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Pine Street Presbyterian Church in

November 27, 2022

the City of Harrisburg

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

First Sunday of Advent

GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST

VOLUNTARY Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

† SALUTATION

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

Many: And also with you.

Robert Powell

Elyse Rogers

† HYMN O Lord, How Shall I Meet You VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN

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

† ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING

One: What brings us hope?

Jeff and Stevi Sharp

Many: We find hope in the kindness of a stranger, the turning of the seasons, the sounds of singing children.

One: What brings us hope?

Many: We find hope in the sunrise every single morning, the ringing of church bells, the community of faith.

One: Today we light the candle of hope to remind ourselves that God is at work in this world.

Many: From generation to generation, God has brought good news of love and compassion, justice and community. Let us worship with the hope of that good news.

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

† CANDLE LIGHTING RESPONSE

O Come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

† PRAYER OF THE DAY

† PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Rev.

Matt Drumheller

God of today and God of tomorrow, you tell us that there is room for us and we are welcomed, yet we believe our lives are too messy. You invite us to embrace our hopes and our dreams, yet we think that hope is too risky. You call us to accept our grief, yet we tell ourselves that some things are easier to forget. Lord, forgive us for withholding our full selves from you. Forgive us for giving only our Sunday best. Help us remember, today and tomorrow, there is room for every story.

† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION

KYRIE Richard Proulx

†ASSURANCE OF PARDON

One: In the name of Jesus, we are forgiven.

Many: Alleluia, Amen!

†

READING AND HEARING THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

Alicelyn Watson Sleber

FIRST LESSON Isaiah 2:1-5 Old Testament Page 631

One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.

† HYMN I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say ENGLAND

LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

SECOND LESSON Matthew 1:1-17 New Testament Page 1

SERMON “There’s Room for Every Story” Rev. Drumheller

† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

Excerpt from A Declaration of Faith Jesus, the long-expected Savior, came into the world as a child, descended from David, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of Mary, a virgin. He lived as a Jew among Jews. He announced to his people the coming of God's kingdom of justice and peace on earth. We affirm that Jesus was born of woman as is every child, yet born of God's power as was no other child. In the person and work of Jesus, God himself and a human life are united but not confused, distinguished but not

separated. The coming of Jesus was itself the coming of God's promised rule. Jesus is Lord! He has been Lord from the beginning. He will be Lord at the end. Even now he is Lord.

† 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 E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come Paul Manz Peace be to you and grace from him Who freed us from our sins, Who loved us all and shed his blood that we might saved be. Sing holy, holy to our Lord, The Lord, Almighty God, Who was and is and is to come; Sing holy, holy, Lord! Rejoice in heaven, all ye that dwell therein, Rejoice on earth, ye saints below, For Christ is coming, is coming soon, For Christ is coming soon! E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come, And night shall be no more; They need no light nor lamp nor sun, For Christ will be their All!

† 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

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.

… who forever sing to the glory of your name.

The prayer continues.

… to be a living and holy sacrifice dedicated to your service.

Richard Proulx

INTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION

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

… now and forever.

Richard Proulx

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 Live into Hope

BENEDICTION

† CHORAL RESPONSE Within our Hearts

Tom Fettke

Within our hearts, Your light. Within our minds, Your truth. Within our lives, Your love; living Your hope, spreading Your joy, singing Your beautiful song; singing Your beautiful song, Your song.

TRURO

VOLUNTARY Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers Robert Powell

L EADING IN W ORSHIP TODAY

Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor

Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship

Elyse Rogers, Liturgist

Alicelyn Watson Sleber, Lector

Thomas Ernst, Acolyte

Chancel Choir

Maddie Felix, flute

FLOWER D EDICATION

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of their parents, Edwin and Margaret Julius and Ione and Percy Songy, by Mel and Sally Songy.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Tuesday, November 29 5:30 pm Pizza supper and Hanging of the Greens All ages welcome. Please sign up at the Welcome Center

Wednesday, November 30 7:00 pm Adult Forum “Rediscovering Christmas” with Pastor Matt Drumheller

Sunday, December 4 Second Sunday of Advent 8:45 am Sunday School 9:00 am Café conversations and bible Study 10:00 am Worship, Rev. Matt Drumheller, Preaching

Wednesday, December 7 — 7:00 pm Adult Forum — “Rediscovering Christmas” with Pastor Matt Drumheller

Sunday, December 11 Third Sunday of Advent 8:45 am Sunday School 9:00 am Café conversations and Bible Study 10:00 am Worship, Rev. Matt Drumheller, Preaching 4:00 pm Lessons and Carols with percussion and brass

O Lord, How Shall I Meet You

I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say

Live into Hope

310 N. Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-9304 | www.pinestreet.org