Pine Street Presbyterian Church
in the City of Harrisburg
Pine Street is a Welcoming Church, Glorifying God through Worship, Fellowship and Service in the World.
May 24, 2026 Day of Pentecost
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
God our creator, earth has many languages, but your gospel proclaims your love to all nations in one heavenly tongue. Make us messengers of the good news that, through the power of your Spirit, all the world may unite in one song of praise; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
G ATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE R ISEN CHRIST
RINGING OF THE CARILLON
SALUTATION
One: Remember the promise of the Lord: Many: God will pour out the Spirit on all flesh.
VOLUNTARY Tongues of Fire (Pentecost Dance)
Alfred V. Fedak
(Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
INTROIT Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire
Healey Willan Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, and lighten with celestial fire; thou the anointing Spirit art, who dost thy seven-fold gifts impart. Praise to thine eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
† Those able are invited to stand. Bold text is read or sung by all
† CALL TO WORSHIP
One: God sent forth the Spirit, and all creation rejoiced. God’s breath filled the skies, the sea, the land, and all creatures.
Many: May the glory of the Lord endure forever!
One: Let us sing to the Lord as long as we have breath!
Many: Bless the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Lord!
HYMN 289 On Pentecost They Gathered MUNICH
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Almighty God, you poured your Spirit upon gathered disciples, creating bold tongues, open ears, and a new community of faith. We confess that we hold back the force of your Spirit among us. We do not listen for your word of grace, speak the good news of your love, or live as a people made one in Christ. Have mercy on us, O God. Transform our timid lives by the power of your Spirit, and fill us with a flaming desire to be your faithful people, doing your will for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. † S
ILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
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† ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: Through Christ, God has poured out the Holy Spirit upon us for the forgiveness of sins. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
Many: Thanks be to God.
† GLORIA
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READING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON Acts 2:1-21 New Testament Page 119
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN 34 Bless the Lord, My Soul and Being! (Psalm 108)
SECOND LESSON Corinthians 12:3b-13 New Testament Page 174
THIRD LESSON John 20:19-23 New Testament Page 115
SERMON “Amazed, Astonished, and Perplexed” The Rev. Seelman
BAPTISM OF KILLIAN MICHAEL BRADY
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The 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.
THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATERS AND BAPTISM
One: The Lord be with you.
Many: And also with you.
One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
Many: It is right to give God thanks and praise. †
THE PEACE
One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Many: And also with you.
WELCOME
AND PARISH LIFE
(Please sign the Friendship Register)
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
ANTHEM With a Voice of Singing Martin Shaw
With a voice of singing declare ye this, and let it be heard, Alleluia! Utter it even unto the ends of the earth. The Lord hath delivered His people, Alleluia! O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands, Serve the Lord with gladness, and come before His presence with a song. Know ye that the Lord He is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. With a voice of singing declare ye this, and let it be heard, Alleluia! Utter it even unto the ends of the earth. The Lord hath delivered His people, Alleluia! O be joyful in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous; Praise the Lord with harp and with the voice of singing. Lift up your hearts, and sing praises to His name, For the Lord hath done marvelous things, Alleluia!
† 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.
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PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SEALINGTHE WORD
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
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ne: 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
BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD
INTO THE WORLD
† CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Lift High the Cross CRUCIFER
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod, the Lamb victorious, Christ, the Son of God. Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore His sacred name.
VOLUNTARY Postlude on “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” Jack Jones
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Kenneth Hays, Lector
Elyse Rogers, Liturgist
Benjamin Krumreig, tenor
The Chancel Choir
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Bill Neff by Barb Neff.
The white rosebud on the Communion Table this morning is placed, by the Board of Deacons, to honor the sacrament of baptism for Killian Michael Brady.
DATESFOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday,May24
9:00 am- Café Conversations
9:00 am- Chancel Choir Warm-up
10:00 am- Worship
Sunday,May31
9:00 am- Café Conversations
9:00 am- Chancel Choir Warm-up
10:00 am- Worship