4. Lord of all, of church and kingdom, in the Shepherd's flock and fold; in an age of change and doubt here, as bread and wine are taken, keep us faithful to the gospel; Christ sustains us as of old. help us work your purpose out. Here the servants of the Servant Here, in this day's dedication, seek in worship to explore all we have to give, receive: what it means in daily living we, who cannot live without you, to believe and to adore. we adore you! We believe!
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O God of all creation, the solid foundation upon which we build our daily lives, hear our prayer and forgive us
For the times we have thrown stones at others, For the times we have stood by and allowed others to throw stones, For the times we have failed to care for the world you have given us, For the times we have be angry with those around us. Forgive us, O God, and restore us in your love. Amen.
SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON READING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON
Acts 7:55-60
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
PSALM 31
In You, Lord, I Have Put My Trust IN DICH HAB’ ICH GEHOFFET
In You, Lord, I have put my trust; leave me not helpless in the dust, let me not be confounded. Let in Your Word my faith, O Lord, be always firmly grounded.
O listen, Lord, most graciously and hear my cry, my prayer, my plea, make haste for my protection; for woes and fear surround me here, help me in my affliction.
You are my strength, my shield, my rock, my fortress that withstands each shock, my help, my life, my tower, my battle sword; almighty Lord, what can resist Your power?
With You, Lord, I have cast my lot; O faithful God, forsake me not, to You my soul commending. Lord, be my stay and lead the way now and when life is ending.
LESSON FOR YOUNG CHRISTIANS
SECOND LESSONS
1 Peter 2:2-10
John 14:1-14
SERMON “We are Members of a Rock Group” 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANTHEM Praise the Lord, His Glories Show Timothy Lupia, tenor Powell Weaver
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.
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
The prayer continues.
… Great is the mystery of faith:
Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
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.
A
NTHEM Amazing Grace Joseph Garrison
D. Kartssonakis
DISTRIBUTION OF THE BREAD AND CUP
Please share in your home bread and juice or wine.
BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD INTO THE WORLD
HYMN O Christ, the Great Foundation (from Glory to God)
AURELIA
1. O Christ, the great foundation
2. Baptized in one confession, on which your people stand one church in all the earth, to preach your true salvation we bear our Lord's impression, in every age and land: the sign of second birth: pour out your Holy Spirit one holy people gathered to make us strong and pure, in love beyond our own, to keep the faith unbroken by grace we were invited; as long as worlds endure. by grace we make you known.
3. Where tyrants' hold is tightened,
4. This is the moment glorious where strong devour the weak, when he who once was dead where innocents are frightened, shall lead his church victorious, the righteous fear to speak, their champion and their head. there let your church awaking The Lord of all creation attack the powers of sin his heavenly kingdom brings: and, all their ramparts breaking, the final consummation, with you the victory win. the glory of all things.
BENEDICTION
Rev. Sigler
VOLUNTARY Toccata on How Firm A Foundation Joseph Garrison Gordon Young
LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY
The Rev. Dr. Russell C. Sullivan, Jr., Pastor
The Rev. Heather M. Sigler, Parish Associate Joseph W. Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship Timothy Lupia, Tenor
If you are worshiping here for the first time, we invite you to take a loaf of homemade bread from our baskets in the Narthex following the worship service.
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.
DOWNTOWN DAILY BREAD
We continue to have staff in the building to deliver mail and hand out blankets, clothing, personal items, and snacks. We are serving a hot, bagged lunch every day from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. More than 100 homeless individuals are taking advantage of these services. All field outreach has ceased, and other shelters are not admitting new guests. The City and County have placed portable sinks and portable toilets in several downtown parks. The ALC and AA have suspended all classes and meetings until further notice.
YOUR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Please maintain your giving to the church during this period. Pine Street still has financial obligations. Your faithful giving serves the mission to which God has called us. Many, many thanks for your continued support and stewardship!
THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
Faith Immanuel Presbyterian Church | Harrisburg, PA
“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!
If you are young or old or middle-aged …
If you are homeless or rent or own …
If you have a lot of faith, little faith, or no faith at all …
If you are male or female or trans*…
If you are a Republican, a Democrat, or care little for politics ...
If you are gay or straight …
If you are married, single, or partnered …
If you are Asian, Hispanic, Black or White …
If you are poor or rich, hungry, or well-fed,
If you have addictions, phobias, depression, or mental illness …
If you are strong or weak …
If you wear blue jeans or business casual …
If you hunger to know more about God and life …
If you seek more purpose to your daily living …
If you long for a better and more just world …
You are welcomed and affirmed here!
Come with your gifts and strengths, thoughts, doubts and questions, passions and fears.
Come with the experiences and traditions that formed you. Come to seek and to listen to God.
Hear God call you to love your neighbor with all your heart, mind, and soul! Christ welcomes all and so do we!
Pine Street Presbyterian Church is a welcoming and affirming congregation!
