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.
January 01, 2023
GATHERING
First Sunday After Christmas
IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
VOLUNTARY When Morning Gilds the Skies Robert Lind
† SALUTATION
One: Now we have seen the saving love of the Lord, Many: The glory of God’s people and a light to all.
† CALL TO WORSHIP
Joanne Book-Coles
One: God spoke, and the sun, the moon, and bright stars were created. Many: Praise God from heaven; praise God in the heights!
One: God spoke and gave breath to all the people and rulers of the earth. Many: Praise God from heaven; praise God in the heights!
One: God spoke and strengthened the people, opening the gates of freedom. Many: Praise God from heaven; praise God in the heights!
† PRAYER OF THE DAY
† HYMN Praise the Lord! God’s Glories Show LLANFAIR
(All of today’s hymns are printed after the order of worship.)
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Rev. Heather Sigler God of glory, you sent Jesus among us as the light of the world, to reveal your love for all people. We confess that our sin and pride hide the brightness of your
† Those able are invited to stand
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light. We turn away from the poor; we ignore the cries for justice; we do not strive for peace. In your mercy, cleanse us of our sin, and pour out the gifts of your Spirit, that, forgiven and renewed, we may show forth your glory, shining in the face of Jesus Christ. Amen.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
†ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: In the name of Jesus, we are forgiven. Many: Alleluia, Amen!
† KYRIE Richard Proulx
† GLORIA
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON Isaiah 63:7-9
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN Sing Praise to God, You Heavens!
LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
SECOND LESSON Matthew 2:13-23
SERMON
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Michael Buffington
Old Testament Page 693
New Testament Page 2
“The Mourning After” Rev. Sigler
One: Do you believe in God, the Father almighty?
The Apostles’ Creed
Many: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
One: Do you believe in Jesus Christ?
Many: I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
One: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?
Many: I believe in the Holy Spirit, 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.
WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN
WELCOME
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THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
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ANTHEM How Great Thou Art
Arr. by Dan Forrest O Lord my God! O Lord my God! How great Thou art! O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all the worlds Thy hands have made! I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee, how great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee, how great Thou art, how great Thou art! When through the woods and forest glades I wander and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze, then sings my soul, how great Thou art! And when I think that God, His Son not sparing, sent him to die, I scarce can take it in; that on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died, to take my sin, then sings my soul, how great Thou art! How great Thou art! O Lord, my God, how great Thou art! When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration, and there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee, how great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee: O Lord my God, O Lord my God! How great Thou Art!
† 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
SEALINGTHE WORD
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
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.
… to be a living and holy sacrifice dedicated to your service.
Richard Proulx
INTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION
One: In your mercy, Many: Lord, hear our prayer.
… now and forever.
Richard Proulx
L
ORD
’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 There’s a Star in the East FOLLOW
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.
VOLUNTARY Marziale in D Major Ch. H. Rinck
L EADING IN W ORSHIP TODAY
Rev. Heather Sigler, Guest Preacher
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Joanne Book-Coles, Liturgist
Michael Buffington, Lector
Ellen Kamps, Acolyte
Timothy Lupia, tenor
FLOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of his parents, Lear and Bert Zook by Ivan Zook and Angela Salvadia.
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.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Monday, January 2 Church offices closed Sunday, January 8 — Epiphany of the Lord - 8:45 am Sunday School — 9:00 am Café conversations and Adult Bible Study 8:45 am Adult Forum in the board room, Kevin Long, moderator 10:00 am Worship, Rev. Matt Drumheller Preaching 11:30 am
UN-decorating after worship
Sunday, January 29 4:00 pm MAPS concert New York Polyphony
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Sing Praise to God, You Heavens!
“Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you for the glory of God!”
(Romans 15:7)
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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!
310 N. Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-9304 | www.pinestreet.org