Pine Street Presbyterian Church
in the City of Harrisbur g
Pine Street is a Welcoming Church, Glorifying God through Worship, Fellowship and Service in the World.
May 11, 2025
Fourth Sunday of Easter
G ATHERING IN THE P RESENCE OF THE R ISEN C HRIST
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
Merciful God, you have told us who you are, and we still struggle to believe. In Jesus Christ, you reveal your unending care for us, and we give thanks. In this hour, grant us the vision of the world you see, a world without hunger, thirst, or tears. And as we depart, lead us into the future you are preparing, as we follow with grateful hearts. Amen.
VOLUNTARY My Shepherd, You Supply My Need Robert Hobby (Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
SALUTATION
One: The Lamb of God will be our shepherd; Many: he will guide us to the water of life.
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: The Lord is our shepherd; Many: we lack nothing.
One: Though we may walk through the darkest valley, Many: we fear no evil; for God is with us.
Michael Buffington
One: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives, Many: and we shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
One: Let us worship God!
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, in the presence of our enemies, we divide and demonize. When you face our enemies, you choose neither contempt nor punishment, but set a table and make provision for us all. Our ways are not your ways, O Creator, and they are an affront to the work of your hands. Have mercy on us, O God, and heal us. Send our risen Lord among us again to repair relationships and restore humanity. Set us free to share the love of Christ Jesus just as he does at his table.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
† KYRIE
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: Hear the sound of your Shepherd’s voice: Jesus says, I give you eternal life. No one can snatch you out of my hand. Believe the good news. Many: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven, nurtured, and safe.
† GLORIA
PRAYER
FOR ILLUMINATION Anna Hall
FIRST LESSON Acts 9:36-43
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
New Testament Page 127
† HYMN 802 The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Psalm 23) ST. COLUMBA
SECOND LESSON Revelation 7:9-17
THIRD LESSON John 10:22-30
New Testament Page 249
New Testament Page 103
SERMON “The Entscheidungsproblem” 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
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THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
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ANTHEM Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Hal H. Hopson Savior, like a shepherd lead us, much we need your tender care; in your pleasant pastures feed us, for our use your folds prepare. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, you have bought us; we are yours. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, you have bought us; we are yours. You have promised to receive us, poor and sinful though we be; you have mercy to relieve us, grace to cleanse, and power to save. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, early let us turn to you. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, early let us turn to you. Early let us seek your favor; early let us do your will; blessed Lord and only Savior, with your love our souls now fill. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, you have loved us, love us still. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, you have loved us, love us still! † PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS
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.
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 joyful feast.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
B EARING AND F OLLOWING THE W ORD OF G OD INTO THE
W ORLD
† HYMN 369 Blessing and Honor O QUANTA QUALIA
† 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 Jubilation
Jacob Weber