December 12, 2021

Pine Street Presbyterian Church in the City of Harrisburg December 12, 2021

GATHERING

Third Sunday of Advent IN THE

PRESENCE

OF THE

VOLUNTARY Voluntary: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

RISEN CHRIST Wilber Held

Estelle Hartranft, cello and Barbara Neff, piano

INTROIT Alleluia SALUTATION

K. Lee Scott Audrey Light

One: This is the day the Lord has made; Many: let us rejoice and be glad in it.

LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLES

Sarah Pearce and Larry Pearce One: Joy is seeing people you love after months apart.

Joy is hearing, “Come on over, it has been too long!”

Joy is the stretches and giggles of a newborn child.

Many: We will shout aloud and sing for joy!

One: Joy is making it home when the journey is long.

Joy is your dog sliding to meet you at the door.

Joy is feeling found when you thought you were lost.

Many: We will shout aloud and sing for joy!

One: So today we light the candle of joy, because the welcome God has for us is nothing short of joyful.

Rest in that good news. We are close to home.

† HYMN #386 O for a World

AZMON

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

† PRAYER OF CONFESSION

The Rev. Heather M. Sigler Expansive God: We know that the church is your house, and your house has room for everyone. Yet, too often, instead of setting the table for our neighbors, we block the door. Instead of welcoming all, we judge others by our own standards.

Instead of sharing our second coat, we hide it in the attic, holding on to fear instead of letting go with love. Remind us that your home is a home for all, that truth requires hard work, that truth requires uncomfortable justice. Help us to be bold enough to see it and brave enough to live it. With hope we pray. Amen.

† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION † KYRIE

† ASSURANCE OF PARDON †GLORIA

READING

AND

HEARING

THE

WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

Anna Hall

FIRST LESSON Zephaniah 3:14-20 One: The Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

† HYMN #3 Comfort, Comfort You My People

PSALM 42

LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN SECOND LESSON Philippians 4:4-7 THIRD LESSON Luke 3:7-18 SERMON

"CLOSE TO HOME – A Home for All"

† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

The Rev. Sigler

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) THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD (Text 267-367-4910 to give) ANTHEM For Everyone Born

Brian Mann; arr. Tom Trenney

Delaney Reed, soprano, and Maddie Felix, piano For everyone born, a place at the table, for everyone born, clean water and bread, a shelter, a place, a safe place for growing, for everyone born, a star overhead. And God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion and peace: yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice, justice, and joy! For young and for old, a place at the table, a voice to be heard, a part in the song. The hands of a child in hands that are wrinkled, for young and for old, the right to belong and God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion, and peace: yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice, justice, and joy!

For everyone born, a place at the table, to live without fear, and simply to be, to work, to speak out, to witness, and worship, for everyone born, the right to be free! And God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion and peace: yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice, justice, and joy, justice, and joy!

† 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

OF

† HYMN #132 Come, Great God of All the Ages

GOD

ABBOT’S LEIGH

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

R. B. Colligan

(Choir and Congregation)

VOLUNTARY Prepare the Royal Highway

Robert Hobby

LEADING

IN WORSHIP TODAY The Rev. Heather M. Sigler, Parish Associate Joseph W. Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship Anna Hall, Lector Audrey Light, Worship Assistant Estelle Hartranft, cello Delaney Reed, soprano Barbara Neff and Maddie Felix, piano The Chancel Choir

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Michael Shoemaker

FLOWER DEDICATION The flowers at the pulpit are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Carol Mader

by Willliam Mader.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR Wednesday, December 15 – 7:00 pm Adult Forum via Zoom - The Habit of Joy with Deborah Port Thursday, December 16 - 11:30 am Wreaths Across America, Dauphin County Cemetery, Gibson Blvd., Harrisburg – Last day to order poinsettias Friday, December 17 – 6:00 pm 3rd in the Burg - Informal Carol Sing 7-8:30pm Sunday, December 19 - 8:45 am Sunday School – 10:00 am Worship, The Rev. Heather Sigler, Preaching Tuesday, December 21 - 7:00 pm Longest Night Service – Online ONLY www.pinestreet.org Wednesday, December 22 – 7:00 pm Adult Forum via Zoom - The Habit of Love with Deborah Port Friday, December 24 - 7:30 pm Candlelight Christmas Eve Service –The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated Sunday, December 26 - NO Sunday School – 10:00 am Informal service of Worship, Carols and Stories

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COVID-19 UPDATE In compliance with The PA Dept of Health, the session requests 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.

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