Easter 2024

CHRIST IS RISEN!

MARCH 31, 2024 10:00 AM

GATHERING IN THE NAME OF THE RISEN CHRIST

PRAYER OF PREPARATION

Holy One, you come to us with power beyond all knowing. You lift all things out of the dust, you breathe love into every cell, and you claim victory over death. Blessed be your holy name now and forever. Amen

VOLUNTARY Sonata in F-Major Jean Baptiste Loeillet, arr. Rich Mays

† SALUTATION Nathan Garman

One: The Lord is risen! Alleluia!

Many: Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!

† HYMN 232 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today EASTER HYMN (All of today’s hymns are printed after the order of worship.)

† Those able are invited to stand

Bold text is read or sung by all

† LITANY FOR EASTER

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

Many: Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!

One: This is the good news we have received, in which we stand and by which we are saved:

Many: Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!

One: That Christ died for our sins and was buried and rose again on the third day.

Many: Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!

One: He appeared to Peter, and to the twelve, and to many faithful witnesses.

Many: Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!

One: At last, he came to us, that we might come to believe and proclaim this good news to the world.

Many: Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!

One: O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, and by his glorious resurrection, you delivered us from the power of death. Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may live with him in the joy of his resurrection.

Many: Amen.

† PRAYER OF THE DAY

† PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Rev. Matt Drumheller

Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the grave, you shattered the power of sin and death. We confess that we remain captive to doubt and fear, bound by the ways that lead to death. We overlook the poor and the hungry and pass by those who mourn. We are deaf to the cries of the oppressed and indifferent to calls for peace. We despise the weak and abuse the earth you made. Forgive us, God of mercy. Help us to trust your power to change our lives and make us new. May we know the joy of life abundantly given in Jesus Christ, the risen Lord.

† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION

† KYRIE

† ASSURANCE OF PARDON

One: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!

Many: Thanks be to God. Amen.

† GLORIA

READING AND H EARING THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

Milicia Knepp

SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

THIRD LESSON Mark 16:1-8

New Testament Page 176

New Testament Page 54

SERMON "Plot Twist" Rev. Drumheller

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 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 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.

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GIVING OUR TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD

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ANTHEM Arisen Is the Good Shepherd K. Lee Scott Arisen is the Good Shepherd, the one who gave his life for the sheep; sing alleluia, alleluia, the Lord is risen again. Into our world of grief and pain, a realm of hardship sin and shame, the Son from highest heaven came to seek and save the lost. Arisen is the Good Shepherd, Good Shepherd, the one who gave his life for the sheep; sing alleluia, alleluia, the Lord is risen again. He lived among us here below and knew the depths of human woe, the paths of life that we may know; he guides us to his fold. Arisen is the Good Shepherd, Good Shepherd, the one who gave his life for the sheep; sing alleluia, alleluia, the Lord is risen again. In the deepness of the night, when he beheld our darkest plight, he bore for us death’s dreadful smite and dies that we might live. Arisen is the Good Shepherd, Good Shepherd, the one who gave his life for the sheep; sing alleluia, alleluia, the Lord is risen again. His voice still calls his own to rest; to us his grace is manifest; the mystery of his love possessed will be our song above. Arisen is the Good Shepherd, Good Shepherd, the one who gave his life for the sheep; sing alleluia, alleluia, the Lord is risen again. Sing alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

† PRAYER OF DEDICATION

S EALING THE W ORD

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.

…we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

The prayer continues.

…we proclaim the mystery of faith

INTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION

One: God of Resurrection...

Many: 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.

ANTHEM God’s Right Hand and Holy Arm

K. Lee Scott

God’s right hand and holy arm have won the victory, God’s right hand and holy arm have won the victory. Christ being raised from the dead shall die no more. Death has no power over Him; He lives to God. God’s right hand and holy arm have won the victory, God’s right hand and holy arm have won the victory. Why seek the living now among the dead? Recall His promise unto you; He lives again. God’s right hand and holy arm have won the victory, God’s right hand and holy arm have won the victory. Gone is death’s victory; gone is death’s sting; God gives us the victory through Christ our Lord. God’s right hand and holy arm have won the victory, God’s right hand and holy arm have won the victory. Christ, being raised from the dead shall die no more. Death has no power over Him; He lives to God. God’s right hand and holy arm have won the victory, God’s right hand and holy arm have won the victory. God has won the victory!

BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD

† CLOSING HYMN 238 Thine Is the Glory JUDAS MACCABEUS

† BENEDICTION

† CHORAL BENEDICTION Lift High the Cross CRUCIFER

Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod, the Lamb victorious, Christ, the Son of God. Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore His sacred name.

CLOSING VOLUNTARY Allegro Maestoso

Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Roland E. Martin

L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY

Rev. Matthew Drumheller, Interim Pastor

Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship

Nathan Garman, Liturgist

Milicia Knepp, Lector

Callie Garman, Acolyte

The Chancel Choir

Guy McIntosh & John Stoudt, trumpet; Anne Nye, horn; Greg Strohman, trombone; Cody Messersmith, tuba; Mark Yingling, timpani; and Simon Bjarning, percussion

F LOWER D EDICATION

The flowers at the pulpit are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my parents, Dorothy and Paul, and my brother, Donald Gibson, by Elyse Rogers.

The flowers at the lectern are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my parents, Lt. Col. and Mrs. Harvey Spencer, by their daughter, Joan Landis

In memory of:

T HE L ILIES IN THE S ANCTUARY aregiventothegloryofGod,and:

Chuck Gerdes by The Pearce Family

William and Marion Pearce by the Pearce Family

Loved ones by Don Potter and David Binkley

George and Luella Wilson, my maternal grandparents, by Deborah Gruver

Nelle and Harry Piper, my paternal grandparents, by Deborah Gruver

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Askey by J. Elizabeth Hess

Janet and Scott Dishong by J. Elizabeth Hess

My parents, Esther and Russel Gelwicks, by Barb Neff

Bill Neff by Barb Neff

Earl Stahl by Jay E. Stahl

Ida Stahl by Jay E. Stahl

Mariam F. Logan by Lauren Logan and family

Stephen C. Logan by Lauren Logan and family

Chalmers, Eva and Sara Hays by The Kenneth C. Hays Family

Reverand D. Rayborn and Lois Higgins by The Kenneth C. Hays Family

Donald L. and Barbara G. Clapper by The Kenneth C. Hays Family

Brett A. Terry by The Kenneth C. Hays Family

Our parents, Edwin and Margaret Julius and Percy and Idne Songy

Family and Friends Susan and Anna Julius, Stacy and Frank Smyser, Paul Stohler, and Ed Dunlap by Mel and Sally Songy

Our Prayer Team members with The Church Triumphant: Sandra Fertig, Jesse Weigle, and Bill Bauer by Pine Street Prayer Team

Doris Coyne by The Coyne Family

Diana Schipper by Pam Wingfield

Doris Coyne by The Coyne Family

Nelson and Patricia Higley by Lisa, Tim, and Austin Milletics

Peter Milletics and Darlis Johns by Lisa, Tim, and Austin Milletics

E. Edward and Evelyn Norrien Luckenbaugh by their daughter Norriene Koozer

Robin J. Koozer by Jim and Norriene Koozer

"Pap" and Janet Koozer by Jim and Norriene Koozer

Sondra Fertig by Wayne Fertig and Family

Rebecca Maxton by Albert, Angela, and Ellen Kamps

Hillie Kamps by Albert, Angela, and Ellen Kamps

All Our Loved Ones in Heaven by Anna Hall and Family

Ronald B. Hartranft by Pat Hartranft

Marie and Albert Herbert by Nancy Herbert Roman

James Kenneth Miller by Scott and Sally Miller

Majorie Holly Miller by Scott and Sally Miller

Marilyn J. Miller by Gerald Miller

Kenneth B. Jr. and June Strominger by Gerald Miller

Marcia Kurmn by Gerald Miller

Lester and Helen Miller by Gerald Miller

Marie and Albert Herbert by Nancy Herbert Roman

Brett Austin Terry by Gerald Miller

My parents, Virginia and Don Mathias, by a grateful daughter, Grace Mathias Huber

Lloyd D. and Ruth G. Berger by Estelle Hartranft

Harvey H. Grace B. Hartranft by Estelle Hartranft

Ronald B. Hartranft by Estelle Hartranft

Rev. Dr. Richard E. Sigler by Heather M. Sigler

Kenneth Lee McLaughlin by Heather M. Sigler

Mr. and Mrs. William Kenneth McLaughlin by Heather Sigler

The Cutlon Family by Jack and Elaine Braucher Jr.

The Braucher Family by Jack and Elaine Braucher Jr.

