May 25, 2025
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.
Sixth Sunday of Easter
G ATHERING IN THE P RESENCE OF THE R ISEN C HRIST
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
Light of the world, you have given us your commandments because you love us, but we cannot keep them on our own. In our worship of your triune name, give us your Holy Spirit and teach us to follow. In the following days, help us to live in the way of your steadfast love as we await your return. Amen.
VOLUNTARY With the Lord Begin Your Task arr. James Boeringer (Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
SALUTATION
One: There is no greater love than this: Many: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Be gracious to us and bless us; O God, show us favor.
Marty Gruver
Many: May your way, O God, be known upon the earth; may your deliverance be known among the nations.
One: People will praise you, O God; all peoples will praise you.
Many: Nations will exult and shout for joy, for you rule the peoples with equity; you guide the nations of the earth.
One: The peoples will praise you, O God; all people will praise you.
Many: Let us worship God!!
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious God, we equate our judgement with your judgement and often consider our ways to be your ways. We define peace as the absence of disruption, holding our comfort as your aim and thinking our preferences reflect your way. Too often we act as if we are your authoritative witnesses, believing our worldview is the same as yours and that our narrative contains your hope for the future. O God, dislodge us from our sinful assumptions. Forgive our selfish views. Correct us with your truth and teach us by your Spirit.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
† KYRIE
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: It is the Lord who opens eyes to see.
Many: It is the Lord who softens hearts to hear.
One: It is the Lord who returns us home.
Many: In Jesus Christ we are restored.
One: Thanks be to God,
Many: forever and ever.
† GLORIA
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Thomas Ernst
FIRST LESSON Acts 16:9-15
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
New Testament Page 136
† HYMN 341 O God, Show Mercy to Us (Psalm 67) THAXTED
SECOND LESSON Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 New Testament Page 259
THIRD LESSON John 14:23-29
SERMON
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
“Big Two-Hearted River”
New Testament Page 109
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
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THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
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ANTHEM Day by Day Mark Schweizer
O holy Jesus, merciful Redeemer, friend and brother, may I know thee more clearly, love thee more dearly, and follow thee more nearly, day by day.
† 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 547 Go, My Children, with My Blessing AR HYD Y NOS
† 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 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Vivaldi, arr. Michael Burkhardt
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor
Timothy Braband, Guest Organist
Thomas Ernst, Lector
Marty Gruver, Liturgist
Amelia Ernst, Acolyte
The Chancel Choir
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Bill Neff by Barb Neff.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, May 25– 6th Sunday of Easter
8:45 am- Sunday School
9:00 am- Choir Warm Up
9:00 am- Café Conversations
10:00 am- Worship
Monday, May 26- Memorial DayOffice Closed
Sunday, June 1– 7th Sunday of Easter
8:45 am- Sunday School
9:00 am- Choir Warm Up
9:00 am- Café Conversations
10:00 am- Worship
11:00 am- Adult Forum
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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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