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.
December 4, 2022 Second Sunday of Advent
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
VOLUNTARY Prelude on “Veni Emmanuel” Michael A. Joseph
† SALUTATION
One: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Many: And also with you.
Estelle Hartranft
† HYMN Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus HYFRYDOL
(All of today’s hymns are printed after the order of worship.)
† ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING
One: What are you afraid of?
Xavia and Dick Sheffield
Many: We are afraid of failing, of not being enough, and not making enough of a difference in this world.
One: What are you afraid of?
Many: We are afraid of failing health, of loneliness and isolation, of loss.
One: Today we light the candle of peace, because we so desperately need God’s peace in the midst of all we fear.
Many: God was with generations before, God is with us today, and God will be with us tomorrow. Come, let us worship the Prince of Peace.
† Those who are able are invited to stand
Bold text is read or sung by all
† CANDLE LIGHTING RESPONSE
O come, Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind; bid envy, strife, and discord cease; fill the whole world with heaven’s peace. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
† PRAYER OF THE DAY
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rev. Matt
DrumhellerPatient God, so often we make decisions from a place of fear rather than love. So often we allow fear to take the place of logic, fanning unhealthy fires in our lives. Forgive us for giving way to fear. Silence the voices of scarcity, shame, and rejection which spark and feed so much of our fear.
† 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 Lauren Logan
FIRST LESSON Isaiah 11:1 10
Old Testament Page 640 One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God. † HYMN All Hail to God’s Anointed ROCKPORT LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
SECOND LESSON Luke 1:26 38 New Testament Page 56 SERMON
† 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) Focus on Mission Audrey Light
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD (Text 267 367 4910 to give)
ANTHEM Comfort, Comfort John Ferguson “Comfort, comfort now my people; tell of peace!” So says our God. Comfort those who sit in darkness mourning under sorrow’s load. To God’s people now proclaim that God’s pardon waits for them! Tell them that their war is over; God will reign in peace forever! For the herald’s voice is crying in the desert far and near, calling us to true repentance, since the Kingdom now is here. Oh, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way! Let the valleys rise to meet him, and the hills bow down to greet him! Straight shall be what long was crooked, and the rougher places plain! Let your hearts be true and humble, as befits his holy reign! For the glory of the Lord now on earth is shed abroad, and all flesh shall see the token that God’s word is never broken.
† 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
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
SEALING THE WORD SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
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.
… that our lives may proclaim the One crucified and risen.
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. P
RAYER AFTER COMMUNION
BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD INTO THE WORLD
HYMN Prepare the Way O Zion
BENEDICTION
† CHORAL RESPONSE Within our Hearts
VAG FÖR HERRAN
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.
LEADING IN W ORSHIP TODAY
Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship Estelle Hartranft, Liturgist Lauren Logan, Lector Amelia Ernst, Acolyte Chancel Choir
Timothy Lupia, tambourine
FLOWER 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 Russell Gelwicks, by Barbara Neff.
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.
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
(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!”
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Wednesday, December 7 7:30 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
Wednesday, December 14 7:30 pm Adult Forum “Rediscovering Christmas” with
Pastor Matt Drumheller
Friday, December 16 Last day for poinsettia memorial donations Sunday, December 18 Fourth 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 21 7:00 pm Service for the Longest Night online and in person Friday, December 23 Church offices closed Saturday, December 24 — 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service online and in person Sunday, December 25 Merry Christmas! 10:00 am Morning Worship, Rev. Matt Drumheller, Preaching Monday, December 26 Church offices closed 310 N. Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238 9304 | www.pinestreet.org
