East
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Anna Hall, Lector
Robert Powell
Linda McLaughlin, Liturgist
Callie Garman, Acolyte
The Chancel Choir
Maddie Felix, flute
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of the December birthdays of her parents Esther and Russel Gelwick by Barbara Neff.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, December 1– 1st Sunday of Advent
8:30 am- Advent Breakfast
9:00 am- Choir Warm Up
10:00 am- Worship
Tuesday, December 3
5:30 pm- Hanging of the Greens
Sunday, December 8– 2nd Sunday of Advent
8:45 am- Sunday School
9:00 am- Choir Warm Up
9:00 am- Café Conversations
10:00 am- Worship
4:00 pm- MAPS- Lessons and Carols
C OPYRIGHT N OTICE
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Liturgy was reprinted and adapted with permission from Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word® Worship Companion copyright 2013 and from the Book of Common Worship, © 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. All rights reserved.
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