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Pine Street Presbyterian Church in

September 04, 2022

the City of Harrisburg

Pine Street is a Welcoming Church, Glorifying God through Worship, Fellowship, and Service in the World.

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST

VOLUNTARY Chanson Gordon Young

INTROIT O Lord, Open Thou our Lips

Robert Lehman O Lord, open thou our lips. And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.

† HYMN Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise ST DENIO

(All of today’s hymns are printed after the order of worship)

† SALUTATION

One: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

Many: And also with you!

† CALL TO WORSHIP

One: Happy are those who delight in the Word of God.

Many: They are like trees planted by streams of water,

Elyse Rogers

One: They yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither.

Many: Happy are those who meditate on the law of the Lord.

One: The Lord watches over the way of the righteous.

Many: Let us worship God.

† PRAYER OF THE DAY

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

† PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Holy God, we confess that we fail to put our trust in you completely. We calculate our gains and losses, hoarding the things that do not lead to abundant life. Forgive us, and help us to treasure only you, that we may follow you faithfully and discover the blessings only you can give.

† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION

† 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 Linda McLaughlin

FIRST LESSON Jeremiah 18:1-11 Old Testament Page 720

One: The Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

† HYMN How Happy Are the Saints of God WAREHAM

LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

SECOND LESSON Philemon 8-21

New Testament Page 216

† KYRIE John Merbecke

THIRD LESSON Luke 14:25-33

SERMON “Cost of Discipleship” Rev. Matt Drumheller

† 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 Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said Paul Bouman “Take up your cross,” the Savior said, “if you would my disciple be; forsake the past, and come this day, and humbly follow after me.” Take up your cross; let not its weight pervade your soul with vain alarm; his strength shall bear your spirit up, sustain your heart, and nerve your arm. Take up your cross, nor heed the shame, not let your foolish heart rebel; for you, the Lord endured the cross to save your soul from death and hell. Take up your cross and follow Christ, nor think till death to lay it down; for only those who bear the cross may hope to wear a golden crown.

† 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

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

VOLUNTARY Cortège

L EADING IN W ORSHIP TODAY

Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship Elyse Rogers, Liturgist

Linda McLaughlin, Lector

Ellen Kamps, Acolyte Pine Street Quartet

FLOWER D EDICATION

Gordon Young

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Gary Clemens by Baiba Clemens and her children.

Today marks the first day of A SEASONOF PEACE, Sponsored yearly by the PCUSA as a month-long pilgrimage to deepen the pursuit of peace by congregations, families, and individuals. A Season of Peace ends on World Communion Sunday, October 2nd , when we participate in the Peace and Global Witness Offering. 25% of the offering is directed to a local peacemaking project. This year the EGL Team has selected the International Service Center. The congregation is very acquainted with this center, having contributed money, food and grocery gift cards, clothing, household goods, and other supplies to support ISC’s Afghan refugee resettlement project. We have also joined with Market Square Presbyterian church to form a volunteer group to provide ongoing support for an Afghan refugee family. The Center’s director, Dr. Truong Phuong, was our speaker at last Sunday morning’s Forum. You may register for daily reflections on peace here: //PCUSA.org/subscribeSOP

How

Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Monday, September 5 Labor Day Church offices closed

Sunday, September 11 Rally Day Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:45 am

Children’s Sunday School | 9:00 am Café Conversations at the round table in Fellowship Hall | 10:00 am Worship Matthew Drumheller Preaching Rally Day Indoor Picnic following worship — NO Adult Forum | 1:00 pm Stained Glass and Architecture of Pine Street Q& A as part of Gallery Walk Sunday, September 18 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:45 am Children’s

Sunday School | 9:00 am Café Conversations at the round table in Fellowship Hall | 10:00 am Worship Matthew Drumheller Preaching | 11:30 am Adult Forum in Fellowship Hall and via Zoom “Wrestling with Scripture” Part 1 led by Matt Drumheller | 7:00 pm — Pine Street Book Club meets in-person at the home of Eileen Kunkle

Sunday, September 25 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:45 am Children’s

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

“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