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Pine Street Presbyterian Church

in the City of Harrisburg

November 21, 2021

Christ the King/Consecration Sunday

GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST

VOLUNTARY Toccata on Holy God, We Praise Thy Name Flor Peeters

SALUTATION Nathan Garman

One: Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.

Many: Worship the Lord with gladness. Come into God's presence with singing!

CALL TO WORSHIP

One: Come! Behold the reign of Christ, Many: like the sun rising on a cloudless morning, gleaming from the dew on the grassy land.

One: Come! Behold the reign of Christ,

Many: a power that shall not pass away and a love that will never be destroyed.

One: We belong to the reign of Christ,

Many: the Alpha and Omega, who was, and is, and is to come.

One: Let Us Worship God!

† HYMN #144 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! HYFRYDOL

† PRAYER OF CONFESSION

In these moments, Remembering God, we bring to you all the ways we have not lived as your people: we stand by watching while those in need struggle to survive; we cast our lots with those who worship power and success; we offer insults

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

rather than words of grace to those who care for us; we scoff at your Word which calls us to a different lifestyle. Forgive us, God of Mercy, for not knowing what we do to you, others, and ourselves. Speak to us through Jesus Christ, our King, and our Savior, who bears words filled with your tender mercy and gracious hope. Amen

† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION † KYRIE † ASSURANCE OF PARDON

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

FIRST LESSON Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14

One: The Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

† GLORIA

GLORIA PATRI

Callie Garman

† PSALM 93 #213 God, Our Lord, a King Remaining BRYN CALFARIA

LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

SECOND LESSON John 18:33-37

THIRD LESSON Revelation 1:4-8

The Rev. Heather M. Sigler

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SERMON "Turn, Turn, Turn" Debbie Hough

† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

The Apostles' Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

THE PEACE

One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Many: And also with you.

PARISH LIFE (Please sign the Friendship Register)

THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD (Text 267-367-4910 to give)

ANTHEM O God Beyond All Praising Gustav Holst; arr. by Rodney Abriol O God beyond all praising, we worship you today and sing the love amazing that songs cannot repay; for we can only wonder at every gift you send, at blessings without number and mercies without end; we lift our hearts before you and wait upon your Word, we honor and adore you, our great and might Lord. Then hear, O gracious Savior, accept the love we bring, that we who know your favor may serve you as our

King; and whether our tomorrows be filled with good or ill, we'll triumph through our sorrows and rise to bless you still: to marvel at your beauty and glory in your ways, and make a joyful duty our sacrifice of praise. And whether our tomorrows be filled with good or ill, we'll triumph through our sorrows and rise to bless you still: to marvel at your beauty and glory in your ways and make a joyful duty our sacrifice of praise.

† PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS

† PRAYER OF DEDICATION

SEALING THE WORD

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

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

…In unending hymns of praise:

The prayer continues. … Great is the mystery of faith:

INTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION

One: In your mercy, Many: Lord, hear our prayer.

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.

One: The gifts of God for the people of God. Many: Let us keep the feast.

BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD

INTO THE WORLD

† HYMN #414 As Those of Old Their Firstfruits Brought

† BENEDICTION

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

VOLUNTARY Postlude on "All Hail the Power" Arr. by Jack Jones

LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY

Debbie Hough, Ruling Elder, Carlisle Presbytery

The Rev. Heather M. Sigler, Parish Associate

Joseph W. Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship

Callie Garman, Lector

Nathan Garman, Worship Assistant

Timothy Lupia, tenor

The Chancel Choir

FLOWER D EDICATION

The flowers at the pulpit are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of family and friends who have passed away by Betty Rader.

T HIS WEEK IN PRAYER

Michael Shoemaker

"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 to 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

Our guest preacher this morning is Debbie Hough. Debbie is a Ruling Elder and a Certified Christian Educator. She is a graduate of the Presbyterian School of Christian Education and Princeton Theological Seminary. She is now retired but has served congregations in Mobile, Alabama; Fayetteville, North Carolina; Houston, Texas and, most recently, Derry Presbyterian Church in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Debbie loves baseball, collecting dolls, gardening, reading, antiques, and learning about new things. She lives in Palmyra, PA, with two cats. Her favorite Bible verses are 1 Corinthians 16:13-14.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Wednesday, November 24 - NO Adult Forum

Thursday – Friday, November 25 & 26 – Church offices closed - Happy Thanksgiving!

Sunday, November 28 – 8:45 am Advent Breakfast – 10:00 am Worship, The Rev. Heather Sigler, Preaching Tuesday, November 30 – 5:30 pm - Hanging of the Greens – All welcome

There is still time to sign up for the Advent Breakfast. Email the church office at office@pinestreet.org or sign up at the Welcome Center. An offering will be received to cover the cost of the meal.

COVID-19 UPDATE

In compliance with The PA Dept of Health, the session recommends that all individuals, no matter their vaccination status, wear masks in public indoor settings where there is a substantial or high transmission rate. Session asks worshipers to comply with these guidelines in consideration of the well-being of children, the immunocompromised, and others who are not eligible to receive the vaccine.