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 16, 2025
Second Sunday in Lent
Rembrandt van Rijn, Christ and His Apostles, 1636.
G ATHERING IN THE P RESENCE OF
THE R ISEN C HRIST
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
Almighty God, whose Son was revealed in majesty before he suffered death upon the cross: Give us faith to perceive his glory, that we may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
VOLUNTARY Largo George Frideric Handel (Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
SALUTATION
One: Our faith depends upon the grace of God. Many: Praise the Lord, who gives life to the dead.
Amy Chick
INTROIT If Thou, O Lord Healey Willan If thou, O Lord, wilt be extreme to mark iniquities, Lord, who may abide it? For unto thee belongeth mercy, O God of Israel.
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: The Lord is our light and our salvation; whom shall we fear?
Many: The Lord is the stronghold of our life; of whom shall we be afraid?
One: We seek your face, O Lord. Do not hide your face from us!
Many: Do not forsake us, O God of our salvation!
One: Make us strong, and let our hearts take courage.
Many: We wait for the Lord. Let us worship God!
† HYMN 49 The God of Abraham Praise LEONI
† Those able are invited to stand
Bold text is read or sung by all
† 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
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† 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 Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
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† PSALM 27 (Congregation sings refrain as indicated.) Jaques Berthier
Daniel Coles
Cantor: The Lord is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the Stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? (Refrain)
When evil ones draw near to devour my flesh, they are the ones who waver and fall. Though an army camp against me, my trust will still be firm. (Refrain)
One thing I ask of the Lord, one thing I seek; to live in the house of God all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to pray in the temple; for in the day of trouble I am safe, hidden in the tent of God. (Refrain)
The Lord will keep me secure, Setting me firmly on a rock. Now my head is held up high above my foes who surround me. (Refrain)
Within God’s tent I offer thanks, a sacrifice of joy. I will sing a psalm of praise to the Lord, I will make melody to God. (Refrain)
the Coop” 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 Teach Me, O Lord Philip W. J. Stopford Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end, keep it unto the end. Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end, keep it unto the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall keep it with my whole heart, with my whole heart. Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein is my desire, my desire. Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. O turn away mine eyes lest they behold vanity, and quicken me in thy way, and quicken me in thy way. O stablish thy word, thy word in thy servant, that I may fear thee, may fear thee, may fear thee. 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
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 feast.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
B EARING AND F OLLOWING THE W ORD OF G OD INTO THE W ORLD
HYMN 293 Loving Spirit
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 Rigaudon Andre Campra
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Daniel Coles, Lector
Amy Chick, Liturgist
Benjamin Coles, Acolyte
The Chancel Choir
The Pine Street Quartet
Benjamin Krumreig, cantor
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Doris Coyne by the Coyne family.
OMNI DIE
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
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
Wed., March 19– Lenten Mid-day prayer
Friday, March 21– 3rd in the Burg
Sunday, March 23– 3rd Sunday in Lent
8:45 am- Sunday School
9:00 am- Choir Warm Up
9:00 am- Café Conversations
10:00 am- Worship
4:00 pm- MAPS concert
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.
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.
