Pine Street Presbyterian Church
in the City of Harrisbur g
Pine Street is a Welcoming Church, Glorifying God through Worship, Fellowship and Service in the World.
November 19, 2023
25th Sunday after Pentecost
G ATHERING IN THE P RESENCE OF THE R ISEN C HRIST
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
Lord God, throughout our history you have raised up faithful leaders to deliver us from oppression. Heed the cries of those who are suffering in the world today and deliver them by your mighty hand, that they may know and trust the promise of your steadfast love. Amen.
VOLUNTARY Ode to Joy
Michael Higgins (Please use the opening voluntary as a time of meditation and preparation for worship.)
Introit The Lord is in His Holy Temple Eric Thiman
The Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.
SALUTATION
One: This is the day the Lord has made. Many: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
† HYMN 612 We Praise You, O God
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
Michael Buffington
† CALL TO WORSHIP
One: The Lord has been our dwelling place in all generations.
Many: God has been our home throughout all the ages.
One: The Lord was there before the world was made and will be forever.
Many: From everlasting to everlasting, God is with us.
One: Let us worship.
Many: Let us worship the Lord our God.
† PRAYER OF THE DAY
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rev. Matt Drumheller God of abundance, you have given us so many gifts. You bless us with talents, resources, skills, and knowledge. We confess that we hide your gifts under a bushel basket. We heard them instead of following you and sharing with those in need. We have been poor stewards of all you have given. Forgive us, O Lord. Help us grow what we are given, that it might be returned in service to you.
SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
KYRIE † ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
Many: Thanks be to God. Amen.
R EADING AND H EARING THE W ORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 Old Testament Page 879
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN 788 To You, O Lord, We Lift Our Eyes CANNONS
SECOND LESSON 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 New Testament Page 205
THIRD LESSON Matthew 25:14-30 New Testament Page 28
Jonah Garman
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
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, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal. 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. To sign online, scan the code on the back of the bulletin)
Consecration of 2024 Pledges
† HYMN God, We Honor You ABUNDANT BLESSINGS
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
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ANTHEM
For the Bread Which You Have Broken Howard Helvey For the bread which you have broken, for the wine which you have poured, for the words which you have spoken, now we give you thanks, O Lord. By this pledge that you do love us, by your gift of peace restored, by your call to heaven above us, hallow all our lives, O Lord. With our sainted ones in glory seated at the heavenly board, may the church that’s waiting for you keep love’s tie unbroken, Lord. In your service, Lord, defend us, in our hearts keep watch and ward; in the world where you have sent us, let your kingdom come, O Lord. Let your kingdom come, O Lord.
† PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS
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
SEALING THE WORD
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
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.
…with all creation, we join the unending hymn:
The prayer continues.
…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
B EARING AND F OLLOWING THE W ORD OF G OD INTO THE W ORLD † HYMN 351 All Who Love and Serve Your City
BENEDICTION
† CHORAL RESPONSE Lift High the Cross CRUCIFER
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod, the Lamb victorious, Christ, the Son of God. Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore His sacred name.
VOLUNTARY Now Thank We All Our God Sigfried Karg-Elert
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
Rev. Matthew Drumheller, Interim Pastor Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Michael Buffington, Liturgist
Jonah Garman, Lector
Jonah Garman, Acolyte
The Chancel Choir
Chris Earhart, baritone
Timothy Lupia, tenor
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of our parents, Kenneth and Mary Piper and Linden and Mary Gruver, by Debbie and Marty Gruver
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, Nov 19 – 25th Sunday After Pentecost
9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall
10:00 am Worship- Rev. Matthew Drumheller Preaching
11:30 am- Armchair tour of Africa- by Krystle Whitley
Sunday, Nov 26 – 26th Sunday After Pentecost
9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall
10:00 am Worship- Rev. Matthew Drumheller Preaching
11:30 am- Pumpkin roll class
C OPYRIGHT N OTICE
Music in the bulletin is used with permission under OneLicense.net #A-71074. All rights reserved.
Liturgy reprinted and adapted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word® Worship Companion. Copyright 2013.
Liturgy reprinted and adapted by permission from the Book of Common Worship, © 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. All rights reserved.
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