January 18, 2026
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.
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
Lamb of God, you take on the sins and suffering of the world. Call us into partnership with you to love and serve your people by your side. Call us to witness your goodness and to join your ongoing work of liberation. Call to us by name, and we will delight in your ways. Call to us by name, and we will follow you forever. Amen.
G ATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
RINGING OF THE CARILLON
SALUTATION
One: Look, here is the Lamb of God! Many: Jesus calls us: Come and see.
VOLUNTARY O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go arr. by John Purifoy
(Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
INTROIT Just As I Am
William Bradbury, arr. by Howard Helvey
Just as I am, without one plea, but that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou bidd’st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Just as I am, though tossed about with many a conflict, many a doubt, fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Just as I am, thy love unknown has broken every barrier down; now to be thine, yea, thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. O Lamb of God, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
† Those able are invited to stand.
Bold text is read or sung by all
† CALL TO WORSHIP
One: I waited patiently upon the Lord, who stooped to me and heard my cry.
Many: The Lord lifted me out of the pit, out of the mire, and set my feet upon a high cliff, making my footing sure.
One: The Lord put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; many shall see, and stand in awe, and they shall trust the Lord.
Many: Happy are those who put their trust in the Lord!
One: I love to do your will. O my God. Your law is deep within me.
Many: So I will speak of your faithfulness. Let us proclaim in the great assembly the truth of God’s steadfast love. † HYMN 269 Lead On, O King Eternal
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of the ages. We do not always wait with patience. We do not always sing your praises. We do not always recognize your work in our lives. We would rather take credit for ourselves. We would rather take the easy way out. We would rather step on others if it means more for ourselves. Forgive us for all the ways we forget you. Help us to delight to do your will. Help us to trust in you and return us to the path of righteousness.
SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: The Lamb of God takes away the sins of the world. The Lamb of God takes away the sins of each and every one of us.
Many: Christ has mercy on us, forgiving our sins. Alleluia!
† 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 49:1-7
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
Old Testament Page 679
† HYMN 452 Open My Eyes that I May See OPEN MY EYES
SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 New Testament Page 165
THIRD LESSON John 1:29-42 New Testament Page 3
SERMON ”Caught Lacking” 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.
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.
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ELCOME AND PARISH LIFE (Please sign the Friendship Register)
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
ANTHEM You Will I Love
Kevin Hildebrand
You will I love, my strength, my tower; You will I love, my hope, my joy; You will I love with all my power, with fervor time cannot destroy. You will I love, O Light divine, so long as life is mine. You will I love, my life, my Savior; You are my best, my truest friend; You will I love and praise forever, for never shall your kindness end. Your love for me casts out my fear; You are my Savior dear. I thank you, Jesus, sun from heaven, whose radiance has brought light to me; I thank you, who has richly given all that could make me glad and free. I thank you that my soul is healed with love that you revealed. Oh, keep me watchful, then, and humble, and never suffer me to stray; uphold me when my feet stumble, and keep me faithful to your way. Fill all my nature with your light, O Radiance strong and bright! You will I love, my crown of gladness, You will I love, my God and Lord, within the darkest depths of sadness, and not for hope of high reward. For your own sake, O Light divine, so long as life is mine.
† 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.
… 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 625 How Great Thou Art
HOW GREAT THOU ART
† 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 Trumpet Processional in G David German
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
The Rev. Stuart Seelman, Pastor
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Benjamin Coles, Lector
John Luciew Liturgist
Benjamin Krumreig, tenor
The Chancel Choir
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of David Sharp by his wife, Deane.
DATESFOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday,January18
9:00 am- Café Conversations
9:00 am- Faith Formation
9:00 am- Chancel Choir Warm-up
10:00 am- Worship
Sunday,January25
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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