Alleluia!
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
April 4, 2021
The Resurrection of the Lord
GATHERING IN THE NAME OF THE RISEN CHRIST
10:00 a.m.
VOLUNTARY Three Pieces for Brass Quintet, Timpani, and Organ Richard Hillert 1. Prelude
INTROIT Easter Introit John Ferguson
Listen. The One who bore God’s heart, the One who spoke God’s peace, the One in whom God agonized is now the Risen Lord. Death was no prison for him. Jesus is raised and among us. All that you see and hear comes from the One who was freed. Listen. Hear, O people of God, that Jesus Christ is Lord. Alleluia!
SALUTATION AND CALL TO WORSHIP
The Rev. Dr. Russell C. Sullivan, Jr.
One: Beloved church, behold the victory of our God: Jesus, our Lord, has conquered the grave. Christ is risen!
Many: Christ is risen indeed!
One: Christ is risen!
Many: Christ is risen indeed!
One: Christ is risen!
Many: Christ is risen indeed!
PRAYER OF ADORATION
One: Glory to you, O God: you have won victory over death, raising Jesus from the grave and giving us eternal life.
Glory to you, O Christ: for us and for our salvation you overcame death and opened the gate to everlasting life.
Glory to you, O Holy Spirit: you lead us into the truth.
Glory to you, O Blessed Trinity, now and forever.
Many: Amen.
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (No. 232, from Glory to God)
HYMN
LYRA DAVIDICA
Arr. by Jeremy Bankson
LITANY FOR EASTER
One: This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Many: Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!
One: This is the good news we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved:
Many: Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!
One: That Christ died for our sins, and was buried and rose again on the third day.
Many: Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!
One: He appeared to Peter, and to the twelve, and to many faithful witnesses.
Many: Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!
One: At last he came to us, that we might come to believe and proclaim this good news to the world.
Many: Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!
(Concluding Prayer)
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Rev. Sigler Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the grave, you shattered the power of sin and death. We confess that we remain captive to doubt and fear, bound by the ways that lead to death. We overlook the poor and the hungry, and pass by those who mourn; we are deaf to the cries of the oppressed, and indifferent to calls for peace; we despise the weak and abuse the earth you made. Forgive us, God of mercy. Help us to trust your power to change our lives and make us new, that we may know the joy of life abundant given in Jesus Christ, the risen Lord.
SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
KYRIE
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
GLORIA Glory Be to the Father GLORIA PATRI
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 Isaiah 25:6-9
PSALM 118 This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made NUN DANKET ALLʹ UND BRINGET EHR
LESSON FOR YOUNG CHRISTIANS
SECOND LESSON
SERMON
John 20:1-18
“Why Are You Weeping?” Dr. Sullivan Series: “Questions God Asks”
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (1 Cor. 15:1–6; Mark 16:1–9; Matt. 16:16; Rev. 22:13; John 20:28)
This is the good news which we received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day; and that he appeared to Peter, then to the Twelve and to many faithful witnesses. We believe he is the Christ, the Son of the living God. He is the first and the last, the beginning and the end. He is our Lord and our God. Amen
CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH FAMILY
GIVING OUR TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD (Text 267-367-4910 to give)
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
ANTHEM The Easter Song of Praise Richard Shepard
Sing choirs of heaven! Let saints and angels sing! Around God’s throne exult in harmony! Now Jesus Christ is risen from the grave! Salute your king in glorious symphony. Sing choirs of earth! Behold the light has come! The glory of the Lord shines radiantly, lift up your hearts, lift up your hearts, for Christ has conquered death! The night is past the day of life is here! Sing church of God! Exult with joy outpoured. The gospel trumpets tell of victory won! Your savior lives: he’s with you evermore! Let all God’s people shout the long Amen. Amen.
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:
We proclaim the mystery of our faith:
INTERCESSIONS,
SUPPLICATIONS, AND CONSECRATION
One: God of Resurrection...
Many: Hear our prayer.
CONSECRATION
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 INTO THE WORLD
CLOSING HYMN Thine Is the Glory (No. 238, from Glory to God)
JUDAS MACCABEUS Arr. by Robert Hobby
BENEDICTION
Dr. Sullivan
CHORAL BENEDICTION Christ the Lord Is Risen Again (Excerpt) Philip W. J. Stopford
Christ the Lord is risen again, Christ hath broken every chain. Hark, angelic voices cry, singing evermore on high, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
*CLOSING VOLUNTARY Praise the Lord with Drums and Cymbals Sigrid Karg-Elert
Arr. by Sondra K. Tucker
LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY
The Reverend Dr. Russell C. Sullivan, Jr., Pastor
The Rev. Heather Sigler, Parish Associate Joseph W. Garrison, Minister of Worship and Music
Katherine Burns, Chris Earhart, Laura Edinger, Briana Heinly, Jordan Markham, Matthew Topping, Sarah Topping, Timothy Lupia, and Ollie Silver, Pine Street Quartet
Julia Balseiro, Daryl Balseiro, Barry Dove, Jonah Kappraff, Cody Messersmith, and Jeff Wohlbach, Instrumental Ensemble
COPYRIGHT NOTES
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES
WORSHIP AND THE
BUILDING
Public worship at Pine Street has been canceled until the Session determines when it is possible to return. The service will be recorded each week and posted to the website and Facebook.
