Pine Street Presbyterian Church in the City of Harrisburg
Pine Street is a Welcoming Church, Glorifying God through Worship, Fellowship and Service in the World.
December 18, 2022 Fourth Sunday of Advent
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
VOLUNTARY Gabriel’s Message Paul Manz
† SALUTATION
One: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Many: And also with you.
Elyse Rogers
† HYMN My Soul Gives Glory to My God MORNING SONG
(All of today’s hymns are printed after the order of worship.)
† ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING
One: What makes you feel loved?
Many: We feel loved by being invited in, by home-cooked meals, by a warm embrace with a friend.
One: What makes you feel loved?
Many: We feel loved by God’s grace, filled by the Holy Spirit, included in the community of Christ’s church.
One: Today we light the candle of love as a reminder that from the very first generation, God has surrounded us with love. May this good news shape our actions and allow us to see God more clearly.
Many: In a lonely world, let this light shine bright. With love for God and neighbor, let us worship the Lord.
† Those who are able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
Baiba Clemens
† CANDLE LIGHTING RESPONSE
O Come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
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PRAYER OF THE DAY
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rev. Matt Drumheller God of today and tomorrow, you create us in your image and call us to discover in one another your love. Yet we turn from one another, refusing opportunities to discover your presence. We neglect those in need and prioritize the wrong things. Forgive us, Lord, for all the ways that we fail to show your love to others, and the ways we fail to see you in those around us.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
Richard Proulx
†ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: In the name of Jesus, we are forgiven. Many: Alleluia, Amen!
† KYRIE
READING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Jonah Garman
FIRST LESSON Isaiah 7:10-16
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
Old Testament Page 636
† HYMN O Hear Our Cry, O Lord VINEYARD HAVEN
LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
SECOND LESSON Luke 1:39-58
SERMON
New Testament Page 57
“We See God in Each Other” 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
ANTHEM My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord Randall Thompson
My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. He hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. He hath shewed strength with his arm, he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. He hath holpen his servant Israel in remembrance of his mercy; as he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed forever. Amen.
† 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
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. Richard Proulx
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 Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn REJOICE, REJOICE
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.
VOLUNTARY Prepare the Way, O Zion Paul Manz
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Hymns in the bulletin are 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.
Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn REJOICE,
L EADING IN W ORSHIP TODAY
Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Elyse Rogers, Liturgist
Jonah Garman, Lector
Ellen Kamps, Acolyte
Delaney Reed, soprano
Maddie Felix, piano
Chancel Choir
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Wednesday, December 21 - 7:00 pm Service for the Longest Night online and in person
Friday, December 23 - Church offices closed
Saturday, December 24 - 7:30 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service online and in person
Sunday, December 25 - Merry Christmas! - 10:00 am Morning Worship, Rev. Matt Drumheller, Preaching
Monday, December 26 - Church offices closed
Sunday, January 1 - 1st Sunday of Christmas - 8:45 am Sunday School - 9:00 am Café conversations and Bible Study 10:00 am Worship, Rev. Heather Sigler Preaching
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF …
My mother, Anna Acha, by Elena Shu
Joanne C. Alwine by her friend, Barbara R. Taylor
Frederick W. Andrews by his wife, Edna, and daughter, Amy, and family
Frank Brett Arndt by Dick and Xavia Sheffield
Dana Arndt by Dick and Xavia Sheffield