Lear and Bert Zook by Angela Salvadia and Ivan Zook

Loved ones who have passed by Susan L. Stecher

Edwin and Louise Gass by The Sharp Family

Jane Ratcliff by her daughters Nancy Buckwalter and Carol Shaw

Joseph Ratcliff by his daughters Nancy Buckwalter and Carol Shaw

Ernest and Jane Shaw by Michael and Carol Shaw

Doris Miller Coyne by Beverly Bright

And thankfulness for the friendship of Bill Bauer by Richard and Xavia Sheffield

Bill Bauer, who served the Lord at Pine Street and in the world with dedication and diversity, in his own special way, by a Pine Street member

Roger Sieber, who served the Lord at Pine Street and in the world with dedication and diversity, in his own special way, by a Pine Street member

Jesse Weigel, who served the Lord at Pine Street and in the world with dedication and diversity in his own special way, by a Pine Street member

John Hertzler, who served the Lord at Pine Street and in the world with dedication and diversity, in his own special way, by a Pine Street member

Bill Bauer by Micheal and Mitchell Buffington

Nancy Ann Hileman Buffington by Michael and Mitchell Buffington

George Dubree Buffington Sr by Michael and Mitchell Buffington

George Dubree Buffington Jr by Michael and Mitchell Buffington

George Dubree Buffington III by Michael and Mitchell Buffington

John Anderson, our father and grandfather by The Anderson Family Jim, Deb, Sarah, Rebekah, and John

Esther Anderson, our mother, and grandmother by The Anderson Family Jim, Deb, Sarah, Rebekah, and John

John Weaver, our father and grandfather by The Anderson Family Jim, Deb, Sarah, Rebekah, and John

Our Parents by Nevin and Kathy Montgomery

David E. Freet by Jane Edgar Freet

Alyson Chick by Amy Chick

Our grandparents Russel and Martha Hummel and Russell and Cleo VanNest

Our parents, Jerome and Honor Jane VanNest

Vernon E. and Elizabeth M. Norris by Judy Norris Himes

Don and Betty Himes by Jay Himes

Andrew Wickenheiser by his family

Our friend Marilyn Miller by James and Audrey Bell

My parents and grandparents Jaquelin N. and David B. McLaughlin by Linda A. McLaughlin and Dr. David J.J. Kutz

V. Earl Light by Audrey Light

Emma Light by Audrey Light

Tony Fierro by Audrey Light

Marty Lane by Greg Lane

Ruth, Martin, Lita, and Marianne Lane by Greg Lane

June and Raymond Baker by his family

And thankfulness for the friendship of Bill Bauer Richard and Xavia Sheffield

Thomas A. Gallup by his partner David Colestock

David B. Colestock by his son David Colestock

And thankfulness for the friendship of Bill Bauer Richard and Xavia Sheffield

In honor of:

Estelle B. Hartranft by Pat Hartranft

Betty Rader by Pat Hartranft

Marie Salvadia by Angeal Salvadia and Ivan Zook

Carol Mader by the family

Pine Street Church Staff by Don Potter and David Binkley

Robert B. Knepp by Milica Knepp

Confirmation class by Amy Chick

Dr. David J.J. Kutz by Linda McLaughlin, his mother

Sheri Phillips Lane by Greg Lane

Carol Lane by Gregory Lane

The members of Pine Street Presbyterian Church by Matt Drumheller

Gifted by:

Kevin Peterson

The Close Family

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Sunday, March 31 – Easter Sunday

6:30 am- Sunrise Service- City Island Beach Club

8:45 am- Sunday School

8:45 am- Choir Rehearsal

10:00 am- Worship Rev. Matthew Drumheller Preaching

Monday, April 1 – Office closed

Saturday, April 6

11:00 am- Bill Bauer's funeral

Sunday, April 7 – 2nd Sunday of Easter

8:45 am- Sunday School

8:45 am- Confirmation Class

8:45 am- Choir Rehearsal

9:00 am- Café Conversations- Room 103

10:00 am- Worship Rev. Matthew Drumheller Preaching

11:00 am- Farewell reception for Pastor Matt (directly after service)

Sunday, April 14 – 3rd Sunday of Easter

8:45 am- Sunday School

8:45 am- Confirmation Class

8:45 am- Choir Rehearsal

9:00 am- Café Conversations- Room 103

10:00 am- Worship Rev. Donald Potter Preaching

4:00 pm- MAPS concert- featuring Pine Street Chancel Choir, Joseph Garrison and Matthew McMahan

Music in the bulletin is used with permission under OneLicense.net #A-71074. All rights reserved.

Liturgy was reprinted and adapted with permission from 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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