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. September 27, 2026
Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost
PRAYER OF PREPARATION God of living water, we gather, thirsting for you. Your well is deep; your spring everflowing. Complete our joy; refine our desires. Fill our cup with love for one another as we travel your paths of salvation. 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 What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Victor Labenske (Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
† CALL TO WORSHIP One: Listen, people of God! Many: Hear the wonders of our Creator! One: God split the sea; Many: walls of water towered above. One: God guided our ancestors in faith: Many: clouds by day, fire by night.
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† Those able are invited to stand. Bold text is read or sung by all
One: God split open the rock; Many: water flowed like rivers. One: God split open the heavens and met earth. Many: God meets us still.
† HYMN 263 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!
CORONATION
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy God, we confess to you: we are not of the same mind. We do not share the same love. We act in selfish ambition and do not regard others as better than ourselves. We do not embrace the humility of Jesus Christ. Forgive us. Continue to be at work in us, that we might serve each other as you served us, and reflect your glory in this world.
† SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION † KYRIE
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON One: God forgives us, leads us in the truth, and leads us in what is right. Many: Thanks be to God! Amen.
† GLORIA
READING AND HEARING THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST LESSON Exodus 17:1-7
Old Testament Page 64
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN 37 Let All Things Now Living
ASH GROVE
SECOND LESSON Philippians 2:1-13
New Testament Page 197
THIRD LESSON Matthew 21:23-32
New Testament Page 23
SERMON “First Refusal”
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: Many: And also with you.
WELCOME AND PARISH LIFE RECOGNITION OF 50 YEAR MEMBERS FOCUS Upcoming Adult Forum
Kenneth Hays
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD ANTHEM Let This Mind Be in You
Craig Courtney Let this mind be in you, which was in Lord Jesus Christ. Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God. But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in human likeness: And being found in human fashion, He humbled Himself, humbled Himself, became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God has raised Him up, and given Him a name above all names: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, whether in heaven or earth or under the earth; that every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory, the glory, the glory of God. Let this mind be in you, let this mind be in you, which was in the Lord Jesus Christ.
† 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 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 724 O Jesus, I Have Promised
ANGEL’S STORY
† 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 Cortège
Malcolm Archer
LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship Anna Hall, Lector Marty Gruver, Liturgist The Chancel Choir Maddie Felix, piano FLOWER DEDICATION The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Patricia and Nelson Higley by Lisa, Tim, and Austin Milletics.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR Sunday, September 27th 9:00 am- Formation 9:00 am- Chancel Choir Warm-up 10:00 am- Worship 11:00 am- Fellowship 11:30 am- Encounters Class
Sunday, October 4th 9:00 am- Formation 9:00 am- Chancel Choir Warm-up 10:00 am- Worship 11:00 am- Fellowship 11:30am – Stewardship Forum
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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