Pine Street Presbyterian Church in the City of Harrisburg
July 17, 2022 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
VOLUNTARY Be Thou My Vision Dale Wood
† HYMN God of Grace and God of Glory CWM RHONDDA
(All of today’s hymns are printed after the order of worship)
† SALUTATION
Rev. Heather M. Sigler
One: Grace and peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Many: Let us worship God together!
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CALL TO WORSHIP
One: We gather this morning with purpose.
Many: To love the Lord our God with heart and soul, strength and mind.
One: We gather to hear again the call and to respond.
Many: To love our neighbors as ourselves.
One: We gather to worship almighty God.
† PRAYER OF THE DAY
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Rev. Matt Drumheller
God of grace, Jesus tells us that our lives are enriched by loving you and loving our neighbors. We confess that love is hard for us. We are too selfish, or too
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
pessimistic, or we believe that your grace depends upon our actions. Forgive us our arrogance and our listlessness. Cleanse our hearts that we might find the strength to do what love requires, and the grace to receive what love has to give.
† 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 Michael Buffington
FIRST LESSON 1 Kings 17:1-16 Old Testament Page 323
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN I to the Hills Will Lift My Eyes DUNDEE
LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
SECOND LESSON 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
THIRD LESSON Luke 10:30-37
New Testament Page 207
New Testament Page 72
SERMON “Half-Truths: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves” Rev. Drumheller
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Excerpts from A Brief Statement of Faith
We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. But we rebel against God; we hide from our Creator. Ignoring God’s commandments, we violate the image of God in others and ourselves, accept lies as truth, exploit neighbor and nature, and threaten death to the planet entrusted to our care. We deserve God’s condemnation. Yet God acts with justice and mercy to redeem creation. 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)
Focus on Mission: Afghan Refugee Project Audrey Light
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD (Text 267-367-4910 to give)
ANTHEM Let Us Break Bread Together Christopher Ruck
Let us break bread together on our knees, let us break bread together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us drink wine together on our knees, let us drink wine together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us praise God together on our knees, let us praise God together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me, O Lord, have mercy on me.
† 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
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 praise your name:
The prayer continues.
… For 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
BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD INTO THE WORLD
BENEDICTION
† CHORAL BENEDICTION God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me R. B. Colligan (Choir and Congregation)
VOLUNTARY Voluntary in G Major Phil Lehenbauer
L EADING IN W ORSHIP TODAY
Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Heather Sigler, Parish Associate
Michael Buffington, Lector
Ellen Kamps, Acolyte
Delaney Reed, Soprano
Maddie Felix, Piano
FLOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory John E. Gardner by Alicia, Ian, and Jennifer Gardner.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Hymns in the bulletin are used with permission under OneLicense.net #A-71074. All rights reserved.
I to the Hills Will Lift My Eyes
Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, July 24 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost 8:45 am Adult Sunday Morning Forum Christianity and War | 10:00 am Worship Matt Drumheller
Preaching | Calvin Handbell Ringers Performing
Saturday, July 30 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Central PA Pride Festival First Responders Plaza, State Capitol Grounds
Sunday, July 31 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost 8:45 am Adult Sunday Morning Forum Christianity and War | 10:00 am Worship — Heather Sigler Preaching
Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7 Summer Bible School
Saturday, August 13 10:00 am Shawl Ministry will meet at Alicelyn Sleber’s home. All are welcome
JOSHUA HOUSE IS THE FOCUS OF JULY’S COLLECTION BARREL
Joshua House provides hope and support for at-risk Harrisburg youth, particularly through educational and vocational opportunities. Please use the following list to help us collect needed items for this important ministry in the Harrisburg community.
Book bags/Backpacks (greatest need for elementary students)
Scissors for K-8
Pencils
Pens
Glue sticks
Elmer's glue
Lined paper
Three ringed binders
Folders
Crayons
Notebooks
Colored pencils
Colored markers
“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 in 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
310 N. Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-9304 | www.pinestreet.org