Pine Street Presbyterian Church in the City of Harrisburg
Service of Witness to the Resurrection in Memory of MICHAEL J. MILLER
"I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live. And everyone who lives and believes in me will never die,"
John 11:25-26
Michael J. Miller
December 23, 1949 – January 15, 2026
January 24, 2026 1:00 PM
VOLUNTARIES
Highland Cathedral
Charles Callahan
Les Doux Yeux Richard Llyod
Amazing Grace John Newton
CALL TO WORSHIP The Rev. Stuart Seelman
One: Our help is in the name of the Lord, Many: Maker of heaven and earth.
One: I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord.
Many: Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live,
One: And everyone who lives and believes in me will never die
Many: Let us worship the Lord our God.
† HYMN 826 Lift High the Cross (first two verses) CRUCIFER (All of today’s hymns are printed after the order of worship.)
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of mercy, whose loving-kindness endures forever: we confess that often we have failed to receive and give love, to care for others as we care for ourselves, to forgive and accept forgiveness. We remember good intentions that were not put into action, harsh words that were hurtful, selfish purposes that caused pain, and persistent pride that would not yield. Forgive us and help us to forgive others; heal us from the pain of self-condemnation; free us from the burden of failures that cannot be corrected; renew us with your loving assurance through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer.
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
SSURANCE OF PARDON
GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
READING AND HEARING THE WORD
POETRY READING “It Will Be Oookay” Blake Miller
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST READING
Psalm 30:11-12 Old Testament Page 505
SECOND READING
Lamentations 3:22-26
HOMILY
New Testament Page 766
The Rev. Seelman
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 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.
WORDS OF REMEMBRANCE
Louis Ferris
Len Zvorsky
Doher Ferris
Mark Miller
PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING, INTERCESSION, AND SUPPLICATION † HYMN 354 Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory (first two verses) BATTLE HYMN
COMMENDATION
BENEDICTION † VOLUNTARY God of Grace Paul Manz
Lift High the Cross (first two verses)
Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory (first two verses)
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PARTICIPANTS IN TODAY'S SERVICE
The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor Joseph W. Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Blake Miller, Poetry and Scripture Reading
Brooke Miller, Scripture Reading
PARKING NOTICE
South Street Garage parking requires online validation to exit without charge. When exiting the church building, stop by the Welcome Desk or the narthex at the back of the Sanctuary to scan a QR code and enter your license plate number for validation. The garage exit gates will then open automatically. Ushers will be on hand to assist you.
COPYRIGHT N OTICE
Music in the bulletin is used with permission under OneLicense.net #A-71074. All rights reserved.
Liturgy reprinted and adapted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word® Worship Companion. Copyright 2013.
Liturgy reprinted and adapted by permission from the Book of Common Worship, © 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. All rights reserved.
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