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.
March 2, 2025
Transfiguration of the Lord
G ATHERING IN THE P RESENCE OF THE R ISEN C HRIST
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
God who dazzles, just as you revealed yourself in Christ at the mount of transfiguration, you send your Spirit now to work in our midst. Show us this day the light of your presence. Reveal to us your power and glory. Illumine our hearts and lives with your brilliance, that we might envision a world transfigured in your image. Amen.
VOLUNTARY Be Thou My Vision
Dale Wood
(Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
SALUTATION
One: At the mountain of the Lord bow down, Many: for the Lord our God is holy.
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
Elyse Rogers
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: The Lord is great in Zion; God is exalted over all the peoples.
Many: Let us praise your great and awesome name. Holy are you!
One: Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity.
Many: You have executed justice and righteousness in Israel.
One: Extol the Lord; worship at his feet. Holy is the Lord our God!
Many: The priests called on the name of the Lord, and he answered them.
One: You were a forgiving God to them. Let us worship at your holy mountain.
Many: Extol the Lord our God, for the Lord is holy.
† HYMN 667 When Morning Gilds the Skies LAUDES DOMINI
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of compassion, in Jesus Christ you reveal the light of your glory, but we turn away, distracted by our own plans. We confess that we speak when we should listen, and act when we should wait. Forgive our aimless enthusiasm. Grant us wisdom to live in your light and to follow in the way of your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: The one who calls light out of darkness now shines in our hearts to reveal the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Many: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God.
† GLORIA
R EADING AND H EARING THE W ORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Amelia Ernst
FIRST LESSON Exodus 34:29-35 Old Testament Page 81
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN 57 Tremble, O Tremble (Psalm 99) TROMBLEY
SECOND LESSON 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 New Testament Page 180
THIRD LESSON Luke 9:28-43a New Testament Page 69
SERMON “Grace Unveiled” 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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COMMISSIONING ROGER ZIMMER TO MINISTRY AT PINE STREET
ANTHEM Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain
Carl Schalk Jesus, take us to the mountain, where, with Peter, James, and John, we are dazzled by Your glory, light as blinding as the sun. There prepare us for the night by the vision of that sight. What do You want us to see there that Your close companions saw? Your divinity revealed there fills us with the selfsame awe. Clothed in flesh like ours, You go, matched to meet our deadliest Foe. What do You want us to hear there that Your dear disciples heard? Once again, the Voice from heaven says of the Incarnate Word: "Listen, listen, everyone, this is my beloved Son!" Take us to that other mountain where we see You glorified, where You shouted, "It is finished!"
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where for all the world You died. Hear the stunned centurion: "Truly, This was God's own Son!" We who have beheld Your glory, risen and ascended Lord, cannot help but tell the story, all that we have seen and heard; say with Peter, James, and John: "You are God's beloved Son!"
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.
… into the way of righteousness and peace:
The prayer continues.
… dedicated to your service:
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 feast.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
B EARING AND F OLLOWING THE W ORD OF G OD INTO THE W ORLD
† HYMN 190 Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory
† 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 Postlude on DIADEM
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
James Ellor
Amelia Ernst, Lector
Elyse Rogers, Liturgist
Thomas Ernst, Acolyte
The Chancel Choir
GENEVA
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers at the pulpit are given to the glory of God and in celebration of their 50th Wedding anniversary by Richard and Xavia Sheffield.
The flowers at the lectern are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Kristina Lynn Clemens Saul by Baiba Clemens and family.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, March 2– Transfiguration of the Lord
8:45 am- Sunday School
9:00 am- Choir Warm Up
9:00 am- Café Conversations
10:00 am- Worship
11:30 am- Adult Forum
Wed., March 5– Ash Wednesday
12:00 pm- Prayer meeting
Fri., March 7-Sun. March 9– Women’s Retreat
Sunday, March 9– 1st Sunday in Lent
8:45 am- Sunday School
9:00 am- Choir Warm Up
9:00 am- Café Conversations
10:00 am- Worship
11:30 am- Adult Forum
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.
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