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.
January 11, 2026
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
Baptism of the Lord
Jesus, Beloved Son of God, all that you ask of us, you first did yourself. Help us to follow the way you first traveled: to serve others and to let ourselves be served; to love stranger and neighbor, enemy and friend. When we struggle, remind us of our baptism, the waters that slake the soul’s deep thirst, and unite our hearts as one, so that we can carry out your work. Amen.
G ATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
RINGING OF THE CARILLON
SALUTATION
One: The voice of the Lord is over the waters, Many: and in the temple God’s people say: Glory!
VOLUNTARY Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring J.S. Bach
(Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
† CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Holy Triune God, author of community
Many: remind us what it means to belong to one another.
One: God who tears the heavens, Many: reveal to us your power that ushers in new realms. (continued...)
† Those able are invited to stand.
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One: God who calls us beloved,
Many: declare to us your great delight and hold us in your pleasure.
One: God of vulnerability,
Many: welcome us into the mystery of strength that comes from weakness.
One: Together, let us remember this day of baptism.
Many: In the Father's love we are held, into Christ's body we are baptized, and by the Spirit’s power, we are claimed. All glory be to God. Amen.
Merciful God, in baptism you promise forgiveness and new life, making us part of the body of Christ. We confess that we remain preoccupied with ourselves, separated from one another. We cling to destructive habits, hold grudges, and show reluctance to welcome one another. We allow the past to hold us captive. In your loving-kindness, have mercy on us, and free us from sin. Fulfill the promises of our baptism so that we may rise to new life and live together in grace.
† HYMN 318 In Christ There Is No East or West ST. PETER
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: As a voice from heaven said to Jesus, so, in Christ, God speaks to us: You are my child, my beloved. With you, I am well pleased. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
Many: Thanks be to God.
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GLORIA GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
READING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON Isaiah 42:1-9 Old Testament Page 670
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
† HYMN 10 Sing Glory to the Name of God (Psalm 29) LASST UNS ERFREUEN
THIRD LESSON Matthew 3:13-17 New Testament Page 3
SERMON ”Beyond Outward Appearances” The Rev. Seelman
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH from the PC(USA) Brief Statement of Faith
In life and in death, we belong to God. 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 worship and serve.
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We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed, and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal.
With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.
THE PEACE
One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Many: And also with you.
WELCOME AND PARISH LIFE
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THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
ANTHEM The Baptism of Our Lord Charles Callahan
From wilderness to Jordan came the final prophet to proclaim that judgment was to begin to punish Israel for their sin. Although of Abraham's descent, since all have sinned, all must repent, and, like the Gentiles, undergo a baptism, and its import show. But when Christ came, no judgment dire did he pronounce with venging fire; himself the baptism underwent, the sinless, perfect penitent. On him the Spirit as a dove descended, and the Father's love voiced his approval that the Son mankind's salvation had begun. All glory, Lord, to you we pay for your Epiphany today; and to the Father tribute bring, as by the Spirit here we sing.
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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.
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.
… who forever sing to the glory of your name:
The prayer continues.
… dedicated to your service:
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 485 We Know That Christ Is Raised ENGELBERG
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 Festive Trumpet Tune David German
L
EADING
IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Anna Hall, Lector
Marty Gruver, Liturgist
The Chancel Choir
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Janet and Jesse Weigel by their children, Karen, Kevin, and Jennifer.
DATESFOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday,January11
9:00 am- Café Conversations
9:00 am- Faith Formation
9:00 am- Chancel Choir Warm-up
10:00 am- Worship
11:30 am- Board of Deacons Meeting
4:00 pm- MAPS Concert (Concert
Pianist Talon Smith)
Sunday,January18
9:00 am- Café Conversations
9:00 am- Faith Formation
9:00 am- Chancel Choir Warm-up
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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