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Pine Street Presbyterian Church

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Pine Street is a Welcoming Church, Glorifying God through Worship, Fellowship and Service in the World.

March 9, 2025

First Sunday in Lent

Rembrandt van Rijn, sketch of the first Temptation of Christ, 1640-42.

G ATHERING IN THE P RESENCE OF THE R ISEN C HRIST

PRAYER OF PREPARATION

Almighty God, you heard the cries of your people and rescued them from the hands of their oppressors. You cared for them in the wilderness. In the life of Christ, you experienced that wilderness yourself. As we journey through our own wilderness, we give thanks that your Spirit sustains us and your love guides us. Amen.

VOLUNTARY Voluntary on “St. Agnes” Neil Harmon (Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)

SALUTATION

One: God’s promise is for all generations; Many: God’s covenant is with every living thing.

CALL TO WORSHIP

One: You who live in the shelter of the Most High, say to the Lord.

Many: My refuge and my fortress; my God in whom I trust.

Greg Lane

One: For God will protect us from evil and command angels to guard us in all our ways.

Many: God rescues those who love God and is present with us in trouble.

One: God answers when we cry out and reveals our salvation to us.

Many: Let us worship God!

† HYMN 165 The Glory of These Forty Days

† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all

ERHALT UNS, HERR

† PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep; we have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts; we have offended against thy holy laws; we have left undone those things which we ought to have done, and we have done those things which we ought to not to have done, and there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, spare thou those who confess their faults, restore thou those who are penitent, according to thy promises declared unto humankind in Christ Jesus our Lord; and grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of thy holy Name. Amen. † SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION

KYRIE

† ASSURANCE OF PARDON

The Almighty and merciful Lord grant us absolution and remission of all our sins, true repentance, amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of his Holy Spirit. Amen.

† RESPONSE TO FORGIVENESS

R EADING AND H EARING THE W ORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

FIRST LESSON Deuteronomy 26:1-11

One: The Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 91

Old Testament Page 180

Cantor: All you that take shelter in the most high and live in the shadow of the almighty, you will call God “My refuge and my strength, the one in whom I put my trust.” Refrain

Milica Knepp

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Hal Hopson

Because you made the most high your retreat, no disaster can come near your tent. For God has given the angels charge over you, they will guard you in all your ways. They will hold you in their hands, lest your foot be hurt by a stone. Refrain

You will be safe among the beasts, you will trample the lion and the snake. I will deliver those who cling to me, I will lift up those who know my name. Refrain

Those who call on me I will answer, those who are in trouble I will save. I will give them life, long and full, I will offer the joy of my peace. Refrain

SECOND LESSON Romans 10:8b-13

New Testament Page 160

THIRD LESSON Luke 4:1-13 New Testament Page 61

SERMON

“Wandering Days” The Rev. Seelman

† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH from the Confession of 1967

The reconciling work of Jesus was the supreme crisis in the life of humankind. His cross and resurrection become personal crisis and present hope for all people when the gospel is proclaimed and believed. In this experience, the Spirit brings God’s forgiveness to all, moves people to respond in faith, repentance, and obedience, and initiates the new life in Christ.

† 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 When You Pass Through the Waters

Paul D. Weber

Thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, who formed you, O Israel. Fear not, fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire, you shall not be burned; and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, I am the Lord your God, the Holy One, your Savior. Fear not, fear not, for I have redeemed you; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire, you shall not be burned; and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, I am the Lord your God, the Holy One, your Savior. Fear not, fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine, you are mine. Fear not; 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

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 687 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past ST. ANNE

BENEDICTION

† CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE O Christ, Surround Me Green Tyler God be the love to search and keep me; God be the prayer to move my voice; God, be the strength to now uphold me: O Christ, surround me; O Christ, surround me.

VOLUNTARY Solemn Voluntary Paul Fey

L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY

The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor

Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship

Milica Knepp, Lector

Greg Lane, Liturgist

Ellen Kamps, Acolyte

Members of the Chancel Choir

Timothy Lupia, cantor/tenor

Benjamin Krumreig, tenor

F LOWER D EDICATION

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Ernest and Jane Shaw by Michael and Carol Shaw.

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

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

Wed., March 12– Lenten Mid-day prayer

Sunday, March 16– 2nd Sunday in Lent

8:30 am- Lenten Breakfast

9:00 am- Choir Warm Up

9:00 am- Café Conversations

10:00 am- Worship

11:30 am- Adult Forum

Sunday, April 13 – Palm Sunday

8:45 am- Sunday School

9:00 am- Café Conversations

9:00 am- Choir warm-up

10:00 am- Worship- The Rev. Seelman

11:30 am- Adult Forum- Fellowship Hall

Thursday, April 17–Maundy Thursday

7:30 pm- Worship- The Rev. Seelman

Friday, April 18–Good Friday

7:30 pm- Worship- The Rev. Seelman

Sunday, April 20 – Easter Sunday

6:15 am- Sunrise Service- City Island

8:45 am- Sunday School

9:00 am- Café Conversations

9:00 am- Choir warm-up

10:00 am- Worship- The Rev. Seelman

EASTER LILIES

Thank you for purchasing a lily to decorate the sanctuary this Easter. The cost is $12.00 each. Deadline for orders is Sunday, April 13, 2025. .

This form can be either mailed in or put in the box at the Gathering Place along with your check made payable to Pine Street Presbyterian Church (please specify in the memo that this is for lilies).

Please write clearly

In MEMORY or HONOR (circle one) of:

Given by:

Amount enclosed $* ___________________ Number of lilies ordered _____________ *Payment is due when order form is submitted.

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.