INSIGHT FORUMS, SUNDAY MORNINGS, 8:45 A.M.
The email link to these forums via Zoom will be sent weekly in the all-church email. No prior registration is required for those who are on our email list. Here are the coming forums: April 11, 18 – Partisan Faith: The Church in an Age of Polarization
There has been a good bit written about how divided our country is and how this threatens our democracy. These two sessions will explore how polarization threatens the church (and faith) and explore ways the church can productively respond so that faith informs faith participation in civic life. This forum will be led by Dr. David True, Associate Professor of Religion at Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. His research interests grow out of his interest in Reformed faith and culture. He co-edited the book Paradoxical Virtue: Reinhold Niebuhr and the Virtue Tradition (Routledge 2020). He has written on theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, political fundamentalism, just war theory, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. True is a member minister of the Presbytery of Carlisle and has served congregations in McLean and Richmond, Virginia.
THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
David Freet (at home)
Bonnie Dixon (at home)
T HE F LOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY
are given to the glory of God, and:
Given in Memory of loved ones by Edna Andrews
Given in Memory of loved ones by Don Potter and David Binkley
Given in Memory of George W. and Evelyn H. Atnip by their son Robert and family
Given in Memory of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Holzclaw, Jr. by the Atnip family
Given in Memory of Ella M., John P., and Glennon D. Dodd by the Atnip family
Given in Memory of George Chaump by Connie and his family
Given in Memory of June and Raymond Baker by their children and grandchildren
Given in Memory of Arlene, Doris, Mildred, and Lewis Dougherty, Sr. by Lewis Dougherty, Jr.
Given in Memory of Hana and Emanuel Fertig by Wayne and Sondra Fertig
Given in Memory of our beloved parents Theron and Dorothea Davidson by Wayne and Sondra Fertig
Given in Memory of Lloyd D. and Ruth G. Berger by Estelle Hartranft
Given in Memory of Harvey H. and Grace B. Hartranft by Estelle Hartranft
Given in Memory of Ronald B. Hartranft by Estelle Hartranft
Given in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Albert O. Engel by J. Elizabeth Hess
Given in Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Earl R. Hess by J. Elizabeth Hess
Given in Memory of Mr. and Mrs. George H. English by J. Elizabeth Hess
Given in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Askey by J. Elizabeth Hess
Given in Memory of Janet and Scott Dishong by J. Elizabeth Hess
Given in Memory of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Ira W. Yeary by J. Elizabeth Hess
Given in Memory of Samuel Tom Kohr Sr., Kim M Kohr Geesaman, and other family members by Georgia Kohr
Given in Memory of Tony Fierro by Audrey Light
Given in Memory of Emma Light by Audrey Light
Given in Memory of Brett Terry by Audrey Light
Given in Honor of Joseph Garrison by Audrey Light
Given in Memory of our parents and Marilyn’s sister by Gerald and Marilyn Miller
Given in Memory of Mr. Clapper by Jean M. Schmier and John M. McCutcheon
Given in Memory of her parents Nelson and Patricia Higley by Lisa Milletics
Given in Memory of our parents by Nevin and Kathy Montgomery
Given in Memory of Bill Neff by Barbara Neff
Given in Memory of Brett Terry by Barbara Neff
Given in Honor of Joseph Garrison by Barbara Neff
Given in Honor of the musicians at Pine Street by Barbara Neff
Given in Memory of Marie and Albert Herbert by Nancy Herbert Roman
Given in Memory of Joseph and Linda Kamar and Russell C. Sullivan by the Rev. and Mrs. Russell C. Sullivan, Jr.
Given in Memory of Rev. Dr. Richard E. Sigler by Heather M. Sigler
Given in Memory of Kenneth Lee McLaughlin by Heather M. Sigler
Given in Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kenneth McLaughlin by Heather M. Sigler
Given in Memory of the George Seiders family by Heather M. Sigler
Given in Memory of our parents Jerome and Honor Jane Van Nest by the Van Nest family
Given in Memory of our grandparents Russell and Martha Hummel and Russell and Cleo Van Nest by the Van Nest family
Given in Memory of Donald and Barbara Clapper by the Van Nest family
Given in Honor of Samuel, Grace, and Shelda Van Nest by their aunts
Given in Memory of Dr. and Mrs. John E. Weigel by Dr. Jesse Weigel
Given in Memory of Mr. and Mrs. R. Russell McMeans by Dr. Jesse Weigel
Given in Memory of Dr. A Linn Weigel by Dr. Jesse Weigel
Given in Memory of Dr. John (Jack) Weigel, Jr. by Dr. Jesse Weigel
Given in Memory of the Rev. Rea S. Weigel by Dr. Jesse Weigel
Given in Memory of Robert N. McMeans by Dr. Jesse Weigel
Given in Memory of Janet M. Weigel by Jesse, Karen, Kevin, and Jennifer
Given in Memory of our brother Charles by John and Jackie Young
Given in Memory of our parents John W. and Mary R. Young by Jacqueline, John, and Gerdamarie Young
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