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 30, 2025 Fourth Sunday in Lent
Rembrandt van Rijn, Sketch for The Return of the Prodigal Son, 1642.
G ATHERING IN THE P RESENCE OF THE R ISEN C HRIST
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
Loving God, like the prodigal son, we have seen up close the error of our ways. In this season of Lent, we have reflected on our deep need for you, and we are seeking to return to you. We give thanks that you run out to meet us as a loving parent would. Help us to trust your love enough to continue returning. Amen.
SALUTATION
One: In Christ, there is a new creation. Many: The old has passed away; everything is new!
VOLUNTARY Prelude and Fughetta in C Minor
John Luciew
Johann
K. F. Fischer (Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Happy are those who are honest with God. Many: Happy are those whose sin is forgiven.
One: Therefore, let all who are faithful offer prayer to the Lord in times of distress.
Many: For God is our refuge and protects us in times of trouble.
One: Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
Many: Let us shout for joy! Let us worship God!
† 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
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.
R EADING AND H EARING THE W ORD
PRAYER
FOR
ILLUMINATION
Ellen Kamps
FIRST LESSON Joshua 5:9-12 Old Testament Page 197 One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God. † HYMN 446 How Blest, Those Whose Transgressions (Psalm 32) MEIRIONYDD
SECOND LESSON 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 New Testament Page 181
THIRD LESSON Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 New Testament Page 78
SERMON “Lost and Found” 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 Lord Jesus, Think on Me Richard Shepard Lord Jesus, think on me and purge away my sin; from earthborn passions, set me free and make me pure within. Lord Jesus, think on me, with many a care oppressed; Let me thy loving servant be and taste thy promised rest. Lord Jesus, think on me amid the battle’s strife; in all my pain and misery be thou my health and life. Lord Jesus, think on me nor let me go astray; through darkness and perplexity, point thou the heavenly way. Lord Jesus, think on me when floods the tempest high; when on doth rush the enemy, O Savior, be thou nigh! Lord Jesus, think on me that when the flood is past, I may the eternal brightness see and share thy joy at last.
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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 feast.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
B EARING AND F OLLOWING THE W ORD OF G OD INTO THE W ORLD
† HYMN 771 What Is the World Like NEW WORLD
† 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 Maestoso in D Minor
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Ellen Kamps, Lector
John Luciew, Liturgist
Daniel Coles, Acolyte
The Chancel Choir
F. Walczynske
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers at the pulpit are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my parents, Dorothy and Paul, and brother, Gibson, by Elyse Rogers.
The flowers at the lectern are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my parents, Lt. Col. and Mrs. Harvey Spence, by their daughter, Joan Landis.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, March 30– 4th Sunday in Lent
8:45 am- Sunday School
9:00 am- Choir Warm Up
9:00 am- Café Conversations
10:00 am- Worship- The Rev. Stuart Seelman
11:30 am- Adult Forum
Wed., April 2– Lenten Mid-day prayer
Sunday, April 6– 5th Sunday in Lent
8:45 am- Sunday School
9:00 am- Choir Warm Up
9:00 am- Café Conversations
10:00 am- Worship- The Rev. Seelman
11:30 am- Adult Forum
4:00 pm- Paint party
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.
