Pine Street Presbyterian Church in the City of Harrisburg
July 24, 2022
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
VOLUNTARY Hymn Medley
arr. Christine Anderson
Lillian Chen, solo handbells
Theme from “Schindler’s List” John Williams; arr. Fiona Smith Sutherland
Naomi Corboy, solo handbells
As the Deer Nystrom; arr. Patricia Cota
The Calvin Ringers
INTROIT Joyous Jubilee
Bryan Heinlein
† HYMN Bless the Lord, My Soul and Being! RUSTINGTON
(All of today’s hymns are printed after the order of worship)
† SALUTATION
One: Grace and peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Many: Let us worship God together!
† CALL TO WORSHIP
Linda McKillop
One: Show us your steadfast love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation.
Many: The Lord will speak peace to the people.
One: Surely salvation is at hand for those who fear the Lord.
Many: The Lord will give what is good, and righteousness will go before God.
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Rev. Matt Drumheller
Ever-faithful God, how often we turn away from you, yet you remain constant to us. How often we wish for that which is easy or uncomplicated rather than that which is right. We run from you, yet you still profess your love for us. Forgive our lack of faith and our fickle ways and increase our gratitude.
† 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 Pam Bauer
FIRST LESSON Zechariah 9:9-12 Old Testament Page 884
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength WINCHESTER OLD
LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
SECOND LESSON Romans 8:35, 37-39
New Testament Page 158
SERMON “Half-Truths:
God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle” Rev. Drumheller
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Excerpts from A Brief Statement of Faith
We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified. God raised this Jesus from the dead, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal. 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 Congregational Life: Pastoral Nominating Committee Amy Chick
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD (Text 267-367-4910 to give)
ANTHEM “Rondo” from Sonatina 5 Muzio Clementi, arr. Fiona Smith Sutherland Naomi Corboy, solo handbells
† 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.
ANTHEM: Go Down, Moses arr. Bill Ingram
DISTRIBUTION OF THE B
READ AND C
UP
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 God who Stretched the Spangled Heavens arr. Cathy Moklebust
L EADING IN W ORSHIP TODAY
Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Linda McKillop, Liturgist
Pam Bauer, Lector
Thomas Ernst, Acolyte
The Calvin Ringers
The Calvin Ringers are high school and college-aged ringers from Tower Hill Presbyterian Church in Red Bank, New Jersey. They are under the direction of Tower Hill’s Director of Traditional Music, Fiona Smith Sutherland.
FLOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of her parents, Earl and Fern Hess, by Jane Hess.
The rose on the communion table honors the birth of Everett Hawthorn Gardner, born July 13, 2022, to Ian Gardner and Jes Secrest.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Hymns in the bulletin are used with permission under OneLicense.net #A-71074. All rights reserved.
Bless the Lord, My Soul and Being!
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
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
Sunday, August 7 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 am Worship
Heather Sigler Preaching, Bible School Attendees Participating
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 vital 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
310 N. Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-9304 | www.pinestreet.org