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 18, 2026
Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
PRAYER OF PREPARATION God of goodness, we thank you for choosing us. Teach us your good news, that we might be brought to life: every blessing we receive and every kindness we encounter is your Spirit whispering grace. Amen.
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST RINGING OF THE CARILLON SALUTATION One:
The Lord, said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” In this way we will be distinct. Many: We will proclaim the name of the Lord and see God’s back from the cleft of the rock, leading us forward.
VOLUNTARY O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go
arr. by Marilyn Thompson (Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
INTROIT Let Us with a Gladsome Mind
Alan Ridout
Let us with a gladsome mind, Praise the Lord, for he is kind: For his mercies ay endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. Let us blaze his name abroad, For of gods he is the God: For his mercies ay endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. He with all commanding might, Fill’d the new made world with light: For his mercies ay endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. (Continued on next page…) ________________________________________________________________________________________
† Those able are invited to stand.
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He the golden tressed sun Caused all day his course to run: For his mercies ay endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. The hornèd moon to shine by night, ’Mid her spangled sisters bright: For his mercies ay endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. All things living he doth feed, His full hand supplies their need: For his mercies ay endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. Amen.
† CALL TO WORSHIP One: In this place, Many: friends and strangers meet, the broken are mended, and the weary welcomed. One: In this moment, Many: the ordinary becomes miraculous, and life is on pause. This is God’s time. One: In this sanctuary, Many: God’s goodness is revealed. Our doors open with kindness. Our lives join together.
† HYMN 12 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
ST. DENIO
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of justice and truth, you ask us to give to you the things that are yours. If we are honest, we know we hold so much back. We have promised you our obedience, but we often fulfill our own desires first. We have promised you our worship, but we give our attention to idols instead. We have promised to do your work in the world, but we put it last on the list of priorities. Have mercy on us and forgive us. Increase our generosity that we might give freely, grateful for all of the gifts you have given us.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
† KYRIE
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON One:
The good news remains true. God has chosen us, forgives us, and walks beside us, helping us become imitators of Christ. Many: Thanks be to God, we are forgiven! Alleluia!
† GLORIA
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READING AND HEARING THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST LESSON Exodus 33:12-23
Old Testament Page 66
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN 57 Tremble, O Tremble (Psalm 99)
TROMBLEY
SECOND LESSON 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
New Testament Page 198
THIRD LESSON Matthew 22:15-22
New Testament Page 24
SERMON “Under the Sun”
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
The Rev. Seelman
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 THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD ANTHEM What Shall I Render to My God
Nick Strimple What shall I render to my God, who watches over me in love, who stills the trembling of my soul, and fills my heart with music? What shall I render to this God, who has provided good to me? I’ll sing God’s praises while I live, and bless God’s name forever. When danger all around me lies, and fear erodes my fragile faith, God breaks the grip of terror’s vise, and fills my heart with music. What shall I render to this God, who has provided good to me? I’ll sing God’s praises while I live, and bless God’s name forever. How can I, undeserving, serve God, who has done so much for me? How can I worship God in truth, and fill the world with music? Seek justice, mercy, everywhere; help the oppressed, the lame, the blind; and feed the hungry; work for peace, and bless God’s name, and bless God’s name forever. Praise to the ever-living God, whose freely given love endures, who all sufficient grace supplies, and fills my heart with music; what shall I render to this God, who has provided good to me? I’ll sing God’s praises while I live, and bless God’s name forever! Amen.
† 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. … 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 708 We Give Thee but Thine Own
SCHUMANN
† 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 Hymn to Joy
Charles Callahan
LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship Milicia Knepp, Lector Amy Check, 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 Ronald Bair Hartranft by Estelle Hartranft.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR Sunday, October 18th 9:00 am- Formation 9:00 am- Chancel Choir Warm-up 10:00 am- Worship 11:00 am- Fellowship
Sunday, October 25th 9:00 am- Formation 9:00 am- Chancel Choir Warm-up 10:00 am- Worship 11:00 am- Fellowship Consecration Sunday
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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