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. October 4, 2026
World Communion Sunday
PRAYER OF PREPARATION God of living water, we gather, thirsting for you. Your well is deep; your spring everflowing. Complete our joy; refine our desires. Fill our cup with love for one another as we travel your paths of salvation. Amen.
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST RINGING OF THE CARILLON SALUTATION One: What does the Holy One require of us? Many: To do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God.
VOLUNTARY A Franciscan Pastorale
Franklin Ashdown (Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
† CALL TO WORSHIP One: We gather with hope in our hearts, Many: for something happens here that teaches us God is present. One: We know this place is sacred, Many: for something happens here that teaches us God is our center. One: We gather with joyful praise, Many: for something happens here that teaches us God is forever faithful. ________________________________________________________________________________________
† Those able are invited to stand. Bold text is read or sung by all
† HYMN 307 God of Grace and God of Glory
CWM RHONDDA
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION Loving God, through Jesus Christ you taught us, “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Yet we continue to put our faith in earthly treasures, hoarding up possessions that moth and rust will destroy, clinging to power and privilege wherever we can. Set us free from greed and fear. Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Teach us to trust in you alone; through Jesus Christ, our true redeemer.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION † KYRIE
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON One:
Do not be afraid. God loves us with an everlasting love; God’s grace is unending. Siblings in Christ, we are forgiven. Many: Thanks be to God!
† GLORIA
READING AND HEARING THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST LESSON Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-21
Old Testament Page 66
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN 61 Your Law, O Lord Is Perfect
CHRISTUS, DER IST MEINLEBEN
SECOND LESSON Philippians 3:ab14
New Testament Page 198
THIRD LESSON Matthew 21:33-46
New Testament Page 24
SERMON “As We Know It”
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 AND PARISH LIFE FOCUS Upcoming Adult Forum THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
Kenneth Hays
ANTHEM Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Dale Wood Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the Head and Cornerstone; chosen of the Lord, and precious, binding all the church in one; Holy Zion’s help forever, and her confidence alone. To this temple, where we call Thee, come, O Lord of hosts, today; with Thy wonted loving kindness hear Thy servants as they pray, and Thy fullest benediction shed within its walls always. Laud and honor to the Father, laud and honor to the Son, laud and honor to the Spirit, ever Three and ever One, One in might, and One in glory, while unending ages run.
† 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. 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.
… and singing the hymn of the whole creation:
The prayer continues. … Great is the mystery of faith:
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 719 Come, Labor On
ORA LABORA
† 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 Cortège
Malcolm Archer
LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship Ellen Kamps, Lector Barb Neff, Liturgist The Chancel Choir Pine Street Quartet FLOWER DEDICATION The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Wayne and Sandy Allen by the Chancel Choir.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR Sunday, October 4th 9:00 am- Formation 9:00 am- Chancel Choir Warm-up 10:00 am- Worship 11:00 am- Fellowship 11:30 am- Stewardship Forum
Sunday, October 11th 9:00 am- Formation 9:00 am- Chancel Choir Warm-up 10:00 am- Worship 11:00 am- Fellowship 11:30am – Adult Forum
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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