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.
February 16, 2025
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
G ATHERING IN THE P RESENCE OF THE R ISEN C HRIST
PRAYER
OF PREPARATION
Almighty God, renew us through the gifts of your Spirit, that we may always do what is just in your sight, that we, who can do nothing good without you, may live according to your holy will. Grant us humility of heart and softness of will, that we might live in the fullness of your blessing this day. Amen.
VOLUNTARY He Hideth My Soul Penny Rodriguez
(Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
SALUTATION
One: Bless the Lord, O my soul, Many: and all that is within me bless God’s holy name!
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
Barb Neff
INTROIT Blest Are They (All sing Refrain as indicated) David Haas
Cantor: Blest are they, the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of God. Blest are they, full of sorrow; they shall be consoled. (Refrain)
Cantor: Blest are they, the lowly ones; they shall inherit the earth. Blest are they who hunger and thirst; they shall have their fill. (Refrain)
Cantor: Blest are they who show mercy; mercy shall be theirs. Blest are they, the pure of heart; they shall see God. (Refrain)
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, Many: whose confidence is in God.
One: They will be like a tree planted by the water,
Many: sending out roots by the stream.
One: This tree does not fear when heat comes, Many: its leaves are green, its fruit endures
One: So come, let us place our trust in God!
Many: Let us live in blessed faith together!
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Sustaining God, you would have us be deeply rooted in you, finding strength in your word and nourishment in your grace. More often, though, we live as chaff, blown here and there by the winds of circumstance. Forgive our lack of permanency and our failures to hold fast to our commitments. Grow in us faith that we might be firmly planted in your promises, released from sin, and open to the life you have shown in Jesus Christ.
KYRIE † ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: The waters of grace refresh our lives and bring forth a new creation. Do you see it? Can you perceive it?
Many: God preserves a holy remnant and his mercy is from everlasting to everlasting.
One: In Jesus Christ you are forgiven. Many: Thanks be to God!
† GLORIA
R EADING AND H EARING THE W ORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Anna Hall
FIRST LESSON Jeremiah 17:5-10 Old Testament Page 719 One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN 457 How Happy Are the Saints of God (Psalm 1) WAREHAM
SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 New Testament Page 176
THIRD LESSON Luke 6:17-26 New Testament Page 64
SERMON “It’s
Not Funny!”
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 God Shall the Broken Heart Repair
K. Lee Scott God shall the broken heart repair, and for all sickness and despair, a cure in Christ provide; and heal the wounded, sore and bruised, with oil into their wounds infused, and soothing, balm applied, and soothing balm applied. Come to me you weary, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me. My yoke is easy and my burden is light, and you shall find rest unto your souls. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows. He was pierced for transgressions and bruised for our iniquities. The chastening which brought our peace fell to him, and with his stripes we are healed. God shall the broken heart repair, and for all sickness and despair, a cure in Christ provide; and heal the wounded, sore and bruised, with oil into their wounds infused, and soothing balm applied, and soothing balm applied.
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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 815 Give to the Winds Thy Fears FESTAL SONG
† 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 Cortège Gordon Young
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Anna Hall, Lector Barb Neff, Liturgist
Ellen Kamps, Acolyte
The Chancel Choir
Benjamin Krumreig and Timothy Lupia, Cantors
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Steve Logan by Lauren Logan and family.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, Feb. 16– 6th Sunday after Epiphany
8:45 am- Sunday School
9:00 am- Choir Warm Up
9:00 am- Café Conversations
10:00 am- Worship
Wed., Feb. 19– Adult Forum- YouTube
Sunday, Feb. 23– 7th Sunday after Epiphany
8:45 am- Sunday School
9:00 am- Choir Warm Up 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-71074. 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.
