April 13, 2025

YNE W PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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April 13, 2025 | 9:30 & 11:00AM Palm Sunday

TODAY’S EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP OFFERINGS Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica Fireside Room | 9:30AM

Sunday School: 9:30AM Pre-K (2, 3, 4-year-olds) | Rm 103

Childcare for Infants & Toddlers Rooms 101/102 | 9:30AM

Kindergarten & 1st Grade | Rm 304

Coffee Hour Connector | 10:30AM

4th & 5th Grades | Rm 306

Confirmation Class Knox Room | 9:30AM

High School | Rm 208/209

Fellowship of the Bean Library | 9:30AM Westminster Youth Choir Music Room | 5:00PM

2nd & 3rd Grades | Rm 301 6th & 7th Grades | Rm 204

Youth Group Not meeting today. Join us April 27.

WinGS: Let’s PAUSE.. for Lent Fireside Room | 6:00PM

PRAYER REQUESTS Please hold the following in prayer: Carl, Craig, Diana Whaley, Jacklyn, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Joann Palmer, Johnson, Lauren, Melissa, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard, Richard Cushing, Sarah Foster, Sarah Stewart, Sean, Tim, and the family of Wendy Finisdore To submit a prayer request, please visit our website or call the church office. www.waynepres.org | (610) 688 - 8700

COFFEE HOUR FOOD DONATIONS Members are asked to bring treats for Coffee Hour held in the Connector on Sundays in-between Worship services.

Date of Donation by Surname April 20 | S - Z, April 27 | A - F, May 4 | G - L, May 11 | M - R Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733

ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, April 13, 2025

Palm Sunday + Please stand as you are able.

Choral Prelude | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars Ride On, King Jesus Trad. African-American Spiritual + Call to Worship They took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, With praises, we you adore you, Jesus our King.

They shouted, “Hosannah! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

Lord, enter our hearts as you entered Jerusalem and lead us by faith in the way everlasting. + Processional Hymn 196: All Glory, Laud and Honor

VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN

+ Call to Confession + Prayer of Confession Holy God, we often don’t know what to make of Palm Sunday. Is this a day of celebration or sorrow? After all, we confess that we are the same people who sing your praises and glory, but also reject you again and again. We confess that we would rather be lord of our own lives than accept that you are the Lord and Savior of all. We are not humble, nor do we serve you faithfully. We deny you by our words and actions, as well as in our hearts. Have mercy on us, our Lord and King. Help us to lay the burdens we carry down at your feet. Draw us back to you, help us to follow where you lead, and steer onto the righteous path that you would have us walk together. In the name of Christ our Lord, we pray.

Amen. + Declaration of Forgiveness Friends, God hears you.

God is gracious and abounding in steadfast love, stepping toward us always with love and mercy.

Believe the Good News of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. + Response of Praise: What Wondrous Love is This (Verse 1)

WONDROUS LOVE

+ Passing of the Peace The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.

Words of Welcome & Announcements | Rev. Katy Shevel Musical Offering | Children’s Choir | Ryan Fleming, director Joseph M. Martin (b. 1959) Sing Hosanna!

Jesus is coming, sing a psalm! Raise your voices, wave the palms. Children gather, clear his way! Come and celebrate this day. Sing hosanna, glory to the King! Sing hosanna, let your praises ring! Sing hosanna, joyful music bring. Sing hosanna to the King! Jesus is coming, sing out strong! Raise your voices, bring a song. Come and welcome David’s Son. God has sent the Promised One! Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading | Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29 + Hymn 198: Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!

ST. DROSTANE

Scripture Reading | Matthew 21:1-11 Anthem | Quartet + Choral Scholars Hosanna to the Son of David

Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)

Hosanna to the Son of David: blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Blessed be the King of Israel; blessed be the Kingdom that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest places; Hosanna in the highest heavens.

Sermon | “Alone in a Crowd” | The Rev. Katy Shevel Time for Reflection

Affirmation of Faith | The Confession of 1967 (Part 9.08) In Jesus of Nazareth, true humanity was realized once for all. Jesus, a Palestinian Jew, lived among his own people and shared their needs, temptations, joys, and sorrows. He expressed the love of God in word and deed and became a brother to all kinds of sinful men and women. But his complete obedience led him into conflict with his people. His life and teaching judged their goodness, religious aspirations, and national hopes. Many rejected him and demanded his death. In giving himself freely for them, he took upon himself the judgment under which everyone stands convicted. God raised him from the dead, vindicating him as Messiah and Lord. The victim of sin became victor, and won the victory over sin and death for all.

Invitation to Gratitude Text the word GIVE (not case sensitive) to our church's Giving Number: (610)-819-4483, or scan the QR code on your phone. Please feel free to give in-person as well.

