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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 10, 2023

Second Sunday of Advent

GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST PRAYER OF PREPARATION Merciful God, give us grace to see your signs and wonders in our midst. May we greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our redeemer, who lives and reigns with you. Amen.

VOLUNTARY The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came

Paul Manz

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.

† SALUTATION

Sarah Pearce

One: This is God’s house. You are welcome as you are.

Many: Let us worship our loving God.

† HYMN 83 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

STUTTGART

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

† ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING One: Many: One: Many: One: Many:

Payton Hauck

To worship, we bring our heartache and our hope.

In worship, we find joy and pray for peace.

In worship, we gather and listen for God To worship, we bring our energy and our weariness.

Today, we light the candle of peace.

With God’s help, may we bring peace to a weary world.

† CANTICLE OF HOPE Come, Come Emmanuel

† PRAYER OF THE DAY † PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Rev. Matt Drumheller God of grace, we confess that we often doubt good news. We move through our lives waiting for the other shoe to drop, waiting for life to fall apart, waiting for our humanity to get the best of us. Instead of leaning into joy, we lean into scarcity. We lean into fear. We lean into isolation. Forgive us for forgetting that joy is amplified when shared. Heal the wounds we have from past hurts and teach us how to throw open our doors like Elizabeth. Show us how to find joy in connection.

† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION † KYRIE

†ASSURANCE OF PARDON One:

Hear the good news: We are loved. We are claimed. We are forgiven.

Many: Thanks be to God. Amen.

† GLORIA

READING AND HEARING THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST LESSON Isaiah 40:1-11

Alicelyn Sleber

Old Testament Page 667

One: The Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

† HYMN 449 Show Us, O Lord, Your Steadfast Love

MENDON

SECOND LESSON 2 Peter 3:8-15a

New Testament Page 238

THIRD LESSON Luke 1:24-45

New Testament Page 56

SERMON

“We Find Joy in Connection”

Rev. Drumheller

† 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.

WELCOME (Please sign the Friendship Register) 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 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 372 O for a World

AZMON

† BENEDICTION † CHORAL 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 Valet will ich dir geben (O Lord, How shall I Greet You) LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY

Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship Sarah Pearce, Liturgist Alicelyn Sleber, Lector Daniel Coles, Acolyte Chancel Choir Timothy Lupia, percussion Matthew McMahan, organ

J.S Bach

FLOWER DEDICATION The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of her husband, Arlo Rader, and friends who have passed away, by Betty Rader.

Dates for Your Calendar Sunday, Dec 10 – 2nd Sunday of Advent 8:45 am- Sunday School 9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall 10:00 am- Worship- Rev. Matthew Drumheller Preaching 11:30 am- Adult Forum 4:00 pm- MAPS concert Wednesday, Dec 13 7:30 pm- Advent program via Zoom Sunday, Dec 17 – 3rd Sunday of Advent 8:45 am- Sunday School 9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall 10:00 am- Worship- Rev. Matthew Drumheller Preaching 11:30 am- Christmas Tea COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Music in the bulletin is 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.

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