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 23, 2026
Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
PRAYER OF PREPARATION Almighty God, you have taught us that all our deeds without love are worth nothing. Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, the very bond of peace and of all goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST RINGING OF THE CARILLON SALUTATION One:
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Many: And also with you.
VOLUNTARY How Great Thou Art
Robert Hobby (Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
† CALL TO WORSHIP One:
Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good.
Many: God’s steadfast love endures forever. One:
Present your bodies as a living sacrifice.
Many: For this is our spiritual worship. (Continued on next page…) ________________________________________________________________________________________
† Those able are invited to stand.
Bold text is read or sung by all.
One: Our help is in the name of the Lord, Many: who made heaven and earth.
† HYMN 320 The Church of Christ in Every Age
WAREHAM
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess our failure to be what you created us to be. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. By your loving mercy, help us to live in your light and walk in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION † KYRIE
John Merbecke
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON One:
Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ. But Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. If you and I are in Christ, we have become a new creation. The past is finished and gone. Everything has become fresh and new. Friends, believe this good news of the gospel. Many: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
† GLORIA
John Weaver
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READING AND HEARING THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST LESSON Exodus 1:8-2:10
Old Testament Page 49
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN 330 Our Help Is in the Name of God (Psalm 124)
OLD 124TH
SECOND LESSON Romans 12:1-8
New Testament Page 161
THIRD LESSON Matthew 16:13-20
New Testament Page 18
SERMON “A Rock with Clay Feet”
The Rev. Dr. Miller
† 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:
So far as it depends on us, let us live peaceably with all. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Many: And also with you.
WELCOME (Please sign the Friendship Register) THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD ANTHEM My Hope Is Built
Tom Trenney My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame but wholly lean on Jesus’ name. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand. When darkness seems to hide his face, I rest on his unchanging grace; in every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand. When he shall come with trumpet sound, O may I then in him be found, dressed in his righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand. On Christ, the Rock, I stand.
† 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 SEALING THE 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. (Continued on next page…)
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. … who forever sing to the glory of your name:
The prayer continues. … Great is the mystery of faith:
INTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION One: In your mercy, Many: Lord, hear our prayer. … now and forevermore.
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 757 Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples † BENEDICTION
KINGSFOLD
† 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 Jubilate
LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor The Rev. Dr. Scott Miller, Parish Associate Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship Stevie Sharp, Lector Audrey Light, Liturgist Maddie Felix, soprano Courtney Gray, soprano Benjamin Krumerig, tenor Timothy Lupia, tenor
Gordon Young
FLOWER DEDICATION The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of loved ones and friends by Kenneth and Joan Hays.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR Sunday, August 23 9:00 am- Formation Hour 10:00 am- Worship 11:00 am- Fellowship Hour 11:00 am- Deacon Communion Walkthrough
Sunday, August 30 9:00 am- Formation Hour 10:00 am- Worship 11:00 am- Fellowship Hour 11:00 am- Worship Greeter Training
COPYRIGHT NOTICE 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.
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