Lloyd D. and Ruth G. Berger by Estelle Hartranft
Jack and Doreen Braucher by Jack and Elaine Braucher
Nellie Campbell Cisney by Doug Scott and Linda Daywalt
Donald and Barbara Clapper by The Kenneth C. Hays Family
Donald and Barbara Clapper by The Van Nest Family
Mr. Clapper by Jean McCutcheon Schmier and John McCutcheon
Gary Clemens-husband and father by Baiba Clemens and family
Kristi Clemens-daughter and sister by Baiba Clemens and family
Edward and Iva Culton by Jack and Elaine Braucher
JoAnn Daube, sister of Marty Gruver by Marty and Debbie Gruver
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Engel by J Elizabeth Hess
Mr. and Mrs. George English by J Elizabeth Hess
Sondra Fertig by David Fertig and family
Sondra Fertig by husband, Wayne Fertig
Doris Fish by Melissa Ernst
Edwin and Louise Gass by Stephanie, Jess, and Emma Sharp
Charles Gerdes by The Pearce Family
Ronald B. Hartranft by Pat Hartranft
Harvey H. and Grace B. Hartranft by Estelle Hartranft
Ronald B Hartranft by Estelle Hartranft
Chalmers, Eva and Sara Hays by The Kenneth C. Hays Family
Marie Herbert by Nancy Herbert Roman
Albert Herbert by Nancy Herbert Roman
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hess by J Elizabeth Hess
Rev. D. Rayborn and Lois Higgins by The Kenneth C. Hays Family
Patricia and Nelson Higley by Lisa, Tim, and Austin Milletics
Our Grandparents, Russell and Martha Hummel and Russell and Cleo Van Nest by The Van Nest Family
Our parents, Edwin and Margaret Julius and Ione and Percy Songy by Mel and Sally Songy
Aunts Susan Anna Julius and Stacey Smyser, Uncle Frank Smyser, Paul Stohler, and Ed
Dunlap by Mel and Sally Songy
Hillie Kamps by Angela, Alfred, and Ellen Kamps
Fenny Kamps by Angela, Alfred, and Ellen Kamps
Robert B Knepp by Milica Knepp
"Pop" and Janet Koozer by Jim and Norriene Koozer
Robin J. Koozer by Jim and Norriene Koozer
Russel and Vera Kurtz by David and Deane Sharp
Wilfried Kwyn by Esther and Emilie Bebey
Loved ones by Anna Hall
Loved ones by Shirley H. Leisure
Marian F. Logan by Lauren Logan and family
Stephen C. Logan by Lauren Logan and family
E. Edward and Evelyn Luckenbaugh by their daughter, Norriene
Carol Mader by The Family
Rebecca Maxton by Angela, Alfred, and Ellen Kamps
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kenneth McLaughlin by Heather M. Sigler
Keneth Lee McLaughlin by Heather M. Sigler
Mr. and Mrs. R. Russell McMeans by Dr. Jesse Weigel
Robert N. McMeans by The Weigel Family
Marilyn J. Miller by Gerald L. Miller
Darlis and Peter Milletics by Lisa, Tim, and Austin Milletics
Bill Neff by Barbara Neff
My father, John Ngawa, by Elena Shu
Our parents by Judy and Jay Himes
Our parents by Nevin and Kathy Montgomery
Jane Ratcliff by her daughters, Nancy Buckwalter and Carol Shaw
Joseph Ratcliff by her daughters, Nancy Buckwalter and Carol Shaw
Margaret Ratcliff by Stephen and Jeffrey Shaw and Tyler and David Shaw
June Irene Roberto by Debbie and Marty Gruver
Angela's brother and sister, Joseph Salvadia and Veronica Ritchey by Angela Salvadia and Ivan Zook
Angela's father, John Salvadia by Angela Salvadia and Ivan Zook
Dorothy Schuette, wife and mother, by Phil and family
Ruth Watson Scott by Doug Scott and Linda Daywalt
The George Seiders family by Heather M. Sigler
Our parents, William and Gertrude Sharp by David and Deane Sharp
Ernest and Jane Shaw by Michael and Carol Shaw
My father-in-law Aaron Shu by Elena Shu
Rev. Dr. Richard Eyster Sigler by Heather M. Sigler
Sully, Gat Wick, and Boomer by Pam Wingfield
Jack Melvin Taylor by his wife, Barbara, and our family
Brett A. Terry by The Kenneth C. Hays Family
Those who have gone before us by The Pearce Family
Charles Thunder by Esther and Emilie Bebey
Unknown victims of mass shootings by Esther and Emilie Bebey
Jerome and Honor Jane Van Nest by their family
Nicholas Weber by Linda Daywalt and Doug Scott
Janet M. Weigel by Jesse, Karen, Kevin, and Jennifer
Dr. A. Linn Weigel by Dr. Jesse Weigel
Dr. John (Jack) Weigel Jr. by Dr. Jesse Weigel
The Rev. Rea S. Weigel by Dr. Jesse Weigel
Bert and Lear Zook, Ivan's parents, by Angela Salvadia and Ivan Zook
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN HONOR OF …
Estelle B. Hartranft by Pat Hartranft
Deane Keller by Melissa Ernst
The Pine Street Staff by David Binkley and Don Potter
Pine Street's Musicians by Barbara Neff
Samuel, Grace, and Shelda Van Nest by their aunts
Our father, John Weaver by Deb and Jim Anderson
Our parents, John and Esther Anderson by Deb and Jim Anderson