September 21, 2025
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.
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
PRAYER OF P
REPARATION
Great God, maker and reconciler of the earth and all that dwells here, champion of the poor, who humbles the proud, in this hour of worship draw us all into new unity with you. May we know to whom we belong and act faithfully to care for what you have entrusted to us. Help us, O God of our salvation, to complete the work you have begun. Amen.
VOLUNTARY Prelude on “St. Clement”
Robert Jones
(Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
SALUTATION
One: The Lord raises the poor from the dust Many: and lifts up the needy from the ashes.
INTROIT O Praise God
Marty Gruver
Eric Thiman O praise God in his holiness: praise him in the firmament of his power.
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
† CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Remember, O people, the needs of the poor and the suffering of the downtrodden, and hold to account all who are in high positions,
Many: for God, our Savior desires everyone to know the truth that they are loved.
One: God will raise the poor from the dust and make them sit with princes. Many: So let us offer supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone
One: for the Lord is high above all nations, yet nothing is below God’s notice.
Many: There is one God; and in Christ Jesus one mediator who gave himself a ransom for all. Let us praise the Lord!
† HYMN 327 From All That Dwell Below the Skies (Psalm 117) LASST UNS ERFREUEN
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy God, we confess that we are too concerned with our own peace. We seek the comfort of silence, and ignore the cries of the oppressed. We are inwardly focused, missing your call to serve the world in justice and love. Forgive us, O God. Equip us to fulfill your will for a world in which all know dignity and all are treated with equity, as your beloved children.
SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: God our Judge is also our Savior. The good news is sure: Many: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
† GLORIA
READING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Amelia Ernst
FIRST LESSON Jeremiah 8:19-9:1
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
Old Testament Page 709
† HYMN 430 Remember Not, O God (Psalm 79) SOUTHWELL
SECOND LESSON 1 Timothy 2:1-7
THIRD LESSON Luke 16:1-13
SERMON
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
“The Strength to Dig”
New Testament Page 208
New Testament Page 79
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.
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OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
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ANTHEM All Things Are Yours, My God Carl Schalk
All things are Yours, my God, Creator of all that exists, all wisdom, all beauty, and might. You made me, You own me, Your glory surrounds me; I live by your mercy and love. All things are Yours, and so am I. All things are Yours, my Lord, Redeemer of all who have sinned, new Master of all who repent. You sought me, You found me, You call me, You lead me; now have me live only for You. All things are Yours, and so am I. All things are Yours, my Guide, renewer and giver of life, transformer of hearts and of minds. Renew, transform, inspire me, refine me, and give me the spirit of Christ. All things are Yours, and so am I. “All things are Yours, so live like the heir that you are, entrusted with all that you have. Faithful, prudent, daring, caring, as giving as I am toward you. All things are Yours, and you are Mine.”
† 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
SEALINGTHE 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.
The prayer continues.
… as we share this joyful feast
INTERCESSION
One: In your mercy,
Many: Lord, hear our prayer
… now
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.
D
ISTRIBUTION
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
BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD INTO THE WORLD
† HYMN 346 For the Healing of the Nations ST. THOMAS
† 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 Moso Moderato in A-flat Major
L EADING IN WORSHIP T ODAY
The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Amelia Ernst, Lector
Marty Gruver, Liturgist
Thomas Ernst, Acolyte
V. Engel
FLOWER DEDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of her sister Alyson Chick by Amy Chick.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday,September21– 15th Sun. after Pentecost
9:00 am- Café Conversations
9:00 am- Faith Formations
9:00 am- Chancel Choir Warm-up
10:00 am- Worship
Sunday,September28– 16th Sun. after Pentecost
9:00 am- Café Conversations
9:00 am- Faith Formations
9:00 am- Chancel Choir Warm-up
10:00 am- Worship
C OPYRIGHT 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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