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.
April 6, 2025 Fifth Sunday in Lent
Jacopo Palma the Younger, Study for Penitent Woman Anointing the Feet of Christ at the Table of Simon the Pharisee, 1548-1628.
G ATHERING IN THE P RESENCE OF THE R ISEN C HRIST
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
O God, your Son Jesus set his face toward Jerusalem and did not turn from the way of the cross. Save us from timid minds that shrink from your call and prepare us to take up our own cross to follow in the way of our Lord. Amen.
SALUTATION
One: Jesus said: I am the resurrection and the life.
Many: Those who believe in Christ will never die.
Linda McLaughlin
VOLUNTARY O Man, Bewail Thy Grievous Fall Johann Sebastian Bach (Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, it was like a dream.
Many: Then our mouths were filled with laughter and shouts of joy.
One: Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”
Many: The Lord has done great things for us, and we rejoiced.
One: Let those who plant with tears reap the harvest with joy.
Many: Let those who go out weeping come home with shouts of joy. Let us worship God!
† HYMN 645 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
MIT FREUDEN ZART
† 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
FIRST LESSON Isaiah 43:16-21
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
Sarah
HYMN 74 When God Restored Our Common Life RESIGNATION
SECOND LESSON Philippians 3:4b-14
Pearce
† 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 God of Abraham Mendelssohn
Lord God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, this day let it be known that Thou art God, and that I am Thy servant! Lord God of Abraham! Oh shew to all this people that I have done these things according to Thy word. Oh hear me, Lord, and answer me! Lord God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, Oh hear me and answer me, and shew this people that Thou art Lord God. And let their hearts again be turned!
† 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 828 More Love to Thee, O Christ MORE LOVE TO THEE
† 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 Our Father Who Art in Heaven Johann Sebastian Bach
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor
David Binkley, Guest Organist
Linda McLaughlin, Liturgist
Sarah Pearce, Lector
Ellen Kamps, Acolyte
Chris Earhart, Soloist
Maddie Felix, piano
The Chancel Choir
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in and in honor of Dauphin County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) by the Pearce family.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
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
11:30 am- Adult Forum
4:00 pm- Paint party
Wed., April 9– Lenten Mid-day prayer
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.
