June 29, 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.
Third Sunday after Pentecost
G ATHERING IN THE P RESENCE OF THE R ISEN C HRIST
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
O God, light of the minds that know you, life of the souls that love you, strength of the thoughts that seek you: Help us so to know you that we may truly love you, so to love you that we may fully serve you, whose service is perfect freedom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
VOLUNTARY Mini-Pastorale
Adrian Vernon Fish
(Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
SALUTATION
One: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; Many: the mercies of God never come to an end.
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
Deb Anderson
† CALL TO WORSHIP
One: I will remember the works of the Lord, and call to mind your wonders of old.
Many: I will meditate on all your acts and ponder your mighty deeds.
One: Your way, O God, is holy.
Many: You are the God who works wonders and have declared your power among us.
One: You led your people like a flock across the waters and still your footsteps are not seen.
Many: By your strength, we have been redeemed. Let us worship God!
HYMN 308 O God in Whom All Life Begins
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of mercy, we confess that we too often give in to the yearnings of the flesh. We have impure thoughts. We idolize those who misuse power. We harbor jealousies and are quick to anger. We neglect to care for others and gratify our own desires. Forgive us, O God, and cleanse us of our sin. Lead us to ways of love, joy, and peace. Send your Spirit to plant patience, kindness, and generosity, and lead us to be gentle in our care for all of your people.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: Amidst thunderous storms and rocky waters, God reaches out to us in love. Many: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
† GLORIA
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
R EADING AND H EARING THE W ORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Barb Neff
FIRST LESSON 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN 781 Hear My Cry, O God, and Save Me!
SECOND LESSON Galatians 5:1, 13-25
THIRD LESSON Luke 9:51-62
SERMON “Mantle Assumptions”
Old Testament Page 332
GENEVAN 77
New Testament Page 190
New Testament Page 70
The Rev. Seelman
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH from the Second Helvetic Confession
Yes, and it sometimes happens that God in his just judgement allows the truth of his Word, and the catholic faith, and the proper worship of God to be so obscured and overthrown that the Church seems almost extinct, and no more to exist, as we see to have happened in the days of Elijah, and at other times. Meanwhile, God has in this world and in this darkness his true worshippers, and those not a few, but even seven thousand and more. For the apostle exclaims: God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal, “The Lord knows those who are his.”
† 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 Thou Art God Lionel Bourne
Thou art the peace of all things calm, thou art the place to hide from harm, thou art the light in dark, thou art the heart’s eternal spark, thou art the door that’s open wide, thou art the guest who waits inside, thou art the stranger at the door, thou art the calling of the poor. Thou art the peace of all things calm, thou art the place to hide from harm, thou art the light that shines in dark, thou art the heart’s eternal spark, thou art the door that’s open wide, thou art the guest who waits inside, thou art the stranger at the door, thou art the calling of the poor. Thou art peace, thou art calm. Thou art my love, thou art my Lord and with me still, thou art my love, keep me from ill, thou art the light, the truth, the way. Thou art my Savior this day, thou art my Savior this very day.
† 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 joyful feast.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
B EARING AND F OLLOWING THE W ORD OF G OD INTO THE W ORLD
† HYMN 726 Will You Come and Follow Me
† BENEDICTION
KELVINGROVE
† 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 March
Richard Lloyd
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Barb Neff, Lector
Deb Anderson, Liturgist
Thomas Ernst, Acolyte
Benjamin Krumreig, tenor
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Stevi’s parents, Edwin and Louise Gass and Jeff’s father, David Sharp; by Jeff, Stevie, and Emma Sharp.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, June 29- 3rd Sun. after Pentecost
9:00 am- Café Conversations 10:00 am- Worship
Friday, July 4th – Independence Day Office Closed
Sunday, July 6– 4th Sun. after Pentecost
9:00 am- Café Conversations 10:00 am- Worship
C OPYRIGHT N OTICE
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.
