Pine Street Presbyterian Church in the City of Harrisburg
May 31, 2020 Day of Pentecost
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
VOLUNTARY
INTROIT
Trumpet Tune in C Major Joseph Garrison
David Lasky
Timothy Lupia, tenor Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire Plainsong, Mose VIII; arr. Healey Willan
Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, and lighten with celestial fire; thou the anointing Spirit art, who dost thy seven-fold gifts impart. Teach us to know the Father, Son, and thee, of both, to be but one, that through the ages all along this may be our endless song: Praise to thine eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
SALUTATION
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Come to Jesus, you who are thirsty. Many: Alleluia!
One: Drink deeply of the Holy Spirit.
Many: Alleluia!
One: Let your heart overflow with the living water that renews the face of the earth.
Many: Alleluia! Thanks be to God.
Dr. Sullivan
HYMN
Let Every Christian Pray LAUDES DOMINI
Let every Christian pray, this day and every day, Come, Holy Spirit, come! Was not the church we love Commissioned from above? Come, Holy Spirit, come!
The Spirit brought to birth the church of Christ on earth
To seek and save the lost: God never has withdrawn. Since that tremendous dawn, the gifts at Pentecost.
Only the Spirit’s power can fit us for this hour: Come, Holy Spirit, come! Instruct, inspire, unite, And help us see Your light: Come, Holy Spirit, come!
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of new creation, we confess that we have failed to trust your bountiful goodness. By the power of the Holy Spirit you brought forth the earth and its creatures in abundance.
Yet, we hoard earth’s resources and refuse to share your gifts. We dishonor your generosity by withholding our charity to those in need. We betray your kindness by dealing harshly with our enemies.
We disregard your compassion by severely judging the sins of others.
Forgive us.
By the power of your Spirit renew our hearts and free us from sins that we may enjoy the fullness of your blessing upon all creation. Amen.
SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
READING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST TESTAMENT Numbers 11:24-30
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
METRICAL PSALM 104
Bless the Lord, My Soul and Being
LESSON FOR YOUNG CHRISTIANS
SECOND TESTAMENT
Acts 2:1-21
John 7:37-39
“Tongues of Fire” Dr. Sullivan
Series: The Apostles: Servants for the 21st Century
SERMON
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 I Will Sing With The Spirit Chris Earhart, baritone John Rutter Timothy Lupia, tenor
I will sing with the Spirit, alleluia. And I will sing with the understanding also: alleluia.
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.
HYMN Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread (from Glory to God) ST. FLAVIAN
1. Be known to us in breaking bread, 2. Here share with us, in love divine, but do not then depart; your body and your blood, Savior, abide with us, and spread that living bread, that heavenly wine your table in our heart. be our immortal food.
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 Go to the World! (from Glory to God)
SINE NOMINE
BENEDICTION
Dr. Sullivan
VOLUNTARY
Maestoso in C Major Joseph Garrison
B. Kothe
LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY
The Rev. Dr. Russell C. Sullivan, Jr., Pastor
Joseph W. Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Chris Earhart, Baritone
Timothy Lupia, Tenor
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.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING CALLED
The Session has called an on-line meeting of the congregation via Zoom for Sunday, June 7, 2020, at 11:15 a.m., for the purpose of electing officers and at-large members of the Congregational Nominating Committee. For those who have e-mails an invitation/link will be sent this week with instructions. For those who do not have a computer, you can also join the meeting by telephone. A letter has been sent with the same information. If you have questions, contact Russell Sullivan at the church or by e-mail at rsullivan@pinestreet.org.
COFFEE CONNECT! A VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUR
Missing java with your church friends? Plan to attend a virtual, on-line Zoom coffee hour this morning at 11:15 a.m. In addition to a computer, you have to have your own mug and coffee. Don’t miss this chance to re-connect. The link in Friday’s e-mail will take you to the coffee hour.
THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
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