Offertory Anthem | My Song is Love Unknown Karen Marrolli (2024) 9:30AM - Chancel Choir + Westminster Youth Choir 11:00AM - Quartet + Choral Scholars Rev. Katy Shevel, flute My song is love unknown – my Savior’s love to me; love to the loveless shown, that they might lovely be. Oh, who am I, that for my sake – my Lord should take frail flesh and die? He came from his blest throne salvation to bestow, but such disdain! So few the longed-for Christ would know! But oh, my friend, my friend indeed, who at my need his life did spend. Sometimes they crowd his way, and his sweet praises sing; resounding all the day hosannas to their King. Then “Crucify” is all their breath, and for his death they thirst and cry. In life, no house, no home my Lord on earth might have; in death, no friendly tomb but what a stranger gave. What may I say? Heav’n was his home; but mine the tomb wherein he lay. Here might I stay and sing; no story so divine! Never was love, dear King, never was grief like thine. This is my friend, in whose sweet praise I all my days could gladly spend! + Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication Orison | Stay With Me Taizé/Jacques Berthier (1923-1994) 9:30AM - Chancel Choir & Westminster Youth Choir 11:00AM - Quartet + Choral Scholars Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer

+ Hymn 213: In the Cross of Christ I Glory

RATHBUN

Benediction | Bless the Lord 9:30AM - Chancel Choir & Westminster Youth Choir 11:00AM - Quartet + Choral Scholars Postlude | John Grecia, organ Toccata

Taizé/Jacques Berthier

Marius Monnikendam (1896-1977)

SAVE THE DATE: CONGREGATIONAL MEETING On Sunday, April 27, we will come together for a Congregational Meeting, to elect two Deacons, during our only Worship Service of the day at 10:00AM.

CHANCEL FLOWERS DEDICATION The flowers are dedicated to the glory of God and in loving remembrance of Joseph I. Laird by his family.

JOIN US IN WORSHIP FOR HOLY WEEK & BEYOND! Maundy Thursday | April 17 Worship at 7:00PM* Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching Good Friday at WPC | April 18 Worship at 12:00PM* Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Procession to WPC starts at 11:45AM at Wayne United Methodist Church.

Easter Sunday | April 20 Worship at 9:30AM* & 11:00AM Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Overflow seating available.

Bells, Brass & Choir

Sunday, April 27 | One Service Only Worship at 10:00AM* Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Cornerstone Orchestra Sunday Congregational Meeting Sunday, May 4 Worship at 9:30AM* & 11:00AM Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Communion Sunday Sunday, May 11 Worship at 9:30AM* & 11:00AM Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Orchestra Sunday & First Grade Bibles

*Livestream available

ANNOUNCEMENTS 2025 WOMEN’S RETREAT: REGISTER BY APRIL 18 Experience God’s presence in transition, and join the women of WPC on May 2-4, 2025 at the St. Raphaela Center in Haverford, PA for a weekend of refreshment, creativity & reflection. Meet new friends, enjoy good food and rest in God’s presence.

Hosted by WinGS & facilitated by The Rev. Jane Filkin. For sign-up and more information, visit waynepres.org.

ADVENTURE INTO THE WILD OF VBS 2025 | REGISTRATION IS OPEN! We’re finding our way in a world gone wild this summer! Join us June 23-27 from 9AM-12PM. For children aged 4 years as of June 1, 2025, through 4th grade. Spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged. Sign-up now at waynepres.org. With questions or interest in volunteering, please contact Kelli Masters at: kelli@waynepres.org.

UPCOMING WAYNE ORATORIO SOCIETY CONCERT Come, experience the Wayne Oratorio Society's premiere of John Knowles Paine's majestic Mass in D on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 at 7:30PM. This work, published in 1866, was the first significant large-scale choral work, written by an American composer, to gain recognition in both the United States and Europe.

All are welcome to attend. A free-will offering will be taken during intermission to support the Society.

WPC BOOK CLUB: “SAVING US” BY DR. KATHARINE HAYHOE Join us on Sunday, May 4 at 11:00AM in the Fireside Room for a book club discussion as a follow-up to Dr. Katharine Hayhoe’s WPC visit, based on her book, “Saving Us.” This is a great opportunity for a deeper dive into the works of climate scientist, Dr. Hayhoe. Please RSVP at waynepres.org. Brunch will be provided.

ONGOING CLOTHING COLLECTION: SPRING & SUMMER CLOTHES NEEDED! We thank you for your generosity all winter long for the many coldweather clothing items we distributed. We are now transitioning to spring and summer clothing. Please bring your donations to the wagon in the Connector in clear plastic bags marked with gender and sizing. This year-long effort supports The Common Place and Salt & Light Church. Donations will supply inventory for weekly distribution in Philadelphia on Saturdays. Keep it up! Have questions? Contact Jacey Fancher at jaceysf@gmail.com.

WPC MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK THE REV. CHRISTOPHER HOLLAND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMON PLACE (TCP) The Common Place, celebrating 10 years of partnership with Wayne Presbyterian Church, is a sacred space to do life together that serves children and families of Philadelphia through faith, education and support. This former church has been transformed into a faith-based, educational outreach and community center. Chris is also the Executive Pastor of Salt and Light Church.

EMAIL | chrisholland@thecommonplacephilly.org

PCUSA MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK KURT ESSLINGER & HYEYOUNG LEE PRESBYTERIAN PARTNERS IN NORTH KOREA Kurt and Hyeyoung serve with the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea (PROK), Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK), and the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) and their Reconciliation and Reunification Department, which maintains a relationship with partners in North Korea.

EMAIL | kurt.esslinger@pcusa.org & hyeyoung.lee@pcusa.org

PASTORAL LEADERSHIP Senior Pastor & Head of Staff Rev. Ryan Balsan | Ryan@waynepres.org | ext. 214 Associate Pastor of Congregational Life Rev. Katy Shevel | Katy@waynepres.org | ext. 219 Pastoral Care Associate Rev. Timothy Pretz | TPretz@waynepres.org | ext. 228 A FULL STAFF DIRECTORY CAN BE FOUND AT WAYNEPRES.ORG. WITH QUESTIONS, CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT (610) 688-8700.

Phone: 610.688.8700 | Website: waynepres.org | Address: 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087