Pine Street Presbyterian Church
in the City of Harrisburg
January 02, 2022 Epiphany of the Lord
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
VOLUNTARY We Three Kings A. C. Whitworth
SALUTATION Audrey Light
One: This is the day the Lord has made; Many: let us rejoiceandbe gladin it.
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: We come to this place— each of us on our own path.
Many: The path is winding, and the path is not always clear, and the path changes, but we are here.
One: God is walking us home. What a gift it is to not walk alone.
Many: Let us worship Holy God.
† HYMN #66 We Three Kings of Orient Are THREE KINGS OF ORIENT
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of changed plans, The Magi heard in a dream that they were to take a new way home a different path, an untraveled road. And to our amazement, they did just that. The Magi packed their bags and went home by another way. We wish that change could be easy for us, but more often than not, when whispers of change come, we tend to clench our fists and hold on tighter. Forgive us for resisting change that might be holy.
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
Forgive us for ignoring that there is more than one road home. Forgive us for failing to hear your invitation. Guide our steps to unfamiliar places. Gratefully we pray. Amen.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
† KYRIE
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON † GLORIA
READING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Beth Alwine
FIRST LESSON Isaiah 60:1-6
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
† PSALM 72 #205 All Hail to God’s Anointed ROCKPORT
LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
SECOND LESSON Ephesians 3:1-12
THIRD LESSON Matthew 2:1-12
The Rev. Heather M. Sigler
SERMON "Close to Home --- HOME BY ANOTHER WAY" Rev. Sigler
† 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.
PARISH LIFE (Please sign the Friendship Register)
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD (Text 267-367-4910 to give)
A
NTHEM Holy God, We Praise Thy Name arr. Diane Bish
† PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS
† PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SEALING THE 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.
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.
BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD INTO THE WORLD
† HYMN #63 As with Gladness Men of Old
† BENEDICTION
† CHORAL BENEDICTION God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me R. B. Colligan (Choir and Congregation)
VOLUNTARY Gigue on “In Dulci Jubilo” David Lasky
L
EADING
IN WORSHIP TODAY
The Rev. Heather M. Sigler, Parish Associate
Joseph W. Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Beth Alwine, Lector
Audrey Light, Worship Assistant
The Chancel Choir
FLOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in praise and thanksgiving for the leadership of Heather Sigler and the Pine Street staff these last six months.
T HIS WEEK IN PRAYER
Michael Shoemaker
"Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you for the glory of God!"
(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!
Adopted by action of the Session, March 25, 2019
ANNOUNCEMENTSAND NOTICES
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, January 2 – 8:45 am Sunday School – 10:00 am Worship, The Rev. Heather Sigler, Preaching - Church UN-decorating following worship service
Sunday, January 9 - 8:45 am Sunday School – 10:00 am Worship, The Rev. Matthew Drumheller, Preaching – Meet and Greet at fellowship hour after worship service.
COVID-19 UPDATE
In compliance with The PA Dept of Health, the session recommends 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.
Copyright Notice
Hymns in the bulletin are used with permission under OneLicense.net #A-71074. All rights reserved.
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