November 23, 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.
Christ the King
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
Eternal God, you set Jesus Christ to rule over all things and made us servants in your kingdom. By your Spirit, empower us to love the unloved and to minister to all in need. Then, at the last, bring us to your eternal realm where we may worship and adore you and be welcomed into your everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
RINGING OF THE CARILLON
VOLUNTARY All Creatures of Our God and King Don Hustad (Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
SALUTATION
One: In Christ, all things hold together. Many: He is head of the church and Lord of all.
INTROIT Choral Fanfare for Christ the King
H. Hamilton Smith He shall rule from sea to sea and from the river to the ends of the earth. All kings shall pay him homage. All nations shall serve him. He shall rule from sea to sea and from the river to the ends of the earth. Alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away. And his kingdom shall not be destroyed. Alleluia, alleluia!
† Those able are invited to stand. Bold text is read or sung by all.
† CALL TO WORSHIP
One: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Many: Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth be moved, and though the mountains shake in the depths of the sea.
One: There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God. God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be shaken.
Many: The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
One: Come now, regard the works of the Lord. Behold the one who makes wars to cease in all the world.
Many: In the stillness of worship, we will exalt God among the nations. With songs of joy, we will praise God on this earth.
† HYMN 363 Rejoice, the Lord Is King
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
DARWALL’S 148TH
Righteous God, you have crowned Jesus Christ as Lord of all. We confess that we have not bowed before him and are slow to acknowledge his rule. We give allegiance to the powers of this world and fail to be governed by justice and love. In your mercy, forgive us. Raise us to acclaim him as ruler of all, that we may be loyal ambassadors, obeying the commands of our Lord Jesus Christ.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
† KYRIE
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: God has rescued us from the power of evil and claimed us for the realm of Jesus Christ, in whom we have redemption.
Many: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God.
GLORIA
READING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON Jeremiah 23:1-6 Old Testament Page 725
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN 25 O Lord, Our God, How Excellent (Psalm 8) WINCHESTER OLD
SECOND LESSON Colossians 1:11-20 New Testament Page 200
THIRD LESSON Luke 23:33-43 New Testament Page 89
SERMON “Remembering What We Never Knew” The Rev. Seelman
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH from the Confession of 1967
Biblical visions and images of the rule of Christ culminate in the image of the kingdom. The kingdom represents the triumph of God over all that resists his will and disrupts his creation. Already God’s reign is present as a ferment in this world, stirring hope in people and preparing the world to receive its ultimate judgement and redemption.
With an urgency born of this hope, the church applies itself to present tasks and strives for a better world. It does not identify limited progress with the kingdom of God on earth, nor does it despair in the face of disappointment and defeat. In steadfast hope, the church looks beyond all partial achievement to the final triumph of God.
“Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
† THE PEACE
One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Many: And also with you.
WELCOME AND PARISH LIFE (Please sign the Friendship Register)
CONSECRATION OF PLEDGES
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
ANTHEM The Last Words of David Randall Thompson He that ruleth over men must be just, must be just, must be just ruling in the fear of God, ruling in the fear of God, the fear of God. And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain, after rain, after rain. Alleluia, alleluia…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
INVITATION TO HEALING AND WHOLENESS
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.
The prayer continues.
… dedicated to your service:
INTERCESSION
One: In your mercy,
Many: Lord, hear our prayer
L
ORD
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
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 Te Deum Marc-Antoine Charpentier
You’re invited to exit the sanctuary in silence or to linger in the pews, as the congregation gathers for refreshments in the Gathering Place. Those remaining are welcome to spend time in prayer or to approach the side chapel or narthex to receive the laying on of hands and, if desired, anointing.
L EADING IN WORSHIP T ODAY
The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Kenneth Hays, Lector
Elyse Rogers, Liturgist
Daniel Coles, Acolyte
The Chancel Choir
FLOWER DEDICATION
The flowers at the pulpit are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of their parents, Edwin and Margaret Julius, and Jone and Percy Songy, by Sally and Mel Songy.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, November 23
9:00 am- Café Conversations
9:00 am- Faith Formation
9:00 am- Chancel Choir Warm-up
10:00 am- Worship: Consecration
Sunday, Healing & Wholeness
Sunday, November 30
8:30 am- Advent Breakfast
9:00 am- Café Conversations
9:00 am- Faith Formation
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. 310 N. Third
