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Pine Street Presbyterian Church

in the City of Harrisburg

November 28, 2021 First Sunday of Advent

GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST

VOLUNTARY Once He Came in Blessing Setting by Michael Burkhardt

SALUTATION

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

Michael Buffington

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

LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLES Joanne, Benjamin and Daniel Coles

We hope for a world where all are fed.

We hope for a world with more bridges than walls.

We hope for a world with wide open doors.

Many: We hope for that world.

We hope for a world where trees grow tall and creeks run clean.

We hope for a world where all people feel safe and secure - in their homes, in their bodies, in the church.

We hope for that world. We long for that world.

Many: We are homesick for that world.

Today we light the candle of hope, because hope keeps our hearts alive as we wait.

May this light be a reminder that the wait is always worth it.

We are close to home. May we carry hope with us. Amen.

† HYMN #8 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

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

TRURO

† PRAYER OF CONFESSION

The Rev. Heather M. Sigler

Gracious God, we find ourselves with two options every day; Do we hope against hope, or do we throw in the towel? Do we insist on a better world, or do we assume it’s impossible? Forgive us for the days when cynicism wins. Forgive us for numbing our homesick hurt instead of using it to fuel a better world. Kindle in us a hope that won’t let go. Gratefully we pray. Amen.

† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION

KYRIE

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† ASSURANCE OF PARDON

† GLORIA

READING AND HEARING THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

FIRST LESSON Jeremiah 33:14-16

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

† PSALM 25 #178 Lord, to You My Soul Is Lifted GENEVAN 25

LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

SECOND LESSON 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

THIRD LESSON Luke 21:25-36

SERMON "CLOSE TO HOME – Homesick" The Rev. Sigler

† 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.

Isaiah Shu

PARISH LIFE

(Please sign the Friendship Register)

T

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

ANTHEM Come, Thou dear Redeemer Cèsar Franck Come Thou, come Thou dear Redeemer. Come Lord Jesus to set us free. From our fears and sins, release us, let us find our rest in Thee, hope of all the earth Thou art, joy of every longing heart. Come Thou, come Thou dear Redeemer born a child, yet Thou art a King, born to reign in us forever. Now Thy gracious Kingdom bring. Rule in all our hearts alone, raise us to Thy glorious throne. Amen. Amen.

† 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.

DISTRIBUTION OF THE BREAD AND CUP

BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD INTO THE WORLD

HYMN #6 Jesus Comes with Clouds Descending

† BENEDICTION

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

VOLUNTARY Lift Up Your Heads Michael Praetorius and Paul Fey

HELMSLEY

LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY

The Rev. Heather M. Sigler, Parish Associate

Joseph W. Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship

Isaiah Shu, Lector

Michael Buffington, Worship Assistant

Damein Wash, Tenor

The Chancel Choir

FLOWER D EDICATION

The flowers at the pulpit 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

R EMEMBER 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!

Pine Street Presbyterian Church is a welcoming and affirming congregation!

COVID-19 UPDATE

We would like to thank Pine Street worshipers for their diligent compliance with the current guidelines that regardless of vaccination status, masks and social distancing are recommended in all indoor areas in communities in which there is substantial or high COVID-19 transmission rate. Session continues to ask worshipers to comply with these guidelines in consideration of the health and safety of everyone who worships with us.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Sunday, November 28 –Poinsettia orders may be placed today through December 16

Tuesday, November 30 – 5:30 pm - Hanging of the Greens – All welcome

Wednesday, December 1 – 7:00 pm – Adult Forum via Zoom – Feasting Habits for the Soul – The Habit of Hope led by Deborah Port

Sunday, December 5 - 8:45 am Sunday School – 10:00 am Worship, The Rev. Heather Sigler, Preaching – 4:00 pm A Festival of Lessons and Carols