Pine Street Presbyterian Church
in the City of Harrisbur g
Pine Street is a Welcoming Church, Glorifying God through Worship, Fellowship and Service in the World.
January 7, 2024
Epiphany
G ATHERING IN THE P RESENCE OF THE R ISEN C HRIST
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
God of every nation, by the light of a wondrous star you led wandering magi to Jesus, revealing to them your salvation for the world. In the miraculous and the mundane, lead us to Christ that we may offer our worship. Amen.
VOLUNTARY We Three Kings of Orient Are Richard Ellsasser (Please use the opening voluntary as a time of meditation and preparation for worship.)
Introit Arise, Shine O Jerusalem Palestrina, arr. by Jackson and Moore Arise, shine O Jerusalem: For thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon Thee.
SALUTATION
One: This is God’s house. You are welcome as you are. Many: Let us worship our loving God.
Marty Gruver
† HYMN 152 What Star Is This, with Beams So Bright PUER NOBIS NASCITUR
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
† ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING
One: Arise, shine, for your light has come,
Many: And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
One: Nations will come to his light,
Many: And rulers will seek his radiance.
One: He will judge the people with righteousness,
Many: And defend the cause of the poor.
One: Let us kneel down before him to give him honor, glory, and praise.
Many: Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
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PRAYER OF THE DAY
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rev. Drumheller
Merciful God, we confess that we have not lived as your faithful children. We have kept silent in the midst of prejudice and hatred. We have been idle in the face of violence and injustice. We have not been a light to the nations, and our lives have not revealed your glory. Forgive us, Merciful God. Repair the ugliness of our sin and restore in us your beautiful grace.
SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: Hear the good news: We are loved. We are claimed. We are forgiven.
Many: Thanks be to God. Amen.
† GLORIA
R EADING AND H EARING THE W ORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Pam Bauer
FIRST LESSON Isaiah 60:1-6 Old Testament Page 690
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN 149 All Hail to God’s Anointed ROCKPORT
SECOND LESSON Ephesians 3:1-12 New Testament Page 193
THIRD LESSON Matthew 2:1-12 New Testament Page 2
SERMON
Star” 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.
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OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
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ANTHEM Falan-Tidings Out of the Orient Crystal Skies
Donald Pearson
Out of the Orient crystal skies, a blazing star did shine, Showing the place where poorly lies a blessed babe divine, Born of a maid of royal blood whom angels called by name, A sacred rose which once did bud by grace of heavenly fame. This shining star three kings did guide e’en from the farthest East, To Bethlehem where it betide this blessed babe did rest. Laid in a humble manger poor, betwixt an ox and ass, Whom these three kings did all adore as God’s high pleasure was. The wise may bring their learning, the rich may bring their wealth: and some may bring their greatness, and some bring strength and health, We too would bring our treasures to offer to the king. We have no wealth or learning; what shall we pilgrims bring? We’ll bring him hearts that love him, We’ll bring him thankful praise, and mortals daily striving to walk in holy ways: And these shall be the treasure we offer to the king, and these are gifts that even, the humblest soul may bring.
† PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS
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: 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.
…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
B EARING AND F OLLOWING THE W ORD OF G OD INTO THE W ORLD
† HYMN 156 Sing of God Made Manifest SALZBURG
BENEDICTION
† CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Good Christian Friends Rejoice JOHN MASON NEALE
Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now ye need not fear the grave: Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all to gain the everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save!
VOLUNTARY Variations on Joy to the World Michael Hellman
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
Rev. Matthew Drumheller, Interim Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Marty Gruver, Liturgist
Pam Bauer, Lector
Jonah Garman, Acolyte
Chancel Choir
Benjamin Krumreig, Delaney Reed, Matt Topping, and Sarah Topping, Pine Street Quartet
Timothy Lupia, Cantor
F
LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of our parents and grandparents, John Weaver and John and Esther Mae Anderson by Deb, Jim, Sarah, Rebekah, and John Anderson.
Sunday, Jan 7 – Epiphany
8:45 am- Sunday School
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall
10:00 am- Worship Rev. Matthew Drumheller Preaching
11:30 am- Undecorating the Sanctuary and Gathering Place
Sunday, Jan 14 – 2nd Sunday after Epiphany
8:45 am- Sunday School
9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall
10:00 am- Worship Rev. Matthew Drumheller Preaching
C OPYRIGHT N OTICE
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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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