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.
August 09, 2026
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost
Grant us, O Lord, the grace always to do and think what accords with your purpose; that we, who cannot exist without you, may be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
G ATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE R ISEN CHRIST
RINGING OF THE CARILLON
SALUTATION
One: Let us hear what the Lord will speak. Many: God will speak peace to the faithful.
VOLUNTARY Children of the Heavenly Father Swedish Melody, arr. by Don Hustad (Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: God is great and greatly to be praised; Many: there is no end to God’s greatness.
One: God’s kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; Many: God’s dominion endures throughout the ages.
† Those able are invited to stand.
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One: My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, Many: and all flesh will bless God’s holy name forever.
† HYMN 35 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION
LOBE DEN HERREN
Holy God, it is easy to confess with our lips that you are Lord, but it is much harder to believe with our hearts, to live in a way that puts you first. We are quick to trust in idols. We depend on what we can see, touch, and control, instead of waiting to hear your still, small voice. Forgive us, Lord, and help our unbelief, so that what we confess with our lips we may truly believe in our hearts.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
John Merbecke
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ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. There are no prerequisites, disqualifications, or exceptions. Many: We are saved, we are forgiven, we are freed! Hallelujah!
† KYRIE
† GLORIA
John Weaver
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
HYMN 59 The Steadfast Love of the Lord (Psalm 105)
Old Testament Page 34
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SECOND LESSON Romans 10:5-15
Testament Page 160
THIRD LESSON Matthew 14:22-33 New Testament Page 16
SERMON “A Dream Deferred” The Rev. Seelman
† 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.
† THE PEACE
One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Many: And also with you.
WELCOME (Please sign the Friendship Register)
MINUTE FOR MISSION Krislund Golf Tournament Marty Gruver
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
ANTHEM How Be Thou Faithful Unto Death Felix Mendelssohn
Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give to thee a crown of life. Be not afraid, my help is nigh.
† PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
† PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SEALINGTHE WORD
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
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.
… of the universal church and the heavenly choir:
The prayer continues.
… as we share this joyful feast:
INTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION
One: In your mercy, Many: Lord, hear our prayer.
… now and forever.
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
One: The gifts of God for the people of God. Many: Let us keep the feast.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD
INTO THE WORLD
HYMN 69 I, the Lord of Sea and Sky HERE I AM (SCHUTTE)
BENEDICTION
† CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Lift High the Cross CRUCIFER
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod, the Lamb victorious, Christ, the Son of God. Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore His sacred name.
VOLUNTARY Trumpet Tune in C Major David N. Johnson
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Larry Pearce, Lector
David Colestock, Liturgist
Maddie Felix, soprano
Benjamin Krumerig, tenor
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory for the life of our parents by Nevin and Kathy Montgomery.
DATESFOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday,August9
9:00 am- Café Conversations 10:00 am- Worship
Sunday,August16
9:00 am- Café Conversations 10:00 am- Worship
C OPYRIGHT N OTICE
Music in the bulletin is used with permission under OneLicense.net # A-743343. All rights reserved. Liturgy was reprinted and adapted with permission from Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word® Worship Companion copyright 2013, and from the Book of Common Worship, © 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. All rights reserved.
