† CALL TO WORSHIP
One: I was glad when they said to me,
Many: ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord!’
One: We come to this place each of us on our own path.
Many: The path is winding; the path is not always clear; the path changes, but we are here.
One: God walks with us. What a gift it is not to walk alone.
Many: Let us worship God.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Rev. Heather M. Sigler
God of justice and love, we confess to you and to each other that we have not offered food to those who are hungry or satisfied the needs of those who are afflicted. We have turned away from you and our community, pursuing instead our own self-interests. Parched for mercy, we cry out for your help. Forgive us, O God.
SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
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 Anna Hall
FIRST LESSON Jeremiah 1: 4-10
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
Old Testament Page 698
† HYMN O Save Me, God, and Hear My Cry DETROIT
LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
SECOND LESSON Luke 13:10-17
THIRD LESSON 2 Corinthians 4:1-12
New Testament Page 76
New Testament Page 180
SERMON “Say So” Rev. Sigler
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Excerpts from 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. 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 We Walk by Faith Karen Marrolli We walk by faith and not by sight; no gracious words we hear from him who spoke as none e’er spoke, but we believe him near. We may not touch his hands and side nor follow where he trod, but in his presence, we rejoice and cry, “my Lord and God!” Help then, O Lord, our unbelief; and may our faith abound to call on you
when you are near and seek where you are found. That, when our life of faith is done, in realms of clearer light, may we behold you as you are, with full and endless sight.
† 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
… we sing this song of praise to God’s glory.
The prayer continues.
… we sing of 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 † HYMN In Christ Called to Baptize ST. DENIO
BENEDICTION
† CHORAL BENEDICTION God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me R. B. Colligan (Choir and Congregation)
VOLUNTARY God of Grace
L EADING IN W ORSHIP TODAY
Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor
Rev. Heather M. Sigler, Parish Associate
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Anna Hall, Lector
Jonah Garman, Communion Liturgist
Thomas Ernst, Acolyte
Timothy Lupia, tenor
FLOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of and appreciation for the Pine Street staff by Kenneth and Joan Hays.
O Save Me, God, and Hear My Cry
In Christ Called to Baptize
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, September 4 — Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost — NO Adult Forum —
10:00 am Worship Matthew Drumheller Preaching
Monday, September 5 Labor Day Church offices closed
Sunday, September 11 Rally Day Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:45 am
Children’s Sunday School | NO Adult Forum 10:00 am Worship Matthew Drumheller Preaching Rally Day Indoor Picnic following worship
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Hymns in the bulletin are used with permission under OneLicense.net #A-71074. All rights reserved.
“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