August 31, 2025
Pine Street Presbyterian Church in the City of Harrisbur g
Pine Street is a Welcoming Church, Glorifying God through Worship, Fellowship and Service in the World.
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
G ATHERING IN THE P RESENCE OF THE R ISEN C HRIST
PRAYER OF PREPARATION
Behold, Lord, an empty vessel that needs to be filled. My Lord, fill it. I am weak in faith; strengthen me. I am cold in love; warm me and make me fervent, that my love may go out to my neighbor. I do not have a strong and firm faith; at times I doubt and am unable to trust you altogether. O Lord, help me. Strengthen my faith and trust in you. In you I have sealed the treasure of all I have. I am poor; you are rich and came to be merciful to the poor. I am a sinner; you are upright. With me there is an abundance of sin; in you is the fullness of righteousness. Therefore I will remain with you, of whom I can receive, but to whom I may not give. Amen.
VOLUNTARY Prelude
Norman Warren
(Please use the opening voluntary as a time of silent meditation and preparation for worship.)
SALUTATION
One: God said to Moses: I am who I am.
Many: This is the name of the Lord forever.
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
David Colestock
† CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Happy are those who fear the Lord,
Many: who delight in God’s commandments.
One: They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright.
Many: Those who love God are gracious, merciful, and righteous.
One: They are generous, sharing freely what they have received.
Many: It is well with those who live in justice.
One: Their hearts are steady; they will not be afraid.
Many: Let us praise the Lord!
† HYMN 174 Come and Seek the Ways of Wisdom
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, in Jesus you show us a way that is humble and that seeks the good of others. We confess that we go our own way; we elevate ourselves and ignore the needs of others. Free us from the temptation to pursue our own pleasure only. Help us to live in harmony with all your people, sharing one world and eating around one table, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior.
SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
KYRIE
† ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: With abundance, grace and mercy that reaches wide, Many: God gathers us and cleanses us, making us new, making us whole.
One: This is good news!
Many: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
† GLORIA
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.
R EADING AND H EARING THE W ORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Daniel Coles
FIRST LESSON Jeremiah 2:4-13
One: The Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
Old Testament Page 699
† HYMN 56 Sing Out with Joy to God Our Strength (Psalm 81) SHEPHERDS’ PIPES
SECOND LESSON Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
THIRD LESSON Luke 14:1, 7-14
SERMON
New Testament Page 227
New Testament Page 77
“The Cardinal Sin of Ingratitude” The Rev. Dr. Scott Miller
† 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
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THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
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ANTHEM Lord God of Abraham (from Elijah) Felix Mendelssohn
Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel; this day let it be known that Thou art God, and I am thy servant! Lord God of Abraham! O Shew to all this people that I have done these things according to Thy word! O hear me, Lord, and answer me, O hear me, Lord and answer me! Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel; O hear me, O hear me and answer me; and shew this people that Thou art God; and let their hearts again be turned; O shew this people that Thou art God, and let their hearts again be turned, and let their hearts, and let their hearts again be turned!
† 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 joyful feast.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
B EARING AND F OLLOWING THE W ORD OF G OD INTO THE W ORLD
† HYMN 722 Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak
† 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 Festival March
Norman Warren
CANONBURY
L EADING IN W ORSHIP T ODAY
The Rev. Dr. Scott Miller, Guest Preacher
Joseph Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Daniel Coles, Lector
David Colestock, Liturgist
Benjamin Coles, Acolyte
Chris Earhart, baritone
F LOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Gary Clemens by Baiba Clemens and Family.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, August 31– 12th Sun. after Pentecost
9:00 am- Café Conversations
10:00 am- Worship
Monday, September 1– Labor Day Office Closed
Sunday, September 7– 13th Sun. after Pentecost (Welcome Home Sunday)
9:00 am- Café Conversations
9:00 am- Chancel Choir Warm-up
10:00 am- Worship
11:00 am- Ministry Fair
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.
