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. August 30, 2026
Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost
PRAYER OF PREPARATION O God, author and giver of all good things, plant in our hearts the love of your name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST RINGING OF THE CARILLON SALUTATION
One: God said to Moses: I am who I am. Many: This is the name of the Lord forever.
VOLUNTARY Suite for Organ 1. 2. 3. 4.
Robert A. Roesch
Hornpipe Aire Bagpipe Bourrée
(Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
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† Those able are invited to stand.
Bold text is read or sung by all.
† CALL TO WORSHIP One:
Give thanks to the Lord and call upon God’s name; make God’s deeds known among the people.
Many: Sign to the Lord, sing praises, and speak of all God’s marvelous works. One:
Glory in God’s holy name; let the hearts of God’s people rejoice.
Many: God’s chosen ones, remember the marvels God has done, the wonders and judgements of God’s mouth. One:
O Lord, you have sent us leaders and prophets; you’ve shown signs of your enduring presence. Many: That we might keep your statutes and observe your teachings. Hallelujah!
† HYMN 804 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!
MARION
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Incarnate Christ, you call us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and lose our lives. But we are not prepared for such stark demands. We don’t long for a kingdom different from the powers of our world. We aren’t even sure how to join you in bringing it about. Have mercy on our weakness. Be patient with our stumbling. Do not leave us behind, even when we are slow to follow, and lead us in your ways of peace.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION † KYRIE
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON One:
John Merbecke
Christ does not abandon us, but died for us, was raised for us, and loves us still. This good news prevails! Many: In Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, we are forgiven!
† GLORIA
John Weaver
R E AD IN G AND H E ARIN G THE W O RD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST LESSON Exodus 3:1-15
Old Testament Page 50
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN 648 Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise
THANKFUL HEARTS
SECOND LESSON Romans 12:9-21
New Testament Page 162
THIRD LESSON Matthew 16:21-28.
New Testament Page 18
SERMON “Soft Skills”
The Rev. Seelman
† 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.
† 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) FOCUS ON MISSION Gia Johnston: Camp Curtin Academy THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD ANTHEM Lord, Make Me an Instrument
Jonathan Willcocks Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, may there be union; where there is doubt, faith. Lord, make me an instrument, Lord, make me an instrument, Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace, Thy peace. Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace; where there is despair, let there be hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, where there is sadness, may there be joy, may there be joy, may there be joy! Joy! Lord, make me an instrument, Lord, make me an instrument, Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace, Thy peace. May we all be in peace, peace, and only peace, and may that peace come unto each of us.
† 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
BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD INTO THE WORLD † HYMN 727 Will You Let Me Be Your Servant
THE SERVANT SONG
† 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 Suite for Organ
Robert A. Roesch
5. Dance
LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor The Rev. Dr. Scott Miller, Parish Associate Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship Beth Alwine, Lector Sally Songy, Liturgist Pine Street Quartet
FLOWER DEDICATION The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory for the life of Gary Clemens by Baiba Clemens and family.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR Sunday, August 30 9:00 am- Formation Hour 10:00 am- Worship 11:00 am- Fellowship Hour 11:00 am- Greeter Training 4:00 pm- Many Voices, One Song
Sunday, September 6 9:00 am- Formation Hour 10:00 am- Worship 11:00 am- Fellowship Hour
COPYRIGHT NOTICE 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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