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 31, 2026 Trinity Sunday
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
O blessed Trinity, in whom we know the maker of all things seen and unseen, the Savior of all both near and far: By your Spirit enable us to worship your divine majesty, so that with all the company of heaven we may magnify your glorious name, saying: Holy, holy, holy. Glory to you, O Lord most high. Amen.
G ATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE R ISEN CHRIST
RINGING OF THE CARILLON
SALUTATION
One: Jesus calls us to go and make disciples, Many: baptizing them in the triune name of God.
VOLUNTARY Brother James’ Air Noel Rawsthorne (Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: O Lord our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Many: Your glory is chanted above the heavens and out of the mouths of babes and infants.
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† Those able are invited to stand.
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One: When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and stars that you have established;
Many: what are mere mortals that you should be mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?
One: Yet you have made us in your image, and crowned us with glory and honor.
Many: Let us magnify the three-personed name of the God who makes us, redeems us, and protects us.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of grace, love, and communion, we confess that we have failed to love you with all our heart, soul, and mind; and to love our neighbor as ourselves. We ignore your commandments, stray from your way, and follow other gods. Have mercy on us. Forgive our sin and raise us to new life that we may serve you faithfully and give honor to your holy name.
One: God did noy send the Son to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN 1 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! NICAEA
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† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
† KYRIE John Merbecke
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON
READING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON Genesis 1:1-2:4a Old Testament Page 119
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God. † HYMN 25 O Lord, Our God, How Excellent (Psalm 8) WINCHESTER OLD
SECOND LESSON Corinthians 13:11-13 New Testament Page 186
THIRD LESSON Matthew 28:16-20 New Testament Page 34
SERMON “The three-Body Problem” The Rev. Seelman
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
The Apostles’ Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
† 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 Eternal Source of Light Divine G. F. Handel, arr. by Stephen Barker Eternal source of light divine! Eternal source of light divine! With double warmth thy beams display, with double warmth thy beams display, and with distinguished glory shine, and with distinguished glory shine, To add a lustre to this day, to add a lustre to this day.
† 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
SEALINGTHE WORD
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
O
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.
… who forever sing to the glory of your name:
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… dedicated to your service:
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NTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION
One: Holy, triune God, Many: have mercy on us.
… 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.
BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD INTO THE WORLD
HYMN 9 The Play of the Godhead
BENEDICTION
PERICHORESIS
† 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 “Holy, Holy, Holy”
Hobby
Robert
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Joanne Coles, Lector
Beth Alwine, Liturgist
Benjamin Krumreig, tenor
Pine Street Quartet
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Marilyn Miller by her Husband Gerald Miller.
DATESFOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday,May31
9:00 am- Café Conversations
9:00 am- Chancel Choir Warm-up
10:00 am- Worship
Sunday,June7
9:00 am- Café Conversations
9:00 am- Chancel Choir Warm-up
10:00 am- Worship