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 21, 2022
GATHERING
Longest Night IN THE
PRESENCE
OF THE
VOLUNTARY Away in a Manger
RISEN CHRIST Wilbur Held
INTROIT You Are the Light
Tom Fettke You are the Light we see. You are the Truth we know. You are the Life we live. You are the Hope, You are the Joy, You are the Song we sing.
WELCOME
Rev. Matt Drumheller
One: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Many: And also with you.
† CALL TO WORSHIP
Keith Perago
One: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Many: Those who lived in a land of deep darkness – on them light has shined. One: For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, God has broken as on the day of Midian. Many: For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
† OPENING PRAYER God of mercy, hear our prayer in this Advent season for ourselves and our families who live with the pain of loss and grief. We ask for your strength, your courage, and your peace. We ask these things in the name of Christ, who shares our life in joy and sorrow, death and new birth, despair and promise. Amen. ______________________________________________________________________________________________
† Those who are able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all