March 20, 2022

Pine Street Presbyterian Church in the City of Harrisburg

March 20, 2022 Third Sunday in Lent

GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST

VOLUNTARY Prelude Henry Coleman

INTROIT Behold, God is my Salvation Eric Thiman Behold, God is my salvation, is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid, I will trust and not be afraid.

SALUTATION

One: The Lord is merciful and gracious, Many: Slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

CALL TO WORSHIP

One: The Lord is our light,

Many: Light no darkness can overcome.

One: Jesus Christ is our salvation.

Many: Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.

Ye the Lord, the Almighty

† PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Rev. Heather Sigler

Rev. Matt Drumheller

Loving God, though you have formed a covenant with us, we have resisted. We have gone in other directions, thinking that we know best. Have mercy on our waywardness. Help us find our way back to you.

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

KYRIE

† ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

READING AND HEARING THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

FIRST LESSON Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18

One: The Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

Refrain:

Bill Mader

One: The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid?

Many: When evildoers come upon me to eat up my flesh, it was they, my foes an dmy adversaries, who stumbled and fell.

One: Though an army should encamp against me, yet my heart shall not be afraid;

Many: And though war should rise up against me, yet will I put my trust in the LORD.

One: One thing have I asked of the LORD; one thing I seek; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life;

Many: To behold the fair beauty of the LORD, to seek God in the temple. Refrain

One: For on the day of trouble the LORD shall shelter me in safety; the LORD shall hide me in the secrecy of the holy place and set me high upon a rock.

Many: Even now the LORD lifts up my head above my enemies round about me.

One: Therefore I will offer in the holy place an oblation with sounds of great gladness; I will sing and make music to the LORD. Refrain

One: Hearken to my voice, O LORD, when I call; have mercy on me and answer me.

Many: You speak in my heart and say, “Seek my face. ” Your face, LORD, will I seek.

One: Hide not your face from me, nor turn away your servant in displeasure.

Many: You have been my helper; cast me know away; do not forsake me, O god of my salvation.

One: Though my father and my mother forsake me, the LORD will sustain me. Refrain

One: Show me your way, O LORD; lead me on a level path, because of my enemies.

Many: Deliver me not into the hand of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen up against me, and also those who speak malice.

One: What if I had not believed that I should see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living!

Many: O tarry and wait the LORD’s pleasure; be strong, and the LORD shall comfort your heart; wait patiently for the LORD. Refrain

LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

SECOND LESSON Luke 13:31-35

SERMON “When the Fox is in the Hen House”

† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

A Brief Statement of Faith In life and in death, we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.

† THE PEACE

One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Many: And also with you.

WELCOME (Please sign the Friendship Register) Minute for Mission – Summer Food Program Stevi Sharp

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

ANTHEM I Sought the Lord Michael Cox I sought the Lord in the night when sky was black and moon was dim. I sought the Lord in the night when silence reigned, when silenced reigned o’er all the land. I sought the Lord in the night. I asked the Lord to reveal, I asked the Lord to reveal mysteries not know to man. I asked the Lord to reveal, I asked the Lord to reveal. With sweat and tears upon my brow, with sweat and tears upon my brow I asked the Lord to reveal, I asked the Lord to reveal. In a dream He revealed what was hidden. Al last my God did appear. In a dream He revealed what was hidden. Al last my God did appear in a dream. Praise to the name of our God forever and ever. Praise to the name of our God forever and ever. He gives us wisdom; He gives us power to discern. He gives us wisdom; He gives us power to discern. Praise to the Lord, Praise to the Lord. I thank and praise you, I thank and praise you, for you have opened your heart. Praise to the name of our God forever and ever. Praise to the name of our God forever, forever, forever. Praise!

† 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

… who forever sing to the glory of your name:

The prayer continues.

… crucified and risen.

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 OF GOD INTO THE WORLD

† HYMN 323 Loving Spirit

BENEDICTION

† CHORAL BENEDICTION God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me R. B. Colligan (Choir and Congregation)

VOLUNTARY Finale in D Minor

LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY

Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor

Rev. Heather Sigler, Parish Associate

Joseph W. Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship

Bill Mader, Lector

The Chancel Choir

Barbara Neff, Piano

FLOWER D EDICATION

The flowers at the pulpit are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Doris Coyne by the Coyne Family.

The flowers at the lectern are given to the glory of God and in celebration of their 47th wedding anniversary by Richard and Xavia Sheffield.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Sunday, March 20 – 8:45 am Sunday School | 10:00 am Worship – Heather Sigler

Preaching - Wonder of Worship children’s church available for children ages 3rd grade and below, Lisa Milletics leading | 11:45 am First of Three Roundtable

Discussions by Transition Team | 2:00 pm - Pine Street Walkers at Wildwood Lake Sanctuary | 7:00 pm – Pine Street Book Club via Zoom

Wednesday, March 23 - 7:00 pm Second of Three Roundtable Discussions by Transition Team. Zoom Only

Saturday, March 26 – 7:00 pm MAPS Concert - Pianist Amy Yang

Sunday, March 27 – 8:45 am Sunday School | 10:00 am Worship – Matt Drumheller

Preaching - Wonder of Worship children’s church available for children ages 3rd grade and below, Marna Holt leading | 11:45 am Last of Three Roundtable

Discussions by Transition Team

Wednesday, March 30 - 7:00 pm Adult Forum via Zoom - Grace and Gratitude hosted by Matt Drumheller

COVID STATEMENT

Pine Street Presbyterian Church will follow CDC guidelines to ease masking requirements and allow in-person gatherings, including food. While Dauphin and Cumberland Counties are in the low or medium community levels (according to the CDC’s “COVID-19 by County” pagefound at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-bycounty.html), masks will be optional for all Pine Street events, including worship. Session and staff will monitor the community levels and change health and safety guidelines if the local counties are high. Worshipers are welcome to wear masks if that helps them feel comfortable in worship.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

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