Pine Street Presbyterian Church in the City of Harrisburg
May 15, 2022 Fifth Sunday of Easter
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
VOLUNTARY Festive Intrada in C Major Paul Fey
INTROIT A New Commandment Richard Shephard
A new commandment I give unto you: that you love one another as I have loved you. By this shall all men know that you are my disciples if you have love if you have love for one another.
† HYMN #473 For the Beauty of the Earth DIX
† SALUTATION Nathan Garman
One: Grace and peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Many: Let us worship God together!
† CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Praise the Lord, all the earth!
Many: Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise the Lord in the heights.
One: Praise the name of the Lord, and the Lord’s glory shall be praised, Many: For people near and far, for people present and those to come, for the young and for those wise with age.
One: Come, let us praise the Lord; Many: Come, let us worship God.
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Rev. Matt Drumheller
God of mercy, you command us to love one another, yet we hold grudges and refuse to work for peace. You command us to care for all of creation, yet we neglect the earth and abuse nature through carelessness. You command us to walk in the ways of Jesus, yet we too often walk our own way. Forgive us, O God.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
† KYRIE
John Merbecke
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON
† GLORIA
GLORIA PATRI
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 Daniel Coles
FIRST LESSON Acts 11:1-18 New Testament Page 130
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN #256 Let the Whole Creation Cry SALZBURG
LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
SECOND LESSON Revelation 21:1-6 New Testament Page 259
THIRD LESSON John 13:31-35
SERMON “Love One Another” Rev. Drumheller
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Philippians 2:6-11
We believe in Jesus Christ, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Therefore, God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus, every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 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)
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD (Text 267-367-4910 to give)
ANTHEM Sing Praise to the Lord
C. H. H. Parry; setting by Robert Hobby
Sing praise to the Lord! Sing praise in the height; rejoice in God’s word, you angels of light; O heavens, adore him by whom you were made, and worship before him, in brightness arrayed. Sing praise to the Lord! Sing praise upon the earth, in tuneful accord, all you of new birth; O praise him who brought you his grace, O praise him who taught you to sing of his love. Sing praise to the Lord, all things that give sound; each jubilant chord, reecho around; loud organs, his glory tell out in deep tone, and trumpets, the story of what God has done. Sing praise to the Lord! Thanksgiving and song to God be outpoured all ages along: For love in creation, for heaven restored, for grace and salvation, sing praise to the Lord! Sing praise to the Lord!
SEALING THE WORD
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
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:
† PRAYER OF DEDICATION Nathan Garman
The prayer continues.
… Crucified and risen.
INTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION
One: In your mercy, Many: Lord, hear our prayer.
…Almighty God, 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 How Can I Keep from Singing
Alfred V. Fedak
My life flows on in endless song; above earth’s lamentation, I catch the sweet, though far-off hymn that hails a new creation. Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing. It finds an echo in my soul. How can I keep from singing? No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I’m clinging. Sing Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing? What though my joys and comforts die? The Lord my Savior liveth. What though the darkness gather round? Songs in the night he giveth. No storm can shake my inmost calm while to the Rock I’m clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing? The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, a fountain ever springing! All things are mine since I am his! How can I keep from singing? No storm can shake my inmost calm while to the Rock I’m clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?
BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD INTO THE WORLD
HYMN We are One in the Spirit THEY’LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
BENEDICTION
CHORAL BENEDICTION God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me R.
(Choir and Congregation)
B. Colligan
VOLUNTARY Grand Choeur in D Minor
Paul Fey
LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY
Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor
Joseph W. Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Nathan Garman, Liturgist
Daniel Coles, Lector
The Chancel Choir
Barbara Neff, Piano
FLOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my wife, Mary, by Richard Brown.
R EMEMBER IN PRAYER
George Kunkle as he recovers from a heart incident on Sunday, May 8, 2022
Friends and family of Dorothy Arnold as they mourn her passing on May 7, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTSAND NOTICES
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Hymns in the bulletin are used with permission under OneLicense.net #A-71074. All rights reserved.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, May 15 - 10:00 am Worship - Matt Drumheller Preaching - Wonder of Worship children’s church available for children ages 3rd grade and below, Heather Sigler leading | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Officer Training | 7:30 pm Cedar Cliff High School choir concert
Wednesday, May 18 - NO Adult Forum | 5:30 pm-8:30 pm Officer Training
Friday, May 20 - 6:00 pm 3rd in the Burg Sunday, May 22 - 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, Jennifer Garman leading | 4:00 pm Michael Hey Organ Concert