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.
July 5, 2026
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
God of the covenant, in our baptism you called us to proclaim the coming of your kingdom. Give us courage like you gave the apostle, that we may faithfully witness to your love and peace in every circumstance of life, in the name of Jesus Christ our redeemer, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
G ATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE R ISEN CHRIST
RINGING OF THE CARILLON
SALUTATION
One: Who will save us from the ways of death?
Many: Jesus Christ our Lord. Thanks be to God!
VOLUNTARY My Jesus, I Love Thee arr. by Dan Forrest (Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
† CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Listen, O people. Consider and listen closely. Forget what came before, the ways of your ancestors.
Many: With joy and gladness we are brought to the palace of the Lord.
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† Those able are invited to stand. Bold text is read or sung by all.
One: God’s name will be remembered in all generations. New peoples will praise God forever and ever.
Many: God loves righteousness and hates iniquity.
One: The new day of the Lord is anointed with gladness.
Many: Our hearts stir with a noble song. Let us recite praises to our king.
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Faithful One, despite our best efforts, we have not lived up to what we can do or who we can be. Even when our intentions are good, our actions cause harm. Even when we want to follow you more closely, we end up turning away. We are at war with ourselves, and only you can bring peace. Still our souls, order our steps, guide our feet back to your way.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: God upholds all who are falling, and raises up those who are bowed down.
Many: Jesus Christ rescues us from sin and death; thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!
† HYMN 450 Be Thou My Vision SLANE
† KYRIE
John Merbecke
† GLORIA
John Weaver
READING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON Genesis 22:34-48, 42-49, 58-67
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
Old Testament Page 18
† HYMN 333 How Our Hearts with Joy Abound (Psalm 45) ST. PETERSBURG
SECOND LESSON Romans 7:15-25a
THIRD LESSON Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
New Testament Page 157
New Testament Page 11
SERMON “Playing House” The Rev. Seelman
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH from a Brief Statement of Faith
Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we serve. We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere, the giver and renewer of life. In a broken and fearful world, the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of people in long silences, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying “Come, Lord Jesus!”
† THE PEACE
One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Many: And also with you.
WELCOME (Please sign the Friendship Register)
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
ANTHEM Amazing Grace setting by Craig Courtney
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed! Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. When we’ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when we first begun.
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
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.
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
HYMN 761 Called as Partners in Christ’s Service BEECHER
BENEDICTION
† 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 Toccata on To God be the Glory arr. by Mary Ellen Kerrick
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Deb Anderson, Lector
Sally Songy, Liturgist
Maddie Felix, soprano
Courtney Gray, soprano soloist
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Jack R. Leisure and granddaughter Kaity Leisure by Shirley Leisure
DATESFOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday,July5
9:00 am- Café Conversations
10:00 am- Worship
250th Anniversary Luncheon
Sunday,July12
9:00 am- Café Conversations 10:00 am- Worship
C OPYRIGHT N OTICE
Music in the bulletin is used with permission under OneLicense.net # A-743343. 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.
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