PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Lord God, in the light of your glory we see the evil we have done, the suffering we have caused, the good we have refused, and the truth we have denied. Heal us of our sin, wash us in your mercy, and feed us with your grace, so that we may follow your way and tell the good news of the gospel. Amen.
SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
READING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON
Acts 2:14a, 36–41
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
PSALM
LESSON FOR YOUNG CHRISTIANS
116:1-4, 12-19
SECOND LESSONS
1 Peter 1:17-23
John 21:1-19
SERMON “Peter: A Work in Progress”
Series: The Apostles: Servants for the 21st Century
Dr. Sullivan
Dr. Sullivan
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
Alleluia, Sing to Jesus Chris Earhart, baritone
Arranged by Mark Hayes
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 the one who comes in your name. 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.
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 More Love to Thee, O Christ (from Glory to God)
1. More love to thee, O Christ,
2. Once earthly joy I craved, more love to thee! sought peace and rest. Hear thou the prayer I make Now thee alone I seek; on bended knee. give what is best.
This is my earnest plea: This all my prayer shall be: more love, O Christ, to thee; more love, O Christ, to thee; more love to thee, more love to thee, more love to thee! more love to thee!
3. Then shall my latest breath whisper thy praise; this be the parting cry my heart shall raise. This still its prayer shall be: more love, O Christ, to thee; more love to thee, more love to thee!
BENEDICTION
Dr. Sullivan
VOLUNTARY Allegro
G. Moisenet
LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY
The Rev. Dr. Russell C. Sullivan, Jr., Pastor
Joseph W. Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Chris Earhart, Baritone
Joseph Garrison
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.
Acts 2:14a, 36–41
SCRIPTURE NOTES
Last week we read from Acts a portion of Peter’s Pentecost sermon in which he proclaims the resurrection of Christ. This week we hear the crowd’s response to that sermon.
Psalm 116:1–4, 12–19
Appropriate to the themes of Eastertide, Psalm 116 is a prayer of thanksgiving to God for delivering the psalmist from the threat of death.
1 Peter 1:17–23
Throughout Eastertide this year, we are reading from 1 Peter, which was written to comfort Christians who were experiencing severe economic and social ostracism because of their faith. In today’s passage, the author encourages the readers, in the face of their suffering, to maintain a level of moral and ethical behavior appropriate to the purification they experienced in Christ.
John 21:1–19
Last week’s Gospel reading was John’s version of the risen Jesus appearing to the disciples in Jerusalem on the evening of Easter. Today we read of a later appearance by the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus calls Peter to his post-resurrection ministry.
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.
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!
SERMON SERIES FOR EASTERTIDE
This Sunday Dr. Sullivan will begin a series of sermons, The Apostles: Servants for the 21st Century. This series will explore some of the lives of the Apostles, those whom Jesus sent to share the Easter message with the world. What does scripture and tradition tell us about them? How do their lives model for us a 21st century Christianity?
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.
BIBLE STUDY ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
Each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. through May 20, we offer on-line, via Zoom, a Bible study on the Gospel of Matthew. Our teacher is New Testament scholar, Dr. Meg Ramey. If you wish to enroll in this study, please send an e-mail to Jeremy Tritle at jtritle@pinestreet.org. You will then receive an invitation by e-mail with the necessary link to the study.
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